TREND REPORTS
The Making of Social TV : Loyal Fans and Big Moments Build Program-Related Buzz
[Consumer]
2015/08/25 10:42
Social media activity about live TV programming ebbs and flows as each program airs, signaling, according to recent research, how engaged the general audience is with what they’re watching. But when we step outside the minute-by-minute activity, we often see that individual programs see relatively steady overall levels of social activity during live airings.With this premise in mind, Nielsen w...
Global Funding Trends: This Year Is On Track For $120B To VC-Backed Companies
[Investing]
2015/08/25 10:42
However, as deals get larger, there are fewer of them. 2015 could be the first year without deal growth since 2011.VC-backed companies continue to raise more money, with the first half of 2015 seeing nearly $60B invested across more than 3,500 deals. This puts the year on track to hit nearly $120B worth of investment, growth of 35% from last year’s already record-high funding total of $88.3B....
YO! HOME : High-Tech Space Saving
[Design]
2015/08/25 10:42
Designer Simon Woodroffe, creator of YO! Sushi and YOTEL, has recently unveiled an exciting new concept – YO! Home. A technologically advanced take on compact living, YO! Home introduces many unexpected space-saving ideas. “Homes are our refuge, our rock. – designer says. – Since the invention of the city centre apartment, we’ve never really re-invented it. YO! Home is that new invention....
All-In-One Combination Rolltop Backpack & Hybrid Bivy Tent
[Product]
2015/08/25 10:42
MOEDAL + TOTEM were created to simplify the way you travel. Our unique bag and tent combo will equip you with storage and shelter.What did we solve with MOEDAL + TOTEM?We saw a vast gap between experienced and traditional outdoor gear enthusiasts and those that wanted to be a part of the outdoor community, however lacked the experience or knowledge of what products to buy. The way we decided to...
The Rail Switch - Movable Switch
[Design]
2015/08/25 10:42
The Rail Switch is for all us lazy people who are neatly tucked into bed and don’t want to get up to turn off the lights. Mounted on twin tracks, the switch moves around the room and even features an LED glow, so that you don’t fumble in the dark. I like it for it’s convenience and functionality.Designers : Nam Gyun-Kim & Lee Chan Gyu[yankodesign]
(Infographic) What Brands Need to Know About Visual Social Media
[Consumer]
2015/08/25 10:42
Today's fastest growing social media channels are visually based, according to the following WebDAM infographic. Here's the scoop for engaging your visuals-loving customers.Consider your brand across all visual touchpoints, suggests WebDAM. Include logos, typography, press kit, photography, and icons.Also, post images often. "Posts that include images product 650% higher engagement than regular...
Yuan Devaluation is Tiny vs. Dramatic Drops in Euro, Yen and Ruble
[Investing]
2015/08/24 14:40
The U.S. dollar has had a breathtaking rally in the last 12 months.[click to enlarge]So, while China's yuan devaluation on Monday rattled global markets, it is worth noting how much currencies of many other countries globally have fallen versus the U.S. dollar over the past year.[cnnmoney]
(Infographic) Bitcoin : Switching from Investment Commodity to Everyday Use
[Business]
2015/08/24 14:39
Bitcoin is quickly switching from “an investment commodity to everyday use” and Coupofy has enough data points in the following infographic to prove it.Infographic : http://infographicjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bitcoin.jpg[Coupofy]
'Star Wars’ Themed Lands Coming to Disney Parks
[Business]
2015/08/24 14:38
Disney’s Bob Iger announced that the company will introduce “Star Wars”-themed lands in the company’s Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., during Disney’s D23 Expo on Saturday afternoon.The Star Wars expansion will be 14 acres. California Adventure area is 67 acres. Star Wars land will be constructed north of Fron...
