B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 27, 2011, 8:33 pm
I love this title and I thought I knew what it meant until this past year.  Recently I made the transition from corporate America and embraced the entrepreneur profession like I never knew I could.   I actually inspired myself to make the leap (can I say that?). I’m swerving off my usual blog...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 27, 2011, 5:23 pm
(Video: Watch this video on the post page) Situation: Audi was the first Super Bowl commercial to feature a Twitter hashtag (#Progressls). In edition to pushing the hashtag on TV, Audi purchased a Promoted Trend ad from Twitter, and it hired Klout, a startup firm that combs through Twitter and Face...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 22, 2011, 3:25 pm
Very inspiring week meeting up with Malcolm Gladwell, Ed Bagley Jr., Alan Mulally and Scott Monty in Detroit. Many asked for the longer version of the new Social Media Revolution video. Please find it below – enjoy! (Video: Watch this video on the post page)
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 22, 2011, 7:14 am
Another great study and resulting infographic (see below) from mastersineducation.org showcases that social media and education not only can coexist, but students excel by using social media as a collaboration and education tool. What tools they use the most are also highlighted in the infographic. ...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 21, 2011, 7:26 am
In a recent study (see infographic from Master Degree Online below)  of 125 students those that used Twitter for educational purposes in the classroom outperformed students using traditional learning methods.  Aside from higher GPA’s the Twitter enable students were also 2x more engaged in the c...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 20, 2011, 9:59 am
Delta Airlines is not just offering pretzels, peanuts and your choice of inflight beverages. They are also offering a chance to vent using Twitter. Launched in May 2010, @DeltaAssist Twitter account was set up to address Delta customers in real time. While it’s nothing new for airlines to use a T...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 20, 2011, 9:25 am
The now infamous “Vancouver Riot Kiss” photo has sparked some heated debates via social media. Vancouver Riot Kiss by photographer Richard Lam The kiss was caught by Getty photographer Richard Lam, and it features Australian Scott Jones and his Canadian girlfriend Alex Thomas. The two were c...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 20, 2011, 8:42 am
In the past, big brands held the advantage with traditional media: bigger budgets, esteemed ad agencies, impressive websites, and large sweepstakes.  Now in the social era, even the smallest of businesses can find success and achieve incredible gains without a single ad spend. One way small busine...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 20, 2011, 8:40 am
Back in May Erik wrote about the Facebook page dedicated to Pippa Middleton’s Tush, at that time it had 215,000 LIKEs, now it has over 233,000 LIKEs, plus there are another 260 Facebook pages dedicated to her!  Interestingly of the pages dedicated to Pippa only 2 are about hating her…. The gla...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 16, 2011, 4:59 pm
In my recent scouring for new and cool startups, I happened to come across a fascinating new tool called bre.ad. I am always on the lookout for new marketing resources, and bre.ad certainly is an interesting way to generate awareness. (Video: Watch this video on the post page) The concept is simpl...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 16, 2011, 7:10 am
An EF-3 Tornado tracks from West Springfield across North End Bridge & Memorial Bridge into downtown Springfield. (Video: Watch this video on the post page) Water siphoned up and mixes with debris. Western Massachusetts hit by 3 tornadoes June 1st, 2011; thus far 4 deaths. Footage is from CBS...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 15, 2011, 8:39 am
What’s the biggest complaint I hear about insurance companies? Cost. Premiums are too high, and not enough is covered. And, it’s always the insurance company’s fault. Well, we hear you. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is taking a new approach to the rising costs of medica...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 13, 2011, 2:06 pm
If you’ve been watching television the last few months, you may have noticed the abundance of hashtags on your television screen. Television networks are starting to recognize the impact that Twitter has on television viewers.  As a result, networks are starting to display hashtags on televisions...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 10, 2011, 6:51 am
The wildly successful Linkedin IPO has almost instantaneously made Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of Linkedin, a paper billionaire – twice over. No less dramatically, it has provided pundit wind bags with a fresh breath of hot air to blow across the sphere of media. The lofty valuation of LinkiedIn...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 8, 2011, 3:06 pm
Since I was giving a keynote following Al Gore this week I thought it an appropriate time to produce a new Social Media Revolution video below. Hope it helps your efforts!
