Month: June 2012
By 1919 the silent film era was in full swing, and fans everywhere were clamoring for new ways to interact with their favorite stars. In a previous post I talked about …
It’s no secret that we at lonelybrand have a soft spot for startups. We’ve highlighted some of the best startups to come out of the Windy City, facilities that …
Google had so many items to cover at their I/O developer conference that they turned their keynote into keynote(s) – a two day extravaganza packed with glorified stats and …
If you’ve ever noticed a discrepancy between the positive reviews and the negative reviews for a product, it may be reflective of the age of the reviewer and not …
It’s no secret to my coworkers that I’m new to Chicago. I come from a town of 20,000 people (less than 10,000 during the summer when school is out) …
Dish Network introduced the Auto Hop to their Hopper HD DVR last month, resulting in outcry from many of the major TV networks. The feature allows users to view …
Techweek amounted to five days of soaking up all the knowledge, parties and celebrity sightings the tech world has to offer. Without further adieu, here it is – a …
According to a recent study conducted by IBM, companies aren’t doing enough to bring their marketing and IT teams together to take advantage of the digital space. The study, …
After GM pulled its advertising from Facebook just days before its IPO debut, marketers everywhere found themselves bombarded with articles detailing why Facebook ads don’t work. After a steady …
Techweek is taking over Chicago from June 22-25, and lonelybrand is proud to be a strategic partner. To celebrate the contributions Chicago is making in the digital space, we’re …
In the first update since April’s Facebook acquisition, Instagram is introducing significant improvements to search and share functions. The update is currently available only for iOS, with no comment on …
Today is an exciting day at Techweek thanks to the eclectic mix of ideas at Startup City. The event provides an area for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs from Techweek LAUNCH to …
Techweek is taking over Chicago from June 22-25, and lonelybrand is proud to be a strategic partner. To celebrate the contributions Chicago is making in the digital space, we’re …
Techweek is taking over Chicago from June 22-25, and lonelybrand is proud to be a strategic partner. To celebrate the contributions Chicago is making in the digital space, we’re …
In the days of silent film, copyright law was a gray area. Directors and scenario writers would often create films that were based on a beloved play or novel …
Friends of lonelybrand know our favorite wall-mounted pal. He doesn’t get out too often, but when he makes an appearance things get pretty wild. That’s why we decided to …
Techweek is taking over Chicago from June 22-25, and lonelybrand is proud to be a strategic partner. To celebrate the contributions Chicago is making in the digital space, we’re …
Techweek is taking over Chicago from June 22-25, and lonelybrand is proud to be a strategic partner. To celebrate the contributions Chicago is making in the digital space, we’re …
Techweek is upon us! As a Strategic Partner we’ve been working tirelessly with the Techweek team to build the digital buzz through mobile and content marketing. In the final …
We lonelybranders may live lives centered around digital happenings and goings-on, but that doesn’t keep us from getting in a good sweat every once in a while. In fact, …
Techweek is taking over Chicago from June 22-25, and lonelybrand is proud to be a strategic partner. To celebrate the contributions Chicago is making in the digital space, we’re …
Though still new to the game, the click-through rates for Facebook’s mobile ads are already higher than those on PCs. A recent study conducted by SocialCode examined more than …
Apple’s announcement of a Retina-enabled Macbook at the Worldwide Developer’s Conference raised the bar for portable computing power. Apple has also issued a big challenge to hardware manufacturers: up your screen resolution …
Techweek is taking over Chicago from June 22-25, and lonelybrand is proud to be a strategic partner. To celebrate the contributions Chicago is making in the digital space, we’re …
Bing is revamping the way we search by teaming up with the New York-based startup Qwiki. Introduced last Tuesday, the qwikis are now showing up on Bing search results …
If you’ve boarded any form of public transportation in Chicago in the past two months, chances are you’ve crossed paths with the Kidnapped Chicagoan, a conversation starter of a campaign advertising …
Still haven’t made the jump to mobile optimization? Maybe these stats will be enough to get you moving in the right direction. According to a recent study by Street Fight …
A recent study from Temple University Fox School of Business revealed some pretty counterintuitive insights on email marketing. “Personalized email advertisements are far more likely to repel customers than …
Techweek is taking over Chicago from June 22-25, and lonelybrand is proud to be a strategic partner. To celebrate the contributions Chicago is making in the digital space, we’re …
Techweek is taking over Chicago from June 22-25, and lonelybrand is proud to be a strategic partner. To celebrate the contributions Chicago is making in the digital space, we’re spotlighting …