I think it’s safe to say the sports world is changing. Scratch that, IT IS safe to say. Just take a look at what’s happened in the NBA the past couple of weeks: Whether it was Kevin Love breaking news or Shaq hearing he’d been traded on Twitter (and then singing about it), the fact is social media is changing this landscape. More and more NBA players are signing up for Twitter everyday, connecting with their fans and building actual… Continue Reading
Archives / 2009 June
June 29, 2009
June 29, 2009
They say the neon lights are bright On Broadway
One of the greatest parts about seeing a Broadway show is the immediate connection that you feel to the cast. Look at how many young fans wait eagerly outside the stage door of their favorite show hoping to catch a glimpse of the leading lady or actor or grab a quick photo and autograph of the Playbill. I’ve been a theater buff since my first performance in 6th grade as Lucy in “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown.” My parents… Continue Reading
June 24, 2009
Fan Me on Email
I received this email from Johnnie Walker (I’m a member of “The Striding Man Society” that offers some really great events for tastings of the brand-if you get the chance, go!) I get emails from them ever so often about new events or promotions and click on them at leisure to see if anything fun is coming up. This email today was different. They were letting me know that Johnnie Walker has created a Facebook Fan Page and offered an… Continue Reading
June 22, 2009
A Carrot Clog
The Carrot team has been experimenting with ways to share news. For us to do our job and do it well, we pride ourselves on being on top of the latest trends and happenings in the news of social media and how we can implement this for our clients. We know that while reading is important, being able to apply what we’ve read and put a personal spin on it is just as valuable. Sure, we all can blog, post… Continue Reading
June 19, 2009
I Hope They Serve Beer for Awesome Work
We have a new client to announce here at Carrot Creative. A client that is as passionate about what he does with his own work as we are with ours. A client that knows how to push boundaries and test limits without question. Sounds like a dream client right? This mystery client is Tucker Max. We’ll be building a fully integrated website and digital strategy for his upcoming feature film, “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” based off of… Continue Reading
June 18, 2009
BLOGS WITH BALLS and The Future of Sports Blogging
Last weekend I had the opportunity to represent Carrot Creative at the BLOGS WITH BALLS 1.0, the first ever sports blogger and new media gathering in NYC. Hosted by the guys at HHR Media Group and sponsored by Yard Barker, SI.com, SB Nation and others, this was truly a ground-breaking event. It’s not everyday you get the guys from Deadspin, Kissing Suzy Kolber and FreeDarko on the same stage as members of the MSM (Mainstream Media) in front of a… Continue Reading
June 17, 2009
A new addition to the Carrot Crew: Kaitlin Villanova
Hello Carrot Creative blog readers my name is Kaitlin Villanova and I am the newest member of the Carrot Creative team here in Dumbo Brooklyn. What attracted me to Carrot was the creative environment. The smell of innovation and new ideas here is palpable. As the Director of Account Services it is my job to combine creativity and project management to work with all the awesome clients making sure everyone stays happy with the hard work we do. My previous… Continue Reading
June 8, 2009
Good Reads from Carrot Creative – Week of June 8, 2009
Each week the Carrot crew comes across a few articles that are worth more than just retweeting. Internally, we find, share, and discuss them. We strategize around the latest news and develop the best ways to positively impact the interwebs as we know it. Below you’ll find a list of news stories and breakthroughs we thought were important, monumental, surprising, and thought provoking. How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live TIME’s cover story on Twitter by Stephen Johnson, a… Continue Reading
June 5, 2009
Recap: A Job Grows In Brooklyn
HUGE , Carrot Creative neighbor (we have a view of their window) and recent Digital DUMBO host, organized an Internet Week event today at the DUMBO Arts Center. A Job Grows In Brooklyn: Brooklyn-based interactive agency HUGE challenge you to steal their jobs.Think you’re good? Take it to the next level by learning from HUGE’s celebrated senior team. Find out what they’re looking for in the next big talent. Now that you’re a major player, how do you move higher?… Continue Reading
June 3, 2009
Recap: The Future of Media Panel
I just returned from the Future of Media Panel hosted by I Want Media at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. If you missed it, check out the livestream here. It was interesting this year compared to last, which is a true testament to how things have changed in the media world.. Last year’s panelists included more of a traditional set including Michael Wolff from Vanity Fair, Erick Schonfeld from TechCrunch and David Carr from The New York Times. (There… Continue Reading
