Author Archives: Ted Moskalenko

Reddit’s content organization model, and why it works

Posted on March 24, 2015

If you’re reading this you’re probably not a Reddit user – unless you’re an American male between 18 and 29 (Reddit’s #1 target demographic), like me. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be a Redditor! Since you probably have no … Continue reading →

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Find Beautiful Singles In Your Area! …And how they know where you live

Posted on March 17, 2015

You’ve seen the ads, “Meet Hot Singles in [insert your city here]!” or “Find amazing prices at [closest dealership to your house]!”. …Or at least that’s how I remember them before I started blocking all of my ads (don’t worry, … Continue reading →

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Why do cats rule the internet? Mysteries of the Internet, revealed

Posted on March 10, 2015

The internet is a vast array of content, ripe for the taking. You can find anything, from the internet archives to any topic of interest on Wikipedia to the latest research to impact the world (completed by Google). But why is … Continue reading →

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Net Neutrality Passes, Half Life 3 Confirmed!

Posted on March 3, 2015

On February 26th, 2015, all of the collective internet breathed a huge sigh of relief. The FCC approved Net Neutrality in a 3 to 2 vote, bringing an end to a multitude of key battles that determined the future of … Continue reading →

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Oscars ‘Prediction Box’ Comes Up Short

Posted on February 23, 2015

Last night’s Oscars ceremony had its ups and downs, but the ‘Prediction Box’ was by far the worst performance of the night. What started out as a loose joke about Neil Patrick Harris’ predictions for the outcome of the awards … Continue reading →

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Picture = 1000 words, Infographic = 140 characters, and 5 Megabytes

Posted on February 16, 2015

We all know the adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” is especially true when it comes to social media. In fact, many prominent social media sites are entirely driven by photos – and it works. As outlined in … Continue reading →

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An Internet of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth

Posted on February 10, 2015

This week marked a major victory for consumers in the battle of net neutrality. The FCC has moved to reclassify Internet Service Providers (ISPs) as Title II entities, known as Common Carriers. This is a hugely controversial move – in fact, … Continue reading →

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Read this… so you don’t get fined

Posted on January 28, 2015

What makes for a successful Super Bowl Media Day interview? Preparation. Spirit. Energy. …Or you can just give the same answer to any question. Marshawn Lynch’s choice of “I’m just here so I won’t get fined” just might make this interview … Continue reading →

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Social Media: Beyond the post

Posted on January 27, 2015

It is a well known and common practice for companies to refer to social media when evaluating a potential candidate for a position. Anyone familiar with this industry tradition knows to either carefully set their privacy settings for their social network posts, … Continue reading →

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