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I'm hiring

I'm hiring an interactive designer. Here's the skill set I want:

• Demonstrated ability to design for interactive media. Some knowledge of print design/production is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript.
• Working knowledge of Macromedia Flash.
• Understanding of Web standards and current trends in interactive design and media.
• Knowledge of Adobe CS3, Fireworks, Dreamweaver.
• Experience with social media.

The right candidate has to be able to work with minimal supervision, balance several projects at once, and play well with others. A good eye for design is a given.

It's a full time gig. To apply, send a link to your personal Web site by email (ian@thebloomagency.com) or Twitter (@ianjoyce).

The $1.5B video?

Did SNL's Lazy Sunday (In case you missed it: rapping white guys, Narnia, cupcakes) drive YouTube's value to $1.5 billion, the price Google paid to acquire it?

NBC, the content owner, says yes. YouTube's Kevin Yen says no.

Hitwise weighs in with some data that, while not conclusive, indicates that YouTube's traffic got a massive kickstart from Lazy Sunday.

Clinging to the past

Friction between a company's sales channels can be a healthy thing. But too often it's something to be feared, because the mere possibility of upsetting traditional dying retail channels gives timid executives night sweats.

By way of my interest in bicycles, I came across this cogent, forceful opinion from one successful retailer. His take: It's time for industry titans to lose their irrational fear of the online sales channel, and realize that it just might give those dying retail outlets the boost they need.

First thoughts about the XM/Sirius merger

In February '07 I noted my misgivings about the XM/Sirius merger. Tuesday XM's channel lineup changed without warning. Many subscribers are unhappy. Shallow programming is one of the complaints.

Me, I'm disappointed by what I've heard so far. And if the choice is between radio that's veering toward the commercial broadcast model, or my iPod, I'll take the latter.

Random thought

Perhaps it's my bias showing, but isn't there something odd about publishing a "new media guide" in print?

A policy we can all believe in

Visit Starbucks on November 4, tell them you voted, and receive a free tall coffee.

This looks like my household

The Pew Internet and American Life Project looks at the networked nuclear family.