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The Great Return

On February 22nd, 2012, posted in: Posts & Occasional Rants, Social Media by 0 Comment

We still deal with those who think social media is a “sham”. These are generally the same people who expect to find that magic bean in marketing someday….that one thing that will have people lined up around the block to get into their doors. We all know however that magic bean doesn’t exist. Even if..

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Pinterest – 12 Million & Counting

On February 21st, 2012, posted in: Advertising, Posts & Occasional Rants, Social Media by 0 Comment

  Are you on Pinterest yet? This new photographic social media site is the talk of the town. With over 12 million unique monthly members this site is hot. Check out this infographic from Lemon.ly.  Check out our page on Pinterest too.

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A History of Social Media

On February 20th, 2012, posted in: Computers, Mobile, Posts & Occasional Rants, Social Media by 0 Comment

  Social Media has been around for quite a while. While most of us think social media started in chat rooms on AOL or with blogging, the concept of online sharing goes back even further.  This infographic from  MarketingDirecto.com outlines some of the highlights of social media over the years.

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The Cost of Technology

On February 19th, 2012, posted in: Computers, Mobile, Posts & Occasional Rants by 0 Comment

  Every time we replace our mobile phones, or televisions, our game consoles, computers, and so on, we find it very natural to complain about the prices we have to pay. I for one am holding off replacing a 2 year old HTC phone to see what comes out in the next few months (hoping..

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The Psychology of Color

On February 18th, 2012, posted in: Advertising, Posts & Occasional Rants by 0 Comment

Color goes much deeper than just personal tastes. Particular colors evoke deep psychological and physiological changes in ourselves. How often have you heard of sports teams painting a visitors locker room pink? Pink tends to calm us. The colors we choose for our clothes, our homes, our cars, our business, our logos and marketing have..

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