Facebook vs Apple vs. Android: App Showdown

Social media is an upcoming phenomenon which encompasses all daily needs. Be it shopping, locating restaurants nearby, making documents, viewing brand products and reading the news; an online shortcut is available in the form of an app. An app, short for application, was first introduced commercially by Apple, which allowed users to access online stores and games without opening the actual site. In late 2000’s, The advent of smartphones saw a sharp incline in the development and use of apps.

Keeping in mind the number of global members on Facebook, the developers are constantly working to affiliate new apps with the social media giant. Facebook is now leading the app race with 500,000 apps to its credit, including SoundCloud, Spotify, Goodreads and The Guardian to name a few. Android platform, despite its easy interface and popularity since 2009, has the least number of apps to its credit. This major difference can be accounted for by the fact that Facebook offers apps Absolutely Free! Also, considering the advantage Facebook has of being THE social media giant, Facebook has more than a million app developers to its name, while Android has the least developers. Hence any cost of development is shared within, leading to negligible costs by Facebook.

In the smartphone dominated age of today, brands should have a completely developed app on social media, where potential clients can get access to their products. JamiQ social media solutions incorporate all aspects of online development and marketing. Contact JamiQ to find out more about business solutions for your brand.

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Marketing in the Social Media Age

Social media serves as the hub for information on the web. Most brands depend solely on social media for their marketing needs. Clients can often be overwhelmed by haphazard volumes of information, and hence Infographics came into existence. Infographics serve as a means of providing bite-sized pieces of information, easy to interpret and easily digested.

Visual.ly, the most popular infographic site, reports that an infographic has the potential to reach 15 million views. Furthermore, a post on Facebook, LinkedIn or StumbleUpon can reach 100 times more people than an ordinary infographic. Most infographics are tweeted as it relays plenty of information in the limited character space.

While infographics encompass a wide range of categories from Entertainment and Health to Human Rights, a whopping 12.7% of them are used to promote businesses. With the potential to reach a global audience, small brands consider infographics a gem in social media marketing.

Surprisingly, the popularity of infographics is predominantly concentrated in Asia with mediocre percentage of views in Europe and USA. Compared to the 60% popularity in Philippines and the 100% outreach in Singapore, Netherlands has a mere 41% popularity and less than that in Chicago. But even these statistics prove that infographics have eased marketing on social media in a short span of time since their existence.

JamiQ assists brands in promotion and managing brand outlook on social media. JamiQ solutions incorporate all aspects of online marketing, easing the work of our clients while also increasing customer dependency and satisfaction. Contact JamiQ and find out more about how social media solutions are a necessity for your brand.

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Send Your Taste Buds To Heaven With The New Pearadise Fruit Bouquets

Edible Arrangements Hong Kong, that store that sells eye-catching fruit bouquets and baskets, is offering something new. And not only that – Edible Arrangements is actually confident that their new and delicious fruit bouquets can send your taste buds to “pearadise”!

Edible Arrangements Hong Kong now has the magnificent Pearadise Collection – arrangements composed of fresh, sweet and juicy pears and other delectable fruits.

The Pearadise Festival fruit arrangement is part of their new collection. Imagine yummy and crisp pear wedges dipped in delicious semisweet chocolate! Pineapples are also artfully crafted into pretty daisies. The beautifully arranged Pearadise Festival also boasts of honeydews, oranges, strawberries, cantaloupes and grapes.

Meanwhile, the Pearadise Daisy fruit bouquet is also guaranteed to send your taste buds to heaven!

Get green and crispy pear wedges dipped in gourmet chocolate along with pineapples, strawberries, melon and grapes. Perfect to send as a gift to a friend who needs cheering up or for your own indulgence on a lazy weekend, you can ask that the Pearadise Daisy be placed in either a ceramic container or a keepsake Edible Arrangements mug.

So which one of these do you like? Place your order now and taste a bit of heaven!

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Feel the warmth at Rosedale’s Times Plaza Hotel

During the cold winter months it’s important to rest and recuperate in a warm and relaxing environment. Rosedale’s Time Plaza Hotel Shenyang understands the needs for the travelling executive, which is exactly why we’re offering our fantastic Winter Warmth Package to help our guests relax and stay warm during these harsh winter weeks.

The promotion period for this package ends March 13, 2013 for our distinguished executive guests. Our Winter Warmth Package includes a spacious and luxurious Deluxe Room to comfort our guests from the chilly Shen Yang Winter. The package also includes complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as free use of our Fitness Centre facilities, ensuring that every need is met with a high standard quality service.

Rosedale’s Time Plaza Hotel Shenyang is dedicated to bringing a memorable and distinctive fine dining experience to every customer. That’s why we offer an amazing hot pot as part of our Winter Warmth Package at our Cheena Restaurant. If our guest’s tastes require alternative options, Cheena Restaurant is renowned for its diverse and delicious dishes. The health conscious travelling executive will love our Nutritious Dinner menu ensuring that all the important vitamins and minerals are included for our guests.

