Archive for September 2009

Kids outsmart parents in technology

September 29th, 2009 posted by Emily

The Optus Family Communication Survey released this week has revealed that over half of Australian children out-smart their parents in technology knowledge before they are 13 years old.
When questioned about their understanding of a range of technologies, the survey revealed that children (10-17 years old) already know more or about the same as their parents about [...]

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Microsoft’s take on the Apple tablet

September 23rd, 2009 posted by Emily

While we’re all waiting for the imminent launch of the Apple tablet, Microsoft’s Courier tablet has been announced. The device, in prototype stage, is shaped like a book and has two 7 inch multi-touch displays that fold up when the system isn’t in use. It supports handwriting and includes a 3 megapixel camera.

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Leveraging data to increase campaign performance

September 18th, 2009 posted by Emily

Here’s an innovative approach to leveraging consumer data to personalise campaign messaging, with great results. To launch a new teenage TV series about a super computer that knows all, McCann Erickson Israel leveraged cookies and consumer entry form data, to generate personalised banners in real time. The campaign ignited panic from parents and kids.

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