OCTOBER 3, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mashable's Rise in Digital Advertising. Impact: The rise of Mashable led to an endless stream of 'Top 10' lists, which ultimately paved the way for the rise of clickbait headlines and the slow decline of human attention spans. Thank you, social media.. Fact: Did you know that Mashable was originally just a blog about web 2.0? Now it’s a global empire, proving that anyone can succeed with enough hashtags and caffeine..
• Headline: The Rise of Annoying Orange. Impact: The Annoying Orange's leap to television heralded the age of absurdity in mainstream media, where talking produce became a legitimate career path. Who knew the future would be so... fruity?. Fact: Did you know 'Annoying Orange' started as a YouTube series? It turns out that making people laugh with a talking orange is a lot easier than getting them to pick up an actual orange..
• Headline: Oracle Convention Engulfs San Francisco With a Party Atmosphere. Impact: Oracle's convention became a yearly rite of passage for tech enthusiasts, leading to an endless cycle of PowerPoint presentations and awkward networking moments that would haunt attendees for decades.. Fact: Did you know that the average Oracle Convention goer consumes enough free coffee to fuel a small country? Not to mention the number of business cards exchanged that end up in the trash..
• Headline: Snag for Perry: Offensive Name at Texas Camp. Impact: Rick Perry's hunting escapades at a racially charged camp opened the floodgates for discussions on privilege, race, and the complex history of Texas, proving that some skeletons never really stay buried.. Fact: Did you know that hunting at a camp with a controversial name is like trying to cook a gourmet meal in a kitchen with a broken oven? Some things just don’t mix well..