Rosedale’s Time Plaza Hotel Shenyang ensures that all our guests receive the highest quality service through our welcoming Winter Warmth Package. Book your stay while the promotion lasts.

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Rosedale Hotel & Suites, Guangzhou has wonderful offers during The Canton Trade Fair

The Canton Trade Fair is just round the corner and the need for high quality, yet comfortable accommodation is important for every travelling executive in order to be fully rested for the Trade Fair. Rosedale Hotel & Suites, Guangzhou has recognised this need and designed a package that offers an attractive and competitive rate to ensure that all the needs of the travelling executive are met.

The period for this package lasts between April 14 – May 4, 2013 with generous rates for all guest rooms. Not only will there be competitive rates, but complimentary services for guests so that their time at Rosedale Hotel & Suites, Guangzhou will be convenient, restful, and fulfilling.

Guests will be able to enjoy complimentary daily buffet breakfast to start their day. There is also a complimentary shuttle bus service to and from the hotel and the exhibition centre, so guests will have little worry in terms of reaching their destination quickly and on time. Free Internet WiFi service can be found throughout the hotel, allowing our guests to work diligently or keep in touch with their loved ones back home.

Rosedale Hotel & Suites, Guangzhou ensures that all guests receive the highest quality service through our welcoming Canton Trade Fair package. Book your room now to take advantage of this offer.

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Don’t Carry Lots Of Products, Choose A Clever One

Black Chicken Remedies has created a miracle salve to suit all your skin’s needs. Balm of Ages is truly that, a wonder balm that is so versatile you’ll swear it’s magic! It moisturizes, it soothes, it heals, it cleans off make-up, it is THE Balm of Ages and it’s available at Paul Gerrard salon in Hong Kong.

Black Chicken Remedies utilizes nature as their pharmacy and their Balm of Ages is no different, it’s 100% organic! Balm of Ages is formulated to deliver 19, count them, 19 deeply penetrating, restorative, all natural ingredients to the skin and hair, that’s right, you can use it in your hair too! Balm of Ages is loaded with Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Beeswax, Vitamin E Oil, Coconut Oil and other amazing ingredients long known for their benefits to skin and hair.

You’ll want to take Balm of Ages with you wherever you go! Got a scrape? Put some balm on it. Got a burn? Put some balm on it. Skin feeling irritated or dry? Put some balm on it. Need to clean up your make-up? Put some balm on it. Scalp feeling itchy? Put some balm on it. Cuticles looking jagged? Put some balm on it. Hair needs extra shine? Put some balm on it. Lips feeling dry? Put some balm on it. Got a tear in your shirt? Put some balm on it. Ok, that last one won’t work, but you get the picture! Balm of Ages is the one thing you don’t want to leave home without!

All Black Chicken Remedies are certified NASTY free, meaning there are no parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, or artificial colours that can actually strip your skin of its natural moisture and balance.

To get your hands on Balm of Ages and other products from Black Chicken Remedies, visit Paul Gerrard salon in Hong Kong today.

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Make Your Home A Beautiful Sanctuary With Scented Candles

When your home is beautiful, you feel beautiful. Paul Gerrard Salon wants you to feel beautiful in all aspects of life, which is why they carry more than just beauty supplies, they also carry items to make your home as beautiful as you, such as Geodesis room sprays and scented candles to suit any mood, whether you want to feel relaxed or rejuvenated. Aromatherapy isn’t just a myth and candles lend a spa quality to any and every room in your home!

Start your mornings the right way with the bright scent of Orange Tree, which embodies the zest of the fruit, flowers and leaves from the tree. Or light a Coffee Wood candle and evoke the roasted beans of the coffee tree. These refreshing scents will wake up your senses! At the end of the day, relax with Red Cedar, a warm, soft scent. Red Cedars grow in the great conifer forest on the American west coast. Or try Lavender, a scent known for its soothing qualities. These are just a few of the scents carried by Geodesis, come in to Paul Gerrard Salon to find your favorite!

Did we mention that not only is Geodesis good for your inner environment, they’re good for the outer environment too! They are made of a mineral and vegetable wax blend in order to achieve outstanding efficiency, meanwhile respecting the environmental requirements. Our cotton safety wicks avoid any over-heating of the glass and are lead-free. The 7.8 candles burn for 50-60 hours and the 2.8 candles burn for about 25 hours! So what are you waiting for? Come into Paul Gerrard Salon to pick yours up today! Also, clients can redeem their loyalty points for 50% off Geodesis products!

