Of the many surprises that Marvel dropped at this year’s Comic-Con – that Jane Foster would be the new Thor, that Scarlet Witch would enter the multiverse with Doctor Strange, etc. – perhaps the most unexpected was Mahershala Ali’s casting as Blade, because it was two surprises in one: 1) Blade will be joining the MCU, and 2) Marvel didn’t bring back Wesley Snipes for the part. Ali will undoubtedly be great in the role, but then again, Snipes already was great in the role, and fans loved his take on the character....

Sheepishly raises hand It stresses everyone out at some point, whether you’re a newbie growing your account or a full-blown influencer with thousands of followers. After all, engagement isn’t just a vanity metric – it’s money. The more people who see and interact with your content, the more likely you can monetize your online presence. But how do you fix it once your numbers drop? Sure, you can add relevant hashtags and a call to action to your Instagram posts, but that’s not enough anymore....

That’s why we decided to compile a list of some of our favorite Twitter tips for beginners. From avoiding embarrassing Twitter fails to getting engagement or just figuring out what to tweet, we’ve got you covered. Here are 26 Twitter tips for beginners that you’ll wish you knew sooner: 1. Tweet Early & Often This tip is particularly important if you’re just getting started with Twitter. In the early stages, you don’t have any baselines as far as how often to tweet or the best times to tweet....

. We are starting to see the first shipment notifications this week of “new iPads” departing from Chengdu in Western China. Chengdu, you will recall, was the site of a deadly Foxconn explosion on an iPad 2 assembly line last summer. This particular model was a single 16GB Black Wi-Fi with engraving. Apple calls this a “Personalized iPad with Wi-Fi 16GB – Black (3rd generation)” rather than just “iPad.” UPS tracking information below:...

Here are a few social media topics we’d really like to read about. 1. Anything About Algorithms (that is evidence-based) Everyone loves writing about the various algorithms that control our ability to rank higher, get more followers and become better people. There are loads of blogs out there that talk about how the Instagram algorithm has changed and what Facebook and Twitter are probably trying to do with their changes to the code and… Where’s the data?...

If you had doubted the emergence of the streaming wars before the launch of Disney+, you’ll no doubt believe in them now. There has never been as much competition brewing against Netflix until now, and the soon to be released HBO Max is only going to complicate things further. Dinsey+ offers a streaming service that’s the first of its kind: dedicated to the most recognizable brand in Hollywood which consists of arguably the most powerful independent properties around....

Good news for those 55 million: Facebook updated last night to 3.1.3 which allows you to watch Facebook videos and upload larger 720px wide pictures on the iPhone. Did we mention that, at some point soon, you’ll be able to upload videos directly to Facebook from the iPhone. Facebook iTunes link (or go to updates because you already have it) What’s New in Version 3.1.3 New features in this version: – You can now watch Facebook videos....

With all eyes and pressure on to produce new ways to excite customers, streamline production, and deliver real-time insights to decision-makers, what’s a technology manager to do? First, understand that it means more than a technology fix. “The mainstream availability of a specific set of technology innovations and practices has enabled organizations to transform their business through enhanced automation and data intelligence to achieve greater business value and growth, write Thomas Erl and Roger Stoffers in their latest work, A Field Guide to Digital Transformation....

IDEs are very important when developing any application. It can ease the work by providing tons of handy features. The following list of 8 Best Linux code editors or text editors includes great text editors for developers that provide features like plugins to have additional functionalities, auto-complete that complete tags, classes, and even the snippets of code without having to type it. Arguably, there are several other Linux IDEs available, but I am mentioning only 8 to make this article short....

How did Mason rise to social media executive status? She credits her transferable skills, the support of an attentive manager and hard work for her success. And Mason isn’t alone. Roles like VP of Social Media and Chief Social Media Officer are emerging at some of the world’s most successful companies, suggesting long-term social media careers will be a fixture in marketing departments moving forward. How can you work towards becoming a social media executive?...

Those French Mobile Operators….they love to talk. The latest information escaping their lips, according to French Magazine Challenges.fr (via TiPB), is that the iPhone 4G* is coming in early May, not the typical June-July timeframe that we are used to. The magazine cites “several industry sources” but couldn’t offer any details on the 4G iPhone. They also speculate that the reason for an early launch would be to counter Google’s rush of higher specced smart super phones with the Android OS....

Today we’re going to go over seven questions that can help narrow down the field to professionals that have concepts down pat and can adapt to different situations quickly. 1. Tell me what you saw when you came through the building With the possible exception of interviews in high-security areas, many interviews include a quick walkthrough of a general area and in some cases the server rooms as well. When the walk is complete, and everybody is getting settled into the interview location, it can be very effective to just ask the person “What did you see?...

The following are some of the most innovative digital marketing strategies that are expected to make a big impact in 2023. While these eight strategies are far from a complete list, they will steer brands in the right direction. The majority of these expected trends are fuelled by authenticity becoming increasingly important to consumers and an improvement in the functionality of digital channels. 8 Digital Marketing Strategies for 2023: What Is Digital Marketing and Why Does It Matter?...

You don’t have to be a fan of talk shows to know who Oprah Winfrey is. The self-made superstar has her hands in many different soups and even those who don’t dabble in daytime television have come to know and respect her. There are so many things to love about her personality, from her giving nature and attentive attitude to her caring ways and helpful demeanor, Oprah has become a light that the world sorely needed....

If you’re trying to improve your social media marketing strategy, statistics are the perfect starting point. Because your campaigns should be backed by legit research, right? Stats can also help you benchmark your own performance within your industry and even uncover new opportunities. As the ongoing pandemic continues to push more people online, social remains integral to both our daily lives and brands alike. The nature of social media engagement continues to shift as apps grow and platforms evolve....

For a number of years, it seemed as if Ronda Rousey heading to WWE would just be a pipe dream; but she not only became a WWE Superstar, she was also the first female champion to headline WrestleMania. Now, it’s time for Ronda to headline a smaller screen venture in Total Divas. The show has been a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of female WWE wrestlers, with Ronda poised to take the fans into the happenings of her life....

Say whatever you want, but we all love at least one zombie flick. They vary wildly in quality but one of them at some point will grab you. Whether it’s uncommonly stupid protagonists, ingenious escapes, actually doing the logical thing, pulling a cool weapon, or just because there are some awesomely gross effects, there’s going to be something that gets you invested. Among the many ways they grab you, there are also whiplash variations in quality to vie with, and as often as not, the terrible examples give you some sort of enjoyment for sheer absurdity as the good ones do for quality reasons....

The good news, however, is that these social media problems can usually be resolved with just a little time, effort and advanced preparation. Here’s what you need to know in order to avoid (and resolve) five common problems in social media marketing. 1. Not Enough Resources According to a study by eMarketer and Ascend2, 43% of surveyed marketers said their biggest obstacle in delivering on their campaigns was lack of skilled employees....

(listed in random order, front-end and back-end screenshots shown) 1. Silverstripe 2. Joomla 3. Symphony CMS One of the most difficult tasks was to find a proper balance of functions performed by developer and user. Flexibility was the road to our success. The style may be defined by developer and automatically applied for all the changes made by administrator. We decided to offer a maximum range of tools for developer and simplified tools for user....

The Infosec IT and Security Pipeline Study found that 92% of respondents reported challenges filling open cyber positions. And a Gartner survey found that nearly 60% of HR leaders reported that building critical skills and competencies will be their number one priority in 2022. Clearly, hiring is a major issue these days. But what should be done about it? Here are five hiring tactics that might help HR change the game....