Top 5 Favorite April Fool’s Jokes

Top 5 Favorite April Fool’s Jokes

Electronic Hungry Hungry Hippos iPad Edition Okay, so I just have to say that this one is probably one of my personal favorites.   ThinkGeek.com posted an iPad version of the popular game from the 80′s on their website.  However, when you clicked to purchase, you would find out it was an Aprils fools joke.  [...]

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Google to acquire Twitter for undisclosed amount

Google to acquire Twitter for undisclosed amount

In news that broke just after 5 pm PDT on Friday, March 30, 2012, it appears that Twitter will soon become part of the Google family. Analysts speculate that the search giant wants to further build out its Google+ platform. Since launching a head-on assault on Facebook last April with Google+ and offering a $12.5 [...]

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NMC Social Media News For October 2011

NMC Social Media News For October 2011

Each month throughout 2011, we’ve been bringing you news that has moved us. This month, it’s all about the new Facebook changes with a side of Google Plus.

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September Social Media News

September Social Media News

Social Media and Hurricane Irene Social Media had a profound impact on delivering news during Hurricane Irene.  You could find an NYC Evacuation Center on Foursquare, learn about the aftermath and reaction of Hurricane Irene, view pictures of the calm before the storm, and of course – view “Hurricane Irene” twitter account. Facebook Sharing – [...]

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Paul McCartney, Tech Hotspots, and WordPress Blog Spam

Paul McCartney, Tech Hotspots, and WordPress Blog Spam

Welcome to episode 001 of the New Media Cincinnati podcast, with your hosts, Daniel Johnson, Jr. and Matthew Evins. This episode was recorded on Thursday, August 11, 2011. We met in-person at an Arby’s in Fairfield, Ohio and shared some of the discussion going on in the LinkedIn group, as well as about Sir Paul [...]

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Social Media News for July 2011 #nmcincy

Every month in 2011 we’ve been sharing social media news highlights. This month: Cincinnati named Most Social city by Mashable, Google Plus, Google rebranding Blogger and Picasa, and a Twitter job hustle. Cincinnati Named Most Social City by Mashable Last Thursday, June 30, The Pub at Rookwood Mews was packed for Social Media Day!  We’ll [...]

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Social Media News for June 2011

Social Media News for June 2011

This month we’ve got LinkedIn going public, Facebook changing privacy settings (again), and Google honoring guitar great Les Paul. LinkedIn Goes Public Big news last month as LinkedIn launched on the NYSE (LINKD), the biggest internet IPO since Google’s in 2004.  The Wall Street Journal reports: Shares opened May 19th at $83, up 84% from [...]

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May 2011 Social Media News

Once again, in the last 30 days the world of tech & social media is swirling. From basic news and recovery communications in dangerous weather conditions to the changing face of some of our favorite services. Many of us have heard of the devastation of the Tuscaloosa tornadoes, but during the actual event many were [...]

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SCVNGR’s Secret Game Mechanics Playdeck: NMC POWER TIP for May

SCVNGR’s Secret Game Mechanics Playdeck: NMC POWER TIP for May

What is it about games that bring so much engagement from those of us who play them?  Just yesterday I learned that there’s a version of Angry Birds now on the Chrome platform. (Thanks, Chris!) Wouldn’t it be great to know how we can introduce a gaming dimension to the products and services we offer to [...]

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March 2011 Social Media News

This month has a lot of interesting and exciting news. In Austin TX, the SXSW conference is started Friday, bringing Music and Media to the forefront. It’s a Monster (both Monster.com and MonsterEnergy.com) experience that brings technology from many disciplines together. I expect news from Social Media tools, including the new tools from Hootsuite, a [...]

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