Ellen smashes Obama’s records, gets 2.7+ million retweets with Oscars #selfie

The bar was set pretty high: President Obama’s 2012 victory tweet smashed all records on it’s way to more than three quarters of a million retweets!

And then Ellen put Samsung’s sponsorship dollars and her Galaxy Note 3 to the test, and took a selfie live during the Oscars, roping in a who’s who of ‘A list’ celebs: Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie, Kevin Spacey, Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Jared Leto and more!

2.7 million retweets and still counting! Who thought it was possible?

Apple CarPlay coming in 2014, promises safer way to use iPhone in your car

I’ve been saying for years that we all need to do our part to end texting and driving, because every time you pick up that smartphone while driving you put other drivers, pedestrians, and yourself at risk.

Apple announced an interesting new tech today, called “CarPlay,” which aims to integrate your iPhone’s display straight into the dashboard of your car, and allow you to do more, hands free. It includes a bunch of different features, like launching Siri from your steering wheel and integrating with knobs, dials and buttons in your car. Siri even learns a few new tricks which should further help you to put down the phone and keep your eyes on the road.

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Watch my ShowBizTech Pilot and Let Me Know What You Think!

I’ve got an idea for a new show I’d like to host called “ShowBizTech.” This show would cover the intersection between entertainment and technology. It would take a look at everything from what celebrities are doing with tech companies to how digital is changing the face of the music, film & entertainment industries.

At the end of each show you should have a better understanding of who’s doing what with tech in the entertainment industry and how it’s going to affect you.

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Apple Will Bring Five Nights of Music to SXSW at iTunes Festival

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Apple has just announced that they’re coming to SXSW in a BIG way this year! They’re calling it the first-ever US iTunes Festival, and each night will feature a global music superstar. Apple has already announced that Coldplay, Pit Bull, Keith Urban, Zedd, and Willie Nelson will perform, and Apple will continue to add performers to the five day schedule.

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Let the games begin! Sochi Olympics start now, here’s how to watch and follow

The Sochi Olympics begin today with the Opening Ceremony kicking things off. While the ceremony is happening live starting around 11am ET, if you’re in the US you’ll be able to watch the tape-delayed broadcast tonight starting at 7:30pm.

But watching tape-delayed broadcasts are not what watching the Olympics in 2014 are all about, they’re about experiencing the games live, on all of the devices you own!

Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Now

Get your streaming set up now

Remember last Olympics, where the results of big events and games were being spoiled by your friends in real-time on social media? There’s a big benefit for watching the games live on the Internet instead of waiting for the tape-delayed broadcasts each night.

Thankfully, NBC is more prepared than ever, and practically every event at the Olympic games will be streamed and available to you as it happens.

BUT you’ve gotta enter your credentials and get approved to watch the stream, so be sure to do that now before you forget or miss out! Here’s what you do.

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Check out these Halloween Apps and Games

Halloween is a great time for Apps to help you get in the spooky spirit. There are tons to check out, so start with the the App Store Editorial Feature which has a ridiculous number of Halloween Apps and Games (iPhoneiPad) to try. Here’s a couple of others I’d call “can’t miss:”

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Not only is the eBook version of this children’s classic interactive, you can do all kinds of other cool stuff with it as well. I like the tool that helps you create your own Peanuts character as well as the ability to carve your own pumpkin. All of the illustrations have been digitally remastered as well, so the book pops in a way that the edition gathering dust on your bookshelf never did. Plus, it combines the voices, dialog and music from the original 1966 animated TV special to really bring the work to life! Read More

BREAKING: Mario Armstrong represented by Headline Media Management (Press Release)

Some of you may have seen my posts on Twitter and Facebook last week about the big news. Today the official press release is out! I can’t thank all of you enough for supporting my journey and dream!

I’m excited to announce that I officially have an agent and am expanding into new areas of content. I’m including the press release and video that went out at 3am ET below!