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 7, 2011, 8:13 am
From personal experience I can say that implementing social media for a B2B is far from simple. It takes way more effort than for a B2C. For example, people are way more likely to “like” or “follow” a brand like Burberry or Gucci because they love their clothes. But how likely are they to fo...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 7, 2011, 7:05 am
Relevant Social Media Statistics for 2011 1. Over 50% of the world’s population is under 30-years-old 2. In 10 years over 40% of the Fortune 500 will no longer be here 3. Social Media has overtaken porn as the #1 activity on the Web 4. Facebook tops Google for weekly traffic in the U.S. 5. 1 ...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 6, 2011, 3:42 pm
Isn’t social media cool?  Since I graduated college in 1992, I’ve been involved with two of the biggest fundamental shifts in communications in our history, mobile phones and social media.  I started selling cellular telephones in 1994 for BellSouth Mobility and just left that industry las...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Jun 1, 2011, 8:35 am
New York Democrat Rep Anthony Weiner finds himself in hot water as a lewd photograph of his crotch was sent from his Twitter account to a college student. Comedian John Daly summed it up best (see below video) with: “You know – that’s the picture right there. I have to tell you, this Twitter...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - May 31, 2011, 8:20 am
In Australia at the moment everyone seems to have caught the Referral Key bug.  I think we might be a bit behind the US on this, since when I googled it there were results from 2009 coming up – duh! For those readers who are like me and my friends “down under” and haven’t heard of it it’...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - May 31, 2011, 8:19 am
Have you ever been to a party, bar or networking event and seen someone who looks like they are having a great time?  Yes, doesn’t it make you want to go up and talk to that person and potentially become friends with them?  Or at the minimum it makes you smile. Have you thought that the same is...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Oct 7, 2010, 10:53 pm
So Uffie is one person that doesn’t get a lot of love in the states from the mainstream crowd, and that’s ok. I’ll keep her to myself and pass her around to a few friends, drop it in their crates  and playlists until she really starts to catch on. Keep it comin’ Uffie, we ca...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Oct 7, 2010, 8:57 pm
It looks like Jay Kay took 5 years off to learn how to fly a helicopter and judging from his latest video, developed some mad piloting skills. This new single from his upcoming release is hot off the presses and it looks like Jamiroquai fans all around the world will be extremely happy with the
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Oct 7, 2010, 8:48 pm
Welcome back G.O.O.D. Fridays! Kanye is nice enough to offer up a smörgåsbord of rappers: Cudi, Pusha T. John Legend, Ryan Leslie and Lloyd Banks. Enjoy it and download it here: Usershare Share This Article and Enjoy:
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Oct 7, 2010, 8:43 pm
We posted a live performance of N.E.R.D. performing Hypnotize on Letterman the other week. Check out the Billionaire Boys Club Blog for the MP3: http://bbcicecream.com/blog/2010/10/07/nerd-hypnotize-u/ Here are the lyrics in case you wanna sing along: Just close your eyes let me hypnotize you I can ...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Sep 29, 2010, 8:51 am
Jamiroquai is known for their simple but exciting album art and Rock Dust Light Start doesn’t disappoint. The image of Jay was taken at a gig in Carhaix, France. Sick. Share This Article and Enjoy:
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Sep 29, 2010, 4:09 am
Straight out of the can and onto the Tube, Jay Kay and the infamous Jamiroquai are back and ready to remind everyone why they are the kings of funk. Blue Skies is excellent in all aspects, so just sit back and take it all in until the Nov 1st album release:  Rock Dust Light Star
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Sep 29, 2010, 1:28 am
Check out N*E*R*D’s performance on Letterman of  Hypnotize – Produced By Daft Punk (What a great collab!) Share This Article and Enjoy:
