Why I Social

On this week's episode, Amir makes dolphin sounds (no, really, he does). Also, Chris admits that Amir influenced him into buying a Google Home.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. Apple Grounds Its Airport Router Division for Good (Cult of Mac) 2. Facebook's Social Good Forum: Introducing Donations In Live (Facebook Newsroom) 3. NBC Universal Doubles Stake In Buzzfeed (Reuters) 4. Apple Users Are Being Spammed With Cal Invites. Here's What To Do If You Get One (Inc)

5 (HOT TOPIC) STORY: New Ways To Share In The Moment on Instagram (Instagram Blog) Honorable Mention(s):

• Here's Why Casey Neistat Is Ending His Wildly Popular Daily Vlog on YouTube (AdWeek)

DISHonorable Mention(s):

• Twitter Mistakenly Suspended It's Own CEO's Account (TechCrunch)

Don't forget to send Amir and Chris YOUR favorite stories of the week using #FiveFavorites! You can also submit your stories at bit.ly/fivefavorites.

And now for something completely different. This week - for the first time - I take a focus on the importance of giving thanks (with a bit of a social focus, of course). This week's Thanksgiving special includes an appearance from a Why I Social Ambassador and a look back at one of the most important pieces of an early episode. Most importantly, this episode is a thank you to anyone who has listened and all those who have supported the podcast. The podcast will be back next week in it's usual format. Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocialSubscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, Otto Radio and Google. 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.

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On this week's episode, Chris regrets saying mentioning "Uber Lovers". Also, Amir asks an important question!

This week's Five Favorites:

1. Mark Zuckerberg Outlines How Facebook Will Tackle It's Fake News Problem (The Verge) 2. Otto Radio Builds 2.0 Version on Uber's Trip Experience API (Product Hunt) 3. What's Next for the $3.65 billion Company Behind Pokemon Go (BartieLouScott) 4. Facebook Launches A New Unified Inbox for Businesses on Facebook, Messenger and Instagram (TechCrunch)

5 (HOT TOPIC) STORY: Snapchat Signs Data Deal With Foursquare for Better Targeted Geo-Filters (AdWeek) Honorable Mention(s):

• Twitter Roles Out New and Long Awaited Anti-Harassment Tools (Buzzfeed)

DISHonorable Mention(s):

• Coca-Cola Eyes Social Media Friendly Selfie Bottle (The Drum)

Don't forget to send Amir and Chris YOUR favorite stories of the week using #FiveFavorites! You can also submit your stories at bit.ly/fivefavorites.

Triple digits. Episode 100. This one's special. On episode 50 of Why I Social, I told part of the origin story of the podcast as per the request of listener feedback. This week, I've brought my wife - one of the driving forces behind the creation of the podcast onto the show to talk about how she manages social media for her career services office and we discuss one day in 2014 when a podcast was born. On this week's episode, I invite you to get to know the woman who inspires me every single day and the person who makes Why I Social possible. Hear her story on this week's episode.

• How she went from history teacher to career counselor
• How Why I Social's tagline was actually her idea
• Why she's currently loving Pinterest

And of course, Why Does She Social?!

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

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Exclusive to Why I Social, receive 20% off all annual plans with the promo code WhyISocial20. Want to learn more aboutZoomph?Check out their analytics page: http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, Amir and Chris reflect on the opportunity to hang out at Zoomph. Also, Chris deals with a broken toilet for three days.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. Twitter COO Adam Bain Leaves Twitter (Buzzfeed) 2. Facebook Is Telling Everyone They're Dead (The Verge) 3. Believe It Or Not: Social Media Predicted Trump Victory (Zoomph) 4. Google Is Making Android Auto Available In Any Car (Auto Blog)

5 (HOT TOPIC) STORY: Snapchat's Spectacles Go On Sale Via Minion-like vending machines (TechCrunch) Honorable Mention(s):

• GoPro Is Recalling It's Karma Drone (The Verge)

Don't forget to send Amir and Chris YOUR favorite stories of the week using #FiveFavorites! You can also submit your stories at bit.ly/fivefavorites.

