Welcome to the Best of the Best on the web! This is a new series on AndreaGenevieve.com that will highlight some of the best blog posts, videos and news from different areas of the web.
I read a lot and I share a lot too. Not everything I find, but a lot and thought I should start sharing all the great nuggets that come across my desk and feed.
Below you’ll find a list of links to some of my favorite posts this month about Social Media, Technology, Productivity/Organization and Mamahood.
See something I missed? Add it to the comments!
Best of The Web: January Edition
Social Media
Quick, what is the fastest growing social network among mobile users? Hint: The answer is NOT Facebook.
As much as you wish Pinterest would go away, it wont. Take a look at these 5 Brands Killing it on Pinterest.
The debate continues: Social Media Agency Vs. In house?
Lots of brands have customer service or support based Twitter accounts and here are 5 brands making the most of PR specific Twitter Accounts.
Is email really more effective than social media? Sometimes.
Who said sandwiches aren’t cool? Check out Subway’s GIF advertising campaign.
Tech
Could you wear a Google contact lens? Ick. I don’t know about that one…
Surprise, surprise: Consumers trust traditional media over online ads. When was the last time you clicked a banner ad? 1999?
How the Feed changed the way we consume content. As in the endless scroll on Pinterst or Instagram. Someone invented that you know.
Is Google Glass doomed? Some people think so. I don’t.
That Time Gmail Went Down: So what do we do now?
Productivity & Organization
5 Morning Rituals to Keep you Productive All Day Long
Need to de-clutter? Check out the 100 things challenge from Jess Lively. I started doing this and already have 14 things to donate just from my closet!
Mamahood
Once in a while, put your phone down Mama. You’ll be amazed at what you’re kids say when you do.
Ok, ok, ok, enough of the videos that make you cry. But really this one is worth it.
Celebrities are fiercely loyal to their kiddos just like us, according to this article about Jenny McCarthy debunking rumors about her sons autism.
What was your favorite book as a kid? Did it also have a TV show? This mom wonders, “Is Tech Killing Our Favorite Children’s Book Characters?”
And finally a Quotable Quote:
“When you’re little there’s no such thing as ‘creative’ person or ‘tech’ person. You’re just a person.” #cmatx #creativemornings #childhood
— Andrea Genevieve (@AndreaGenevieve) January 17, 2014