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Sep 28, 2010, 8:08 pm
The Album Art for N*E*R*D’s Nothing is here and it’s dope: Share This Article and Enjoy:
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Sep 10, 2010, 8:51 pm
It looks like DJ Qbert has another trophy for the mantle. For those of you that don’t know, Qbert has been on the 1′s and 2′s since before most of you were born. Back in the day he was owning the DMC’s and teaming up with legendary Mix Master Mike and to form the Invisibl Sk...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Sep 2, 2010, 7:30 am
Here’s a new video for F*ck You. If you’ve been under a rock for the past week, it’s the first single off of Cee-Lo’s upcoming album, The Lady Killer. And you can expect the album to hit your earbuds on December 7th. The heartwarming and cheery video is after the break. If ...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Sep 1, 2010, 10:50 pm
Another one of the illustrious Doomtree gang is hitting the world with a new solo album. Look out for the new Lazerbeak, Legend Recognize Legend because it drops on September 23rd. Until then, I thought everyone would enjoy a taste of Salt & Sea. Thoughts – Yay or nay? Here’s a peek at ...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Aug 31, 2010, 9:54 pm
Epic Shine is the perfect mix to turn up to 11 and blast at your next pool party, or any party for that matter. For those of you that don’t know DJ Scene, he’s one of the hottest DJ’s in Vegas right now with a weekly residency at Liquid pool and has a weekly mixshow
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Aug 28, 2010, 3:27 pm
If you’ve ever been to a N.E.R.D. concert you will enjoy this video, because it’s probably one of the most hype and dopest acts ever. I can’t wait until their new album comes out. Follow them on twitter @NeRdArMy Check out the remix video: Share This Article and Enjoy:
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Aug 28, 2010, 8:00 am
I don’t know about you, but I really really enjoyed the first DJ Hero. The addition of Daft Punk and  DJ Shadow is what made me feel the NEED to pick this up from day 1. Since this game is pretty much a “take it or leave it” kind of game, I didn’t expect to
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Aug 28, 2010, 2:30 am
It’s G.O.O.D. music friday again and Kanye West dropped a “Monster” feat. Jay-Z/Nicki Minaj/Rick Ross/Bon Iver – It’s a pretty nice mash up of artists with a simple beat to back it all up. Rick Ross is the weakest link on the track – 8 bars that should have stayed...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Nov 5, 2009, 8:45 am
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Nov 5, 2009, 12:29 am
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Nov 5, 2009, 12:29 am
2020Soundsystem is going all out and even going on a short tour of the USA. UK bands breaking into the US and making is usually rare. I’m all for it, I just don’t know how accepting everyone else will be. This album is definitely worth a listen and if you’re in the area when they
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Nov 4, 2009, 6:54 pm
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Nov 4, 2009, 6:54 pm
This is just silly. Snoop, why’d you stop doing you? W H A C K Share This Article and Enjoy:
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Nov 4, 2009, 5:52 pm
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Nov 4, 2009, 5:52 pm
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Oct 22, 2009, 12:30 am
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Oct 22, 2009, 12:30 am
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Oct 19, 2009, 11:16 pm
The original was good, and Travis has made it a little better. Nice remix. Share This Article and Enjoy:
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Oct 19, 2009, 11:16 pm
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Sep 14, 2009, 12:46 am
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Sep 14, 2009, 12:46 am
Michael Jackson’s This Is It trailer premiered during the MTV VMA’s tonight. One of the most anticipated events in music history will take place on October 28th, tickets go on sale beginning September 27th. This movie will feature behind the scenes footage from all the concert rehearsals...
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B R. posted an article on The Crossfade - Sep 14, 2009, 12:10 am
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