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If you smell the sweet scent of gingerbread this year, it may not be coming from the kitchen. According to The New York Times, retailers are offering very unique gift cards,<\/a> some that even smell like your favorite cookies!<\/p>\n

Were you naughty or nice<\/a>? A new Facebook app<\/a>, released by Honda, analyzes a user\u2019s status updates, likes and comments<\/a> on the social media giant to determine whether they should get a lump of coal in their stocking. I dare you to try it!<\/p>\n

For the women who love sports, they will welcome the news of ESPN\u2019s espnW.com<\/a>, a sports site dedicated to women. \u00a0Speaking of sports\u2026the biggest game in football, the Super Bowl<\/a> of course, is going social.\u00a0 Auto makers<\/a> revealed contests as part of their Super Bowl ad campaigns<\/a> that reward consumers who best use social media channels to promote the brands in the weeks leading up to the big game. \u00a0With grand prizes including new cars, I can see this promotion gaining yards with consumers!<\/p>\n

\"\"Facebook-ing in bed? \u00a0A survey from Travelodge<\/a> found that 72 percent of adults in the U.K. use social networking sites from bed! \u00a0I wonder if the same holds true in this country.<\/p>\n

It is logical to assume that the most watched ads are those shown to a captive audience.\u00a0 In New York City, Taxi TVs<\/a> are now a component for many national advertising campaigns.\u00a0 The draw is clear: 85 percent of the engaged, affluent travelers<\/a> leave the screen on even though they could shut it off with the push of a button.\u00a0 As you draw up your marketing and advertising campaigns for the New Year, think about local platforms where you can reach a similar audience.<\/p>\n

What are people buzzing about?\u00a0 According to the Zeta 2010 Buzz Awards,<\/a> YouTube and Flickr were discussed the most frequently and positively in the blogosphere in 2010. \u00a0What were your favorite sites of the year?<\/p>\n

Looking for gifts for your office or clients? Check out Mashable\u2019s 10 customizable items<\/a> that will make great holiday presents!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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