Do Twitter or Facebook Followers Predict BC Election Results?
Always lots of chatter about how social media plays a role in elections. You know, social media was the ONLY reason US President Barack Obama in 2008 and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi in 2010 won their...
View ArticleCFAX – Web Wednesday – May 15, 2013
We discuss how social media predicted yesterday’s BC Liberal majority government re-election; Elections BC told campaigns and candidates to STOP using social media yesterday; Google has a new streaming...
View ArticleCFAX – Web Wednesday – May 22, 2013
We discuss how the online campaign to raise funds to purchase the video allegedly showing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack; why can the US media outlets say “Rob Ford smoked crack” while Canadian...
View ArticleCKNW – Dave’s Totally Awesome Social Media Show – May 25, 2013
We discuss how I used social media once again to predict the outcome of the BC election; the online campaign to raise funds to purchase the video allegedly showing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack;...
View ArticleCFAX – Web Wednesday – May 29, 2013
We discuss the final figure on the crowdsourced fundraising for the Rob Ford video; passwords: you’re doing it wrong – here’s how to make them uncrackable; Google+ visitors spend an average of 7...
View ArticleCFAX – Web Wednesday – June 5, 2013
We discuss is social media and our use of smartphone leading to the decline of eye contact?; meeting on Match.com or Facebook leads to better marriages; Twitter releases new security feature after...
View ArticleCKNW – Dave’s Totally Awesome Social Media Show – June 8, 2013
We discuss is social media and our use of smartphone leading to the decline of eye contact?; new cellphone code a “great victory” for Canadians; Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewarts takes to social media...
View ArticleDave Teixeira Speaks In Favour of Bill C54
Speaking notes and submission by Dave Teixeira in favour of Bill C54 to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights in Ottawa. Please check against delivery Thank you very much for the...
View ArticleCKNW – Dave’s Totally Awesome Social Media Show – July 6, 2013
We discuss 200,000 Terry Fox artifacts being “digitized” as part of the Canadian Museum of History; Canadians lead the world in Internet use; 76% of Canadians filed tax returns online this year;...
View ArticleCKNW – Dave’s Totally Awesome Social Media Show – July 27, 2013
We discuss MLA Michelle Stilwell’s THREE Gold medals at the IPC World Championship and the social media connections; my theory that Netflix is the next HBO; Google comes out with Chromecast; when will...
View ArticleHappy Birthday To Me – Let’s Remember Sandy
It seems like my last birthday was just a year ago… So yes, today is my birthday and as I have said many a time, I am blessed. I have great friends, family and Winston the puppy. I have decent health,...
View ArticleCKNW – Dave’s Totally Awesome Social Media Show – December 14, 2013
We discuss MANY great Christmas time features in Google’s Santa Tracker page including a call from Santa (click the red square in the top right corner); have you seen the new Westjet “Christmas...
View ArticleCFAX – Web Wednesday – December 18, 2013
We discuss the MANY great Christmas time features in Google’s Santa Tracker page including a call from Santa (click the red square in the top right corner); have you seen the new Westjet “Christmas...
View ArticleCFAX – Web Wednesday – December 24, 2013
We discuss the top Google search trends for 2013; Google’s new video Helpouts where you can get or give great real time advice; LOTS of technology flops in 2013; your phone logs everywhere you go –...
View ArticleCKNW – Dave’s Totally Awesome Social Media Show – December 28, 2013
We discuss the top Google search trends for 2013; LOTS of technology flops in 2013; I am LOVING this game QuizUp!; Apple’s FREE 12 Days of Gifts is back..and we’re already on day 3!; now sharks can...
View ArticleCFAX – Web Wednesday – December 31, 2013
We discuss some movies and TV series leaving Netflix at the stroke of midnight; I am LOVING this game QuizUp!; Apple’s FREE 12 Days of Gifts is back..and we’re already on day 6!; stay safer this New...
View ArticleCKNW: Snapchat Hacked – Was Your Personal Info Exposed?
Fun interview with Drex (filling in for the vacationing Michael Eckford) on CKNW about the Snapchat phone number data hack. The fallout is that a website (which has now been suspended) has posted a...
View ArticleCKNW – Dave’s Totally Awesome Social Media Show – January 4, 2014
We discuss using apps (Pact and DietBet) along with good ol’ fashion money bets to meet your 2014 fitness goals; are time travellers using social media?; Snapchat hacked – was your personal info...
View ArticleCFAX – Web Wednesday – January 8, 2014
We discuss using apps (Pact and DietBet) along with good ol’ fashion money bets to meet your 2014 fitness goals; are time travellers using social media?; Snapchat hacked – was your personal info...
View ArticleCKNW – Dave’s Totally Awesome Social Media Show – January 18, 2014
We discuss Victoria-area teenage girl who texted naked pictures of another girl found guilty of child pornography; Yelp reviewers can’t be anonymous anymore; trolls force Olympian to quit Twitter until...
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