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Social Engagement and Live-Tweeting: #POW

Posted on April 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

American IdolBy Carrie Weiss

According to DazeInfo.com, there have been more than 163 billion tweets since Twitter launched in March 2006. The rising trend of second-screen viewing and live-tweeting while watching television is taking the world by storm. We not only sit down comfortably on the couch, kick up our feet and become fully enveloped in a show; we now bring our smartphones, tablets and other devices with us, switching between viewing both screens. People want to stay connected, provide relevant, unique opinions and check out what others have to say about the same show. Continue reading →

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Resolutions: Another Reason to Bring Your Smartphone Everywhere

Posted on February 22, 2013 by | Leave a comment

mobile fitnessBy Carrie Weiss

Every year I listen to family, friends, neighbors and coworkers discuss their New Year’s resolutions and without a doubt, a couple mention health and fitness as an area that needs improvement throughout the upcoming year. Has anyone actually made a goal and continued to push through until that goal was achieved? Well, for all those out there who decided the goal was to “workout more,” “lose 10 pounds,” “eat healthier or ” “run 10 miles a week,” thankfully, there are countless apps across all platforms that help us track calories burned, miles covered and nutrition all while mapping your route, managing your music and staying socially active! Who can say “no” to a little run in the park with countless activities literally at your fingertips?

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