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Oct 31, 2017

C.C. Chapman is a freelance creative and marketing consultant. He is also the host (and producer) of the Why I Write podcast in conjunction with the National Council of Teachers of English. In addition to his consultation work and podcasting, C.C. is also an Adjunct Professor of Marketing and Communications at Bentley University

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

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Oct 30, 2017

On this week's episode, Chris is preparing for a party with Mickey Mouse. It's possible Bezos visited his home while he was away. Also, Super Mario Odyssey is getting some super reviews. 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. Trump to Open Skies to More Drone Testing [NYT]

2. Designing 'Super Mario Odyssey': Nintendo re-invents a gaming icon [CNN]

3. New York To Replace Metrocard with Modern Way to Pay Transit Fares [NYT]

4. Twitter stock surges more than 18 percent as it nears first profitable quarter [CNBC]

5. (Hot Topic) Amazon Key Is Bigger Than Package Delivery [Gizmodo]

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Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

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Oct 23, 2017

On this week's episode, Amir prepares to beat all odds in order to get a new iPhone (and he tells you how you can too). Also, we got food puns. 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. How to preorder an iPhone X the right way [Cult of Mac]

2. AMC is launching its own VR app with a 360-degree scene from The Walking Dead [The Verge]

3. The BBC is turning to AI to improve its programming [Engadget]

4. How big is Twitter Moments? [Balaji S. Srinivasan]

5. (Hot Topic) Service Industries and Creative Social

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Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

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Oct 17, 2017

Matt Matkovich and Phil Januszewski make up the team behind M&P Presentations. Matt is a full-time high school guidance counselor and Phil is a full-time high school chemistry/physics teacher. 

Together, they form M&P Presentations who offer motivational presentations, professional workshops, master of ceremony services, and event hosting for all ages and groups. 

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

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Oct 16, 2017

On this week's episode, we discuss our favorite Mario Kart 64 characters. Also, seriously, Porgs. Love them. Hate them. You gotta have an opinion on them! And if you don't know what a Porg is, well, we can't be friends. 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. Alphabet is training law enforcement on how to handle self-driving car crashes [Recode]

2. Twitter Users Will Soon Be Able To Bookmark Tweets and Save Them For Later [Adweek]

3. Nintendo could be working on a Game Boy Classic Mini [Mobile Syrup]

Apple Leak Reveals Massive New iPhone Cancellation [Forbes]

5. (Hot Topic) Snapchat Is Twice as Popular as Instagram When It Comes to Teens’ Favorite Social Apps [Adweek]

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Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

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Oct 9, 2017

On this week's (very special) second episode, we cover all the new announcements Google's latest Pixel/IO event! We're talking all things Pixel 2, Google Home Mini (and Max) and more! Also, Amir is really excited about AI. We're talking more than he is about drones normally. 

This is not your standard episode of Five Favorites! 

Topics Discussed: 

1. Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

2. Home Mini and Max

3. Pixelbook

4. Pixel Buds

5. Google Clip

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Oct 9, 2017

On this week's episode, we say goodbye to our friend AOL Instant Messenger. Also, our hosts remember their old instant messenger names. 

What was/were yours? 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. Selfie Factories: The Rise of the Made-for-Instagram Museum [Wired]

2. 5G isn't just faster - it will open a whole new world [Venturebeat] 

3. Netflix is Raising its Prices [@Mashable]

4 An MLB Team is using the iPhone's NFC Feature for Contactless Stadium Entry [TechCrunch]

5. One Last Away Message [AOL Instant Messenger Tumblr] 

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Oct 3, 2017

Rachel Thompson is the founder of BadRedhead Media. Prior to founding BadRedHeadmedia (@BadRedheadMedia), she also worked as a Senior pharma rep and sales trainer. She has been a consistent blogger and currently serves as a Founding Director for presentHER

In addition, she runs the #Sexabusechat - in an issue that is both very close and personal to her. 

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

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Oct 2, 2017

On this week's episode, we highly recommend you turn off your Alexa device prior to the hot topic. Also, Chris is excited that a Jedi liked his tweet this week. 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. Twitter to Test Doubling Tweet Length to 280 Characters [NYTimes]

2. ELON MUSK'S ROCKET TRAVEL PLAN IS DEF POSSIBLE, DEF BANANAS [Wired]

3. Instagram Now Has 500 Million Daily Active Users, 800 Million Users per Month [Variety]

4. Walmart partners with smart lock maker August to test in-home delivery of packages and groceries [TechCrunch] 

5. Hot Topic: Amazon Echo Event Recap
*includes information from The Verge and Android Central

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Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

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). 

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