2015 Year in Review
Sidney Walker
#1 Best Marketed Company- Apple
It defines the next big thing and creates game-changers in existing markets before people themselves even know what they want. It doesn't use focus groups or research; Apple is its own focus group.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/10-companies-with-insanely-great-marketing/
#2 Best Marketed Company- Nike
Great marketing: the swoosh logo, "word of foot" advertising, and, of course, sponsoring athletes. I don't know, I guess Nike Just Did It.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/10-companies-with-insanely-great-marketing/
#3 Best Marketed Company- Geico
One of the most widely recognized insurance brands in the world, is all about two things: Warren Buffet and marketing. Geico also has some of the best ad concepts on the planet: The Gekko, the Caveman, the little piggy, and my current favorite, the electricity-generating guinea pigs in a rowboat: "It's kind of strange. Such a simple word. Row."
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/10-companies-with-insanely-great-marketing/
#1 Best Product- Swagway
While not quite floating on air, Swagway, the hands-free smart board, glides as if one really is floating on air. Built on technology that eliminates reaction time for seamless maneuvering, the Swagway has the ability to pivot and rotate 360 degrees, while the "smart" capability makes it sense the core of the rider and adjusts according to their movement.
#2 Best Product- Apple Watch
Apple's Watch is designed to be both fashionable and functional, available in an array of different color and materials with six different types of watch straps that are easily interchangeable.
#1 Worst Product- EZPeeZ Toilet Seat
Operating with the slogan "as EZ as 1...2...Pee!" this startup, which sells a convertible toilet seat, is designed to make potty training a breeze.
http://www.inc.com/zoe-henry/the-worst-products-of-2015.html
#2 Worst Product- Gun-shaped iPhone Case
As gun violence in the U.S. reaches an all-time peak--resulting in about 90 deaths each day--you have to wonder what Gizmo Gallery, among other retailers, was thinking coming out with a gun-shaped iPhone accessory. National police authorities warned in July that these cases are "a terrible idea," as they could easily be mistaken for actual weapons.
http://www.inc.com/zoe-henry/the-worst-products-of-2015.html
#1 Top Movie- Southpaw
#2 Top Movie- Magic Mike XXL
#1 Top Musical Artist- Justin Bieber
#2 Top Musical Artist- Future
Top 10 List- The Top Tens, Best songs
1. See You Again- Wiz Khalifa
2. Hello- Adele
3. Love Me Like You Do- Ellie Goulding
4. Elastic Heart- Sia
5. Gold- Imagine Dragons
6. Locked Away- R. City
7. Sugar- Maroon 5
8. Uma Thurman- Fall Out Boy
9. I Really Like You- Carly Rae Jepsen
10. No Way Out- Bullet For My Valentine
New Year's Resolutions
- My personal resolution is to be more laid back and humble.
- My resolution including my friends and family is to try and keep in touch as much as possible.
- My school resolution is to do good on the SAT and ACT for college.