Technology and Marketing

Today I see more and more children with iPhones, iPods, and computer knowledge then every before.  My boss just received his first iPhone and his 6Th grade son, dubbed "The Wizard", showed him everything about it without even having his own phone.  How is this possible?  I believe that this age group should be named the tech babies, to go along with the baby boomers.

Technology is all around us.  It is impossible in today's world not to be a part of it.  Today could make one of the greatest, single most profitable days for a company, Facebook.  Although I do not know much about the market, I know that today Facebook went public and by following the Google financing page, it is currently at $40.56/ share and rising.
https://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:FB

This article talks about how Facebook has decided to start publicly trading its "180,000,000 shares of Class A common stock and selling stockholders are offering 241,233,615 shares of Class A common stock" To me this is unreal how a man created such a simple concept into a multi-million dollar enterprise.  
http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/FB.O/key-developments

All of this has come down to technology.  As I am typing my computer is constantly editing my work.  It recognized facebook is not spelled correctly because I did not capitalize the F.

This video talks about technology and marketing, and how it has changed the world.

Without technology, marketing and the world would be a very different place.  Technology has helped change our world and make it possible for firms like Facebook, to be a leading in the marketing world.  Technology is inevitable, and if your firm is unable to adapt then you will be caste aside.

My only concern is will technology pass us, and The Matrix will become a reality?

Cat Marketing

After surfing the internet trying to figure out my next post idea, I stumbled upon this video talking about cats marketing strategy.  http://www.rooftopcomedy.com/watch/CatMarketingStrategies

Being a dog person, I found this comedy act to sum up my experience with helping my little cousin at the Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter.  She of course is a "cat cuddlier" which means when I have taken her to cuddle cats I was faced with being surrounded by cats.  The video hit the nail on the head, because at the animal shelter, there are cards outlining what type of cat, the name, and other information pertaining to the feline.  It seems to me that the employees at the animal shelter have changed their marketing strategy to make it more appealing to potential adopters.

http://www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org/adoptions/cats.html

South Africa Trade

Two summers ago I was fortunate enough to travel to South Africa to visit my sister.  After a total of 36 hours of travel, passing through Dubai, I reached SA.  While I was there I had to the fortune to see the volunteer work my sister was doing.  The picture to the left is my sister teaching some children an American childhood song.  

In addition to helping my sister in an orphanage, school, and in a clinic, I was able to go on a safari, visit Cape Town, and see the local culture.  

Kofi with his new soccer ball

On day while helping a few kids with their chemistry homework, I made a deal with one of the boys. The deal was if, I helped him and gave him a hand full of marbles that I used to play with, and a new soccer (futball) ball, he would give me his South Africa flag that was hanging in his room.  Originally he was hesitant, nut after seeing my marbles, and the new soccer ball he agreed upon it.  

My entire experience in SA made me realize that we are so fortunate to be able to live the life style that we desire.  It also made me realize how easy an exchange can be made without using currency.  Not only did Kofi gain a new ball, he also finished his school work.  I on the other hand gained a friend, and the respect of his peers.  

Introduction

Hi my name is Colin, I am taking BUS 341 to fulfill my Business Administration Minor.  Currently I am a junior in the Construction Engineering Technology program at MSU.  While not studying I enjoy: hunting, fly fishing, golf, shooting, a spending time with family.