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Sep 26, 2017

Jason Shemmel is Social Media Manager for HarperCollins Christian Publishing. He's also the host of the Get S*** done Podcast. In addition to these roles, he's also a moderator for Social media Marketing (a group with over 1,600,000 members on LinkedIn) and recently returned from #CMWorld. 

Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?! 

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Sep 25, 2017

On this week's episode, Google makes a (few) appearances prior to its October 4th event. Also, Chris has a new addition to announce! 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. Nest’s home security system costs $499 and comes with magnetic door sensors [The Verge]

2. Meet The Really Cheap Google Home Mini and the really expensive Chromebook Pixel 3 [ARS Technica]

3. Bose adds Google Assistant to top noise-canceling headphone [CNet]

4. Apple Watch Series 3 has LTE problems: How to cancel your preorder [VentureBeat]

5. Hot Topic: Why Google is spending $1.1 billion to ‘acqhire’ 2,000 HTC engineers [Recode]

Honorable Mention(s)

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Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

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Sep 19, 2017

Jason Eng works at IBM on Developer Communications and Influencer Engagement. He previously worked at Sony for over 10 years. He has clear beliefs in the way he uses social media and is one of the most engaging guests to join the podcast in recent weeks. It also turns out that he met host Chris Barrows - in 2015 - before Chris even knew it! 

Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?! 

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial
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Interested in being a part of the Why I Social family? Why I Social is currently considering sponsors - inquire at @WhyISocial@gmail.com for additional information. 

 

Sep 18, 2017

On this week's (very special) second episode, we cover all the new announcements from Apple's latest Keynote event including the new Apple X (that's ten, not an X). Don't try to tell someone in an Apple Store otherwise.

This is not your standard episode of Five Favorites! 

Topics Discussed: 

1. New Apple Park HQ

2. Apple Watch 3 Series GPS + Cellular

3. Apple TV 4K

4. Apple iPhone 8 Apple + iPhone 8 Plus

5. Apple iPhone X

6. AirPower Wireless Charging Mat

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). 

Sep 18, 2017

On this week's episode, we are equally amused and disturbed by what people search after viewing the latest Super Mario video game trailer. Also, there's no Apple here - stay tuned later today for a special Five Favorites Apple Keynote episode! 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. GoPro Hero 6 Black leaks again, will shoot 240 fps slow motion at 1080p [The Verge]

2. Google’s Next Pixel Smartphones Arrive October 4th [Engadget]

3. Nike and the NBA unveil connected jerseys… and they’re super cool [TechCrunch]

4. SHOCK DATA: Thousands React to Mario’s Nipples in Super Mario Odyssey Promotion [Brandwatch] (thanks to Five Favorite's listener, Jeff Higgins, for the heads-up) 

5. Hot Topic: Google and Alphabet Poised To Invest $1 Billion In Lyft [Gas2]

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Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

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Sep 12, 2017

Brett Pucino is a Brand Strategist and Career Brand Consultant at Breakthrough Career Coaching. In addition to his work as career services professional, he also works as a ghostwriter. He has been interested in writing since he was young and has proven to be a skilled one both digitally and in-print (though you may not have even known you've read this work!). 

Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?! 

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial
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Interested in being a part of the Why I Social family? Why I Social is currently considering sponsors - inquire at @WhyISocial@gmail.com for additional information. 

 

Sep 11, 2017

On this week's episode, your hosts kick-off the new season of Five Favorites! Also, Chris debates whether Apple's new facial unlock will be able to tell if it's him with and without makeup. 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. New iPhone names are reportedly iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus [CNet]

2. Settlers of Catan is ready for virtual reality [VentureBeat]

3. Even more US adults now getting news from social media, says Pew [TechCrunch]

4. Drones Play Increasing Role in Harvey Recovery Efforts [Wall Street Journal]

5. Hot Topic: [CNet]

Honorable Mention(s)

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Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

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Sep 5, 2017

Jennifer Patel is Senior Director (of Community Development) for Union Health (LLC). With a current professional focus on training and community, I had the pleasure of running into Jenn at Innocon in New York City. In addition to her time in community development, Patel has also worked at St. John's and Hofstra University. 

Hear her story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does She Social?! 

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial
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If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest 

Interested in being a part of the Why I Social family? Why I Social is currently considering sponsors - inquire at @WhyISocial@gmail.com for additional information. 

 

Sep 4, 2017

On this week's episode, we celebrate one year of the Five Favorites podcast. Also, Zonozi gets ready to tie the knot! If you aren't driving - bust out a drink for this one - and let's celebrate. 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. YouTube gets a new logo, Material Design on desktop, and more mobile app features [VentureBeat]

2. Instagram Posts With Multiple Photos Can now be Portrait or Landscape [AdWeek] 

3. Here’s everything we learned from Uber’s first all-staff meeting with its new CEO today [Recode]

4. Google ARCore Brings Augmented Reality to Android [VRScout] 

5. Hot Topic: Microsoft and Amazon partner to integrate Alexa and Cortana digital assistants [The Verge] 

Honorable Mention(s)

DISHonorable Mention(s)

  • Our favorite picks of the first season

Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

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