December 2009
27 posts
New Usability Testing Tool Packs Power and... →
Shared by Tim
Very cool way to gather feedback on launches, etc.
This post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-12-27) →
George Winston (206)
James Taylor (31)
Sarah McLachlan (26)
Barbie (22)
Bing Crosby (9)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
The Best iPhone Apps Of 2009 (Appvee Edition) →
This guest post was written by Erik Fikkert, Lead Reviewer, AppVee. Also check out AppVee’s previous picks of the best apps in the App store
The iPhone and iPod touch have become…
Digital Advertising: Who Gets the Highest Ad Rates... →
Shared by Tim
Interesting look at CPMs and roadblock prices from big publishers.
While the recession has put another hit on CPMs — shorthand for the cost to reach 1,000 viewers — across the web,…
The Value of Sharing: Social Engagement |... →
Shared by Tim
Fascinating analysis of sharing of content.
We believe your friends and family across all social networks should be your filter for the web, and influence isn’t just made by a few,…
Google’s Display Ad Strategy →
Shared by Tim
Ding (or should I say Bing?) - I jest…I agree…this is the most important point
Silicon Alley Insider summarizes Google’s recent presentation on its evolving display ad…
JS-Kit Finally Ditches Its Name, Rebrands As Echo... →
Last July, we covered the initial debut of JS-Kit’s Echo, a real-time commenting system.This morning during a media conference call, the CEO Khris Loux announced that in light of the success…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-12-13) →
James Taylor (20)
Sarah McLachlan (16)
Bing Crosby (6)
Ella Fitzgerald (4)
Wayne Newton (4)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
“Christmas Light Hero” suggests too much free time... →
Shared by Tim
I was proud of my Christmas lights….before watching this.
I’m not saying this isn’t awesome. I’m just saying are you kidding me?
[via Neatorama]
Google Chrome Gets an Adorable New Ad [VIDEO] →
Shared by Tim
ummm….now that’s how you build a product launch video with some pop
With Google Chrome now available on the Mac, there’s more buzz than ever around Google’s speedy,…
Is BT Just A Sales Tool? →
Shared by Tim
I do think BT is a loss leader to larger buys for online ad sales teams. That said, publishers need to have base level of competency at it in their portfolios.
We were talking about…
The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells →
I favorited a YouTube video: Official Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MuppetsStudio Official Website: http://muppets.com Official Facebook: MuppetsStudio
Zappos to Produce 50,000 Original Vids in 2010 →
Shared by Tim
2010 - year of shopping videos?
Online retailer Zappos will be making a big push into original online video next year. The company, which was acquired …
The History of the Highest Paid Player in Baseball →
Shared by Jonah
Mark Davis. Just…wow.
The Winter Meetings are going on right now, and, despite that Twitter seems to have exploded with hot stove rumors, the chances of anything really…
iPhones rejoice as Ustream Live Broadcaster hits... →
Shared by Tim
I was more than thrilled to discover that the UStream app turned my videoless iPhone 3G into a video enabled machine!!! FOR FREE!!
When it comes to streaming live video…
The end of the Most Valuable Network, MVN.com →
It is with regret that I’m writing to announce that I have made the decision to close down MVN.
There are many factors that led to this decision, and thusly I will not attempt to work through all…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-12-6) →
Wayne Newton (1)
Bing Crosby (1)
Dave McKenna (1)
No Doubt (1)
Peggy Lee (1)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
How to Be a Tech Reviewer - Introduction →
I favorited a YouTube video: Get your tech review video on the YouTube home page! PhoneDog and YouTube are teaming up to help you make better gadget reviews, and we’ll pick three great…
Wireless Shoppers and Social Networking →
Shared by Tim
So users want free things or deals on things. Sounds exactly like the audience I want to reach.
Those of us that spend hours, minutes, or even seconds a day online are almost…
New Nielsen Data Will Shock Some Web Publishers →
Shared by Tim
I welcome better 3rd party intelligence. If publishers aren’t what they think they are, out them - it’s the only real way to motivate change. If they think they are what they think…
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Seasonal Traffic... →
Shared by Tim
Day after Christmas is large for two reasons (1) How do I use what I just got and (2) What should I do with my gift cards.
When you start hearing about doorbuster sales and stores…
Product reviews – content opportunities for... →
Shared by Tim
I would hope that CNET (the local site in Australia) would dominate this list here of most downsteam organic traffic for tech review searches in the land down under. But yes, overall…
Online holiday shopping season underway →
Shared by Tim
How much of Dell’s gain was due to their Yahoo home page takeover? Same with Toys R Us and Facebook deals?
Holiday shopping is in full swing now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday…
Walmart and Amazon.com Battle for Online Supremacy →
Shared by Tim
One out of every 12 pople online on Black Friday went to Amazon.com - now that’s scale/reach.
The 2009 holiday shopping season is shaping up to be the battle of retail’s two titans:…
How I Met Your Mother - Frosty the Inappropriate... →
I favorited a YouTube video: What do you get when you take one of the most beloved Christmas characters and mix it with Barney from How I Met Your Mother? A very inappropriate snowman!! Oh…
Searches On Google For Black Friday Deals Were Up... →
Shared by Tim
I would imagine that this boded well for all the one day affiliate Black Friday pop-up store websites around.
As online retailers are witnessed strong Black Friday results,…