Hulu: The Future of TV?

The writers strike last TV season made one thing clear - more people are watching TV online than every before. The entire strike was centered on determining the appropriate pay for TV shows aired online.

With this said, Hulu is a pioneer of online television. First off, it is completely legal. Second, it has a quality line-up of videos and a major network (nbc) backing it.

The service is free due to 3 short commercial breaks placed throughout a half hour episode.

Services like Hulu are becoming popular for the same reason DVR is so popular. People are busy. They like to set their own schedules. Hulu and DVR give them this opportunity.

I've tried Hulu and I highly recommend it.

Google Chrome

It is here. Shortly after IE 8 and a Firefox update comes Google Chrome. Check out the video review below.

Download Google Chrome here.

Improve your marriage: buy a DVR?

According to a recent study, owning a DVR can improve your marriage. 79% of survey respondents in the US claimed that a DVR has had a positive impact on their marriage.

I guess it makes sense. No more fighting about what to watch since you can record both. Very interesting way that technology is impacting our daily lives.

How Media Has Change the Presidential Election

Think back to the last Presidential election in 2004. What was missing then?

- There was no YouTube.
- Candidates didn't send out Tweets on Twitter.
- Facebook was barely around at the time. No fan pages or profiles for candidates.
- Bloggers were viewed with little regard and credibility.



...and 4 years later:

- Every candidate has a YouTube Channel
- Most candidates actively used Twitter. If they aren't on Twitter, people are likely talking about them on Twitter
- Every candidate actively uses Facebook.
- Bloggers at both conventions were granted press passes, which would have seemed absurd last election.

Oh, how far social media has come...

Networking Tips

PRNewser wrote up some tips on how to schmooze at media events. Some are very reminiscent of the timeless classic, "How To Win Friends And Influence People". In my opinion, the best one is to listen more than you talk. Politeness always counts!

The Worst Commercial Ever

"Worst Commercial Ever"? It can't be that bad, thanks to the youtube title name it has had over 3 million views. It made it's way onto Ellen, and inspired a facebook gift. My friend went to visit the actual Flea Market and got a picture with the actual guy. Unfortunately he didn't buy any furniture.