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Analyzing Movie Ticket Sales
Every year you hear new stats and claims about a movie being the “Largest Grossing” movie of all time, or “Most Profitable” movie ever. However, at the same time you hear claims about how the movie...
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Machiavelli and Social Networks
Twitter has been attacked by industry analysts lately because of new policy decisions. For one, Twitter is cracking down on third party apps. They are limiting the number of users a (non official...
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Christian Marclay’s “The Clock”
Today I stopped by LACMA because I heard they were doing a screening of “The Clock”. The concept of this film art piece is pretty entertaining. The Clock is a 24 hour film by Christian Marclay. It is...
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Microsoft Surface
Microsoft launched the Microsoft Surface today. It marks a big milestone for the company. It is the hero device for Windows 8, and it truly marks the beginning of the convergence device that combines a...
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An Ecosystem for Every Platform
Today Google and Microsoft both held announcements launching new products. After their unveilings, the nice part is that no matter what platform you choose – Microsoft, Apple or Google – there is a...
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The Argument for the iPad 2
John Gruber addresses what many were thinking after Apple’s last announcement. Apple unveiled the small iPad mini at 7 inches for $329 and a new, new iPad for $499 replacing the old 3rd Generation New...
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Retail Tracking
I tend to be one of the least paranoid about tracking. I think if I can get better, more relevant ads instead of more commercials for things I don’t care about, that is a good thing. Further, I...
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Online Ads and Losing Our Common Culture
“Unlike a marketplace where individuals haggle with sellers on equal terms, the new world of price discrimination is one where it’s hard to escape your consumer profile, and you won’t even know if...
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Streaming Movie Developments
A few announcements today in the world of streaming movie delivery. I think these developments are indicative of some trends we will see coming down the road in the new media space. First, RedBox –...
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Online Terms of Service Agreements and Instagram
The internet is buzzing with overreactions to Instagram changing its terms of service. Sharp eyed people noticed that part of it changed so that Instagram claimed the right to use images uploaded in...
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Grooming Picks
This is kind of out of character for my blog but I thought I would pass along a few great grooming finds I have stumbled across. First, a great deodorant. I know, nothing is sexy about deodorant....
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2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 28,000 views in 2012....
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Starbucks Reusable Cups
Starbucks has unveiled a program where they are selling plastic reusable cups to their customers. Starbucks has always encouraged a greener business model. They would always use any mugs or cups...
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Directv Review – Genie DVR
One of the most hit posts on my blog is my Verizon FIOS review. I think because first, for in home entertainment, most of us still think TV first. So, your home television provider is a big decision....
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Netflix and the End of Serialized Shows
Netflix has been exciting TV fans recently by bringing back “Arrested Development” and the launch of a new series starring Kevin Spacey “House of Cards”. The interesting aspect of these launches to me...
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Starbucks Gifts Cards and Rewards Program
Odds are good you’ve received a Starbucks gift card at some point in your life. They are easy go-to gifts, while still being appreciated and likely to be used. Everyone loves coffee. But, if you are...
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Future of Journalism
There has been a lot of discussion about the future of journalism. Are blogs and independent writers going to replace old school institutions of news reporting? Is The Huffington Post the replacement...
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Growth of New Media Brings Growing Pains
Article from LA Weekly is focusing on how a few of the participants and talent are getting upset at what they call onerous contracts with new media studios like Maker and Machinima. The contract terms...
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Know It All
I am always looking for methods and things I can endeavor in for self-improvement. I was listening to a podcast from the TWiT network called FrameRate. Its about digital media and the intersection of...
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