Why I Social

Dave Banks is President of Think Tank Marketing and an editor at GeekDad.com. He's also moderated panels at SXSWedu, PAX East and PAX West. He (and his daughter) have also conducted interviews at SDCC.  Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?!  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Dave on Twitter.  If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish. Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, Amir has strong feelings about Best Buy. Also, Pokemon Go channels it's inner Fyre Festival.  This week's Five Favorites:  1. YouTube is getting rid of its video editor because no one uses it [The Verge] 2. HDMI 2.1 - What You Need To Know [CNet]  3. Apple Shows Off New Emojis on World Emoji Day [TechCrunch]  4. Amazon Launches Spark, a shoppable feed of stories and photos [TechCrunch]  5. Hot Topic: Why The Grim Reaper of Retail Hasn't Come To Claim Best Buy [LATimes]  Honorable Mention(s) You Can Get Emotional ABout Game of Thrones. Just know HBO is Listening [Mashable]  DISHonorable Mention(s) Pokemon Go's First real-world event was a disaster [Business Insider] Five Favorites' Tweet of The Week @Adweek (with credit to Square) Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature). Tune into Honorable Mentions on WhyISocial.com for all the links we didn't discuss.  Li

On this week's episode, Amir is very late. Also, winter would have come - if Amir wasn't late.  This week's Five Favorites:  1. Amazon May Give App Developers Access to Alexa Audio Recordings [The Verge] 2. Amazon Sold 3x as many Echo Devices During Prime Day As It Did Last Year [AdWeek]  3. Facebook Makes Messenger Ads Available Globally [Social Media Today]  4. Twitter Users Sue President Trump [New York Times]  5. Hot Topic: We're All Ears - What's Up With Sound Cloud? (multiple sources)  Honorable Mention(s) Cards Against Humanity for Her [AdWeek] DISHonorable Mention(s) Ai Gone Bad with iPhone 6 Cases + Amazon [Mashable] Five Favorites' Tweet of The Week @ItsJeffHiggins and @Delta Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature). Tune into Honorable Mentions on WhyISocial.com for all the links we didn't discuss.  Links not included in show notes - including additional mentions - wil

Paul Spratt is a stand-up comedian living in New York City. Originally from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, Paul moved to NYC (with a bit of advice from comedian Bill Burr...more about that on the podcast) and has been building his career in the city that never sleeps.  Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?!  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Paul on Twitter.  If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish. Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

Patrick Jervis, Jr. is an award-winning social media and brand manager at East Valley Institute of Technology. In addition to his full-time work, he also is the owner of Respectfully Yours Photography and EyePlay Design. I'm grateful to feature Patrick on the show as he has been one of the longest running supporters of the podcast, as well as a great example of social media done right.  Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?!  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Patrick on Linkedin and Twitter.  Stephan was recommended to the podcast by Bostonian and alum, Martin Lieberman. If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an

On this week's episode, our hosts get off to a late start thanks to a Balrog. Also, we share helpful hints (completely kidding, kind of) on how to escape jail using a drone.  This week's Five Favorites:  1. Uber tipping is rolling out to 121 U.S. and Canadian markets today [TechCrunch) 2. Nielsen: On-demand audio streaming hits record high, is up 62.4% over last year [TechCrunch]  3. Snapchat lets you add links, voice filters and backdrops to Snaps [TechCrunch] 4. RED is making a $1,200 smartphone with a ‘holographic display’ [The Verge]  5. Hot Topic: Everything you need to know about Tesla Model 3, which is starting production [The Verge]  Honorable Mention(s) Here's how to get $5 back if you registered your drone with the FAA  DISHonorable Mention(s) An inmate in South Carolina used a drone to escape from maximum-security prison (Mashable)  Five Favorites' Tweet of The Week @VancityReynolds  Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on

