February 7, 2012

For class on February 9, 2012

1. Super Bowl

Reports came out that social media was constantly used during the Super Bowl, but it was not primarily used for the actual game. Tweets and posts were more directed toward the advertisements, which in my opinion could have been a lot funnier.

2. Streaming video

Verizon and Redbox have both announced plans to create a streaming service and will compete with Netflix. I think this is a necessary move for Redbox if they want to stay current and not fall behind times like Blockbuster. Streaming shows is becoming more mainstream and convenient than traditional TV viewing.

3. Amazon rumor

There is a rumor than Amazon is going to open a retail store. It will be located in Seattle and will apparently open just in time for the next holiday season. Shoppers will be able to buy Kindles, hard copies of books that are exclusive to Amazon, and other products. It will be interesting to see how this will affect their profits.

4. Texas redistricting

Slowly but surely, Texas will eventually get redistricted. I work in an office with a man that is part of the redistricting process. Apparently agreements on most parts of the map have been reached, which means the primaries will most likely occur on April 3.

5. Earthquake in the Philippines

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 hit the Philippines this week. The interesting part is that social media played a huge role in informing people this was happening. A tsunami alert also went around social media sites. It has proved to be a quick and reliable means to alert individuals of current events happening around the world.