March 2012
27 posts
Big Data is a Big Deal →
poptech:
Today, the Obama Administration is announcing the “Big Data Research and Development Initiative.” By improving our ability to extract knowledge and insights from large and complex collections of digital data, the initiative promises to help accelerate the pace of discovery in science and engineering, strengthen our national security, and transform teaching and learning.
To launch the...
Fly.
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Ramble On | Kyle Stuef: Mad Men GIF Recap: S5 Ep1 →
kylestuef:
Mad Men
Season 5, Episode 1
On last night’s episode, this is basically what happened:
Megan Draper decided to introduce herself to the world.
and then
followed by
which prompted this
Pete is suddenly dissatisfied for his office (and nose).
marlo does hair: Tutorial : The braided ballerina... →
marlodoeshair:
Spring has arrived! And so has frizz. On days where my hair just won’t behave or the frizz is going to fly, my never-fail style of choice is a ballerina bun. The braid works especially well for unruly bangs, curls or waves. Dress it up for work or an event and down for errands or casual dates.
Lovely :)
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Ogilvy Notes 2012 Archive →
ogilvynotes:
Back by popular demand is a full archive of Ogilvy Notes @ SXSW 2012.
Thank you all so much for the enthusiasm and support.
Please feel free to repost and use these. We just ask for attribution and that you link back to our site.
Cheers!
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“Top 10 Industries Producing U.S. Billionaires
1. Investments: 100 billionaires 2. Technology: 51 billionaires 3. Media: 37 4. Energy: 35 5. Food and Beverage*: 31 5. Service*: 31 7. Fashion and Retail: 28 8. Real Estate: 27 9. Manufacturing: 18 10. Sports: 15
Worldwide, the industry rankings look a lot different: investments retains the number one spot (as it does in the U.S.) with 143...
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People love spending money on ads.
Google Adwords and Facebook Ads, mostly. It’s transactional & makes them feel like something is getting done.
Few love tracking conversion or investing in marketing. That’s scary because it’s more difficult to understand. But it’s the only way to track ROI.