Wednesday, March 30, 2011

What digital companies make money?

What digital companies are actually making money? It's a subject that many seem to dodge, but paidcontent.org has come up with its list of the 50 most profitable digital companies. Names at the top are no surprises -- Google, Yahoo, Apple, Microsoft and Netflix -- but the list contains some surprises, not only some companies you've never thought of doing well, but others doing not so well. It's worth a look.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

New media affects college students' eating habits

College students. New media. Food.

Those are words that go together well. OK, maybe not. A survey showed that new media has totally changed the relationship between college students and food. On the good side, social media is being used to get tips, recipes and advice on food choices. On the bad, it's really affecting how students eat. And, yes, they are a lot less likely to be social while eating than in the past.