Topic: New Technologies

There are constantly changing and developing new technologies throughout the world today. It doesn’t matter how big or small your business is, you will need to use any type of technology to help increase profit.

People no longer are using the yellow book to advertise for their company, it has all turned to Facebook and Google in order for people to get information regarding your business. There are so many new technologies that can help you become a popular business.

Useoftechnology.com has created an article called “What is New In Technology – 2013 Technology Concepts” which is an article filled with new innovate ideas for technology that could help make the consumers lives easier.

Some of the ideas they commented on where a modular office organizer that was supposed to help organize your electronic devices. Another is the Prizm-Home Hub which is a device that allows you to control your home electronics and door locks with your cell phone.

It is incredible the type of technologies that are invented and what people think would be a good product for consumers.

Another type of new technologies are existing innovations that are being updated or added to help increase its awareness. The newest (that many are talking about is) is Twitter #music. It is similar to Spotify but is linked through Twitter. This is a great way to get their already Twitter account users to switch from other music stations like Spotify or Pandora and use Twitter #music.

Whatever the new technology is, as long as it is new and different and something no one has seen before, this usually means it will be successful.

http://www.useoftechnology.com/technology-2013-technology-concepts/

http://techland.time.com/2013/04/18/twitter-music-helps-you-mostly-rediscover-what-you-already-knew/

Topic: Apps for the Business Lifestyle

Smartphones and devices are becoming something that is a “must have” in today’s world. They used to be luxury items, but now, in order to connect or keep updated – having a high tech device is necessary.

There are so many different apps for basically anything and everything you could ever need. From Angry Birds to social media to horoscopes and even crafting options. However, what are some of the more vital items that can help benefit you in the long run.

Startupnation.com did an article on the “5 Essential Business Apps You Can’t Live Without”

           1. TimeTimer – this is perfect for whenever you need to time something

           2. TripCubby – allows you to keep track of mileage on multiple vehicles

           3. Dropbox – a folder that you can access anywhere and share with people

           4. Siri – a digital assistant

           

5. HiTask – keeps track of all tasks

These are great tools for the business man or woman.

Jetfuelcreative.com have come up with a list of the “10 Awesome IPhone Apps for Business Owners” (so what apps will help you run your business)

1.     Evernote – versatile note taking app

2.     Dropbox

3.     2Do – task management app

4.     Documents To Go – view all office style documents on your phone

5.     TweetDeck – combines multiple social media services into one handy location

6.     Budget – set up a budget system

7.     Analytics Pro – keep track of your website visitors, sources and traffic

8.     FedEx Mobile

9.     JotNot Scanner – scan documents and save them as multipage PDFs

10. Pandora

There are so many different apps out there, but I recommend downloading some that can help you be a successful businessperson. 

Topic: Viral Videos

It is amazing how ONE crazy, funny, strange, random, or meaningless video can instantly be posted online and become viral in minutes. If I recall, Utah State is quite famous for a couple videos that have received national attention.

 “Why Men and Women Cant be friends” which currently has 8,024,857 views.

“The Real Meaning of MPH” which currently has 8,750,393 views.

According to Wikipedia, a “Viral Video” is one that becomes popular through the process of internet sharing, typically through video sharing websites, social media and email.

This got me thinking, what are some of the most viral videos of all time. My research concluded with “PSY-Gangnam Style” with having 1,462,829,810 views. [which has been online for less than a year.] I was completely shocked! A video that exploits woman and shows inappropriate dance moves has become a international sensation. I am shocked as to what our world has become and what we spend our time on. (http://www.viralvideos.com)

This got me thinking, are there any videos out there that have gone viral, but made a difference in someone’s life?

There are some that have over 1 million views – and although compared to the billions of views from the viral videos of all time, these videos are more inspiring, uplifting, moving and touch on your emotions. 

“Amy hears sound for the first time @ 26 years old” – 1, 239, 160 views

About: Takes a few minutes but worth the experience. Our niece has been deaf since she was born. She has never heard the sound of her parents voice or her 6 year old son, Blake. Every day for the next several months she will learn how sound works and where it comes from.

With all that, I am still impressed that so many different videos online have gone viral and that no matter what you do, say or post – someone is going to watch it, and you never know what repercussions will happen because of it. 

For instance, check out this interview that Utah State Aggie Travis Chambers and his wife had with ABCNews regarding his viral video, “The Real Meaning of MPH” and the national public apology he made to his wife. 

Topic: Hashtagging for TV

What is a hashtag and what is it used for?

According to www.hashtags.org a hashtag is “an easy way for Twitter users to categorize Tweets that share a common topic or belong to a particular group. The hashtag is used to highlight keywords or topics within a Tweet, and can be placed anywhere within a post.”

Hashtags are very helpful when you want to search Twitter for specific topics.

“Any Tweet posted on a public account can be searched by anyone, and posters often use hashtags to help direct searches to their posts. For example, Twitter users can elect to follow all Tweets that include the hashtag #WhiteSox to receive updates about the Chicago White Sox baseball team.”

I personally love hashtags and use them frequently. The most interesting thing I’ve noticed is that TV shows and movies are often using hashtags in their advertising to help create a “buzz” about the specific scenes or the premiere of a movie. Viewers enjoy the synchronized interactive experience they have created on Twitter.

The ABC Family Show, Pretty Little Liars, is the perfect example of this. While each new episode is airing, they show about 3-4 new hashtags that they want viewers to use in their tweets. This has made Pretty Little Liars the “#1 all-time for most comments for a cable drama season 3 premiere, according to Bluefin Signals. The ABC Family series' June 5 season premiere racked up a record 534,000 tweets during airtime." (source)

The sharp spikes in this graph correspond to the East Coast airings of new episodes. 

This next graph shows the tweeting zoomed in – showing that the majority of tweets about the show happen in the first 15-30 minutes before and after the airing of a new episode. 

Twitter.com keeps track of popular hashtags from the years. Some popular hashtags from 2012 include - #nowplaying, #throwbackthursday, #gop2012, #romney, #familyguy, #nfl, #thehungergames, #rickross, #hiphop, #ihop, #starbucks, #at&t, #iphone, #instagram, and #syria. 

Hashtags are a great way to search for any topic to find out what people are saying about it. They aren't only used on Twitter but also Instagram, Blogs and other social media outlets.