Category Archives: Technology

Sociocultural Trends January 20, 2012

Pictures Speak Louder (Part 2)

As we mentioned in yesterday’s post, Instagram has proven to be an extremely simple, seamless technology for users and marketers alike. As a result, over 200 savvy brands have figured out how to use this app to solicit input into … Continue reading →

Sociocultural Trends January 19, 2012

Pictures Speak Louder

In our 10 trends for 2012, we introduced the idea that, while it’s currently fashionable to encourage every brand to become a media channel, not everyone has the resources (or the authority) to sustain a steady stream of unique content. … Continue reading →

Technology January 18, 2012

Believe the Hype?

Or don’t. Either way, get informed. http://www.stanfordlawreview.org/online/dont-break-internet https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/ https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/SOPA/Blackoutpage

Clients November 16, 2011

What will it take for YOU to go CASH-LESS?

I know I’m not the only one who struggles when getting ready to pay for a cab with my credit card and the cabbie asks, “What, no cash?” It’s not that there aren’t ample amounts of banks for us to … Continue reading →

Sociocultural Trends November 4, 2011

3D Projections Move from Land to Water

With many brands taking a back seat to creative product launching, Nike went full-force with innovation to—quite literally—launch the Jordan Melo M8, the latest in the collection designed exclusively with New York Knicks forward Camelo Anthony. Using special effects and … Continue reading →

Marketing October 31, 2011

POTTY POSTING – You Know You Make Me Wanna Klout

It’s Potty Posting time! Need a refresher on the purpose of the Potty Posting? Yes or no, here you go. These monthly articles take a humorous, yet informative, approach to emerging cultural trends, new technologies, and innovative marketing tactics. And … Continue reading →

Marketing October 19, 2011

Travel and the Evolving Experience Marketplace

As vacationers seek more off-the-beaten path adventures when they travel, a greater emphasis has been placed on the overall experience of travel rather than specific destinations. Many hotels are already offering experience-based rewards in their loyalty programs and enhanced concierge … Continue reading →

Marketing October 17, 2011

Content Marketing 101: Rules of Engagement—our Top Ten List

Brain Camp is Upshot’s internal training series. Seminars, workshops, presenters, and screenings inspire and inform Upshotters via exposure to innovative technologies, new trends and influential individuals. Today’s post is part 2 of 2 of a recap of a recent Brain … Continue reading →

Clients September 26, 2011

American Apparel Makes “Weighty” Decision

American Apparel has long been criticized for not carrying size XL, but with the average hipster weighing in at about 93 lbs.,* there’s really been no need, until now.** You see, American Apparel has decided to branch out, or come … Continue reading →

Clients September 22, 2011

Visual Bookmarking, That’s Pinterest-ing!

It’s always kind of exciting to get an invitation. And lately the most coveted invites are those to beta sites (e.g., Spotify). For the visually driven internet obsessed people (like myself), there’s Pinterest, the latest in bookmarking and inspiration boards—all … Continue reading →