Stephan Hovnanian is Content Solutions Architect at Bambu (by Sprout Social). He previously owned and operate Shovi Websites for over 16 years. In a highlight of this episode, he shares some advice all those looking to begin a new business should listen to before they get started.  Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?!  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Stephan on Linkedin. Stephan was recommended to the podcast by Bostonian and alum, Martin Lieberman. If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish. Learn more about Zoo

On this week's episode, we play with Fyre. Also, we're slightly underwhelmed by a number of good stories this week after a blitz of stories the past few weeks. There's normally more humor here - but we're just being honest with you.  This week's Five Favorites:  1. Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube Announce Formation of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (YouTube) 2. Designing custom geofilters for Snapchat just got easier (Mashable) 3. First Look at SNES Hardware (Polygon)  21 Games included (Polygon) 4. Facebook Crosses 2 Billion Monthly Active Users (The Verge) 5. Hot Topic: Fyre Festival Organizer Arrested on Fraud Charges (The Verge) Honorable Mention(s) Nick Offerman (Parks and Rec) Gets Social (Nerdist) DISHonorable Mention(s) Kickstarter Project: Mini Smart Nightlight (The Verge)  Tweet of The Week @BradChacos Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).

Jeff Higgins is Director of Social Media at Bloomerang Solutions. He's lived most of his life in Florida, much of it near Anna Maria (though he did spend some time in Philadelphia). His active social presence is hard to miss as he's one of the most engaging persons I've had the opportunity to meet thanks to social media.  Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?!  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Jeff on Linkedin. Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish. Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, we invent a new Amazon product. Also, Ken (yes, that Ken) gets a man bun.   This week's Five Favorites:  1. Wireless and drone execs praised President Trump as he pledged to cut down regulations (Recode) 2. Netflix now has more subscribers than Cable TV in the US (VentureBeat)  3. Instagram Stories Hits 250 Million Daily Users, Adds Live Video Replays (TechCrunch) 4. Amazon Prime Wardrobe will let you try on clothes before you buy them (The Verge)  5. Hot Topic:  Time Warner just handed Snapchat a $100 million lifeline (CNBC) Major Lazer and Bacardi Put Snapchat Users Into The Spotlight (Music Week)  Twitch nabs exclusive streaming deal with Blizzard for 20+ major e-sports events (TechCrunch)  Honorable Mention(s) University of Tennessee professor's response to student's absence sweeps Twitter (12 News Arizona)  DISHonorable Mention(s) Ken Gets A Manbun Tweet of The Week @MartinLieberman Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU

James Ho is a Customer Service Specialist at Zoomph. He's a recent graduate of George Mason University and has also interned with the Washington Redskins prior to joining the Zoomph team. James also spends his spare time coaching lacrosse.  Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?!  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with James on Linkedin. Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish. Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, we debate the meaning of life ("The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything is 42"). Also, Amazon continues the march towards world domination.  This week's Five Favorites:  1. Tim Cook Says Apple Focused on Autonomous Systems in Cars Push (Apple) 2. Snapchat seduces advertisers with new self-serve tools and certified partners (TechCrunch) 3. Twitter's New Look (Twitter)  4. Katy Perry's Witness World Wide Generated Over 49 Million Views (Billboard)  5. Hot Topic: Amazon Acquires Whole Foods for $13.7 Billion Honorable Mention(s) Uber CEO To Take Leave DISHonorable Mention(s) Crystal Meth + Facebook = Arrested Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature). Tune into Honorable Mentions on WhyISocial.com for all the links we didn't discuss.  Links not included in show notes - including additional mentions - will be included in the Honora

Matt Marcinek is a performance coach, a combat athlete and a motivational speaker. He's also the creator of www.disabledgrappler.com. Having been diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 9 months old - he has inspired many over the course of his career. Ask him and he won't tell you he's defied any odds, he's simply worked hard and continues to do so today. Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?!  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Matt on Linkedin. Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish. Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySoc

On this week's (very special) second episode, we cover all the greatest new announcements from Apple's #WWDC17 Event. This is not your standard episode of Five Favorites!  Links for this episode are from The Verge.  Announcements Discussed:  1. Apple Homepod 2. iMac Pro 3. iOS11 4. ARKIT 5. New iPad 6. New OS: "High Sierra" 7. New Watch OS 8. And some extras... Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature). Tune into Honorable Mentions on WhyISocial.com for all the links we didn't discuss.  Links not included in show notes - including additional mentions - will be included in the Honorable Mentions blog post. 

