Hi I’m Peter Urban from Smibs. We are excited to announce that our most recent software product, VideoLobby has just launched. We were one of only ten companies chosen to demo new real-time web products at the Real-Time CrunchUp in San Francisco last Friday. We were gratified to be recognized for the hard work we’ve [...]
Archive for the ‘Communication’ Category
[Inspired] Animated origami tells a corporate story
This video employs animated origami to tell the corporate story of asics , the sports shoe manufacturer, from its founders viewpoint. It seems like the founder himself is narrating it and the simple, almost black and white animation gives it a back to the basics kind of feel that underlines the message of focusing on [...]
Tell, Don’t Ask
No, I am not suggesting you turn into a dictator and boss people around.
Warning, ruby specific software developer content ahead.
Back in the old days before my time, computers were programmed with Procedural Languages. Measure 1 cup of pancake mix into a bowl, stir in 1 cup milk, mix. Heat griddle
well, you [...]
Handling Negative Blog Comments
Ok, last week I spoke about the power of comments on online blogging communities. But what about the dark side of blogging, every bloggers worst fear… (Please cue the ominous music.)
The negative comment!
You know what I’m talking about. What a nightmare. You post something you really care about, and that you put spent some time [...]
Dapper Dog, how do you do?
While the cat’s away (Christy) the mice will play (me). So here is my pick of the week in lieu of Christy’s insight.
Communicating the latest news, events, or just to stay in touch with customers using web based technologies is a challenge. There are many formats publish the news in: RSS feeds, XML, Facebook, [...]