Privacy policies have changed drastically in the past few decades. My idea of privacy as a teen differs from my parents. I hear “Hunny, don’t put your school’s name on Facebook” or “Don’t add people you don’t know!” It’s undoubtedly decent advice, but does it really mean much to me? Not really.
The Importance of Great Photos
Whether it’s for your business or a school report, it’s important to know how to choose great photos. Always start with a group of options and narrow it down. Of course, there are the easy ways to sort through bad pictures, eliminate those with unintentional fuzziness, distracting clutter, and crooked lines. Pay close attention to the …
In Business Reputation Every Customer Counts
Business reputation has never been so public. Just Google a restaurant name and there it is… comments by happy customers as well as unflattering complaints. Like if you search “Chipotle” on Yelp, you’ll see one comment that says “soggy tortillas, indifferent service, and cold meat.” Another comment says “Love Chipotle. Consistent, quality, mostly organic meats.” …
The future of technology: How much is too much?
Technology is definitely shaping us, making our lives easier. However, what’s the price? When Grace Pastoor’s parents saw her phone bill, they were stunned. They found an 80 page bill consisting of 34,000 texts. “Amanda Lenhart, Pew Research Center Senior Research Specialist and co-author of the study, said the increase in teen text messaging can be …
Influencing Your Social Network with Klout
Managing your social network has never been so complicated. It’s not just about having friends anymore. The harsh reality is that today people are expected to have online friends, post pictures with these online friends, and comment on their online friend’s posts, along with a multitude of other burdensome responsibilities within their social network. In …
Email Marketing to Teens
Email marketing to teens may not top your list for expanding your business. The stereotype is that teens and students are only texting or on Facebook, but in actuality email can be a great way to reach the youth market because 9 out of 10 teens have email and check it regularly. 2011 has proven …
Marketing to Youth: 3 Things Businesses Need to Know (Part 2)
The second of a two-part post about marketing to youth and what businesses need to know. Let’s get to it… 2. Target Social Media To successfully market to youth, it is essential to stay up-to-date on the latest trends. Facebook was the second most visited site in the US in 2011. Also in the top …
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Marketing to Youth: 3 Things Businesses Need to Know (Part 1)
Marketing to youth is a lucrative business move as there are approximately 22 million teens in America. These teens carry the money to pay for your products generally do not consider their finances as intensely as their working parents. Over 95% of teens have access to a computer and last year young shoppers spent nearly $200 billion. …
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