Monthly Archives: April 2008

Green Marketing?

A post by Chris Keating over at The Wiccan Scientist regarding his growing skepticism over the environmental impact of plastic bags reminded me of a Burst Media study from earlier this month.   According the the survey, 65.3% of consumers say…

Gas Prices Part 2

First:  I am not advocating the use of fossil fuels.  I believe we should continue the search for and development of renewable sources of energy that are economically feasible and environmentally responsible. Second:  I am not an economist.  Read at…

Sirius Internet Radio

I mentioned on Twitter that I was looking for a better way to stream music from Sirius.  Even though I have a Stiletto, I find that it is more convenient to listen via the computer when I am in my…

Economics 101: The Price of Gas

Gas prices are up and oil executives are once again testifying before Congress. Clearly, many politicians, pundits, and consumers lament the rising cost of gas. Before we join them in their chorus, let us take a step back and ask…

Social Media Advertising: Overhyped & Risky

Key takeaways: Ad executives think social media is overhyped. Advertising on social media & user generated content sites is risky. From the “2008 Prospects for Media Mergers and Acquisitions” survey released by AdMedia Partners. The doubts about the growth prospects…

Blogging Stats

According to the BIGresearch Simultaneous Media Survey this is how U.S. bloggers stack up against the national average (adults 18+). Slightly younger [37.6 years old vs 44.8 years old] Slightly better edicated [14.3 years vs 14.2 years] Slightly lower income…