Creating opportunities to encourage engagement is vital in creating loyalty in a world where digital technology rules and the power has been taken away from regular programming and the commercial slots which use to earn billions for television networks are now playing second fiddle to Hulu, Pluto and other subscription services and apps which are now programmed into flat screens at purchase. Thinking about how technology advanced from the wooden floor model, bulky televisions and Cox Cable r...

I knew we had a cool Home Department at Stein Mart where I work but I did not ever expect us to get cleaning technology like Angry Mama! Not only is the price right but after 7 minutes the brand promises you a cleaner microwave.

With so many new brands being introduced on the market, there is so much competition for brands that are household names to either release new products or reinvent themselves. One new product that is making it easier for Moms, maids, anyone doing chores is Angry Mama. ...

The Innovation Diamond is being used in new product development to gain a competitive edge and encourage purchases, brand loyalty and engagement. For consumers that means that brands will likely be doing everything they can to not only distinguish products from competitors, going the extra mile in all aspects of customer interaction.

Millennials have been credited with being the influential because they are suppose to spend more than other target market groups. The Febreze Campaign is not def...

The Shopping Experience of the future will be more and more about using technology to make our experience more efficient and convenient. Take a look at what we can expect.

If you were fascinated by self checkouts and a little irritated because they kind of take jobs away from hardworking cashiers who love interacting with people, then blame it on technology or just hope your employer will still need you once more Retailers and Department Stores begin to change with the times. That's all. Ku...

For some reason, every time I hear Saturday Night Live (SNL) I think about Eddie Murphy, his distinctive laugh, and watching him showing off his range, as an actor comedian. Though I was only a youngster at the time, it had a very profound impact on the way I started to see Black Men in the world. Murphy's ability to stay in character helped to solidify his Celebrity Status early on and his legacy was clear from start. He had it, SNL knew it and so did everyone else.

Donald Trump hosting SNL ...

Lens Click N Moms will be at the Conference in October in San Antonio, TX, listening to Speakers who have lots to share about photography. One item that I am planning to add to my Abornewords Wish List which I created on bestbuy.com is a Canon Camera. Why? Must you even ask? Well, for starters, I am a Blogger and photos help to make the content I share more visually appealing and the words just seem to come alive, once I add a great photo into the mix. The next reason is I just love to look a...

Facial Recognition Technology is what many brands and advertisers are head over heels about, these days. Wondering why? The technology is being used to target consumers on a more personal level. Call the information collected big data or small data but it's making a real difference in how businesses and brands reach us.

In Rohit Bhargava's book, Non Obvious: How To Think Different, Curate Ideas And Predict The Future, he shared insight on how one Comedy Club Owner is using Facial Recognition ...

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The Gaming Developers Conference took place earilier this month. The 4 day event was held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. and included lots of seminars, gameplay, and gaming innovations were on display.

During The Game Developers Choice Awards, Monolith Productions was awarded the Game Of The Year Award for Shadow And Mordor. Besides being excited about the  Shadow And Mordor win and the fact that Best Buy is offering Pre-owned Gaming Consoles, there is much to che...

I'll admit, I am not a big Football Fan! However, I do love to watch the guys compete and the creative commercials and Halftime Shows are really something to see, as well. This year some media outlets were reporting on the mood associated with the advertisements, saying they were full of melancholy. I do not know if I would totally agree with that since I found a bit of inspiration from one ad in particular. Even if talk of those feelings rubbed off on you, we want to ...

It's not over for all of us who want a real keyboard on our phones and not the digital one that just pops up when we are ready to text. So what if we have a slightly smaller screen, our viewing pleasure will not be affected one bit.

We told you all about how the BlackberryPassport was good for the working professional and how it probably was more fit for a certain type of consumer. Now, we are sharing the latest news an...

Connectivity means more control and more features for many Best Buy Clients who are taking advantage of products like the D-Link Wireless Network Survellance Camera and Belkins Web Cam with HD capabilities. Wifi Video Monitoring, in general, is pretty cool. It is the next level in technological advancement, keeping us connected to the people and things we love.

The forementioned prodcuts represent a small segment of many products available on the market right now, making life easier and more ...

"To make a big decision we must not only listen to others but be heard, we must not only ask the right questions but know how to answer them quickly too. To make a big decision, you need to understand every point of view while never doubting your own"

That quote is only a fraction of the most informative and inspirational advertisement I have seen lately for the Blackberry Passport. We don't carry these in store at Best Buy or at Best Buy Mobile. Can anyone tell me why these fell off in the fi...

Samsung is still making big waves in tech! Superstar Singer Janelle Monae and all her eye catching hairdo's provide the proof that we are dead on right! A major accomplishment for the Singer was performing at this years Essence Festival in New Orleans. On the first night of the festivities, she took the stage by storm, creating a milestone in her career. Now she is taking her stage presence to another level and blazing through her very creative Electric Lady Video. Take a look at Covergirl Ja...

I know it's still Audio Fest Month at Best Buy, and we certainly want to encourage you to continue experiencing all the great products that we have to offer so that you can get technology and sound right. Except, now we are not talking Bose Headphones or Beats By Dre Portable Speakers. It is only right to encourage you to check out all the cool Home Theater Systems available in our Home Theater Section. Let me just say that Bose is providing the unexpected in Home Theater.

I'm actually thinkin...

Some of you may prefer the term Arm Bracelet because you want to incorporate a sense of style into your activity routine. So be it! I will just tell you that my headphones fit comfortably snug around my ears, due to the curvature that wears similar to Bluetooth earpieces. My earphones are not wireless but came equipped with a soft wire which works as the antenna for FM reception, according to the Insignia manual.

Unlike some devices, my Insignia Radio bracelet came with batteries included! Ye...

You will probably hear me tooting my Best Buy Horn quite a bit these days, boosting about how fabulous Geek Squad is and asking you, if you want to protect your product purchases with one of our Geek Squad Protection Plans. That's not because I get a commission or any compensation for writing this because I don't!

The plain truth of the matter is, I know first hand how great it feels to have protection when an unplanned event happens and something goes terribly wrong. With technology, it can ...

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We showed you a very detailed demonstration video for the Cannon EOS 70 D SLR Camera because we just loved the print advertising Game Changer Angle so much. Though we still think it is genius, we are thinking of another camera at this very moment. Before we tell you about some amazing features of this camera which offers a couple of zoom lenses, we want you to start thinking about how you make your decisions before choosing to make major techie or appliance purchases.

My Daddy thinks it is a g...