Update 2/18: (Taking the holiday off, will post part two of the series tmrw!)--- Kids DO listen to kids. No secret there. We use this fact in our counter-marketing tactics at Shaping Youth all the time...But what happens when 18-year old Blake Taylor turns the spotlight on himself (see today's S.F. Chronicle article) to debunk myths, elevate the conversation, and turn … [Read more...]
Or not…But let’s face it, Apple can plunk pink posies on a hot little screen and I’m still not kickin’ in $200 smackeroos even if it IS as their e-note says, “love at first sight.” (Cute promo though) Maybe a $15 itunes gift card…or a $5 hot pink cell gel case on ebay, but sheesh, since when did ‘pink think’ for kids … [Read more...]
As many of you know, I usually dodge the blog award lists of badges and accolades (bloggies, vloggies, webbies etc.) since analytics show it’s more of a popularity poll equating to ‘who has the most sophisticated viral marketing team.’ (yes, my skeptical marketing side is showing, as I tend to think these things are a bit ‘gamed’)… But when … [Read more...]
Ever wonder what happens with leave-behinds in fancy schmansy hotels? Well, EcoScraps (great little tumblelog, from Green Option media) reports some social entrepreneurial spunk that made me laugh out loud AND take heed. Get this: The Local reports Nicole Kidman accidentally left her swimsuit poolside while filming in Sweden way back in 2002 while filming Dogville...Since … [Read more...]
Just finished a multi-party online/conference conversation with Jeff at Green Options media where Shaping Youth will have a presence as part of their media analyst/cadre of journalists adding to their amazing stable of niche blogs spanning ten sustainability offerings in the 'green sphere.' I was thinking, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could all see each other in … [Read more...]
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