There are many ways to grow your business, but growth hacking can be one the most effective. Growth hacking is like guerrilla filmmaking: it eschews traditional growth strategies like radio and TV advertising and focuses on novel ways to reach potential customers and grow your user base. With all the competition out there today, you need to find unique ways to get your business to stand out, and growth hacking can often be the differentiator between wild successes and spectacular flameouts.  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | 3 growth hacking strategies that will take your business to the next level

Glenn Payette, a reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Newfoundland and Labrador, is known for his long sign-off: “Glenn Payette, CBC News, St. Joohhnn’s.”

But the reporter didn’t always end his broadcasts like that. In fact, this compilation shows that his signature “St. Joooohhhhnnnn’s” is something that’s evolved gradually over the years. 

It’s barely noticeable in the first few clips, but eventually it transforms into the “St. Joooooohhhhhhnnnnnn’s” that Newfoundlanders know and love. 

Is this some kind of long gag that Payette planned and unrolled slowly over the course of three decades?  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | See the hilarious evolution of one reporter's loooong signature sign-off

The Oribello family in Colorado pretended to take part in the Tide Pod Challenge by swapping out the detergent pods for frosted treats. The family claims to have posted the video to raise awareness of the dangers of eating TidePods. Some in the comment section praised them for their successful prank, while others criticized their actions.  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | This family took on the TidePod challenge and it's not what you think