Why I Social

On this week's episode, the jokes are everywhere (because it's April Fools day). Also, leggings. Are they pants? Aren't they? You decide.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. Amazon quietly launches it's own social media influencer program (TechCrunch) 2. Google Pixel 3 is Coming Next Year (BGR) 3. SpaceX has proven it can reuse rockets - now what? (Popular Science) 4. A Social Update

• Twitter Egg No More (Twitter)
• Twitter's 140 character update (Wired)
• Facebook Launching Group Chatbots

5. Hot Topic: April Fools

Honorable Mention(s):

• Delta Tweet (in relation to DISHonorable mention) (People)

DISHonorable Mention(s)

• How Two Teens In Leggings Became a PR Mess for United Airlines (CNBC)

Tweet of the Week

• @Katyb_spencer

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Thomas Mathew is Chief Product Officer at Zoomph. Thomas holds an MS in computational linguistics from Georgetown University and a BTech in electronics engineering from Cochin University.

Hear his story on this week's episode.

• His journey to Zoomph
• How he became interested in computational linguistics
• The difference between working with start-ups and corporations

And of course, Why Does He Social?!

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, Google and Otto Radio. Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Thomas on Linkedin.

Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph.

Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish.

Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, our co-hosts abide and make Brad's Wife the show's hot topic. Also, Chris can't read his own notes.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. Amazon's Ambitions Unboxed (New York Times)

2. Instagram Updates

• Instagram has 1 million advertisers (Marketingland)
• Instagram Lets You Save Live Videos (The Verge)

3. Analyst says iPhone 8 will cause a 'paradigm shift' because of Apple's lead in AR tech (9to5mac.com)

4. Congress Moves To Strike Internet Privacy Rules from Obama Era (New York Times)

5. Hot Topic: Brad's Wife Got Fired From Cracker Barrel (Bored Panda)

• Note: Not #FiveFavorites superfan Brad Parler ;)

Honorable Mention(s):

• Arnold Destroys Facebook Commentator

DISHonorable Mention(s)

• A Twitter Subscription Service for Power Users?

Tweet of the Week (new)

• @TheNameisCasie

Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).

In a break from the usual Why I Social format - I recorded live at CASE SMC (Social Media and Community) in Los Angeles. My guests this week are two persons whom are some of my (I admit my bias here) favorite people in higher education - but also two of the most accomplished.

• Nikki Sunstrum (@NikkiSunstrum)
• Tyler Thomas (@TylerAThomas)

And of course, Why Does He Social?!

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, Google and Otto Radio. Follow at @WhyISocial.

Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph.

Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish.

Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, our hosts debate whether or not they'd rather face an army of terminators or zombies (there's really no debate). Also, we discuss the value of jpegs being 35% smaller.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. 'iPad mini Pro' is reportedly one of the four new iPad Pros launching soon (BGR)

2. Google's new encoder makes JPEGs up to 35 percent smaller (The Verge)

3. Kurzweil Claims That the Singularity Will Happen by 2045 (Futurism.com)

4. Twitter got hacked — even a BBC account. Do this one thing to protect yourself (USA Today)

• Also: McDonald's Tweets at Trump

5. Hot Topic: Amazon Puts Alexa In It's Main iPhone App (VentureBeat)

Honorable Mention(s):

• Facebook and Twitter Try New Looks

DISHonorable Mention(s)

• Bankrupt drone startup Lily is telling customers it has no time frame for refunding their preorders
• Owner of @Hawaii Gets Brunt Of #BoycottHawaii tweets

Tweet of the Week (new)

• @BradParler

Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).

Elliot Volkman is a digital marketing manager at Blue Acorn. He also reports on technology for Tech.Co. In addition, he enjoys running and shares his story about running a half-marathon.

Hear his story on this week's episode.

• How he decided to study journalism
• Why he enjoys covering technology news
• Why running is a big part of his life

And of course, Why Does He Social?!

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, Google and Otto Radio. Follow at @WhyISocial.

Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph.

Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish.

Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, Amir and Chris opt to find an alternative to drinking water during the show. Also, Pornhub makes it's first appearance on the show (don't worry, it's safe to listen to).

This week's Five Favorites:

1. Pinterest Acquires Jelly (Jelly Blog via Medium)

2. Diehard Coders Saved NASA's Earth Science Data (Wired)

3. Trump Related Videos Have Grown SNL's YouTube Channel by 48% (Marketing Hub)

4. Snap's Stock Stumble (VentureBeat)

5. Hot Topic: A WHOLE Lotta Facebook

• Facebook's First Virtual Reality App (TechCrunch)
• Instagram Stories Have Geostickers (The Verge)
• Facebook - A Day In Messenger (Facebook Blog)
• Facebook Tests Dislike Button (In Messenger) (TechCrunch)
• Facebook Reactions More Important Than Likes (SEJ)

Honorable Mention(s):

• Hugh Jackman Thanks Fans for 17 Years of Wolverine

Honorable But Still Somewhat DIS Honorable Mention(s) - Not A Typo:

• Pornhub and International Women's Day

Tweet of the Week (new)

• @MartinLieberman

Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).

Bryan Mapes is the winner of the XFinity Dream Job and the current Xfinity Sports Guy (tweeting from the Xfinity Sports account). His journey to a career in social media isn't what you likely expected.

Hear his story on this week's episode.

• Where did Bryan work before his time in sports?
• What was it like participating in the MLB Fan Cave tryouts?
• How did he land his job with XFinity?

And of course, Why Does He Social?!

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, Google and Otto Radio. Follow at @WhyISocial.

Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph.

Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish.

Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, Amir and Chris literally cheat the system to get in more than 5 stories. Also, Chris recaps his Social Media Week NYC experience while Zonozi gets featured on the BHPhoto Podcast.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. How A Typo Took Down S3 - The Backbone of the Internet (The Verge)

2. Nintendo Switch Users Face Hardware Issues (Polygon)

3. Social Platform News

• Social Influencers Leaving Platform (Snapchat)
  • Reccomended by Casie Shimansky
• Facebook Chatbots Can Now Avoid Chatting (Marketing Land)
• Instagram Ads Available for All (Social Media Today)
• ...and more!

4. Phone News

• Nokia 3310
• Samsung Galaxy 8
• Blackberry
• Pixel (New)

5. Hot Topic: Meet YouTubeTV

Honorable Mention(s):

• Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department Facebook Post Goes Viral

DISHonorable Mention(s):

• Scrapping By On Six Figures in the Silicon Valley

Tweet of the Week (new)

• @TrevorIgoe

Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).

This week, I had the opportunity to be press at Social Media Week - NYC. I took the time while I was there to have a few conversations with some of the attendees. I also shared some quick thoughts on the event - which will be continued on next week's Five Favorites podcast. On this episode, you'll get to know:

• Risa Xu (@RisaXu)
• Andrew Zolty (@aszolty)
• Amanda Dolan (@apdolan)

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, Google and Otto Radio. Follow at @WhyISocial.

Do you have someone you'd like to see on the show? Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest The Why I Social podcast is brought to you by Zoomph.

Zoomph transforms digital marketing with real-times streaming analytics. Our platform provides you with an end-to-end solution to ignite your content, your marketing, and your business from start to finish.

Learn more about Zoomph at http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics