Noteworthy Interface Innovations

Noteworthy Interface Innovations

Interface innovations are happening almost every day now. Interfaces are what allow humans to touch and control technology. Effective user interfaces make complex systems and technologies possible. In an article titled, “35 Interface Innovations that Rocked Our World,” Xerox compiles a list of interface improvements that changed the way we interact with the world around…

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Improve Your Advertising Strategy

Improve Your Advertising Strategy

Digital marketing and social media are constantly evolving, and your advertising strategy should do the same. Try new things and don’t be afraid to embrace technology. Entrepreneur Scott Gerber has put together a list of proven digital advertising strategies in his Mashable article, “11 Digital Platforms and Tips to Improve Your Advertising Strategy.” Here are…

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Lead Your Team to Digital Success

Lead Your Team to Digital Success

Leadership teams are seeing an increase in tech-savvy Millennial managers leading their companies to digital success. Gen Y and Gen Z will make up more than half of the workforce by 2020. However, both Baby Boomers and Millennials will face the same challenge: being an effective leader in the age of technology. Michaela Lindinger, CEO…

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9-to-5 Jobs Are Disappearing

9-to-5 Jobs Are Disappearing

9-to-5 jobs have traditionally been the most common type of job schedule. Today’s workforce, however, is seeing a drastic shift away from 9-to-5 jobs. John Rampton, founder of online payment company Due, describes how a new type of worker is dominating the talent pool in his article, “Age of The Freelancer: How a New Breed…

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The Future of Toy Technology

The Future of Toy Technology

Modern technology is becoming prevalent in almost every aspect of our lives, including toy technology. This year’s International Toy Fair in New York showcased children’s toys with incredible new capabilities, from drones to virtual pets to 3D printing. Parija Kavilanz, Senior Writer at CNNMoney, shares a few innovative toy technology highlights from the Toy Fair…

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Social Media vs. Reality

Social Media vs. Reality

Social media platforms are now a reality with prominent data source used by corporations, academics, and even the government to gain insights on our society. A common tendency in the new era of big data is to quickly analyze every new dataset or tool and draw conclusions before fully understanding the implications behind it. In…

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How Big Data Affects Small Businesses

How Big Data Affects Small Businesses

Small businesses have played a critical role in shaping America’s economy. However, big data affects small businesses meaning these companies could be in jeopardy. Startups and small enterprises have created millions of jobs. As we move into the future, these companies may be in jeopardy. Zoe Baird, CEO and President of the Markle Foundation, explains…

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Website Pioneers that Shaped the Internet

Website Pioneers that Shaped the Internet

The very first website went live on December 20, 1990, becoming the very first of the website pioneers in the digital age. Tim Berners-Lee, a British physicist, wanted to find a way for scientists and research institutes to easily access and share data. His site consisted of basic information about the World Wide Web project…

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Why Email Will Make a Comeback

Why Email Will Make a Comeback

In recent years, email marketing has been ignored, unnoticed, and declared uncool alongside the rise of social media. However, as emails are becoming a popular tool amongst marketers and is why email is on the rise in 2016. Brands are slowly returning to email marketing and they are finding that it has new capabilities, expansive…

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Digital Marketing Trends to Watch

Digital Marketing Trends to Watch

Marketers in 2016 will face challenges of improving customer experience while adapting to a digital world. In her article, Natalia Angulo discusses upcoming digital marketing trends to watch for this year. Mobile, video, and social media gained incredible traction among brands and advertisers in 2015. In the upcoming year, marketers must concentrate less on their…

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Learn to Create the Next Facebook

Learn to Create the Next Facebook

Reid Hoffman is a venture capitalist and Greylock parter who has either founded or invested in some of the fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley, including both Facebook and LinkedIn and now he wants to teach others how to create the next Facebook. Hoffman will partner with former Mozilla CEO John Lilly, LinkedIn co-founder Allen…

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Millennials Prefer Digital Payments

Millennials Prefer Digital Payments

Just as credit cards have grown to replace cash, digital payments will soon take the place of credit cards. In less than a decade, digital payments will likely be made through phone apps, smart watches, or even biometric triggers. According to recent consumer survey data from the US Federal Reserve, 24 percent of consumers have…

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