The Art of De-stressing for Millennials

Breathe in, breathe out. It all sounds so simple, but taking a few moments each day to reflect and relax can make all the difference in how you deal with life’s speed bumps. Whether you find yourself juggling your heavy collegiate course load to entering into your first entry-level job, learning the art of de-stressing can let your mind rest easy in today’s hustle-bustle world.

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Instagram Adds Creative Tools

Wish you could edit a photo and make it a tint lighter, or darker based upon a color? How about changing a photo’s look slightly to create a vintage look? Yesterday, Instagram’s latest update made these quandaries a reality.

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Meerkat at SXSW 2015

What comes to mind when you think of a meerkat? Perhaps you envision a furry rat-like animal native to the African savannah?

Well the Meerkat app, with its fitting name, allows subscribers to view live streaming of videos through a link posted on one’s Twitter accounts. Meerkat at SXSW 2015 has allowed everyone from tech fans to celebrities to fall in love with its simplicity and fun.Screen Shot 2015-03-22 at 10.43.33 AM Continue reading

Instagram Carousel Ads

Once an “ad free” social media platform, sponsored ads have slowly sprouted on Instagram feeds in the 18 months after Facebook acquired the photo-sharing startup in 2012. Cautious for users who may become upset with advertisements cluttering their feeds, Instagram has taken measures to introduce paid advertising gradually.

So what has Instagram developed next for ads? Carousel Ads.

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Discover Pinterest App Pins

Ever wished you could pin an app on Pinterest? Or find out about new, up-and-coming apps that will make your life a heck of a load easier? Then Pinterest App Pins is definitely up your alley.

Partnering with Apple, Pinterest debuted its newest product, App Pins, which will allow Pinners to find iPhone and iPad apps. Without having to leave the Pinterest site, pinned apps can be downloaded directly to an iOS device by just clicking on the image.

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Twitter is Lovin’ McDonald’s Super Bowl Campaign

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What do a wheelbarrow full of Doritos, designer sandals, a trip to Ecuador and a $1,000 Victoria Secret gift card have in common? These were a few prizes offered on McDonald’s Twitter account during the Big Game.

Last Sunday evening, Twitter users were lovin’ McDonald’s Super Bowl campaign. Their winning idea: to give away every advertised product during the Super Bowl, after the ad airs, by offering it through a live tweet from McDonald’s twitter account.

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