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Vine: Six seconds of fame?
April 5, 2013 by Kate Franzman
By now we know that Vine, Twitter's new(ish) video app, sometimes referred to as "Instagram for video," is a great storytelling tool. But you may be wondering, like we are, is Vine just a flash in the pan?
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Our favorite local instagrammers
March 8, 2013 by Kate Franzman
Need a new perspective? It's always cool to see our own city through someone else's eyes. Here are a few of our fave local Instagram feeds to follow.
Posted in Local Love, Just for Fun, Social Segue | 1 comment
What's Your Hashtag?
December 7, 2012 by Christopher Newgent
Pre-Internet, nerds were a lonely bunch. But now, finding someone who shares your eccentricities and outré obsessions is a simple Google or hashtag search away.
Posted in Social Segue, Tech Trends | 2 comments
Instagramming without Instagram
July 5, 2012 by Kate Franzman
In an effort to Fakestagram my travel photos, I found a few web-based alternatives that still allow that Instagram-ish feel, without being tied to a phone. And they're all free.
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Social media for the nostalgic
June 8, 2012 by Kate Franzman
Do you know what you were doing exactly one year ago? Now, with services like TimeHop, you can travel down digital Memory Lane each day.
Posted in Social Segue, Tech Trends | 2 comments
How Don Draper would pitch lemonade
May 11, 2012 by Kate Franzman
Lemonade. How can the simple combination of lemons, sugar, and water have the power to make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside? We turned, as we often do, to Mad Men's Don Draper for a lesson on the power of emotion and nostalgia in advertising.
Posted in Down to Business, Just for Fun, Social Segue, Mad Men | 2 comments
How to: Facebook Timeline for brands
March 1, 2012 by Kate Franzman
The new Timeline can help you create a visual, multimedia chronological history of your brand. Here's what you need to know.
Posted in Local Love, Social Segue | 0 comments
Follow closely: local blogs we love
February 16, 2012 by Dan Shearin
Because you can't be everywhere at once, we rely on Indy bloggers to keep us in the cultural loop. Here are some of our favorites from the local music, food, and art scenes.
Posted in Local Love, Social Segue | 3 comments
Mood boards of Indy's cultural districts
January 26, 2012 by Kate Franzman
This week we put together mood boards for each of our favorite Indianapolis neighborhoods. Wondering what a mood board is? Let us show you.
Posted in Social Segue, Design Commentary, Local Love | 1 comment
Promoting your business with eye candy
December 16, 2011 by Kate Franzman
Social media for brands who'd rather show than tell. We take a closer look at Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr.
Posted in Design Commentary, Social Segue | 1 comment
Picture your Brand with Instagram
November 11, 2011 by Brian Pennington
Remember the Polaroid? It developed photos within minutes and allowed nearly instantaneous sharing of your memories. Fast forward to 2011; Polaroid is fighting to survive and mobile photography is gaining steam. The top player? Instagram.
Posted in Social Segue, Down to Business | 1 comment
Yelp 101 for local businesses
October 28, 2011 by Kate Franzman
What's all the chatter about Yelp? How can you use it to promote your business? We've got a few tips and tricks to provide you with a little Yelp help.
Posted in Social Segue, Down to Business, Local Love | 0 comments
The Future of Mobile Technology Opens Doors...Literally
October 3, 2011 by Brian Pennington
It’s a fact: technology has a limited shelf life. We all know by the time you understand it, implement it and train people on it, it’s obsolete. Now that people are finally comprehending QR codes, we’re about to see another major shift. What is this game-changer?
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Things Twitter ruined for me: the edible edition
September 26, 2011 by Kate Franzman
Musings on the misusings and overusings of people, places and things I can never look at quite the same way again because of Twitter.
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Spaceship-shaped nuggets and social media
September 15, 2011 by Kate Franzman
An edible spaceship? New technology can create 3D objects from food. Consider the same concept for your brand. Would your message reach more people if it was repackaged?
