Which Wearable: A FitTech Poll

There are a ton of options out there in wearable technology, and that number is growing exponentially by the day. Aside from the fun things like Google Glass, FitTech is exploding too; from major brands with Nike+ to upcoming debuts like OMsignal, there are a ton of options out there. That being said, the team at Third Wave Fashion wants to know which FitTech you’re … Continue reading Which Wearable: A FitTech Poll

Joke of the Day: Affordable Healthcare

Obama: "We fumbled the roll out on this healthcare law" pic.twitter.com/6eEMxtWts7 — ABC News (@ABC) November 14, 2013 I’ve avoided any commentary on the Affordable Care Act mainly because I don’t quite understand the nuances that are supposed to be the keys to the whole system. What I do understand though is this: Nobody knows what they’re doing. Again, I’m not totally sure of how … Continue reading Joke of the Day: Affordable Healthcare

Journalists Reportedly Banned From Smartphone Photography At Olympics In Russia

Considering our use of Instagram and Tumblr for the 2012 Political Conventions, maybe it’s a good thing we didn’t get the Olympic credentials we applied for. With the ability to spread such incredible photos, like those referenced in the article, I’m curious as to why Russian officials wouldn’t want to capitalize on the free press of so many international guests potentially awe-struck by the Sochi … Continue reading Journalists Reportedly Banned From Smartphone Photography At Olympics In Russia

Making Social Media Work For You

Image: Paige Hogan for Third Wave Fashion To many people, social media is a game, one that almost isn’t worth playing because success is difficult to measure. Yes, the more followers or fans you have, the better it looks, but without meaningful relationships in that community, the numbers don’t mean anything. Advice flowed from the panel of industry experts that Third Wave Fashion put together, … Continue reading Making Social Media Work For You

Writing: Killing Creativity

Image: Paige Hogan Journalists and PR pros alike have one problem that they all have to deal with. AP-style. The written laws passed down from the journalistic gods of yesteryear. A style taught and mandated to ensure that editing would be easier for publishers, to streamline the news and breaking stories. The problem with AP-style, and I know I’m not the only one that feels … Continue reading Writing: Killing Creativity

Invest in Perfection

Are you happy with products that aren’t perfect? Probably not. So why would you expect your customer to respond any different. The focus of Tuesday’s “Software Meets Fashion: How Software Will Impact the Fashion Industry” meetup explored this idea. The perfect product comes from the perfect customer. And the perfect customer is one that feels appreciated. To see the other tips and suggestions from the … Continue reading Invest in Perfection