Employees can make exceptional advocates because they: Often know more about a company’s products than anybody else Can genuinely recommend these products to their social media followers Will usually represent the best interests of the company (assuming that there is a good company culture in place) Can create positive exposure for their employer Consumers have always valued endorsements and recommendations. This is why marketers include testimonials in their copywriting. They even did this in the pre-internet age, with happy recommendations attached to most mail order and long-form copy....

While himbo is a term that wasn’t really heard or used much until the very recent past, it’s become a term of endearment for many beloved male fictional characters. A himbo is a man who generally is very muscular and conventionally attractive but who is also not super smart and a bit naive. Another important component of the himbo is that he has to respect women and not be a jerk....

Sponsored by Defense: Get 20% off the Defense Shield case lineup for iPhone 11 models and the Defense Duo Qi Wireless charger for a limited time with promo code 209TO5. Stories discussed in this episode: ADT planning HomeKit-enabled smart doorbell, regulatory filing suggests iFixit totally disassembles the new Mac Pro in ‘Fixmas miracle’ How to upgrade Mac Pro RAM and save lots of money [Video] The stores, people, and ideas that shaped Apple retail in 2019 Enjoy the podcast?...

Sponsored by Channels: Channels makes it easy to watch live TV from all of your devices. Get your first month of Channels Plus for free here. Stories discussed in this episode: Chinese report suggests $250 price point for new ‘AirPods Pro’ with noise-canceling in-ear design Apple hid a Lightning connector for debugging in the Apple TV 4K’s ethernet port Apple Watch Series 5 is up to $50 off, returning prices to all-time lows Apple Black Friday: We predict this year’s Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch deals 9to5Toys on Twitter Enjoy the podcast?...

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This week Benjamin and Zac catch up on the Sonos Beam soundbar announcement, AirPlay 2 support coming to Sonos in July, more HomePod stereo thoughts after a few weeks of use, how Apple TV speakers can be challenging with AirPlay 2, iOS 12’s new Screen Time and Down Time features, potential scenarios where Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch might be practical, and USB-C iPhones and ‘solid state’ Apple Watch rumors. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn....

This week Zac and Benjamin discuss Apple’s updated offer on the Developer Transition Kit, the stalled state of Apple Car talks, new features coming in iOS 14.5, Dan Riccio’s not so secret project at Apple, Apple’s first AR app for Apple TV+ shows, and more. Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Take back your Internet privacy today and get 3 months free with a 1-year package at ExpressVPN.com/HappyHour. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn....

After a long-anticipated debut, Captain Marvel finally made her entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the 21st installment of the superhero franchise. The film is packed with a familiar blend of action, humor, and comic book nerdom that fans have come to expect out of the series, all while offering up a hero that is unlike any we’ve ever seen before. Captain Marvel follows the story of Carol Danvers, a Kree warrior with incredible power who can’t seem to recall her past....

TikTok marketing can reap rich dividends if your consumer base includes mainly teens and Gen Z. Why? This age group makes up 41% of TikTok’s user base. There are two ways of making inroads into TikTok. You can either create content (and hope for it to create waves) or collaborate with a TikTok influencer to be your brand advocate. TikTok influencers can not only spread your message faster, but they’re also cheaper in the long run....

Few movies have been able to secure for themselves a place in the holiday film canon as quickly and as successfully as the 2003 family comedy Elf. Starring a truly in-his-prime Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human being who was raised to believe he was one of Santa’s elves in the North Pole, the movie has all the necessary heart and warmth that make a Christmas movie a truly comfy, cozy seasonal treat....

While fans of the Metal Gear Solid games by Hideo Kojima have been pining for a proper movie adaptation for years now, Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts seems to finally be getting a chance to bring Snake and any number of characters to the big screen. But with a property like Metal Gear Solid, an adaptation was never going to be so easy. Will they decide to bring back Naked Snake (who you may remember from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater), Big Boss (MGS 5: Phantom Limb), or Solid Snake from the original games?...

Matthew Perry – we all know him as Chandler Bing, the Chan-Chan Man, and Miss Chanandler Bong on the hit sitcom Friends. His role on one of the greatest television shows ever defined him, for better or for worse. Chandler Bing will likely forever remain Matthew Perry’s most well-known role since he did portray the character for ten whole seasons, and did an outstanding job at that. However, throughout his career, Perry has naturally assumed other roles, both on the small and the big screen....

Despite getting engaged during the finale of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, when Corey Rathgeber and Evelin Villegas appeared on a recent tell-all episode, Villegas forgot to wear her engagement ring. Rathgeber and Villegas have had struggles from the beginning of their relationship. The couple first appeared on 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way when Rathgeber quit his job, sold his car, and used his life-savings to move to Ecuador to be with Villegas, his girlfriend of four years....

Sponsored by Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy to use email marketing app for the Mac. Get started for free and save 10% when you sign up for any pricing plan. Stories discussed in this episode: Judge temporarily restrains Apple from blocking Unreal Engine, Fortnite ban upheld for now Apple reportedly acquires VR startup ‘Spaces’ Bloomberg: Apple Online Store for India to launch next month Nomad Base Station Pro: The next step in wireless charging [Video] Hands-on: 2020 iMac nano-texture glass display or glossy display?...

Stories discussed in this episode: New Apple Silicon iMacs referenced in latest macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta iOS code reveals ‘A14X’ processor ahead of rumored iPad Pro upgrades Leaked image claims to show iPhone 13 front glass panels with smaller notch Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

Apple wins CES with AirPods emoji, Global Privacy Senior Director Jane Horvath talks privacy on behalf of Apple, PopSocket now works with wireless charging, HomeKit advances in 2020, Apple marks a new era of Services, iPhone 11 has a new Night mode photo contest this month, and much more. Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month. Sponsored by Hyper: Our CES 2020 coverage partner — get an exclusive sneak peek at the new heavy duty Hyper USB-C hubs here....

For many people on your gift list, you probably knew right away the sort of thing you wanted to get them, and at best needed a little help narrowing it down to a specific model. Hopefully one of our gift guides focusing on specific areas like entertainment, photography or audio will have helped. But there may be others on your list who are trickier. You know they love technology, but there’s so much to choose from....

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Sound and spoken narrative have been a part of animated storytelling since Max Fleischer’s short Come Take a Trip in my Airship in 1924. Gradually, the sound quality improved, and voice actors started experimenting with more interesting, goofier, and more nuanced voices that perfectly epitomized the personality of their characters. Sometimes the voices were based on famous actors or friends and family members close to the voiceover performers, and sometimes they were completely original and wonderfully bizarre creations....

Harry Potter. It’s one of the most beloved franchises of all time. And yet not everything about this special story makes complete sense. How does wizard money work, anyway? What is the point of a Rememberall if it doesn’t tell you what you’ve forgotten? Why didn’t Fred and George Weasley see Peter Pettigrew on the Marauders Map? Why couldn’t Harry see thestrals until his fifth year at Hogwarts? And why do so many of the couples in the Harry Potter series make no sense?...