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Flipboard Friday

Source: https://www.wte.net/Flipboard-Friday
Date: January 2023
Author: Martin W Smith

Introduction

The post addresses fragmentation in digital marketing, where social media and website content teams operate independently. The author notes this inspired the creation of "Tech Tuesdays" for technology commentary, and now introduces a new initiative.

Flipboard Fridays Launch

A weekly series begins, summarizing "magic, unique, weird, and extraordinary things" from their Flipboard magazines. The format remains experimental as they develop the concept.

Martin shares a discussion with Flipboard user Colby Parsons about metaverse adoption. Colby argues that "Consumers are starting to see the metaverse as an essential tool" is inaccurate, noting most people lack VR/AR equipment. He predicts adoption requires practical applications—such as affordable mixed reality goggles for design work or construction overlays—rather than "gimmicks and games."

Magazine Reviews

The post highlights curated content across five Flipboard magazines:

  • Sign-of-the-Times: ChatGPT and metaverse discussions
  • Call To Action: SEO tips using ChatGPT
  • Techno: Designer competitiveness in AI-generated imagery
  • Popshop: Art history and crypto market challenges
  • WTE Ecosystem: Facebook advertising strategies and AWS analytics tools

The author concludes by promoting an upcoming post from their CEO about AI as a Service.