Archive for June, 2008


Qore: Why charge $2.99?

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

I’ve been reading today about Qore, a new service offered for Playstation 3 users that brings them game previews, behind the scenes interviews, demos, and other tidbits. My initial reaction is: Does this really offer new information that isn’t out there already? Well, it’s quite possible, since the service is officially sponsored by Sony, who [...]


Reputation and Your Personal Brand

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Last week, I went to a presentation sponsored by the North Shore Technology Council about social media. I wasn’t sure what to expect, as I got the impression this group was a bit more into traditional markets, so the presentation on social media might have been a bit too high level for me. While my [...]


Why “New Media” Sometimes Fails Horribly

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

The company I work for has been around for over thirty years. Sure, they’re not dinosaurs, but they also weren’t exactly founded in the internet age. The company itself has, at least in my opinion, progressed very nicely in terms of embracing the internet revolution. Being a publisher, they were quick to see and take [...]