Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with Jason Falls, CEO of Social Media Explorer while he visited our offices on Tuesday. During his stay, he spoke to our company, joined us for a local tweet-up in Seattle, as well as co-presented a webcast with our own Director of Professional Services, Carly Wilcox. The webcast was titled, “What She Said” – How Women’s Social Conversations Impact Buying Intent and Purchasing Behavior. Their presentation discussed how listening to female conversations online can provide insights into what influences and impacts women’s buying decisions and behavior. Read more…
2012 Prediction: Not Done Talking About the Mayan Apocalypse Prophecy
Posted by Emma Hardman on January 30, 2012Ok, we have all heard it (you’ve heard it, right?). According to an ancient Mayan prophecy, the world will come to an end this year. Specifically, December 21, 2012- the winter solstice. In fact, although many of us in the northern hemisphere may hold the beginning of winter akin to the end of the world, the basis of the prophecy is shaky. The rumor, which has in equal parts delighted and terrified many as the year approached, is based on a partially damaged piece of rock that was most likely badly translated. In addition to this, December 21 is simply the last day in the Mayan long-count calendar. Just because the calendar ends is no reason to believe the world does, as we realize every January 1 when we blearily awake and realize we forgot to pick up a new calendar. Mayan scholars, scientists of all kinds- even NASA has pointed out flaws in the so-called prophecy (if you want an impressively in depth FAQ, check this out). But we at Visible® are not here to say who is in the right- we are here to crowdsource what everyone is saying!
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