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{ Monthly Archives } November 2010

Forrester Research: Live Chat Increases B2B Sales.

A recent article explored new research showing the success of live chat services in improving B2B sales conversions. Meaning that when potential leads were inquiring about a product online and had the option to have a live chat the follow results occurred according to Forrester: 305% ROI from proactive sales chat with a payback period [...]

Time to Break Up? Online Service Can Do the Dumping

here are few things more awkward than having the “It’s not you, it’s me” conversation. For those too nervous, chicken, or lazy to break up with their partner themselves, there’s iDUMP4U, a website that does the dirty work for you—for a mere $10. Click on the videos on the site (audio only) to here the [...]

Crowdsourcing Your Brand? Read These 5 Best Practices

In the wake of Gap’s recent misstep in crowdsourcing its logo, brands should be advised to tread lightly when crowdsourcing. Truth be told, there are some things that a brand should never crowdsource – like its name, culture, or point of view. But brands can incorporate the fresh perspective of the public without sacrificing its [...]

The Biggest Challenge Digital Communicators Face

Let’s chat about the biggest challenge I think digital communicators on the agency side face nowadays. It’s not measurement It’s not integrating channels in their programs It’s not thinking strategically while selecting tactics Don’t get me wrong – all of these are significant and important challenges. However, there’s a bigger one that over-arches all of [...]

Happy Thanksgiving from the Giraffes

Ina Garten’s Thanksgiving Recipes Featured In Google Doodle

Happy Thanksgiving! Google has given over its logo to an arrangement of carrots, cranberries, herbs, and other ingredients to showcase Thanksgiving recipes by author and chef Ina Garten. Clicking on the Google logo takes users to a landing page featuring six “simple yet delicious recipes” from Garten, who is also known as the “Barefoot Condessa.”

Crazy Google Map Pics

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Face-Reading Vending Machines Hit Japan. What’s next?

Vending machines have officially entered the 21st century: A Japanese firm has developed a vending machine that determines your age and gender using facial-recognition software then recommends drinks based on your demographic, Click here to see video.

Gmail’s Hidden Talents: 21 Tips, Tricks And Tools You Need To Know

This informative slide comes via the Huffington Post and shows some great features. Click here to view.

7 Sites You Should Be Wasting Time On Right Now

Really… if you got the time you have to check these sites out. Take a time out…and  laugh today! 1. Bread People 2. Please Fire Me 3. Hungover Owls 4. Middle School Proverbs 5. Privilege Denying Dude 6. Shiba Inu Puppy Cam 7. Epic Meal Time