Blog Goals

So, part of my homework this week for my Social Media class is to write about my blog goals. What better place to address these questions than in my actual blog? Here goes.

What are you hoping to accomplish?
Getting an A in my Marketing Media class, of course. Oh, you mean besides that? :) I wanted to learn how to create a blog and get familiar with the technologies, learn about comments, trackbacks, etc. And I've done that. Now I feel confident about the blog technology and would know how to apply it for a business. I'll have to get back to you on whether I get an A in the class, though. Email my teacher if you think I should get an A...here's her email....jk jk =D

Who are you targeting?
To be honest, I'm not targeting anyone for this blog. As I said, the purpose of creating this blog was so that I would familiarize myself with the blogging technologies and how it all worked. In the future, when I create a blog for professional purposes I will definitely then have a real target.

Do you plan to continue your blog beyond class?
Not this particular blog, but I plan to create a new one for business purposes. That means no more silly girl, instead I'll be genius business girl blogging away. :)

Pinch me...I'm NOT dreaming

You know that expression "Pinch me, I must be dreaming"?? Well for me that expression should be "Pinch me, I'm NOT dreaming". Why? I've lately been amazed by realizing just HOW QUICKLY technology has improved in the last 10 years, and HOW MUCH it has became a central part of many people's lives in the US. But what really astounds me is that I haven't really noticed it. Sure, I'm aware of it when people say "technology is improving so fast now!" and each time a new gadget comes out (like the iPhone), but to really realize how different our lives are TODAY compared to 10 years ago - .....I'm speechless. Pinch me, I'm NOT dreaming.

Things I use daily today that I did not 5 years ago:

-Facebook: And other social networking sites to keep in touch with people I normally would have lost contact years ago

-Pandora
Internet "radio station" that is 100% customizable for you, and just you

-StumbleUpon
Application that shows you webpages that YOU want to see, 100% customized to you

-Amazon, epinions.com
To read reviews. The product or service I choose to buy is usually 80% based on reviews I read!

-My boyfriend's iPhone
To get directions when we're lost. To get product reviews while I'm shopping in a non-online store!

I take it for granted now that I have all these technologies at the tip of my fingers. I feel helpless when I leave home and realize I don't have my cell phone. I feel exasperated when I get lost driving (happens all the time) and I don't have GPS to tell me where to go. And when I need to buy a product I'm unfamiliar with, I can't imagine having to make a purchasing decision based SOLELY on the product's own packaging and advertising! :) What a life. Pinch me.

Viral Videos Galore! Time to Contribute!!

I'm taking a marketing class via UCSD Extension and in tonight's class we'll be discussing viral video's.

Let me tell you something: I. Love. Viral. Video's.

One thing about Viral Video's is that when a new viral video comes out, a whole bunch of "video responses" are created that build upon, mimic, or make fun of the original video. Case in point: "The Dramatic Chipmunk" video.

This was quickly followed by a bunch of video responses, my personal favorite's include:

"The Dramatic Lemur"
"The Dramatic Cat"


My friend and I uploaded our first video to YouTube - a video response! We reenacted a viral video of a baby panda sneezing and scaring it's mom.

Original Video, click her"
OUR video response, click here

Whatcha think? Leave a comment! Yes, even if it's to say we're ridiculous. :)