All Stories published by Sample 3 on June 13, 2011

“Don’t Write Me Back”

“Don’t write me back” are comforting words to a patient, according to a New York Times article on what to say — and what not say — to patients with serious illnesses. The author explains that patients appreciate the release from their obligation to reply to your e-mail, facebook message…


Why find NYC

NYC Parks are getting Wi-Fi (I don’t pronounce it as Wee Fee, but I overheard some French tourists saying that one time in Central Park) and this is good news for someone who doesn’t want to switch his/her wireless carrier just for the iPhone 3G service. Frankly, I don’t know why we are so far behind…


International Opportunities?

Facebook Sees Big Traffic Drops in US and Canada as It Nears 700 Million Users Worldwide

Snippet:
The company gained 11.8 million more people over May, following 13.9 million over April. In contrast, it grew by at least 20 million new users over the


70% Watch Ads on YouTube

Pretty interesting data coming out about how many skip pre-roll ads in YouTube videos.

Snippet:
…Bruce Daisley, sales director at Youtube & Google, revealed that on average 30% of Youtube ads are skipped. This is a surprising figure and shows people’s


Good Mexican: A Personal Story of Branding

Two Sundays ago I was at Tompkins Square playground when I noticed a very well-dressed quartet spread over two benches.

The group consisted of one man, in a gray suit and a fedora, and three women in long dresses with flowers on…