Category Archives: Virtual
A Shopping Name for Every Day
First there was Black Friday. Then Buy Nothing Day, an anti-consumerism alternative. Today it’s Cyber Monday. What’s next? Gift Card Saturday? A year ago, I only half-jokingly suggested the possibility that someone might buy their friends only virtual gifts from Facebook. … Continue reading
Filed under PR, Shopping, Social Networks, Virtual
Microbrand Monday: SightSpeed
Oil is over $100 a barrel. Reducing your carbon footprint is good. Google went dark to support Earth Hour. So why not use video conferencing more and save travel for the only the most crucial business? SightSpeed is a Berkeley, California-based company that … Continue reading
Filed under Brand, Technology, Uncategorized, Virtual, Web, Work
New Year’s 360 Degrees
If you haven’t seen this website, it’s a nice place to get a taste for New Year’s around the world. Among the offerings: a daytime amazing 360 view from where the famous ball will drop tonight in New York City’s … Continue reading
It’s the Real Thing: Virtual Coke
Drinking Coke used to be so simple. Open a can, slug it back and burp. Not anymore. The company today launched its virtual Coke world called CC Metro. It’s for people who want to create an Avatar and hang out … Continue reading
Filed under Brand, Brand Placement, Virtual
A Facebook Christmas
A poll released today on MarketingCharts says American shoppers plan to spend the same or less on gifts as last holiday season. Average total spending per shopper will be $662. That’s to cover an average of 16 people on gift lists. The survey includes a breakout of … Continue reading
