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51 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed

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Written on:April 29, 2012

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Have you spent the past week studying the nuts and bolts of the new Gmail interface? Or have you been preoccupied with the space shuttle Enterprise‘s final flight to New York City (and the absurd memes that came along with it)? For whichever reasons you missed our latest digital media resources, use our weekly features roundup to catch up in a flash.

This week, we’ve covered ways your business can use video on Pinterest, digital tools to help you reduce junk mail and tips on how to curate and share great content. We also have a list of the sassiest brands on social media, a rundown of essential tools for marketers and a gallery of iPhone cases that look good enough to eat. We even have video interviews with entrepreneurial trailblazers like Brian Solis and Mark Cuban.

Go ahead and take advantage of these valuable resources!

Editor’s Picks

4 Tips for Picking the Right Crowdfunding Platform
Crowdfunding presents a great opportunity for startups. Here are four things companies should consider when picking a crowdfunding source.
The Decline of KONY 2012: Where Did the Online Buzz Go?
KONY 2012 couldn’t sustain its momentous social buzz following its March launch, despite April 20′s Cover the Night.
How a Social Network Helps Families Coping With Autism
MyAutismTeam connects parents of children with autism spectrum disorder to other parents, specialists and essential services.
Bitchin’ Kitchen: How a Web Chef Cooked Up a Hit TV Show
Nadia G of “Bitchin’ Kitchen” successfully turned her web series into a show on one of the most popular networks in the U.S. Learn how she did it.
How to Dress Your Baby Like a Geek
We’ve rounded up the best clothing options for baby gamers, sci-fi nerds and tech geeks alike.
Etsy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Crafty Ecommerce Site
Etsy has changed a lot since its launch in 2005. Whether you’re a veteran user or a newbie, take a look at our handy guide.
11 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Gmail’s New Interface
We’ve highlighted 11 Gmail tips and options that will help you adjust to the new design.

Social Media

10 Video Tips for Businesses on Pinterest
Pinterest is a perfect way to share ideas in a visual form. Here are ten tips on how you can use video marketing on Pinterest.
20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week [CHART]
Which TV shows generate the most buzz on social networks? Find out each week from our social TV chart.
10 Must-Follow Tumblrs for Science Lovers
Whether you like gazing at galaxies or exploring the microscopic world, these 10 Tumblrs will make your dashboard more sciency.
10 Tumblrs Serving Up the Best Animated GIFs
Whether you like ’90s nostalgia, movie clips, reality TV or animals, these 10 Tumblr sites will help you get your GIF fix.
10 Sassy Brands on Social Media
Brands are showing more personality as the web becomes more social. Here are 10 hilarious brands killing it right now.
10 Funniest Sketch Comedy Channels on YouTube
We’ve rounded up some of the best comedy channels on YouTube, each known for a different type of humor.
25 ‘Green’ Photos From the Mashable Community
In the spirit of Earth Day, we asked you to send us a photo that represented “green” for this week’s Mashable Photo Challenge.
How Social Media Is Changing Sports [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic shows many of the ways social media has had an impact on sports over the past few years.
5 Tips for Great Content Curation
If you’re a curator looking for some boundaries in what feels like the wild West, here are five best practices to consider.

For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable‘s social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

