The Golden Age of Journalism
Categories: Current Events
Journalism is not dying. In fact, it has come to life, and Gen Y is here to make sure it stays that way. Welcome to the Golden Age of Journalism. Not only are we out there telling stories, we are doing it effectively and will someday (hopefully) have the credibility of some of the greatest voices of the craft.
If Google Me is a Facebook killer, sign me up
Categories: Technology
The rumor mill is abuzz about Google’s potential “Facebook Killer” after Digg founder Kevin Rose tweeted that Google is preparing to release a social network called Google Me to compete with Facebook. Well, it’s about damn time.
A Different Kind of Activism
Categories: Current Events
Generation Y doesn’t march on the streets. Instead they take to Facebook and Twitter to protest. Could it be, though, that this is just as effective?
Where you at? Check in.
Categories: Technology
Location-based social networking sites, such as Foursquare, Gowalla, and others, may be just the thing marketers need to improve advertising based on behavioral targeting. Even the verb “to check in” is changing in connotation, as these social applications grow in popularity.
We met online. LOL.
Categories: Lifestyle
Online dating sites like OkCupid and Plenty of Fish that cater to Millennials have soared in popularity in the past few years, and the trend shows no signs of abating. Even more traditional sites like Match and EHarmony have harnessed this demographic. It’s pretty simple. Gen Y loves online dating.
LOL (Cats) is serious business
Categories: Technology
Ben Huh created the ICanHasACheezburger network of blogs and has since built an empire of silly inside jokes and internet memes. But the sites’ distractions aren’t necessarily a bad thing, and Gen Y entrepreneurs can take a hint from Huh.
The Internet job hunt
Categories: Business
Here I stand, halfway through my college career, and I look to the graduating class of 2010 for some answers. Are there jobs for us Millennials? Or should I just give up now, return to the confines of my small town and forget about financial independence? Sure, we had an economic recession, and jobs are [...]
Connectedness does not a creator make
Categories: Technology
The Millennial Generation is, without a doubt, the most connected generation yet. But it turns out connectedness isn’t everything. A recent article on the website Millennial Marketing says, “Millennials are some of the most avid users of mobile and Internet technology….[They] rely heavily on digital media to manage their daily life activities, stay informed and [...]
Communicating on Skype
Categories: Technology
I’m a big fan of Skype. It was first introduced to me as a cheap way to call home during my semester abroad, but I’ve many more uses for it. I think we’ll continue to see more uses for this tool as home phone numbers grow obsolete and when Skype introduces multi-user video calling next week. [...]
Is Facebook Ruining Dating for Gen Y?
Categories: Lifestyle
As seen in my last post, social media is an integral part of my life, like many Gen Y’ers. However, I think that social media may be ruining a crucial part of our lives – dating. A surprising statement for someone that shares her life with strangers 24/7, but raise your hand if you’ve ever [...]
