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Zombies and Google
Everyone who knows me knows I have a survival plan in place for the Zombie Apocalypse. I am always on the lookout for new information and tools to use once the dead start to rise and take over our world.
Pinners Beware! (Read the fine print)
With fame comes... copyright issues? That seems to be the case for Pinterest, one of the fastest growing kids on the social media block, who is currently garnering attention due to what some consider questionable Terms of Service. In a nutshell: your Pinterest account could potentially get you sued.
Zynga Inspires Hasbro
Hasbro and Zynga have come together to develop a line of games and toys based on some of Zynga's characters and social gaming brands. Some of Zynga’s most popular games include FarmVille, CityVille and Words With Friends. Since old school Hasbro’s characterization of “games” has been associated with 80’s board games, this might mean a new definition of things to come for Hasbro.
Our Favorite Apps
Some of the favorite apps among the Parthenon staff:
My First CES
When you tell someone that you're going to Vegas, they think slot machines and showgirls - unless it's January and they are seriously tech savvy. Then they assume that you’ll be at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
Twitter Brand Pages Becoming More Like Facebook?
Twitter recently announced a redesign of its brand pages, and a few of the changes reflect Facebook features.
Photographic Impressions
Most of the work I do as creative director involves an editorial product. That means finding a way to enhance words with photos and graphics. When veteran photographer Mark Tucker came to Parthenon, he laid out a project that was especially intriguing to an art director. His photographs had to be the focal point. Words were secondary.YouTube’s Top Ads of 2011
Over the last few years, advertisers have learned a few things on how to truly engage customers. They've started providing consumers the opportunity to become an active participant in campaigns by creating content that we want to share. Ads are earning their way onto screens via votes on YouTube, comments, sharing and liking on various social media platforms. Users are jumping on the bandwagon and creating spoofs or video responses; making campaigns even more successful.
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