Tech Biz

A recent study published by Chadwick Martin Bailey revealed that 64% of people who follow brands are also customers of those brands. This data point has created quite the buzz. It’s been shared, tweeted, and used as ammunition by social brand managers to justify more social spending and Twitter activity. First and foremost, I am Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111027_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The National Security Agency is helping battle growing fears of international hackers targeting Wall Street banks. The agency is offering military and private defense contractors to help banks defend against cyber attacks. Over 100 countries are estimated to have hacking capabilities strong enough to cause harm. In Continue Reading →

When we look back in 20 years, the last few years will mark a massive turning point in the history of humankind. In 2010 would anybody bet one dime on Ghaddafi being overthrown? Or weekly uprisings in Syria? A pharaoh-like figure being relegated to a a sad criminal case? Who would have thought a small Continue Reading →

I don’t always look forward to software updates from Apple.  Most of the time I can’t take advantage of major upgrades because the software I use the most will not be ready.  Companies like Adobe, Digidesign and Intuit generally do not have enough time with major upgrades before they are released to the public and, Continue Reading →

I’ve been enjoying a recent issue of Monocle, an unusual magazine that has a lengthy feature on companies around the world that are proving that some of the truths we hold as givens aren’t really true at all. The article highlights newspapers that are growing in circ because of great local investigative journalism, small bookstores Continue Reading →

The Occupy Wall Street protestors have gained large amounts of support despite a lack of traditional media coverage, after turning to social media. Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr are being used to organize supporters, document police action and bring accountability to the movement. Read the full article at Discovery.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111007_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The Occupy Wall Street protestors have gained large amounts of support despite a lack of traditional media coverage, after turning to social media. Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr are being used to organize supporters, document police action and bring accountability to the movement. In other news, the FCC Continue Reading →

Re-syndicated from KellerFay.com At a recent event in Seattle sponsored by the Word of Mouth Marketing Association, Heather Oldani of McDonalds told the audience, “For brands, showing emotion is the new black.”  It resonated with the audience, and was one of the most tweeted takeaways from the event. Oldani’s comment was a continuation of thoughts she had shared Continue Reading →

Microsoft will offer streaming television through Xbox after partnering with Verizon and Comcast for programming. Over 40 television and entertainment companies will provide content including Time Warner, HBO and BBC. Some programming will be free while other content requires a paid Xbox Live account. Read the full article at BusinessWeek.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111006_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Steve Jobs, former CEO and Co-Founder of Apple, has passed away. He was a visionary responsible for transforming the consumer electronics industry and ushered in a new era of digital innovation. From running one of the most successful companies in history to his ability to think outside Continue Reading →