It’s been one crazy week that really hasn’t left a lot of time for blogging. That’s the awesome thing about twitter. I can stay connected with bleeding edge, soak up the knowledge, and share some thoughts. I’ve been collecting links all week that I thought were worth checking out. Enjoy.
- A man tried to pay an overdue bill with a drawing of a spider. Yes, I’m serious. That drawing eventually sold for $10,000 on eBay.
- Yahoo has finally brought “Glue” to the United States. Glue, offers up a new way to see search results. This is a great write-up on why Glue was created and what it can offer.
- Apple released version 2.2 of their iPhone software. It’s supposed to address stability and battery life. My favorite feature of the software is that Google Maps now let’s you customize your directions based on how you’ll be traveling: car, bus, or walking.
- Google launched Search Wiki. It let’s you customize your Google Web Search results. You can rank, remove and add notes to any result page and see those tailored results anytime you do that search while you’re logged in to your Google Account. This video does a fantastic job of explaining the tool.
- McDonald’s, naked pictures, and a lawsuit. Need I say more. Click here.
- Shaq is on twitter. Yes, I mean it.
- Great tweet from Barry Judge the CMO of Best Buy.
- Further proof that IT organizations at company’s are considered painful, non-efficient, and difficult.
- Malcolm Gladwell asks the question, is there such a thing as pure genius?
- Neat tool, called Vitrue, for measuring the social media footprint of brands. It has potential. Another options is this tool.
- The new Pepsi logo/packaging is in market.
- Great blog post that explains the genius behind Alltop.
- American Airlines is offering paperless check-in. Now how about not charging me for bags.
- I heart you Seth Godin for this post. I won’t spoil it; just read it.
- YouTube broadcasted live this week. Very cool and different. Makes me warm and tingly.
- Talking about attacking red headed people is a hate crime in Canada; even when it’s done on Facebook.
- These speakers are absolutely beautiful. I want them.
Tags: Alltop, Apple, Glue, Klipsch, Links, Measurement, Seth Godin, Shaq, Social Media, Twitter, Yahoo!, YouTube
As I stated in my presentation on micro Interactions, we come in contact with hundreds, if not thousands of brands every day. I’m always fascinated by the brands we hold near and dear to our hearts. The brands that we’ll never switch away from. The brands we recommend unequivocally. The brands we are most passionate about. I’ve been taking a mental inventory of the brands and products I come across on a daily basis. Given my love for top 10 lists, I’ve compiled a list of the 10 brands/products I’m most passionate about.
- Dyson – I own two of them. The DC14 Animal and the Root 16. They make vacuuming a joy; but then again I’m a clean freak. I use the Root 16 every day to clean my car.
- BMW – I’ve owned a Suzuki, Toyota, Chevy, Oldsmobile, and a Jaguar in addition to the BMW’s I’ve owned. There is no car that excites me like a BMW. The styling, handling, design, engine, etc. are all flawless. Sitting behind the wheel is the experience I look forward to every day.
- Breitling – People who don’t “know” buy a Rolex. People who do get a Breitling. This isn’t to say Rolex is a bad brand. There’s actually 2 Rolexes I want to buy, but when it comes to telling time (a watches primary job) there is nothing better.
- Nike – I wear the shoes, the shorts, the shirts, etc. I have the Nike+ system. There commitment to innovation is what keeps me a fan.
- Grey Goose – I’ve tried other Vodkas, but none ever live up to the flavorless taste of Grey Goose. I want my Vodka to be like water. I should be able to drink it on the rocks and have it be smooth as silk. Effen vodka is a close second, but for me it’s a Goose and Tonic.
- Red Bull – The taste, the can design, and effect of the drink all exceed my expectations. If it weren’t unhealthy, I’d drink cans of Red Bull like people drink water; 8 cups a day.
- Pepsi – When I go out and the waiter says sorry we don’t have Pepsi, would you like a Coke? I say no. It’s that simple.
- Apple iPod – The brand Apple, I’m not such a fan of, but the iPod is something I can’t live without. I have owned the following iPods: Shuffle, Nano, Mini, Touch, 2 iPod Videos, and 1 generation 1 iPod. I also have two iPhones. Yeah, I like the iPod.
- Tivo – There is no substitute. I know there are other options out there. I’ve used several of the competitors’ products and none of them stack up.
- Klipsch – When it comes to speakers, I’ve demoed dozens of brands and there is none better than Klipsch. Our house is wired with Klipsch. The sound is pure, the efficiency high, the quality fantastic, and the look stylish.
So there you go, the list is simple, diverse, but it’s me.
Head of Social Media at Walgreens. Interactive marketer, innovator, boat rocker, continuous learner, movie lover, risk taker, dad and all around good guy. I'm always up for a spirited conversation. These are my thoughts and ramblings, not those of my employer.
