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

March 7, 2013

Launch Festival: ‘We live in the future now’

by JD Lasica

The panel of judges/venture capitalists at the Launch Festival (Photo by JD Lasica). Conference brims with innovative tech startups Target audience: Entrepreneurs, startups, businesses, tech sector executives and employees, anyone interested in innovation. After three days of the Launch Festival, where 5,000 attendees jammed into San Francisco’s sprawling Design Concourse, one can be forgiven for believing that, through some cosmic … Continue reading