Posts by derickson
Roger Waters & The Internet As A Divisive Force
Ten years removed, Roger Waters’ explanation for why he is taking The Wall allbum on tour is a remarably prescient document about how the Internet can become a force for division.
Read MoreDeconstructing A TED Talk
Comedian Will Stephen’s TEDx Talk is a satirical take on TED presentations themselves in particular, but also presentations in general.
Read MoreTop-Performing Email Signoffs
In 2017, the company behind the Boomerang plugin for Gmail analyzed 350,000 email closings. They found the following three phrases most increased the likelihood of a response, somewhere from 22% to 38% when compared to the baseline.
Read MoreCable Sports Subscribers vs Non-Sports Subscribers
Sports fans really are the foundation of the pay television subscriber base. Only 7% of the people who watch sports daily, weekly, or monthly are cord-cutters while 18% of those who are not fans of spectator sports have done so.
Read MoreTranscribers Of Reddit
Wired magazine’s Alex Lee reports about some wonderful online altruists who are making Reddit more accessible.
Read MoreHow The Plandemic Consipracy Spread
The New York Times conducted an examination of how the debunked Plandemic conspiracy theory video went viral.
Read MorePandemic Sparking Renewed Interest In Victory Gardens
Victory Gardens, a tradition dating back to the Spanish Flu, are making a comeback in the age of COVID-19.
Read MoreVoice Assistant Growth
Consumers will interact with voice assistants on 8.4 billion devices by 2024, according to a new study by Juniper Research.
Read MoreCommunicating Your Re-Opening Plans
Businesses must have a plan, protocols, and procedures for re-opening that ensures the safety of their employees and customers alike. But just as importantly, they must communicate that plan convincingly.
Read MoreWillingness To Return To Office Work
Late last month, Slate asked readers what they think they’ll be comfortable doing when their city or state lifts stay-at-home orders for COVID-19.
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