Business & Marketing

Should You Combine Your Personal and Business Social Media Identities?
There are a lot of pros and cons to melding your personal brand with your company’s on social media. We analyze both sides.
3 Slick Analytics Dashboards to Monitor Your Business Website
If you don’t have analytics on your site, you’re not getting the most out of your business. Check out these simple and helpful dashboards.
How Skillshare Is Transforming Education as We Know It
Online marketplace Skillshare lets anyone with specialized skills teach an offline class. Anyone with the desire to learn can attend.
Crowdfunding: How Indiegogo Connects Concepts With Cash
Looking to fund a project? Indiegogo can help you reach the vast corners of the Internet to make the most of crowdfunding.
3 Reasons the Call Center Is Far From Dead
The rise of the smartphone has created many opportunities to interact with clients, but here’s why it isn’t killing the call center.
How Digital Journalists Used Data to Report on Murdoch Scandal
Innovative digital journalism played a starring role in the wake of a massive document release during an inquiry into British media ethics.
How One App Uses Digital to Empower Education
Three Ring allows teachers and students to digitize student work by snapping a picture or video with their mobile or tablet devices.
4 Tips for Keeping Your Gamified Community Motivated
If you’ve found that gamification is right for your business, here are four steps to help keep your community in involved.
How One Website Fights Hunger With Gourmet Goodies
Love With Food is a food delivery service that donates a portion of every sale to local food banks across the country.
Why Great Design Is the Future of Content Marketing
The beautification of the web is upon us. How will this shift toward visual storytelling affect content marketing? We explore the trends.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Mark Cuban [VIDEO]
Internet and entertainment entrepreneur Mark Cuban shares his entrepreneurial experiences, love of sports and tells us what’s next.
60 Minutes to a More Efficient Social Business Strategy
This 60-minute social media makeover will help companies create a more effective social media presence.
9 Things Businesses Need to Know About Web Security
Small businesses are of particular interest to cyber criminals. At any given time there are more than 750,000 websites are being hacked or appearing on various hacker lists.
Ditto’s 3D Virtual Fitting Tech Makes It Possible to Try on Glasses Online
3D virtual fitting technology lets you determine whether a pair of glasses flatters your face before making a purchase.
Facebook Marketing: Why Less Is More
Venture capitalist and social media consultant Peter Shankman shares the best tips and tricks for marketing your brand on Facebook.
Could Zaarly Disrupt the Global Economy? [VIDEO]
By optimizing the freelance economy, the startup might just change the way the world works.
12 Essential Tools for the Content Marketer
There’s no single type of content marketing that works best for all companies. Diversification is key. Here are twelve types we recommend.
Why No Brand Is Too Big to Fail, Too Small to Succeed
Brian Solis talks about how companies should consider the consumer and community above all else when designing and presenting a product.
How Mark Cuban Does Business [VIDEO]
Internet mogul and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban sits down with Jesse Draper of The Valley Girl Show to discuss his business strategy.
How to Maximize Your Facebook Engagement
Data shows brands miss out on customer Facebook engagement more often then they realize. Here’s why.

For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable‘s business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

Tech & Mobile

20 Minimalist Backgrounds for a Simpler Desktop
If you need a distraction-free background, these 20 minimalist designs are a breath of fresh air.
7 Tips for Women in the Tech Industry
We asked successful female entrepreneurs what challenges women in tech face and what can help. Here’s what they shared.
Is the Digital World Killing Creativity? [INFOGRAPHIC]
The current age of digital disruption has opened a cornucopia of creative endeavors, but the ability to multitask may also hinder creativity.
14 Weird iPhone Cases You Won’t Believe
If you’re itching to make a statement with your iPhone, have we got a selection of cases for you!
DODOcase: How Bookbinding Inspired the Popular iPad Cover
Patrick Buckley explains how his background in engineering and publishing led to one of the top iPad cases around.
10 Epic Movie Gadgets You Wish Were Real
Technology has come a long way over the years, but there are still a ton of movie gadgets that we’re anxiously hoping will come to life.
How Does Google Drive Compare to the Competition?
Google Drive is an impressive product, but how does it compare to other cloud companies?
20 ‘Edible’ iPhone Covers
Are you a foodie at heart? Why not get an iPhone cover that celebrates your favorite foodstuff?
The 15 Types of People Who Play Draw Something [VIDEO]
This video details several type of Draw Something players, such as over detailed, terrible drawers and people who refuse to buy colors.
9 Digital Tools to Reduce Your Junk Mail
Is your paper trail too massive to manage? Check out these tools to cut out your unwanted mail.
12 Mysterious Google Maps Sightings
A look at some mysterious things found on Google Maps, from crop circles to capsized boats.
How a Distasteful Meme Sparked a Web Culture War
A family’s attempt to fight the Internet over a controversial meme involving its daughter has fueled more harm than good.
10 Kindle Cases That Look Like Books
The Kindle offers you an entire digital library in the palm of your hand. We’ve found 10 book-themed Kindle cases to match.
10 Free WordPress Themes for Photo Lovers
Organize all your favorite images with these 10 free WordPress themes made especially for shutter bugs.
8 Out-of-This-World Photos of the Space Shuttle Enterprise
Check out these eight pictures of Space Shuttle Enterprise’s arrival at New York City’s John F. Kennedy Airport.