This is the first of two installments of a multimedia-accompanied creative feature recounting the events of Occupy Wall Street’s May Day General Strike, which took place on May 1, 2012. Be sure to come back for the second installment, which will be published on Monday, May 7th. Men and women across New York City awoke on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 to two SMS messages on their cell … [Read more...] about Showers to Flowers – Occupy’s May Day Call to Arms (Pt. 1)
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Microsoft’s Investment in Nook – What it Means for eBooks, eBook Readers and Publishers
Barnes and Noble’s spin-off of the Nook and its college education business into a newly formed subsidiary, and Microsoft’s $3 million investment for 17.6% of the newly-formed subsidiary Newco announced April 3th, 212 as part of a strategic partnership between Microsoft and B & N, has the potential to not only disrupt the eBook industry but also to … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Investment in Nook – What it Means for eBooks, eBook Readers and Publishers
The Fight for ‘Rubbish Beach’ — Hawaiian Volunteers Unite to Clean Up Plastic Marine Debris
Visitors to the island of Hawaiʻi (the ‘Big Island’) find breathtaking volcanoes, lush tropical forests and an established local culture that is tougher to find in the archipelago’s more touristy areas. Unfortunately, the island is also home to Kamilo (Kuh-mee-lo) Point — or as the locals refer to it, ‘rubbish beach’. Though it stretches a mere 5 meters, the beach is inundated … [Read more...] about The Fight for ‘Rubbish Beach’ — Hawaiian Volunteers Unite to Clean Up Plastic Marine Debris
Betting Big on Google Ads: Infographic on Keywords, Companies and Industry Segments
In 2011, 96% of Google’s reported $37.9 billion in revenue came from advertising. Let’s take a look at who spent the most money on Google ads that year. The finance and insurance industry spent more money on advertising with Google than any other segment, with spending topping off at $4 billion. This is 3% greater than the second-highest spender, the retailer and merchandising … [Read more...] about Betting Big on Google Ads: Infographic on Keywords, Companies and Industry Segments
Occupy Wall Street’s Facebook Page’s Administrating Issues
When acting as the administrator of a Facebook page — be it for a company, a sociopolitical movement, or a celebrity fan page — it is important that you establish and maintain an effective tone and message when publishing on your page’s Timeline. Believe it or not, the way that you interact with your members will set the stage for how they interact with your page. It’s also … [Read more...] about Occupy Wall Street’s Facebook Page’s Administrating Issues