May 20, 2013

Does your infographic tell a story?

by JD Lasica

A look at Charles Schwab’s Road to Retirement infographic, which is an example of infographic storytelling. Continue reading

May 8, 2013

Little Bird: A game changer for tracking influencers

by JD Lasica

Identifying your most ardent fans has been a painstaking process. But now comes Little Bird, a startup with a social search engine that identifies the top influencers in any niche or vertical. Continue reading

April 30, 2013

Google Glass: A revolutionary advance

by Guest

Google Glass is changing the face of technology. Robert Scoble his reviews based on his experience as a wearer. Continue reading

March 28, 2013

When does ad retargeting make sense for your business?

by JD Lasica

A look at how targeting advertising, or retargeting works, and the best ways for small businesses to take advantage of targeted ads for a product or service. Continue reading

March 21, 2013

SocialToaster: Super fans unite on behalf of brands

by JD Lasica

SocialToaster uses gamification to incentivize brands’ super fans to share and engage with brand-related content.
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March 13, 2013

Startup turns a smartphone into a smart toy

by JD Lasica

Unveiled at Launch, Ubooly shows power of sensor technology (and hugs) Target audience: Entrepreneurs, technologists, designers, marketing professionals, businesses, toy manufacturers, parents. At last week’s Launch Festival in San Francisco, I spent a few minutes talking with Carly Gloge, the founder and CEO of a new startup called Ubooly. They make cuddly plush toys that you can personalize and interact … Continue reading