17th Annual Women in Technology (WIT) Connect a Stellar Success
WIT Connect: Connecting for a Cause attracted Atlanta's brightest business and technology stars for a spirited fundraiser on Wednesday evening. $400K raised benefits the advancement of women and girls in technology. Read More
Hardin's Chairman Receives Alumni Award from University of Georgia's Tull School of Accounting
Hardin Construction Company's chairman, M. Brantley Barrow, was recognized as the 2011 Beta Alpha Psi Outstanding Alumnus by the University of Georgia's J.M. Tull School of Accounting. Read More
Emerging Tech Evening at Moxie Interactive - Social Media Case Study with Joel Lunenfeld
Joel Lunenfeld, one of the founding members of Moxie, currently serves as the agency's CEO. For the past ten years Joel has played a crucial role in expanding the company from a start-up interactive marketing company of 5 people to a full service multi-million dollar digital agency. Read More
Read and Win at Atlanta Real Estate Forum
Subscribe to Atlanta Real Estate Forum's daily email and win fantastic prizes like free iTunes gift cards or an Apple iPad. Read More
The 2nd Annual USA India Business Summit 2011 is Just Around the Corner
UIBS is excited to bring, to the Atlanta area, a distinguishable array of delegates and speakers for the 2011 Summit. Read More
Only One Home Remains at Windsong's Somerset Community
Windsong Properties, Atlanta's premier active adult courtyard home builder, announces that only one home remains at its award-winning Somerset community in Woodstock. Read More
Banking veteran serves as SVP, Compliance, Operations
Private Bank of Buckhead names seasoned banking pro Dale Benefield SVP, Compliance and Operations. She is responsible for loan and deposit operations, Bank Secrecy Act and compliance. Read More
The Providence Group Opens Two Model Homes at The Park at LaVista Walk
The Providence Group opens two model homes at The Park at LaVista Walk; a private, gated community of three-story townhomes. Read More
Real Men Cook Father's Day Celebration to feature Paris Bennett American Idol Season 5
There's no better way to strengthen families and community than celebrating Father's Day at the 22nd annual Real Men Cook for Charity Atlanta celebration on Sunday, June 19 from 3 PM until 6 PM. Read More
Atlanta's BCA Awarded $8 Million Task Order to Support Nat'l Center for Health Statistics
Atlanta-based Business Computer Applications, Inc. (BCA) has been awarded an $8 million dollar task order to provide IT and statistical support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Read More
Kevin Clancy, Chairman, Copernicus Marketing Consulting & Research
Kevin has been one of the leaders in the marketing profession for three decades. His seven books are on the desks of CEO's and CMO's. His articles are read by business practitioners and academics. Read More
Get Hooked on Atlanta's Hottest Fishing Spots
Spend some quality time with Dad this Father's Day weekend by casting away worries and catching some fish. On June 18, only one day before Father's Day, "National Go Fishing Day" is reeling in fun throughout Atlanta. Read More
Newt Gingrich Discusses His Presidential Campaign at The Atlanta Press Club
Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich will be the featured guest at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker breakfast on Wednesday, June 22. Read More
Learn More about the Must-Attend 2011 Social Media Integration Conference
Smart, experienced and nationally-renowned speakers, delivering real-world social media instruction, for less than half the cost of similar events. Read More
Video: Going, Going, Goodbye Viral
When marketers deem "going viral" as the only success factor of their online video efforts they are doing their brand a disservice. The reality is simple yet brutal - the possibility of any online video "going viral" is unlikely. Read More
Percetage of grandparents that are using a social network: 22%
(MyVoucherCodes)
Percentage of real estate professionals using social media: 84%
Percentage of homeowners that say they're more likely to list with a realtor offering to do video: 73%
(Postling.com)
Total amount of minutes per month active users spend on Facebook: over 700 billion
Number of Facebook users that access Facebook through their mobile device: 250 million
The average percentage of single Facebook users by country: 39%
Number of friends the average Facebook user has: 130
(Onlinedating.org)
American Guys & Fast Food
Percentage of young adult males that eat at fast food restaurants regularly: 59%
60% of guys go to McDonald's just to purchase fries or a drink.
(lab42.com)
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Three things every CEO should know about corporate video
Tue, 21 Jun 2011
Within three years, close to 90% of web traffic will be video in nature. Not just Netflix (which currently accounts for about 20% of all web bandwidth) or YouTube, but corporate videos, as well.
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