Category Archives: Lifestyle

Daily Trends On The Web And Social Media

Keeping on top of breaking news and trends is very important for reactive digital marketing success. The team at 8 Million Stories have build a hot trends data board using Google Trends, as well as Wikipedia daily trending articles, Twitter daily trending topics and the most hyped topics from HYPEJAR, giving you a visual representation of the daily digital trends, by platform and vertical. Continue reading

Retirement Reminder – Infographic

According to a recent GallUp Economy survey, a lack of retirement savings is the top financial worry for Americans. This fear is further exacerbated by the rising, retirement-age expectancies amongst American elders.

The Bureau of Labor statistics reveal that almost a third of Americans between 65 and 70 years of age are still working! Let’s take a look at some additional, retirement-related statistics. Continue reading

How Inspiration Powers Social Media Marketing – Infographic

During the history of the human race, we have been pilgrims, wayfarers, explorers and pioneers.  Our feet and minds have carried us far. We migrated out of Africa and spread across the planet in search of food, fortune and, sometimes, just the horizon.  As we traveled, stories were created, told and shared. Our minds seem wired for both travel and narrative.

That’s why few industries are as perfectly situated for social media marketing as travel. Continue reading

Warhol’s ‘Four Marilyns’ Fetches $38.2M at Auction

Logo TheMainStreetAnalyst 8713679455_e0394e3f7e_zAndy Warhol’s 1962 silkscreen painting “Four Marilyns” sold for $38.2 million at Phillips in New York, the top price in a $78.6 contemporary-art sale that concluded two weeks of semi-annual evening auctions. Anna Edwards and Mark Barton report on Bloomberg Television’s “Countdown.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Latinos on the Road: A Social and Mobile Ride – Infographic

Social Lens Research and  MocoSpace recently teamed up to understand how Latinos—America’s fastest-growing, highly mobile and social consumers—are hitting the road! Continue reading

In-Flight Wi-Fi on American Carriers ‘Absolutely Inevitable’

Logo TheMainStreetAnalyst 8713679455_e0394e3f7e_zMary Kirby, Editor-In-Chief at Airline Passenger Experience, discusses the pressure on American air carriers as demand for in-flight mobile connectivity surges as foreign airlines increasingly offer the services. She speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg Surveillance.”

Campari Launches Star-Studded Campaign to Sell ‘Red Passion’

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Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde reports on Campari’s rebranding efforts. She speaks with Mark Barton and Anna Edwards on Bloomberg Television’s “Countdown.” (Source: Bloomberg)

The Always Connected World: The Power Of Mobile – Infographic

We live in an increasingly connected, always-on world. And there’s no looking back. Mobile devices have changed the way we go about our fast-paced lives, namely our shopping. After surveying 500 consumers, we learned how drastically mobile has affected consumer shopping patterns, as well as interaction with brands through social media and email promotions.  Continue reading

Travel: The Art of Vacation Packing, Men vs. Women – Infographic

The Science of packing for a holiday is far more complex than you think! Especially when you compare men and women. We created the infographic below to show you the differences. Continue reading

Hot Technology Gadgets Of 2013 – Infographic

Wondering what are the Hot Technology Gadgets of 2013? Here is a list of some of the top products you will see coming out this year. Continue reading

The Human Media Movement – Infographic

In 2012, Sarah Hill, Emmy award-winning anchor and Digital Storyteller, introduced the concept of Human Media — pertaining to how users interact face-to-face online — and expressed how this new layer of social media will change the landscape of online interaction. Continue reading

Smartphones: Do You Care About Privacy? – Infographic

In today’s world of smartphones, usage is extensive. All sorts of smartphones are being used for about everything from banking to tasking, socializing, shopping and everything a smartphone user can think of! What about privacy and security? Continue reading

Executive Twist: Inside The Mind Of A CEO – Infographic

It takes a different sort of mind to run a major company successfully. Sometimes it’s genius that sets apart the business elite-but sometimes it just may be madness. We take a look at the studies and profiles that show what make these leaders tick-and why that ticking sound may just be a psychopathic time bomb. Continue reading

Is This American Apparel Ad Too Sexy? –

American Apparel is known for its racy advertisements and this time, they’ve gotten the Brits upset. Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently banned an ad by the racy company for being “overtly sexual” and “demeaning to women” — but the majority of you don’t think it’s that bad. 54% voted that the ad was “fine” while 46% said it was “way too sexy.” Find out who thinks it’s fine — and who thinks it’s too sexy. Continue reading

The Road to Success Using Social Media – Infographic

When you think of social media your mind is immediately directed towards friends sharing photographs, updating their status so family know what they are up to and finding friends they haven’t seen in years. Continue reading