54: The opposite of Groot, with Serenity Caldwell

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Ferguson, social media and streaming video, diversity and opportunity in tech, expansion vs. corporate culture, and native advertising with Guy, Georgia, Rene, and special guest Serenity Caldwell.

Thing 1: Ferguson

• The Night Social Media Exploded Over Ferguson
• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Ferguson, MO and Police Militarization (HBO)

Thing 2: Diversity

• Diversity of Various Tech Companies By the Numbers
• Apple Diversity

Thing 3: Retention

• Apple should open an office in Seattle

Thing 4: Native advertising

• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Native Advertising
• Bezos-owned Washington Post now inserting gross Amazon affiliate links into news articles

Thing 5: Groot

• Funko POP Marvel: Guardians of The Galaxy - Groot Vinyl Bobble-Head Figure{.nofollow}
• Film Crit Hulk Smash: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY AND THE ART OF CONSTRUCTING JOKES

Panel

• Serenity Caldwell
• Georgia Dow of ZEN & TECH
• Guy English of Kickingbear
• Rene Ritchie of Mobile Nations

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