01/04
twenty thirteen
More than a list of food items, a menu is a catalyst for conversation. You pore over it, imagining just what the Dynamite Prawn and Mango Roll or Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad will taste like. You question your fellow diners on their recommendations and choices, before locking in your own order. Perhaps you discuss the…Read More »
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Archive for July, 2011
31/07
twenty eleven
Eat St. nominated for Urban Culture award — last days to vote.
In fifth place with 69 votes, Eat St. App needs your help to scoop up a well-deserved award. The Urban Culture conference and Awards are Aug. 27 – 28 in Vancouver. The first annual event intends to celebrate and showcase the city’s rich culture, individualism, and some serious artistic talent. Included in that serious talent
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30/07
twenty eleven
Have your say in the future of television with the Cable Center
Transmedia is the latest buzz word traversing the web, but what does it mean? According to The Huffington Post, transmedia “is shorthand for a grab bag of production and distribution practices and audience engagement techniques that … when taken together, promise a new kind of media experience.” It is a phrase most prevalent when speaking
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29/07
twenty eleven
Social food apps are changing the culinary landscape
Our food decisions are being impacted by the explosion of food apps on the market. Even before we have our wallets out, these apps navigate us to curated recommendations, and our entree selection is based on the number of stars and comments a thousand other strangers have left. Besides Urbanspoon and Foodspotting, there’s a whole new
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26/07
twenty eleven
Owling: get in the new memelabs photo contest
Owling is the latest viral craze, and we at memelabs and the folks at HootSuite cannot resist. As huge Internet meme fans, we are thrilled to announce the newest contest: HootSuite’s Owling Photo Contest. A bit like planking, Owling refers to the act of perching, crouched down, and staring like an owl. Sounds easy right?
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25/07
twenty eleven
Government 2.0 is about communicating socially with citizens
“While governments are adopting social media, it seems like many government agencies are there simply because they recognize that they must, in some form, come to terms with the radical shift in how information is created, consumed, and delivered.” (via techvibes.com) According to Mashable, Government 2.0 is “any technology that helps citizens or agencies solve
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23/07
twenty eleven
Tips for running a successful Facebook promotion
Running a promotion on Facebook is a great way to generate buzz about your business, strengthen and build new relationships with customers, and increase engagement and interactivity with your community. Facebook has specific guidelines regarding promotions and throws a curveball every few months when it updates and revises the terms and regulations. So how can
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