The Next Great Generation

An online magazine written by and for the Millennial Generation.

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Ghoulish Giving: UNICEF Takes Trick-or-Treating Mobile

By on Oct 30, 2011
Categories: Technology

As we all head out for “tricks or treats” this weekend, there’s a new way to give an extra treat to kids in need around the world.

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The 3D Revolution: Here today, gone tomorrow?

By on Jul 23, 2011
Categories: Technology

The movie studios are tricking us into seeing things that are not there, suspending our disbelief and covering up sub-par writing with shiny, pretty treats, like 3D.

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When your phone becomes your wallet

By on Jun 7, 2011
Categories: Technology

Already we can imagine a world where the mobile phone becomes the device that not only defines how you communicate with the world but also how you conduct business with it.

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New Foursquare more personalized

By on Mar 12, 2011
Categories: Technology

Foursquare’s new 3.0 version adds personalized recommendations to the location-based mobile check-in service.

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Mobile advertising? Keep it light and fun, please.

By on Nov 8, 2010
Categories: Business

With the explosion of smart phones and mobile applications, marketers have found new ways to place their messages in front of the eyes of consumers. We’re known to be adverse to marketing efforts, but the truth is, we’re not against all marketing — just the bad stuff.

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Oh the (Facebook) Places You’ll Go

By on Sep 7, 2010
Categories: Technology

Whether or not we’ll choose Facebook Places after the honeymoon phase, or stick with the existing location-based networks such as Foursquare, will depend on whichever service delivers us the most deals, connects us with the most friends, and consistently engages us despite the online distractions we encounter every day, every hour, and in some cases every minute.

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My quest for the Super Mayor Badge

By on Mar 22, 2010
Categories: Technology

“Hold on, just let me check-in”. It seems like those are now my words of choice whenever my friends and I go out. They often sigh and ignore me for a few minutes until I’m done using my phone and then things return to normal. More and more, this is a common occurrence, all thanks to Foursquare.

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I’ve got 10 minutes. Gimme the skinny. And make it good.

By on Dec 1, 2009
Categories: Technology

Think of us like you would a C-suite. Not because we’re rich (yet). Not because we run the world (or do we?). Not because we’re entitled (we’re just smarter). Because we’re busy as hell. So, how do we keep ourselves so informed and so immersed in brands and culture and current events? Between classes or [...]

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I’m not wearing any panties – SEND

By on Nov 18, 2009
Categories: Lifestyle

By Laura Tubbs: “Laura is my name and Ad strategy is my game. I dance, I party, and I have a love affair with haute couture when I am not finding solutions for my clients. I grew up in the burbs of Buffalo, NY and have been in Boston for the past six years. Boston [...]

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