Category Archives: Social Business

People Globally Are Becoming Pickier In Their Internet Use

Digital 2023, the latest annual report on global social media and digital trends from We Are Social and Meltwater, has been released. Time of use Over the past year, the average daily internet use of the average internet user worldwide … Continue reading

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The 21st Century Disposable Camera

New photo-based application, Dispo, has taken the social media world by storm in recent weeks, as the self-described “anti-Instagram” has become one of the most downloaded apps on the Apple AppStore. Founded by popular YouTuber, David Dobrik, Dispo is meant … Continue reading

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Out of Office: Job Training

I’ve been thinking a lot about how we learn, and how social media can effectively support professional development. For the past few years, I’d coached gifted and talented kids in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity, the 4Cs of 21st … Continue reading

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Autism, Social Media, and Business

Last summer I had the opportunity to begin mentoring within SAP’s Autism at Work program, which looks to integrate people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with the rest of the workforce. People with ASD can have challenges making eye contact, … Continue reading

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Does anyone know what is going on at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia?

Does anyone know what is going on at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia? Long gone are the days when people watch hours of speeches about economic policy.  The ways to deliver information has changed drastically and the Federal Reserve … Continue reading

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Effective Storytelling = Emotional Engagement

As a child, I found myself attractive to storytelling from elders more specifically my uncles. I eagerly anticipated visits from my uncles as a kid to indulge in their stories. I so loved to hear them share; I would set … Continue reading

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Accentuate the Positive — Mentionology

I love March Madness for several reasons — it unifies the national conversation around something positive namely college basketball, it celebrates the committment and talent of great college athletes and it means spring is almost here.  But, I was intrigued … Continue reading

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iBeacon,the new App Crier!!!

A few of the readings for this weeks class had me thinking of a regular topic that comes up at my studio, iBeacons. We discuss how we can integrate the device into a project that we can pitch to an … Continue reading

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Bottom Line: Social Media Counts

Is social media actually helping your company’s bottom line? That’s the question Frank V. Cespedes asks in the headline of his latest article for the Harvard Business Review. His resounding answer is made clear by the loud graphic sitting atop … Continue reading

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Social Media Stars Tapped for Access

Social media has made it possible for anyone to be a content producer; whether we realize it or not, we each have the opportunity to essentially run our own media company. While it’s certainly easier for celebrities to gain a … Continue reading

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