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Articles
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It's An Ad But Is It Art?
Ken's Abstract: ABC is adapting the Geico "Caveman" spots into a TV series.
Why it's important: What is the value of this new blend of entertainment and advertising?
New Technology Makes Moving Things with Your Mind a Reality
Ken's Abstract: the "brain machine interface" translates blood flow in the brain into electrical signals.
Why it's important: How does taking the body out of the equation increase the efficiency of our minds?
10 Reasons There's a Bright Future For Journalism
Ken's Abstract: The debate continues as to how journalism will survive in an online world.
Why it's important: Why do we still receive newspapers?
Craigslist Meets Youtube
Ken's Abstract: Shop online by viewing homemade infomercials.
Why it's important: Is this model practical, and how will it compete with craigslist?
The 80's Are Back
Ken's Abstract: Trend recycling lets us analyze the past.
Why it's important: How do reappearing trends allow culture to expand, grow and build off past generations.
Your Guide to Online Advertising
Ken's Abstract: A brief history of online ads, including metrics, challenges & innovation.
Why it's important: What will web2.0 advertising be all about?
Branded at the Drive In
Ken's Abstract: Wilco sells out and puts five tracks in VW spots.
Why it's important: Can a band's image be transfer onto a car brand's image and what do the artist and consumer really think about it?
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Tools
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Real People Real Stuff - buy and sell your stuff using video
Google Gears - Enabling Offline Web Applications
How to Work A Room - tips to socialize
JumpCut - easily and quickly edit videos online
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Events (SF-Centric)
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6/25 - Wii mbledon - covered by Rocketboom
6/29 & 6/30 - Brian Eno's 77 Million Paintings
6/30 - 8/4 - MAKER Saturdays on webcast or at the Exploratorium
7/1 - Benefit to Save Net Radio @ Bottom of the Hill
7/16 - YPulse 2007 Mashup - discussions of marketing & media as they relate to social networking, online video, podcasting, blogging, etc.
7/22 - Word Camp - discussions on journalism and the future of publishing on the web.
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Videos of the Week :
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Wizards of Warcraft
Ken's Abstract: Employees work 12 hours a day in a game room sweat shops making $0.25 an hour to farm video game gold that is purchased by Western players
Why it's important: How are global online and offline economies merging?
Drama Prarie Dog - Kill Bill - Viral of the Week
The Breakup - Advertiser Consumer relationship video
One Man is Rebuilding Stonehendge
Free Movies Online
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Pictures of the Week:
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What is Email -
Honeywell Ad from 1977
Knight Rider 2008
See through toaster prevents burnt toast
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