After my announcement this week, I received a flood emails. It was a humbling experience having so many people reach out to me with well wishes and support. Thank you, all. One email stood out amongst the pile, though. I was stunned when I read it… speechless. I asked its author if I could share… Continue reading This Is Why I Do What I Do
Author: Ben Parr
I’m Speaking at LeWeb 2011 in Paris
Hey guys! I’m heading to Paris next month for LeWeb 2011, Europe’s largest and most prominent technology conference. And I’m happy to announce that I will be speaking on stage this year. Founders Loic and Geraldine Le Meur have been so gracious and supportive to me over the years — I couldn’t say no to… Continue reading I’m Speaking at LeWeb 2011 in Paris
2,446 Articles Later, A Goodbye to Mashable
Dear friends, family, colleagues and supporters, Friday, November 18, was my last day at Mashable. I want to thank the Mashable team for 3+ amazing years. They truly have been the best years of my life. I also want to thank everybody who has been part of my journey. Your help and kindness have been… Continue reading 2,446 Articles Later, A Goodbye to Mashable
An Aerial View of #OccupyWallStreet From @MashableSF
A view of Occupy Wall Street from my office.
Help Me Fight Prostate Cancer: Donate to My Moustache!
It’s Easy to Donate. Just Follow This Link! Yes, it’s true — I am growing a moustache in honor of Movember, the annual event where men grow moustaches to raise awareness about prostate cancer and other men’s health issues. I decided to do this on a whim, but it wasn’t long until the entire Mashable… Continue reading Help Me Fight Prostate Cancer: Donate to My Moustache!
Baconlube: Because Some People Think Bacon and Sex Mix
This one comes straight out of my WTF archives. Earlier today, I got an email pitch from J&D’s Foods, the company famous for Bacon Salt. (do yourself a favor and check it out if you haven’t tried it.) The company takes an…unconventional approach to marketing. Beyond their heavy use of social media, they’ve also hosted… Continue reading Baconlube: Because Some People Think Bacon and Sex Mix
Well, That’s One Way to Get My Attention [VIDEO]
As you all probably know, I get a lot of pitches in my inbox. It’s safe to safe to say I get thousands per week. But very once in a while, I see one that catches my attention. This time, it’s a 2 minute video pitch by Sam Cornwell of Fiverr. Basically, it’s a site… Continue reading Well, That’s One Way to Get My Attention [VIDEO]
The Story of Talk Nerdy To Me, Lover (Or A Nerd’s Guide to Being Unapologetically Awesome) [VIDEO]
You may have seen last month that I announced my involvement with NerdsUnite Productions and Talk Nerdy to Me, Lover (I’m an advisor). At the center of that announcement was Jen Friel, a woman who should be classified as a force of nature. Why do I say that? Perhaps it’s better if I let her… Continue reading The Story of Talk Nerdy To Me, Lover (Or A Nerd’s Guide to Being Unapologetically Awesome) [VIDEO]
Yelp Invokes Rick Perry. Nice One, Yelp.
If you don’t know what Yelp’s referring to, check out Mashable’s article on the gaffe. Or just watch this painful 53 second video: via The Verge