Month: November 2010

  • Free Shipping Day is the New Cyber Monday

    Free Shipping Day is the New Cyber Monday

    Cyber Monday outpaced Black Friday in 2009 as THE holiday shopping day by nearly $300 million in sales. Most holiday shopping surveys predict further growth this year. Forrester Research estimates total sales will increase 16 percent this yea and an Accenture survey found more than 70 percent of consumers plan to do a portion of…

  • Network Roulette: A New Approach to Networking

    If you’ve ever sought an alternative to awkward introductions and brief conversations that lead to nowhere, this is worth a look. Coined “Network Roulette,” the Brazen Careerist style of networking aims to cut straight to the chase, always giving each party the option to walk away without hurting any feelings. It’s like speed-dating for those…

  • Interview: findmyaccident.com

    Interview: findmyaccident.com

    We recently got the chance to talk with Justin Schneider and the team from findmyaccident.com (FMA). Their site serves up interactive accident reports and resources across the country. In doing so, they’re taking advantage of a host of social media techniques. Read on to learn about how the idea developed, and get a glimpse at…

  • Prevent Drunk Posts with Webroot’s Social Media Sobriety Test

    Prevent Drunk Posts with Webroot’s Social Media Sobriety Test

    “Nothing good happens online after 1am.” . . . So, clearly, we’re all very much in need of this funny sobriety test brought to us by Internet security provider Webroot. Offered as a browser add-on compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explore, and Safari, the Social Media Sobriety Test, when enabled, requires that you pass a…

  • 7 Super Useful Social Money Management Communities

    photo credit: moreofavideoguy Many financial experts recommend automating your finances, and finding new ways to manage your money online. As the power of social media continues to grow, and new secure technologies develop, you can now use a number of money management communities to keep track of your funds and transfer money. Here are seven…