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Learn about Brain Power with SPRING Hong Kong

 

By Scarlett Mattoli, MSc, MBPsS, MAC

Chief Advisor for SPRING

As parents, we have the huge responsibility of helping another human being develop. This development begins with the brain from birth. While every person has a brain, no two are alike. SPRING knows this is important to keep in mind when raising our children, and wants to help you better understand brain function so you can provide the right stimulation.

The brain already has 100 billion neurons at birth, but they are not very well connected yet. They can’t do a whole lot for us until they are further developed. Our neurons communicate with each other through neural pathways that act like very long wires. These wires allow for communication between our brains and bodies so we can interpret everything our senses pick up from the outside world. As our children grow up, they get a lot of stimulation from the environment, which helps strengthen these connections and make new ones. Practicing the same things over and over again strengthen our neural pathways even more. If you don’t use it, you lose it! Stimulation and care help our brains develop better and keep it running.

There are optimal periods in our children’s development for vision, auditory, cognitive, sensory, motor and linguistic function. It’s crucial to support our little ones’ learning during the first five years of life, while encouraging their natural curiosity about life. At around two years of age, neurons become linked up at a faster rate than any other time of normal human development. This is why two year-olds run around repeating actions and insist on doing it themselves. They feel very happy after completing a new capability with success, and parents should applaud them. Parents who provide emotional support and support for learning opportunities see healthier communication patterns. This leads to well-adjusted primary students and less-stressful teenage years. Who can say no to that?

So, what can you do as a parent? Starting off, touch your child! This first sensory experience develops closeness and better links up senses with the brain, and allows the development of other senses more quickly. Talk to your child and be a model for their language development. Emotional development starts at home, so smile at your little one every chance you get. Children who don’t get their emotional development from home are less likely to develop functional social skills. Play with your child to help the transition from parallel play to cooperative play in their toddler years.

A lot of learning and responsibility comes with being a parent. Knowing how you can support your child’s development is one of the first steps in helping him or her develop real brain power. For parenting resources, activities for children, and more visit SPRING.

Scarlett Mattoli, founder of psychology consultancy Psynamo Limited, offers advisory services on issues surrounding normal development and learning differences of children.

 

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Lace Wedding Dresses At HITCHED! Bridal Hong Kong

Women are born romantics and it’s no wonder that many brides prefer wearing lace wedding dresses. One of the reasons is that lace wedding dresses exude femininity, romance, and elegance, the perfect combination for a beautiful, blushing bride. Additionally, lace wedding dresses are perfect no matter the season.

If you’re thinking of wearing a lovely lace wedding dress on your big day, there’s only one bridal boutique store in Hong Kong you should get your dream bridal gown from – HITCHED! Bridal. We carry a wide range of stunning lace bridal gowns from renowned designers for you to choose from.

Take a look at this stunner from Lela Rose called “The Woods.” It has soft lace detailing for an alluring back so that while you walk down the aisle, guests can’t help but give you a second – or even a third – look. It’s romantic and sweet, with just a hint of skin. Perfect for a modern bride, wouldn’t you say?

Another lace wedding dress that you can find at HITCHED! Bridal Hong Kong is called “The Jessie.” Another perfect choice for modern day brides, this Augusta Jones creation has immaculate lace detail with soft edges. The form-fitting bodice will show off your slim figure while the long, draping skirt and train add a more traditional touch. The string belt and flower appliques are unique detailing to set you apart as well!

For more lace wedding gowns, make an appointment with HITCHED Bridal boutique. We’re located at Room 1501-2, 68-74 Bonham Strand East, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. Call +852 2815 8330

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Yo Mama Bakes Up Delicious Mini Macarons & Palmiers

 

Yo Mama has revolutionized the dessert scene since it first landed in Hong Kong. Offering an alternative to unhealthy desserts, Yo Mama offers an indulgent yet healthy option that people don’t have to feel guilty about!

Froyo fans here are well aware of Yo Mama’s unique flavours and their fresh, delicious toppings on offer. To keep things interesting, Yo Mama is now offering freshly baked mini macarons and palmiers for your enjoyment.

In addition to our range of delicious toppings, such as original and green tea mochi and brownie chunks, our pastry chefs have created delectable homemade mini macarons and palmiers.

Why mini versions, you ask? Yo Mama chefs are perfectionists, and wanted to deliver the full taste of macarons and palmiers, which couldn’t be done when they are crushed up.

What’s the fun in only eating the meringue or the filling of a macaron? So our chefs created mini versions of our Parisian favourites for your enjoyment!

 

Don’t feel guilty about adding both of our Homemade Mini Macarons and Palmiers to your frozen yogurt because Yo Mama’s froyo is one of the healthiest dessert options out there. Our froyo is low in calories, virtually fat free, cholesterol free, and loaded with probiotics.

 

Do we even have to ask what you’re waiting for? Head down to your nearest Yo Mama outlet and indulge in our guilt free froyo and homemade macarons and palmiers today.

 

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