12/08/11

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I love this presentation on gamification! It addresses some core principle regarding user engagement and why people interact socially (and specifically on the social web).
The one slide that really resonates with me is GAME DYNAMICS (what makes us tick) with GAME MECHANICS (how we design game environments).

If we are incented by REWARDS, then we tie POINTS into the game mechanics.

If we are

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11/11/11

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Wow!

It was recently reported that nearly 1/3 of Americans — 84.5 million people older than 13 — owned smartphones in August (Comscore).

What’s more, 43% of online adults told Google and Ipsos that they’d give up their favorite adult beverage for a month in exchange for internet access via smartphone.

They most often use their internet-connected devices at home, according to the Google-Ipsos study … READ MORE



08/24/11

Have to gotten all your school supplies yet?

Whether it is working with social media for UVU, a mobile application for the U of U, or making signs for BYU’s Cougar Club, Fluid Studio loves getting involved in the back-to-school action.

If you are interested in learning more about how Fluid Studio could help your school or organization, contact us here!


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07/13/11

Swoosh. Golden Arches. Lightning Bolt. All of these objects were once nothing, but now prove to be some of the best branding of all time.

There are not many people in the world today who don’t know about “the boy who lived.” The Harry Potter name has slowly crept into more than just a book series. Video games, movies, toys, clothes, and even a new … READ MORE



03/24/11

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QR codes are becoming more ubiquitous.

They are all around.

Posters. Menus. Print collateral.

What are these strange symbols all about?

Here are some quick facts and tips to consider:

What does QR stand for?
QR stands for “quick response” code

How is a QR code read?
The square QR code matrix is read by most UPC and bar code scanning applications and uses a … READ MORE



02/10/11

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Facebook’s advertising capabilities have changed greatly over the past month: there is a new ad unit called “Sponsored Stories” and the addition of specified landing tabs.

Liking a page or checking in at a place is something many people do daily on Facebook. It is definitely a huge way brands interact with people on the Facebook platform. Sponsored Stories is a new ad unit from … READ MORE



12/22/10

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Fluid Studio is heating up the cocoa and getting into the holiday spirit, and we want to share it with you (the spirit, not the cocoa) . . . Did you receive our email announcing our "Jelly of the Month" Sweepstakes? A little confused about the title of our giveaway? Don't be shy, you're not alone. To catch you up to speed watch this video… READ MORE


08/31/10

(continued from Easy ways to Build your Facebook Fanbase part 2)

7. Timed Race: Write a post telling people to perform a couple certain tasks (can be any/all of the ones listed in this and earlier posts) The first 10 (can use any number) people to complete the required tasks win a specified prize. Click here to view Lion House Pantry’s facebook page

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08/13/10

(source: 2010 Research Spotlight on Facebook by Marketing Profs Research)

Every business wants to build their Facebook Fanpage, but how do you do it?

Here are a a couple creative ideas to help you be one of the Facebook fan pages that users love to “like”:

1- Post about a page in your status a certain number of times in a time period: require people … READ MORE



08/12/10

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 There are many different approaches to tweeting on your company’s Twitter account, whether you are more independent in your posts, or you are more conservative to meet company standards. How do you decide which style will work best for you and your customers?  Mashable has the ins and outs of the different types of styles that are used and who they work best for.… READ MORE



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