MSNBC just released a new site that uses a single-page-only format for stories. Rather than clicking to the next page, the story will only have one page. MSNBC intends to use larger custom ads for advertisers. They say they are focusing on "advertiser experiences"

Twitter is considering the possibility of adding promoted trends to its ad platform which already consists of promoted tweets. Promoted tweets are speculated to be worth tens of thousands of dollars and would appear as a trend for a given amount of time during the day. This comes from the blog, All Things D, that says Twitter is vaguely discussing it with clients. News Corp. has bought the Skiff e-reader from Hearst Publishing. This will allow News Corp. to have its own distribution platform for content. It looks like things are not looking as bleak f

Social media seems to always paint the quickest and most extensive picture of any natural disaster wherever it may be. This has proven no different for the flooding situation in Nashville. YouTube and Twitter are two tools that have worked in tandem to bring videos and images of the situation to everyone. Videos of houses floating away and cars submerged on the interstate provide real experiences that are available on demand. Local news outlets just can't compete. Traditional media is cumbersome and your best bet is just to search YouTube. This shows social media's potential for the futu

but only if the brand experience is kept squarely at the core. This shift increases impact of the developer's role to determine how messaging is delivered while challenging agencies to provide some more meaningful than traditional display advertisements. Continue Reading