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Eric’s Ad Blog introduces its first annual FIVE TECH PREDICTION FOR 2012. 5. Content producers skipping the middle man Eric’s Ad Blog called it on May 8, 2011. In a post titled My predictions for Internet TV and the future of Cable. “I’d watch for more studios and content owners to explore options for skipping the middle man and … Continue reading
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Pepsi, tell me what you don’t like about yourself. For companies, re-branding with a new logo or fresh look provides a sort of facelift. (Really takes years off their life.) Some get over-the-top PR, other re-brands slide in under the radar. Eric’s Ad Blog has compiled a list of popular re-brands in the last four … Continue reading
Mobile is looking like the next Web 2.0 with the emergence of mobile devices like the iPad, Kindle and Nook; the rise in smartphone usage; and the explosion of mobile apps. It’s not just for work. Mobile is taking over our lives. Work and play. Eric’s Ad Blog has compiled the Top Five tools for … Continue reading
Swapping pay-TV for Internet streaming services like Netflix is the latest trend for tech savvy consumers looking to cut rising cable costs in a tough economy. But for those new to Internet TV with little or no knowledge of the streaming landscape, things might look a little confusing. That’s why most haven’t taken the leap. … Continue reading
Google is making waves with its closed beta release of Google+, the company’s new social networking initiative that may soon challenge Facebook as the coolest kid on the Internet block. Well, next to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is already the most followed Google+ user. The truth is, with the launch of Google+, Facebook risks … Continue reading
I worked in the radio industry from 2008 through 2011. In that time, I had my finger on the pulse of both traditional radio as well as new radio offerings both online and via satellite. Current trends are only the beginning. The radio of the future will blow it all out of the water. Since … Continue reading
The Top 5 Small-Business Musts 5. Social Media Social Media provides another way to connect with customers. But recent research has shown that it has little impact on purchase decisions. Don’t expect it to increase sales. As I’ve said before, social media is a conversation with your customers. It should be used to strengthen existing customer relationships and give a … Continue reading
After a few weeks of oogling the Roku Streaming Player at Best Buy like a teenage boy in the adult magazine aisle I finally made the purchase. It’s everything I envisioned and then some. Much like that boy, I imagine. In fact, Roku‘s interface and connectivity is how I envision not only the future of Internet TV but … Continue reading
Twitterati: The Tweet elite, whose feeds attract thousands of followers and whose 140-character spews capture the attention of the rapt who doggedly monitor them. -As defined by Urban Dictionary Recent reports estimate that 90 percent of tweets are generated by less than 25 percent of Twitter users. Let’s … Continue reading
