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How to Live Without a Smartphone
A recent camera fault on my HTC One M8 called for a warranty repair which—horror of horrors—meant I would be without my smartphone for a week. It turned out to be quite a sobering experience, and one that I’d recommend many people give a try. It’s only when you are confronted by life without your…
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Sexting and Young People
As part of our Internet Safety School community initiative here at Wild Orange Media, we’ve been delving into new research to examine some of the challenges facing young people online. The selfie is now a mainstay of our digital lives. But for some young people it can stray into darker areas where they may be encouraged to…
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How to instantly add every World Cup match to your calendar
I’ve spotted lots of web traffic coming through to an old blog post I wrote around the time of the last World Cup, where I shared advice on how to add the football matches to your Outlook calendar. This tells me this is still a popular thing to do, so here are the simple instructions you…
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Data Sharing and The Generational Divide
I wrote recently about the importance of ‘Giving then Receiving‘, reminding marketers to give something to their audience before asking for personal data. It works, and I’ve been touched by the messages I received from you sharing your experiences of testing this approach. New data from Mintel in the USA should provide further encouragement if…
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A Tech-Free Festive Break
The Christmas and New Year festivities are almost upon us. And, as I pull down the shutters on another year of trading, I’m looking forward to switching off from the bustle and hustle of business life at Wild Orange Media and spending some quality time with family and friends. I’ll also be making a conscious…
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Introducing Internet Safety School for Parents and Carers
Our mission here at Wild Orange Media has always been to help everyone benefit fully and safely from all the good things that our digital world has to offer. Yet one of the greatest threats we see in our internet-fuelled world today is to the safety and wellbeing of children. Left unattended, with unrestricted access…
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What a Difference Eight Years Make
I just had to share this. Photo by nbcnews • Instagram
