As the leaves turn and the sun sets earlier each day, we’re reminded of our deep appreciation for the summer months: the tourists, the humidity, and the endless supply of cool air that our AC unit fails to produce in August. A colder season is here, and it is with the spirit of seasonal change and the chilly winds of the East River in mind that we Men of Carrot embark on a expedition of growth. We’ve enviously watched greats… Continue Reading
Contributors / Jeff Brunelle
October 1, 2009
August 13, 2009
Introducing FanFeedr: Personalized Sports Search
For those in DUMBO that don’t know yet, FanFeedr has moved into the area. Ty Ahmad-Taylor and his team setup shop in the Green Building off Water St. a few weeks ago. As the sports guy here at Carrot, I was extremely excited to hear about such a cool fan-oriented product planting roots in DUMBO. FanFeedr is all about providing real-time personalized sports news to fans in the most desirable way, and their integration of Facebook Connect is a clear… Continue Reading
June 29, 2009
Twitter Trade Talking: Social Media and The NBA
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
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
May 11, 2009
Facebook's Post Quality Score
Yesterday, AllFacebook.com’s Nick O’Neil introduced Facebook’s new Post Quality Score metric for pages. According to Facebook, this is a “score measuring how engaging your content is to Facebook users.” So, the higher the Post Quality, the better your fan page is performing in terms of engagement. For those unaware, Facebook gives the owner or administrator of a fan page access to key analytical data such as Pages Views, Total Interactions, New/Removed Fans and now, Post Quality Score. With Post Quality… Continue Reading
May 7, 2009
Someday Your Browser Might Be Your Best Friend
“Why compare user numbers between a browser and a social network? Because there’s every reason to believe that the two technologies are converging in the near term future.” – Marshall Kirkpatrick True story: Facebook has the potential to become your all-in-one Internet consumption hub. Think social interactions combined with what you do already in your web browser on a daily basis. This is where Firefox and Facebook may throw some elbows at each other. After all, Firefox has the same… Continue Reading
April 21, 2009
Allow me to introduce myself…
Carrot Creative…Shortly after I moved to New York, I started frequenting the tech scene and I heard about them. A few months went by and I kept hearing more. Coincidentally, I was on the hunt for that perfect fit. I was looking to learn from entrepreneurs, immerse myself in the social web and have an impact. One thing led to another and I was interviewing with Mike and Kristin – the most enjoyable interview I’ve ever had, by the way…. Continue Reading