Posted in Social Segue, Down to Business | 2 comments
If you like to Google yourself, you'll love Klout.
September 7, 2011 by Jenn Hoffman
In 2002, while drinking a mocha latte and watching an episode of Sex and the City, you might have Googled yourself. Today, you have a new option: Klout.
Posted in Social Segue | 2 comments
5 Lessons from Blog Indiana
August 16, 2011 by Devon Pasquariello
This year’s Blog Indiana conference was buzzing with communication smarts and social media know-how. Here’s a quick highlight of advice gleaned from the two-day powwow.
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Groupon: Good for you?
July 28, 2011 by Devon Pasquariello
$100 concert tickets for $50? Yes, please! It’s obvious why Groupon is a bargain shopper’s best friend — but what if you're on the flip side of the table? Is Groupon a good idea for your business?
Posted in Social Segue, Getting Results, Down to Business | 4 comments
QR Codes: Track it Back
July 1, 2011 by Brian Pennington
Tracking QR codes can shed some light on how your audience is interacting with your content and subsequently help you learn how to improve it.
Posted in Social Segue, Down to Business | 0 comments
8 Tips for Using QR Codes
June 23, 2011 by Brian Pennington
2011 might just be the year of the QR code—and for good reason. Those small squares have been popping up everywhere. Here are a few pointers to make the most of them.
Posted in Down to Business, Social Segue | 2 comments
3 Free Ways to be Found
June 7, 2011 by Devon Pasquariello
Whether you’re selling shoes or serving salads, these 3 free online accounts will make it easier for people (and search engines) to find you.
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Consumer Conga Line
May 31, 2011 by Jenn Hoffman
I attended my cousin's wedding this weekend. It was a great night at a lodge in the woods of Eagle Creek. The groom and his family are from Mexico, and the evening blended traditions.
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The Twitter Bare Minimum
October 28, 2010 by Devon Pasquariello
Interested in Twitter but haven't taken the plunge yet? At the very least, here are three good steps for every business or organization to take...
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Indy's Foursquare Hot Spots
October 19, 2010 by Devon Pasquariello
As of today, here are the top 20:
Posted in Social Segue, Just for Fun | 0 comments
The Monster your Monster could smell like.
October 11, 2010 by Devon Pasquariello
Grover’s Old Spice spoof strikes the right balance of grown-up humor and kid-friendly content in this video.
Posted in Social Segue, Just for Fun | 0 comments
If You Build It, Fans Will Come
August 4, 2010 by Devon Pasquariello
Facebook is a veritable “field of dreams" for nonprofit organizations. Why?
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Libraries: Loved or Lost
July 15, 2010 by Devon Pasquariello
The Indianapolis Star reported Wednesday that a group of supporters staged a "Read In" to peacefully protest the closing of Indianapolis libraries. It seems most of Indy's branches will remain open — at least for another year — but what happens after that?
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The Social Big 3 for Businesses
July 12, 2010 by Jenn Hoffman
Come on in the water's fine! This summer start socializing and expand your business. Begin with the "Big 3"
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Status Updates from Beyond the Grave
June 28, 2010 by Devon Pasquariello
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Book Review: The Zen of Social Media Marketing
June 13, 2010 by Jenn Hoffman
Last month, Shama spoke at an IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) event in Indianapolis. I was impressed with her approach. Her recent book "The Zen of Social Media Marketing" offers practical advice for joining the social media fray.
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Tweak Before You Tweet
May 23, 2010 by Devon Pasquariello
Recently, The New York Times ran a story about "grammar vigilantes" who spend their time correcting linguistic blunders on Twitter. They're probably very busy. Do you proofread your Tweets?
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Hey Paris, Is your phone blowin' up? Mine's not
June 10, 2009 by Jenn Hoffman
A few years back, or so it seems, Paris, Lindsay, Nicole & Britney were very popular. Do you know how I could tell? In every paparazzo photo, the girls had cell phones pressed to their ears.
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