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According to a press release from CBS Interactive, a huge number of people watched the game through digital platforms. In fact, the LSU/Alabama game is believed to hold the record for the largest number of fans to watch a football game via the web and iOS devices.

Join Baratunde Thurston (left), The Onion’s Director of Digital and author of How to Be Black, for an entertaining look at creative social media campaigns in our Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting February 16. Other speakers include Morin Oluwole (Facebook), Tim Devane (bitly), and SocialTimes' writer Devon Glenn.   Register now.

The reign of ‘Charlie Bit My Finger came to a close today as Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” surpassed it and became the most viewed YouTube video of all time. ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ has held the number one spot for views since August 2009, when it outshone “Evolution of Dance“. Lady Gaga’s video, which was [...]

Last week my boss approached me about a presentation she was putting together for a large audience. Her default play was to put together the typical Powerpoint slideshow which she planned to narrate.

Yawn. Snore. Boring!

Thankfully she has an open mind and I was able to introduce her to screencasts: simple videos that have the ability to show what is happening on the computer screen. They can be recorded in advance and some neat bells and whistles can be added. The best part is that many of these tools are free.

ScreenToaster

ScreenToaster is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux and is 100% Web-based. Simply approve a Java Applet to run and you can capture screen actions with a single click.

The keyboard command of ‘ALT + S’ will record/pause your presentation. Choose to record the full screen or designate a specific area, depending on what you are looking to illustrate.

Bonus features include the ability to add subtitles, an option to remove/replace audio and control over a screencap preview. Read more

And the list for online work continues! MinimumNoise.com allows individuals that sing, play instruments, or even just have audio production skills to find freelance work. This website hooks you up to people who need your skills. Or vice versa, if you need to add drums to your music, it allows you to post a request and choose your artist. Read more