Press Release:

MARIO ARMSTRONG, TV PERSONALITY AND TODAY SHOW DIGITAL LIFESTYLE EXPERT® JOINS ROSTER OF TOP ON-AIR TALENT REPRESENTED BY HEADLINE MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Emmy-Award Winning TV Host and Tech Contributor Set to Expand His Contributions in Diverse Lifestyle Areas Including Fashion, Food, Education, Entertainment, Parenting and Travel

 New York, New York, October 28, 2013MARIO ARMSTRONG MEDIA today announced that TV Host and Digital Lifestyle Expert® Mario Armstrong has been signed to Headline Media Management’s A-list roster of television anchors, reporters, hosts and producers, including top talent such Meredith Vieira, Savannah Guthrie and Wolf Blitzer. The move signals that the Emmy Award-winning Armstrong will now expand his reach to offer his unique insights and energetic commentary on a wide variety of lifestyle topics and issues including fashion, food, parenting, education, entertainment and travel, both as a TV contributor and show host.

Since 2005 Armstrong has hosted several programs and currently serves as a popular on-air contributor for many media outlets, including NBC’s TODAY Show, Fuse, NPR, CNN and HLN. To date Armstrong has focused on helping consumers understand how to use technology to live a better life. He regularly shares his wide-ranging knowledge and expertise with millions of viewers on programs like Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey, Rachel Ray, Katie Couric, and Inside Edition. Armstrong will bring his inspirational on-air energy and trusted down-to-earth expert advice to millions more as he expands his focus to more comprehensive lifestyle subjects.

“Mario’s focus has always been on how to improve lives. Taking this step beyond technology to take a more comprehensive look at lifestyle issues is a natural evolution for him, and we’re very excited to have Headline Media’s help to make it happen,” says Nicole Hunter, CEO of Mario Armstrong Media, LLC.

Armstrong is currently pursuing expanded television opportunities, including on-air hosting possibilities as well as pitching comprehensive lifestyle-focused TV programs.  Watch his hosting reel at www.marioarmstrong.com

When not on the air, Mario often hosts and emcees large corporate and entertainment events, creates mobile video clips for his 1.6 million social media followers and is currently working on an interactive e-book, a new video web series and other inspirational products and programs under his Digital Lifestyle Expert® and Mario Armstrong’s – Dream, Create, Go!® brands.

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Mario Armstrong Media LLC, develops content and products that deliver impactful information focusing on the Digital Lifestyle.  The company’s mission is to entertain and inform consumers about how leveraging digital culture can enhance, rather than overwhelm, their day-to-day lives.

CONTACT:

Sara Trujillo, Trujillo Public Relations at 917.295.5491/sara@trujillopr.com

Jonalyn Morris, Jonalyn Morris PR at 323.376.3632/Jonalyn@jonalynmorrispr.com

Download Release:

Mario Armstrong Media Press Release (Oct 2013) (Dropbox)

Video:

YouTube Source: http://youtu.be/vvmRPqAqzCM

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IT’S OFFICIAL! I now have an agent!

Thank you ALL for the outpouring of support and positive energy today! I’m so thankful that so many of you care about my dream and the company that my awesome team is building. I recently posted this on Facebook and was so overwhelmed by the support I wanted to post it to my blog and preserve this life moment!

I’m testing out a Facebook feature that enables you to embed Facebook posts onto your site. The below Facebook post is clickable! Click on the comments and you’ll be able to read the post on my Facebook page. Try it out!

Classically trained pianist creates new style of EDM music

IMAGE: M4SONIC's face revealedEDM sensation M4SONIC has been blowing up the blogosphere with his unique YouTube videos that show him putting together complex tracks and playing them live on a pair of Launchpads. But despite racking up millions of views on YouTube, all anyone has ever seen of M4SONIC is his hands!

That is, until now. Check this video for the big reveal by Mario Armstrong on Fuse News.

Power Couple: Mario and Nicole Armstrong

Going into business with your spouse can be a recipe for disaster for many couples. Nicole Armstrong, CEO of Mario Armstrong Media has years of experience, starting up other companies, that is until I finally convinced her to startup ours and turn my hobby into a real business – which she has done. As CEO, Nicole Armstrong brings incredible leadership and vision for our growing company. We were both featured as a Power Couple in a recent article. So I wanted to share some solid tips from Nicole and more background on what it takes to run a successful business with your spouse.

Click here to read our story.