On this week's episode, we have a dramatic reading involving pizza and a college application. Also, we pay our respects to Adam West.  This week's Five Favorites:  1. Customers Are Already Abandoning DIRECTV Now (The Motley Fool)  2. Apple Is Going To Let Podcast Creators - and advertisers - see what listeners actually like (Recode)  3. Microsoft XBox at E3 - The 6 Biggest Disappointments (The Verge) 4. It's official: Yahoo shareholders approve the $4.48 billion sale to Verizon (Business Insider)  5. Hot Topic: Apple Marketing Executive Bozoma Saint John is Joining Uber as its Chief Brand Officer (Recode)  Honorable Mention(s) Teen Writes Essay About Papa Johns, Gets Into Yale  DISHonorable Mention(s) Taylor Swift Is Back On Spotify Tweet/Post of the Week  Martin Lieberman  Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature). Tune into Honorable Mentions on WhyISocial.com for all the links

Eric Stoller is a higher education consultant, writer, and speaker. He currently serves as a writer/blogger for InsideHigherEd.com and is a soon-to-be father! He is also arguably one of the best-known thought leaders in the higher education space.  Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?!  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Eric on Linkedin. Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish. Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, our honorable mention is a user-requested session around this week's favorite internet topic (#covfefe). Also, Wonder Woman is a terrific film - wonderful even - so go see it.  This week's Five Favorites:  1. Apple WWDC 2017: What to expect (CNet) 2. Google Is Building An Ad-Blocker Into Chrome (Social Media Today)  3. Elon Must, Google and others decry Paris accord decision (VentureBeat) 4. Microsoft Redesigns Skype (The Verge)  5. Hot Topic: Facebook Live Audio Rolling Out Discussion *no articles at time of recording* Honorable Mention(s) Our favorite #covfefe memes (per listener request!)  DISHonorable Mention(s) Netflix Leaving The Battle for Net Neutrality Tweet/Post of the Week  @GoGoogleMe Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature). Tune into Honorable Mentions on WhyISocial.com for all the links we didn't discuss.  Links not included in show notes -

Emily Miethner is CEO and Founder of FindSpark. In addition, she's an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the School of Visual Arts (both in New York City). In her spare time, she also lends her talents to her alma mata, Hofstra University, as part of their Women In Leadership Advisory Board.  Hear her story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does She Social?!  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish. Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, Dave Chappelle gets the respect he deserves. Also, we delay the episode one day because this podcast would not exist without the men and women who have died for the United States of America. Thank you to those who have/do serve.  This week's Five Favorites:  1. Zuckerberg Tells Harvard We Need A New Social Contract of Equal Opportunity (TechCrunch) 2. Instagram Direct Now Supports Web Links and Different Photo Orientations (TechCrunch)  3. Nest's Next Generation Security Camera Could Shoot 4k Resolution (Digital Trends)  4. Snapchat Bought A Drone Company (The Next Web)  5. DJI Unveils Spark (BHPhotoVideo)  Honorable Mention(s) Thoughts and prayers to Uber CEO Travis Kalanick (and family) on the loss of his mother.  DISHonorable Mention(s) NBA Disses Dave Chappelle w/ tweet  Tweet/Post of the Week  Alissa Trumbull (@AnOrchidInBloom) Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of

Jason Falls is a leading digital strategist, author, speaker and thinker in the digital and social media marketing industry. An innovator in conversation research, Falls leads the Conversation Research Institute, a think-tank and consultancy focused on mining online conversations for consumer insight and market research. Hear his story on this week's episode.  Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio.  Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Jason on Linkedin. Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest  The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph. Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish. Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics