It’s officially the holiday season. If 70% of your workforce is remote, like we are at HubSpot, that means it’s time to come up with a few virtual holiday party ideas for your team. Let’s face it — traditional in-person holiday parties were arguably easier to plan. Just order some festive food and drinks to … Read more
Our master this week once led 40,000 people in one massive virtual dance party for Oprah. (Oprah!) As someone whose dance moves resemble a malfunctioning robot, I’ll admit that the concept sounded incredibly awkward to me. But watching the vids made me realize Agrawal is onto something: People are desperate for connection. Radha Agrawal is … Read more
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Americans are more and more becoming familiar with virtual influencers and considering purchasing products endorsed by virtual influencers. That’s according to a recent survey conducted by The Influencer Marketing Factory among 1,000 people age 16 and older in the United States. An infographic (below) covers key findings from the research. It looks at people’s familiarity … Read more
Welcome to the world of virtual fighting championship tournaments! It’s a realm where the adrenaline rush of traditional fighting meets the digital age. We’re talking about high-stakes combat, fierce competitors, and an electrifying atmosphere—all delivered straight to your screen. This isn’t just a game; it’s an immersive experience taking the e-sports scene by storm. We’re … Read more
The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning have dramatically reshaped the SEO and digital marketing landscape, and attending a conference is arguably one of the best ways to benefit from the latest industry insights while expanding your professional network. Spending hours researching articles, forum discussions, and other online resources is always valuable, but … Read more
The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning have dramatically reshaped the SEO and digital marketing landscape, and attending a conference is arguably one of the best ways to benefit from the latest industry insights while expanding your professional network. Spending hours researching articles, forum discussions, and other online resources is always valuable, but … Read more
Google has launched a new advertising product called AR Beauty Ads, which allows beauty brands to promote their products using augmented reality (AR) technology. The interactive ads feature virtual try-on capabilities that aim to showcase items in a more engaging way. AR Beauty ads are now available for lip and eye makeup products, with foundation … Read more
Just last week, I purchased a yoga mat after seeing a sponsored post on Instagram from fitness influencer Cassey Ho. Ho commands a large following on YouTube thanks to her bubbly personality and Pilates prowess. Ultimately, her endorsement was enough for me to click “Buy.” But could this influencer magic work with a non-human influencer? … Read more
The polls are in, and social media has officially changed travel as we knew it. This is only natural, as social media has practically taken over so much of our lives over the past decade. From humble beginnings, with forums and message boards, to Myspace, and now TikTok and Instagram, among many others, taking the … Read more
Adapting to the ever-changing needs of their clients, businesses of all sizes and types are increasingly gravitating toward virtual offices for their convenience and lower overhead. These offices offer many services, from professional business addresses to efficient mail handling, call forwarding, and well-equipped meeting room facilities. Virtual offices stand out because of their unmatched ability … Read more
The beta Character AI is a website platform powered by Artificial Intelligence that lets you talk with virtual personalities. The best part is that you can create these virtual personalities by yourself. Character AI is an AI character generator where you get the chance to bring your imagination to life, and these characters not only … Read more
Do you know more people who have their own businesses or those who work for some businesses? Of course, you can have a circle full of entrepreneurs, but the majority of people still work as employees. Everybody knows that running a business can open a world of new opportunities and benefits. However, there are a … Read more
Hiring a virtual assistant is the perfect staffing solution for many startups. Entrepreneurs like Pat Flynn and Chris Ducker have at least one on board, and John Lee Dumas even had a team of 12 great virtual assistants at one point! It’s hard not to see why when hiring a virtual assistant can be a highly strategic … Read more
Do you know who should manage the digital aspects of your business and mentor your team? If you can’t do it yourself, you’ll have to turn to third-party help to ensure that you don’t lose the full potential of your idea during its implementation. Actually, this help can be provided by the CTO. In essence, … Read more
As an industry in a constant state of flux – thanks to changing algorithms, user needs, and competitor content – search engine optimization is a field that demands professionals stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices. While you could spend hours scouring the internet for valuable articles, forum discussions, and the … Read more
Most professionals in charge of events say their firm is planning to increase or do the same number of virtual events in the next 12 months as it did in the past 12 months, according to recent research from Airmeet and Forrester. The report was based on data from a survey conducted in August 2022 … Read more
Joshua Smith is the founder and chief technology officer of Kaon Interactive. Kaon is a B2B interactive sales and marketing solution that helps the world’s most visionary B2B companies increase sales effectiveness. They’ve worked with customers like Siemens, Netscape, Dell, and Ricoh to improve B2B sales through virtual experiences. As a founder, Joshua has directed … Read more
