The more PR buzzwords you include in your press release, the less likely I am to write you up
“The more PR buzzwords you include in your press release, the less likely I am to write you up” Ben Parr
Relationships are the key element to Press & PR
“Relationships are the key element to Press & PR” Ben Parr
I’m proud to call myself a Mashable alumnus.
“I’m proud to call myself a Mashable alumnus.” Ben Parr
Windows Updates have sometimes been a pain point for users. The update pop-ups can interrupt a movie or a video game, and the automatic restarts can result in lost data or confused users.
“Windows Updates have sometimes been a pain point for users. The update pop-ups can interrupt a movie or a video game, and the automatic restarts … Read More
The big reason why we don’t have space colonies and regular trips to the moon is that flying into outer space is just plain ‘hard.’ The business of safely transporting people off the Earth is a costly affair that requires a lot of technology.
“The big reason why we don’t have space colonies and regular trips to the moon is that flying into outer space is just plain ‘hard.’ … Read More
Point-to-point transit via low orbit could dramatically speed up international flights, connecting the world even further. And safe, consistent space travel opens up the possibility of commercial space stations, trips to the moon and exploration beyond.
“Point-to-point transit via low orbit could dramatically speed up international flights, connecting the world even further. And safe, consistent space travel opens up the possibility … Read More
There was more data transmitted over the Internet in 2010 than the entire history of the Internet through 2009.
“There was more data transmitted over the Internet in 2010 than the entire history of the Internet through 2009.” Ben Parr
Google is famous for making the tiniest changes to pixel locations based on the data it accrues through its tests. Google will always choose a spartan webpage that converts over a beautiful page that doesn’t have the data to back it up.
“Google is famous for making the tiniest changes to pixel locations based on the data it accrues through its tests. Google will always choose a … Read More
Sharing with just your friends doesn’t protect your privacy. I know the people at Facebook will disagree and argue that users can control what is shared with whom. But this is simply an illusion that makes us feel better about all the sharing we have done and are about to do.
“Sharing with just your friends doesn’t protect your privacy. I know the people at Facebook will disagree and argue that users can control what is … Read More
Google has placed its faith in data, while Apple worships the power of design. This dichotomy made the two companies complementary. Apple would ship the phones and computers, while Google would provide Maps, Search, YouTube, and other web tools that made the devices more useful.
“Google has placed its faith in data, while Apple worships the power of design. This dichotomy made the two companies complementary. Apple would ship the … Read More
Building a successful company (or living a happy life, for that matter) is not about embracing someone else’s philosophy, but staying true to your own beliefs about the world and learning from the mistakes you make along the way.
“Building a successful company (or living a happy life, for that matter) is not about embracing someone else’s philosophy, but staying true to your own … Read More
Starting a company is a cause, not a job. Once it becomes a job, that’s when you lose
“Starting a company is a cause, not a job. Once it becomes a job, that’s when you lose” Ben Parr
Don’t let failure deter you; use it as a stepping-stone and an educational experience towards making your mark on the world.
“Don’t let failure deter you; use it as a stepping-stone and an educational experience towards making your mark on the world.” Ben Parr
Difficult situations require compassion, level-headedness & the empathy to see issues from somebody else’s perspective.
“Difficult situations require compassion, level-headedness & the empathy to see issues from somebody else’s perspective.” Ben Parr
More and more, the things we do in real life will end up as Facebook posts. And while we may be consoled by the fact that most of this stuff is being posted just to our friends, it only takes one friend to share that information with his or her friends to start a viral chain.
“More and more, the things we do in real life will end up as Facebook posts. And while we may be consoled by the fact … Read More
If you can’t build relationships from nothing, you will fail. You must have that drive.
“If you can’t build relationships from nothing, you will fail. You must have that drive.” Ben Parr
Attention is the most important currency that anybody can give you. It’s worth more than money, possession, or things.
“Attention is the most important currency that anybody can give you. It’s worth more than money, possession, or things.” Ben Parr
The world’s most successful entrepreneurs play hard, but they work even harder.
“The world’s most successful entrepreneurs play hard, but they work even harder.” Ben Parr
Trending topics helped make Twitter a more relevant metric of what the world was talking about at any given moment. Google has worked for years in the space, most notably with Google Trends and Hot Searches, but Google+ offers the search giant the ability to see what is truly trending in real time.
“Trending topics helped make Twitter a more relevant metric of what the world was talking about at any given moment. Google has worked for years … Read More
Start with local press first. Start with people you know. Don’t pitch every journalist.
“Start with local press first. Start with people you know. Don’t pitch every journalist.” Ben Parr