6 Data and Statistical Visualization Blogs Worth Following
April 30, 2012 – 11:00 am | One Comment

Data is ever flowing and often times requires a creative solution to arrange and present the data in a visually appealing manner. The below is a list of blogs which are regularly updated by renowned statisticians, and some cases artists in their respective fields.

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social media

The rules can change quicker than China’s next bullet train. Tune into the social media channel for the latest industry trends to keep your strat amplified.

twitter

Limited to 140 chars, yet Twitter’s potential is infinite, and of course measurable. As the Twitterverse expands we’ll keep you posted on its most relevant trends.

web analytics

Running a Website without web analytics is like coaching a football team without a playbook. Tune in here for your analytics know-how and amp it up.

offbeat

Consider this the social mixer, offering a variety of flavors from pop culture to trending topics. All of which are measured and certified by our resident computer scientist.

SEO

Search engine optimization is vital to expose your brand’s valuable content. A good SEO strategy is essential in the pre-deployment of any digital project. Jack in here for the best in SEO strat.

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Mobile is Leading the Email Revolution
May 1, 2012 – 10:58 pm | One Comment

Today’s smartphone has achieved much more than the ability to talk; it allows us to communicate via photos, social networks, apps and much more. Return Path analyzed nearly 1 billion data points to study how mobile growth is affecting email consumption. Below are key takeaway points for both interface designers and mobile market strategists.

  • 50% of all mobile phones in US are smartphones
  • 88% of people check their email via mobile daily
  • Projected by end of 2012 more people will read emails on mobile than on desktop
  • 63% of Americans would close or delete email not optimized for mobile

Mobile and the Email Revolution
Source: Return Path

2012 MLB Social Media Scorecard
April 3, 2012 – 8:00 am | 14 Comments
2012 MLB Social Media Scorecard

The 2012 baseball season is quickly approaching, and Opening Day is right around the corner. Fans everywhere are abuzz across the social web.

Instant America: Our Rising Demand For Speed
March 16, 2012 – 12:00 pm | One Comment
Instant America: Our Rising Demand For Speed

In the world of high speed browsing, no one waits for answers. But a desire for speedy information has made Americans impatient for just about everything.

Detroit Events: March 2012
March 1, 2012 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Detroit Events: March 2012

Mild temps are rolling in, and along with them, many reasons to leave the house & enjoy some culture unique to the City of Detroit. Cowboys, kilts, & the Kennel Club are just a few of the events March has to offer.

Top Happiest States in 2011
February 28, 2012 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Top Happiest States in 2011

A recent study reveals that if you’re a resident of Hawaii you’re most likely to be happy. Sun, however, is not the sole variable for an upbeat mood…

Living in Detroit
February 16, 2012 – 6:00 pm | One Comment
Living in Detroit

Detroit is a blank canvas ready to cater to your imagination so think of your impression and make it happen!

2012 Grammy Awards Social Media Predictions
February 12, 2012 – 2:00 pm | No Comment
2012 Grammy Awards Social Media Predictions

With the 54th Annual Grammy Awards near, the Twittersphere is abuzz with chatter about fan’s favorite albums and artists. In an effort to study who generated the most ‘buzz’ Nielsen Media collected over 50,000 mentions …

Survey: Top 10 Happiest Countries in the World
April 20, 2011 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Survey: Top 10 Happiest Countries in the World

Gallup released its wellbeing survey for 2010. The United States did not make the top 10 cut; instead it landed in 12th place. Denmark, Canada and Sweden accounted for the top 3 most thriving countries.

Firefox 4 nears 4M downloads in first 12 hours
March 23, 2011 – 3:07 am | No Comment
Firefox 4 nears 4M downloads in first 12 hours

[3/22/2011] Firefox 4 was released today at 10:30 AM EST. Approximately 3 hours later it reached the landmark of 1 million downloads, a Mozilla represented tweeted.
This download rate equates to 5.5K downloads per minute, and …

How To: Amp Your Strat at the Salad Bar
March 20, 2011 – 8:38 pm | No Comment
How To: Amp Your Strat at the Salad Bar

Recently the New York Times published “How To Beat the Salad”; which is a great day-to-day opportunity to amp your dietary strat. Based on prices found at the Whole Foods in Manhattan’s Union Square, with …

Android beats iOS in Mobile Speed Test
March 17, 2011 – 8:55 pm | No Comment
Android beats iOS in Mobile Speed Test

Another win for the Android platform this week after results are in for a speed test. Android based phones load mobile web pages 52% faster than Apple’s iOS.
The contestants were Android 2.3 vs. iOS 4.3 …