What started off as something simple that the youth could enjoy has turned into one of the most powerful marketing tools thus far. Ephemeral content. It started in Snapchat which popularized the idea and now that Facebook and Instagram “adopted” this content format, their fan base has grown significantly.
By 2020, Millennials will make up half the workforce. Are we headed for radical change? According to a 2014 survey by IBM. the answer is yes … and no.
“Myths, Exaggerations and Uncomfortable Truths: The Real Story behind Millennials in the Workforce,” studied 1784 employees in 12 countries. The project compared Millennials (born 1977-1995), Baby Boomers (b. 1946-64), and Gen Xers (b. 1965-1976) in the workplace.
What they found?
There are many smartphones available and everyone has an opinion on their favorites. Two popular names would be Galaxy and iPhone – their latest versions the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Apple iPhone 5S.
Which one is best for you? It depends! There is no correct answer, it is based on your own preferences.
Android is quickly jumping right toward future dominance in the smartphone operating system market above all other competitors in the way. Unless you’re using an iPhone to text your friend, then the smartphone you carry is most likely powered and run by Google’s Android system. According to public reports from research firm “IDC”, Android’s marketshare grew all the way up to 81% of all smartphone shipments in the third quarter of 2013, which is a staggering 10%+ increase from the previous year reaching a shipment volume well over 200 million units in that quarter alone.
It is always interesting to compare stats over the years. You can see who the initial pioneers were and where the trends guide the overall global demand. Pricing and availability play a big factor as can be seen by Androids rise. Apple targets the more affluent audiences.
There are many sites that display great photographs. Usually the best ones involve photo competitions. I recently came across the Red Bull Illume Image Quest photo competition and was really inspired by many of the photos in the world of action and adventure sports.