More Ads For Online TV Watching

January 29, 2009

The way we watch network programs on our computer is slowly getting more and more like watching them on TV.

ABC has double the ad load on their online shows from 4 to 8. But the network is learning that it does not decrease viewer interest. The network also learned that they do not have to limit advertising to one brand on their online shows. During the research they found that they can run up to four four different brands without impacting brand favorability.

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Profanity Could Cost You

January 24, 2009

Yes, it is true, if one Senator gets his way. The thing that is unclear right now… what words are actually considered profanity.

State Senator Robert Ford of South Carolina is hoping to outlaw lewd language. In a pre-filed bill, saying or writting profanity towards another person could land you in jail for up to 5 years and/or cost you up to $5,000.

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Ugh… The Search Continues

January 24, 2009

Well, it has been a couple days since I posted here. The reason? Looks like I am job hunting again. The place I am working does not seem to be working out. The good news is that I have two job interviews on Tuesday. Nothing that is real exciting, but both companies that would give me the opportunity to grow (maybe not at first) and move up. They are T-Mobile and Wells Fargo. Either way, they both have media relations departments here.

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A Fly To Hit The Spot

January 18, 2009

Being a gay man and a little bit OCD sometimes, there are two things about a house that I cannot stand. A dirty kitchen and bathroom. Most everything else I can now deal with, especially after living with multiple roommates at the same time ( I have 7 of them tight now).

Well, today as I was stumbling around the internet I found something very interesting. A fly helps a guy hit the toilet. Apparently a place in Amsterdam has placed what looks like a fly in there urinals. The result? A much cleaner area.
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Welcome Obama

January 18, 2009

A historic even is upon us. A President with one of the lowest approval ratings ever is on his way out and one that promises change is on his way in.

This week many eyes will watch and celebrate as Barack Obama is sworn into office. Then a lot of people will not only watch as he goes about implementing change, but because of his persistence and personality, will get more involved.

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