Apple Unveils News App for iOS 9—Here’s How to Get Your Content in the App
During its WWDC 2015 keynote, Apple unveiled its brand new iOS 9 “News” app that will bring a reader experience comparable to magazine-style apps like Flipboard that pull in content from various sources around the web.Yes, another news app.Apple's Newstand app was a big failure. So why now?
Why Pinterest Unveiled Video Ads and Why They'll Gain Traction
Despite being one of the most popular social networks with an estimated 47.1 million monthly users, Pinterest hasn’t had luck with monetizing its service. On Tuesday, Pinterest announced the launch of Cinematic Pins (video ads), which is one way the company is hoping to change that luck.
Twitter Releases the Lead Generation Card and New Security Features — What You Need to Know
On Wednesday, Twitter made two BIG announcements: Twitter released lead generation cards and two-factor login authentication. Basically, this will allow marketers to collect leads directly within the tweet. Followers don't even have to fill out a form because Twitter already has your info (name, @username and email). Here's what you need to know, how to get started and the implications for digital marketers.
Google Fiber Comes to Entire KC Metro
Google Fiber is coming to the entire Kansas City Metro.
Paper or Plastic: The Age of Cash is Over
Remember those Visa commercials that show the one guy slowing down everyone by using cash? Who carries real money these days? Let's face it, we're a plastic society. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey hopes to bank on this trend with his new company Square which allows merchants and individuals to accept payment from credit (and other) cards using a mobile phone. With the growing popularity of smartphones I predict that Square will be a huge hit.