Category Archives: Internet
Email vs. Text: It’s Really Business vs. Child’s Play
Lots of stories now about how email is obsolete and dumb because it’s only used by people 55 and older. Email providers are consequently wildly jerking their knees to change their products so as not to look “out of touch.” … Continue reading
Net Neutrality Decision is Pro-Big Business; Why Is the Pro-Big Business Party So Angry?
Congressional Republicans are “angry” the FCC voted to allow big communications companies to charge for Internet use because it creates “new regulations” and other stuff they think is bad for various, nebulous reasons. But if the FCC voted the opposite, … Continue reading
Yahoo Layoffs, Video Elimination Signal Surrender in User-Generated Content War
I got an email today from Yahoo saying they are ending their video service. I only have a few videos there because, from monitoring the hits, it wasn’t doing anything for my business (I’ve been on it for four years … Continue reading
Web Video’s Dilemma: Where to Put Ads Inside the Ads
The Internet is like Earth millions of years ago: a cooling mass of magma still acquiring a shape and function. With generations of users (read: customers) in the offing, advertisers and content producers like me are still looking for ways … Continue reading
Benchmade Knife, Delcam Video, Social Media Strategies are Cutting Edge
Pardon the pun but this article gives a terrific explanation of how videos combined with social media interactivity spearhead Benchmade Knife Company‘s marketing and advertising. Not only is it informative, it’s effective, inexpensive, easy to maintain, and entertaining all at … Continue reading
WikiLeaks, Assange; Journalism vs. Espionage: Whose Side Are You On?
… could become as important a journalistic tool as the Freedom of Information Act. -Time Magazine We are of assistance to peoples of all countries who wish to reveal unethical behavior in their governments and institutions. We aim for maximum political … Continue reading
Alcoholism on TV Revived by Falling Ratings, Liquor Ads, Product Placement, Bad Economy, Lobbyists
Belied by massive popularity, “Two and Half Men” is one of the worst shows on TV. I’ve been accused of not thinking with the majority before and this may be another such instance. Incompetently written, barely acted, staffed by felons, … Continue reading
In the Golden Age of Video, TV is Following the Leaders But Falling Further Behind
A funny thing happened in the late 1970s: TV began its descent to the scrap heap of media history. Sure it’s still around and in some ways more popular than ever. But instead of being the industry it used to … Continue reading
TV Viewing Habits Change as Subscription, Social Networks Grow: Motorola Study
More evidence that subscription is eclipsing free-to-air TV viewing. What do the Japanese have against Twitter? And why does South Korean TV suck? A new study confirms what many of us have been saying for years: people love it all … Continue reading
Hulu Price Cut Sets Up Subscription War with Netflix
Looking for good news? How about the cost of video entertainment going lower and lower? That’s what’s happening in the subscription world with Hulu knocking 20% off it’s monthly rate down to $7.99. That’s a big shot across the bow … Continue reading
