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Posted on April 17, 2011 - by Wayne Sutton

Is the iPad a job killer? Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Blames The iPad For Killing Jobs

From: Real Clear Politics Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL), who admits to owning an iPad, blames the Apple Inc. product for “eliminating thousands of American jobs.”

“A few short weeks ago I came to the House floor after having purchased an iPad and said that I happened to believe, Mr. Speaker, that at some point in time this new device, which is now probably responsible for eliminating thousands of American jobs. Now Borders is closing stores because, why do you need to go to Borders anymore? Why do you need to go to Barnes & Noble? Buy an iPad and download your newspaper, download your book, download your magazine,” Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL, Chicago) said on the House floor Friday afternoon.

Ironically, it was only last month that Rep. Jackson was promoting the Apple iPad and Amazon on the House floor.

 

My thoughts:

Ok I try to avoid talking about politics but this one touches a nerve. First make sure you watch the video on Real Clear Politics website. I mean, I get what Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is saying and If you really think about it, he’s part right. The iPad is made in China, and Borders is closing stores. But there’s a lot more other factors that come into play to why Borders is closing doors. Also note Borders has their own ebook (digital book) reader as well. So Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. you can’t blame the iPad.

Also as the publishing industry has been under “attack” from the decline in newspaper sales and more, changes must happen for the industry to continue. It’s called innovation and adoption. It’s what the New York Times is doing with their apps and why we have new apps like the Daily. Also not to mention how much money Apple has allowed for developers to make. If I’m a publisher or write or in the publishing industry I would have been thinking about mobile like… 4 years ago.

So while “I get” what Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr is saying, I believe it to be a very incorrect statement and a sign of how technology is progressing industries into new directions. Also it’s up to each individual to continue to learn and grow to stay current with today’s job / technology industry. It’s not easy but it’s life.

RealClearPolitics – Video – Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Blames The iPad For Killing Jobs.

Posted on February 1, 2011 - by Wayne Sutton

I’m joining Tech Media as Director of Digital and what it means for TriOut

It was announced earlier today that I have a new position with Tech Media. as their new Director of Digital. What does this mean for TriOut? As a cofounder of TriOut day to day responsibilities will be shifted to TriOut’s other cofounder Lawrence Ingraham and sales manager/advisor Gregg Morris but I’ll still be involved in major decision making. Below is the press release from http://www.techjournalsouth.com

With over 10 years experience in technology and the social media sector Sutton, helps individuals, startups and businesses succeed in understanding how to communicate online via brand strategy, social networks and mobile marketing.

TechMedia is TechJournal South’s parent company. It puts on the annual Southeast Venture Conference, the Internet Summit in Raleigh, Digital East in the Potomac region, and the Deck Party networking events in the Research Triangle and elsewhere in the Southeast.

“I’m excited about joining the TechMedia team and looking forward to helping to educate, network and build the region’s technology economy through events and media,” Sutton said.

Sutton has provided counsel to business leaders ranging from Inc 500 companies, founders of small start-ups and representatives of nonprofit organizations to CEOs of large and small corporations. Sutton is an active content creator and his blog SocialWayne.com has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Social Media and Technology blogs of 2010 and ranks among the AdAge Power 150.Sutton has been active in the Triangle, NC community as an event organizer of Ignite Raleigh, Triangle Startup Weekend, Triangle Tweetup, the Social Media Business Forum and the past Triangle Social Media club chapter president.

As an entrepreneur Sutton has cofounded a various startups and spoken at technology conferences and events such as SXSW, Social Media Breakfast,  BrandCampU, Triangle American Marketing Association, TIMA, PRSA, FutureM/GEOM, Pubcon Austin and Blog World. Staying current with the ever changing trends in the technology community, Wayne loves blogging, educating and inspiring others.

Tech Media’s Scott Hedrick said, “We’re thrilled to add Wayne to our growing team, and believe he’s a great fit for where our organization is going”

Posted on January 7, 2011 - by Wayne Sutton

The Verizon iPhone announcement better happen on 1.11.11 or all heck is going to break lose.

As I’ve been in the technology space for over 12 years one thing I’m tired of is all of the technology rumors. One of the most hyped rumors of all time is when or if Verizon will start selling the iPhone. Just do a Google Blog Search for “verizon iphone” and I’m sure between all the tech blogs and the AT&T users who want to switch to Verizon or the Verizon users who want the iPhone everyone is saying finally or will they?

Come Tuesday, January 11, 11:00 A.M., also known as 1.11.11. Verizon is to make an announcement in New York. Verizon has sent out the following non transferable announcement to selected technology bloggers and media outlets.

Also note during the Verizon wireless CES keynote there were no mentions of Verizon starting to sell the iPhone.

Now that the stars have aligned with the reports/rumors of the $50.00 AT&T iPhone 3Gs pricing, Apple blocking employees vacation days and the mandatory Verizon face-to face training Jan 25 to Feb 4, the Verizon iPhone is about to become a reality. So it seems.

The rumors are pointing to the Verizon iPhone media event on January 11 with the iPhone going on sell at Verizon starting February 3, 2011. Will it happen? Only time well tell. If not, expect the sky to fall, riots at Verizon stores, stocks to crumble and all heck to break lose on the blogosphere…. maybe.

For an added bonus, BGR is also guessing a big super bowl Verizon iPhone commercial push being the iPhone release date (February 3) is the same week.

Are you going to buy an iPhone on Verizon?

Posted on January 3, 2011 - by Wayne Sutton

Featured in the January edition of Black Enterprise Magazine with 50Cent about TriOut & QR Codes

Happy New Year everyone! Here’s to having a successful 2011, and there’s nothing like starting off the year with a little media attention/press. A few months ago I was interviewed by Marcia Talbert (@newsgyrl), TechWatch Editor for Black Enterprise Magazine, about TriOut and QR Codes for the January edition with Curtis Jackson aka @50Cent on the cover. So… I’m not technically with 50Cent, just in the same magazine. Gotcha!

In the article I talked about how we built a QR Code reader into TriOut and how businesses can use TriOut and QR Codes to engage with their customers. Pick up a copy of the magazine to read the full article or download the Black Enterprise iPad app. [iTunes link].

I want to thank Marcia and Black Enterprise for the opportunity. Also I would like to thank DesignBox for hosting the photo shoot.

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Update

Now I have my own fast QR Code Reader / Scanner. Try my new SocialWayne iPhone app: CLICK HERE

Posted on December 20, 2010 - by Wayne Sutton

New job board for employers and job seekers looking for the best talent and opportunities in web development, SEO and internet marketing

I’ve been wanting to launch a job board on SocialWayne.com for more than a year and today I’m pleased to announce that the SocialWayne Job board is now live. You can access the job board at Jobs.SocialWayne.com. The new job board is powered by JobThread which also powers job boards for other technology news and social media blogs such as ReadWriteWeb, Business Insider, VentureBeat and Marketing Pilgrim.

The cost for posting a job board is $50.00 for 30 days. Featured job posting cost an additional $20.00 but are highlighted and posted on SocialWayne.com too. Featured job board entries along with other recent submissions will be visual on the jobs widget on the sidebar as well.

For both the job seeker or employer, the target audience for the job board is internet marketing, location-based marketing, social media, blogging, journalism, web design & development and search (SEO) marketing industries.

To kick off the job board, all job board submissions are FREE until January 3, 2011 with the coupon code “SOCIALWAYNE”.

For future SocialWayne.com Job Board updates feel free to follow the new @SocialWayneJobs Twitter account.

PS: I was going to call this blog post: The internet needed just one more job board, so I decided to launched one.