Amma Marfo is (@AmmaMarfo) is a speaker, writer and a podcaster with a background in education. She's also the creator of Mindful Solutions. I had the opportunity to connect with her at the Social Media Strategies Summit (Higher Education) in Boston this past week and was excited to learn more about her creative processes (which includes a podcast called "The Imposters Podcast") and why creativity is so important to her. Hear her story on this week's Why I Social.

• What creativity means to her?
• The origin story behind the creation of her podcast.
• How she approaches consulting and education.

And of course, Why Does She Social?!

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

Exclusive to Why I Social, receive 20% off all annual plans with the promo code WhyISocial20. Want to learn more aboutZoomph?Check out their analytics page: http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, Amir and Chris talk about what it's like to be the IT guys for their families. Plus, Chris remembers the one Abercrombie shirt he's ever owned.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. These are Tesla's stunning new solar roof tiles for homes (Tech Crunch)

2. Cubs vs. Indians is also the World Series of Twitter (Yahoo Sports)

3. Amazon Just Killed Black Friday (Mashable)

4. Instagram Is Finally Making It Easier To Shop for Products (Recode)

5 (HOT TOPIC) STORY: Slack Takes Out A Full-Page "Dear Microsoft" ad in the New York Times (VentureBeat) Honorable Mention(s):

• Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machine Due To Risk of Impact Injuries (CPSC.Gov)
• Also, Apple cuts prices of dongles by 25% and Linkedin launches new portal called "Salary"

Don't forget to send Amir and Chris YOUR favorite stories of the week using #FiveFavorites! You can also submit your stories at bit.ly/fivefavorites.

Katy Griffin is Social Media Strategist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (@KatyMGriff). She has six years of experience in marketing and digital development at a public research university. Her university recently hosted the Third Presidential Debate and she shares her experience with me on the podcast. Hear her story on this week's Why I Social.

• How she ended up in the Las Vegas area
• What it was like working social media during debate week on campus
• What advice would she give to someone running social during a Presidential Debate

And of course, Why Does She Social?!

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

Exclusive to Why I Social, receive 20% off all annual plans with the promo code WhyISocial20. Want to learn more aboutZoomph?Check out their analytics page: http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics

On this week's episode, Amir and Chris come to grips with a haunting product launch from Microsoft. Plus, the show gets a special new theme (a Halloween special).

This week's Five Favorites:

1. Amir's Apple Event Update (The Verge)

2. Twitter Is Killing Off Vine (The Verge)

3. Google Fiber CEO Steps Down, Services Halted (Business Insider)

4. YouTube Launches End Screens For All Creators (AdWeek)

5 (HOT TOPIC) STORY: Introducing The Microsoft Surface Pro (YouTube) Honorable Mention(s): Pepsi Taps New Agency for Digital, Brings Social In-House (AdAge)

Additional Links:

• Surface Dial Details (Microsoft)

Don't forget to send Amir and Chris YOUR favorite stories of the week using #FiveFavorites! You can also submit your stories at bit.ly/fivefavorites.

Seth Odell (@SethOdell) is GM of Marketing Services at Helix Education. Seth previously has served as the keynote at the eduWeb Digital Summit and recently returned from 72 hours of travel including a workshop at High Ed Web in Memphis. In this episode, he also shares a story he's never shared regarding one of his career moves across the country. Hear his story on this week's Why I Social.

• How his experience in television has benefited him
• What it was like creating Higher Ed Live
• How social media has played a crucial role in his career growth

And of course, Why Does He Social?!

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

Exclusive to Why I Social, receive 20% off all annual plans with the promo code WhyISocial20. Want to learn more aboutZoomph?Check out their analytics page: http://bit.ly/WhySocialAnalytics