Shaker: Social Media in the Virtual World

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While cruising on Facebook one late night (like most last nights), I came across Shaker.  It looked like a few of my friends were currently using it so I was curious. Was this the next social media fad? I was … Read More

Blendr Aims to Make Social Media “Social”

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After the success of his wildly popular app Grindr (a dating app for gay men), founder and CEO Joel Simkhai has now launched Blendr. This app has everyone wondering what Joel is up to next however he promises its sole … Read More

Tweet and Pay it Forward

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This weekend, several people mourned the loss of a famous social media celebrity, Trey Pennington. Unknown to most, Trey suffered from depression and was trying to reach out one last time before he took his life in a church parking … Read More

Twitter Etiquette

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Twitter is quickly becoming a reliable and useful tool for individuals and businesses. In a recent survey, 37% of the journalists said they rely on Twitter to get breaking news. As it grows in popularity, you’ll also notice new users … Read More

Photovine: Watch Your Photos Grow

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Photovine is a project that Google has been working on for a while. Available only in private beta and via invitation (like all of Google’s new projects), it finally became publicly available early last week and yours truly was first … Read More

Auto DMs: Just Say No

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I love Twitter. It would be safe to say that it’s probably my favorite social networking tool. In 140 characters, I can share a simple thought. I have also made some powerful connections and lifelong friends. However, my biggest pet … Read More

Pinterest: Visual Creativity

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Honestly, I wasn’t too impressed when Pinterest was first announced. I got a few invites that I immediately deleted from my inbox and shook my head every time I saw a friend sharing a pin on Facebook or Twitter. However, … Read More

The Day I Met Gary Vaynerchuk

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Putting out the content is like wiping the crap out of your eye in the morning. It’s just the beginning. The best person that talks about changing diapers on the Internet is going to make a lot of money. That’s … Read More

Your Comment is Awaiting….

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Moderation. Really? There’s nothing more annoying than to read a really great blog post, feel inspired, and leave a comment only to find out I have to wait for your approval. I have no idea when you’ll approve it and … Read More

Spotify vs Pandora vs Last FM: The Battle for Your Online Radio

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Until recently listening to the radio online has been the choice of local stations that simulcast, Pandora and LastFM.  Pandora and LastFM are similar in playlists and Spotify is the big fish across the pond.  They all have similar social … Read More

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