Why I Social

On this week's episode, Amir and Chris discuss how (and if) they'd survive the zombie apocalypse. Plus, our hosts are divided on their choices of coffee brands.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. The NBA will broadcast a game in VR every week this season (The Verge)

2. Pinterest launches service to connect brands with influencers (The Drum)

3. Instagram Stories A Success (Simply Measured)

4. Apple Doesn't Want To Build A Car Anymore --- Just it's Brain (TechCrunch)

5 (HOT TOPIC) STORY Hacked Home Devices Cause Massive Internet Outage (USA Today) Honorable Mention(s): AT&T to Buy Time Warner (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.

Patrick Kitchell is Technical Solution Specialist at Microsoft. He's previously held a variety of roles including Head of Global CRM at Sitecore. Though he now resides in Denmark, he's previously lived and worked in New York City operating a social service program assisting the homeless persons and drug addicts. Hear his story on this week's Why I Social.

• His experience working/leading social services in NYC
• Why he loves CRMS
• How Microsoft has impacted him personally and professionally

And of course, Why Does He Social?!

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On this week's episode, Amir and Chris debate the value of business cards. Plus, Amir's love of shoes (sneakers, that is) makes it's way onto the show.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. Adidas on Redefining Influencer Marketing Through Dark Social (Marketing Week)

2. Twitter Launches Periscope Producer for Television Quality Videos (ZDNet)

• To Submit for Producer Access, CLICK HERE.

3. Google Buys Famebit (Reuters)

4. Snapchat Removes AutoAdvance, Adds Story Playlist (VentureBeat)

5 (HOT TOPIC) USDoT Bans Note 7's from Airplanes (Droid-Life) Honorable Mention: NFL Ratings Plunge Could Spell Doom for Traditional TV (Washington Post)

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... I've had the privilege of talking to a lot of amazing people and have heard some amazing stories. Some have been social media focused. Others are just plain entertaining. Every one of my alums has had a unique career journey and these stories play a major part in who they are. These are some of my favorites.

• My favorite story ever told on Why I Social
• Scott Stratten's thoughts on FOMO (fear of missing out)
• What it's like to be on the (social) scene for NYC's ball drop

• Cody and Katie Stevenson (https://kushjobs.co/)
• Larry Falck
• Scott Stratten and Alison Stratten (http://www.unmarketing.com/about/)
• Malia Probst (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-virtual-show/id1082507104)
• Frankie Greek (http://www.frankiegreek.com/about/)

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, Chris and Amir find the NFL making a decision that is far too similar to the mistake made during the Olympics. Plus, geek talk commences as we chat all things Google!

This week's Five Favorites:

1. Google Pixel (and other Google Updates from #MadebyGoogle) (Video)

2. This Brand Put 16 Cameras in A Family's Home for 2 Weeks and Made Ads from Footage (AdWeek)

3. A New, Optional Feature for Paid Promotion Disclosure (YouTube Creator Blog)

4. Amazon Prime Members Finally Get Some Real Book Benefits (Mashable)

5 (HOT TOPIC) NFL Teams Can Be Fined For Posting Videos Under New Social Media Policy (ESPN) Honorable Mention: LinkedIn Launches A Way To Let You Search For Your Job Without Your Boss Knowing (CNBC)

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.

Miri Rodriguez (@MiriRod) is Sr. Lead Community and Social Media Support at Microsoft. She is an avid speaker and we had the opportunity to catch up face-to-face for the first time at Social Media Strategies Summit in San Francisco. As you'll hear, in this episode recorded live from SF, Miri is full of energy and one of the brightest guests to date! Hear her story on this week's Why I Social.

• How she got her start at Microsoft
• What traveling around the world has done to impact her views
• What she was discussing at Social Media Strategies Summit

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, Chris is amused by the title of a tabloid story (which is also a legit story) about traveling to Mars. Plus, Amir finds a new drone that he needs to spend his life savings on.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. The New DJI Mavic Pro (Casey Neistat - Video)

2. Twitter Finally Lets Everyone Create Their Own Moments (TechCrunch)

3. Netflix Crashes, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage Weigh In (CinemaBlend)

4. Coming Soon To A Cubicle Near You: Facebook at Work (USA Today)

Honorable Mention: The Legit Article Worth Reading: Elon Musk Mars Exploration (New York Times) The awful (yet hillarious) title from a tabloid story mentioned on the show here (IE: the funny title)

5 (HOT TOPIC) Meerkat Built A New App In Secret (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.

Tim Sohn (@sohnsocialmedia) is the founder of Sohn Social Media Solutions. He also comes from a journalistic background which includes times as a writer, reporter, and editor. The conference he chairs, C4 DigiCon, is fast approaching in October. It will focus on the four C's of Create, Communicate, Collaborate and Connect. Hear his story on this week's Why I Social.

• His love of journalism
• The starting of Sohn Social Media Solutions
• How he got involved with C4 DigiCon

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, Chris is preparing for his trip to Social Media Strategies Summit in SF and Amir reminisces about Google Glass. Plus, a rare Pokemon (story) appears.

This week's Five Favorites:

Honorable Mention: The Story Behind The Smartphone Terror Alert in NYC (CNN)

1. Introducing Spectacles (Snap Inc)

2. Snowden on Google Allo: "Don't Use It" (The Next Web)

3. Pokemon Go Is Doing Just Fine (Wired)

4. Facebook Apologizes For Overstating Video Metrics (New York Times)

5 (HOT TOPIC) Twitter May Soon Get Formal Bid (CNBC)

Don't forget to send Amir and Chris YOUR favorite stories of the week using #FiveFavorites!

Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) is a Community and Marketing Strategist for Amplify Your Biz - which she founded in 2010. Our conversation also comes just as she has returned from the popular conference, CM World. Berrak's story is one full of life lessons as she shares her personal journey which includes time at Google and her decision to move west to Seatle. Hear her story on this week's Why I Social.

• The decision to move to Seatle
• Her life as a "Googler"
• Why she ended up creating Amplify Your Biz

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