New York City

The Vanguard [interview]

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 31, 2010 (Updated: Apr 14, 2012)

June of 2008 marked the release of The Vanguard‘s self-titled debut EP. After nearly two years of showcase gigs, nationwide and overseas …

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 9, 2010 (Updated: Jul 19, 2023)

Working mothers have a unique set of needs, including good jobs, safe neighborhoods, and quality schools. Based on Mint.com's rankings, here are the …

Lauren Banks on Oct 12, 2009 (Updated: Nov 8, 2022)

A vibrating Harry Potter broomstick has teenage girls everywhere going wild. Is this broomstick just a broomstick, or is it really a secret Harry …

J. Frank Wilson on Jul 14, 2009 (Updated: Sep 20, 2018)

15-year-old Alexa Longueira got an unexpected sewer tour when she fell into an uncovered Staten Island manhole while texting and walking.

J. Frank Wilson on May 18, 2009 (Updated: May 16, 2023)

Creative alcohol ads are essential for capturing attention and generating customer interest. Here are some of our favorites.

J. Frank Wilson on Apr 21, 2009 (Updated: Dec 16, 2016)

New York City is full of old infrastructure and hidden history. As the city grew, the new was build on top of the old. One of the city's oldest …

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 11, 2009 (Updated: May 24, 2023)

Next time you have a rough day at the office, Burger King hopes you'll cozy up to one of its new Whopper Bars set to open around America. Just don't …

J. Frank Wilson on Feb 26, 2009 (Updated: Dec 16, 2016)

Watch out New Yorkers! Sony wants your attention and they think their "living mannequins" will get it. In a campaign to promote Sony's new Sony VAIO …

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 15, 2009 (Updated: Oct 10, 2018)

Are cash rewards a motivation tool or bribery? So far the cash for grades experiment is helping low-income students to stay in school and get better …

J. Frank Wilson on Sep 15, 2008 (Updated: Apr 14, 2014)

Mobile app developer 3rd Dimension, Inc. expanded its mobile traffic cam iPhone App to several new cities. The free app, which integrates with …

J. Frank Wilson on May 22, 2008 (Updated: Sep 9, 2020)

Why is there an Apple Store Line now? The iPhone 3G announcement isn't rumored to happen for another two weeks. Do they know something we don't?

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 20, 2008 (Updated: Aug 6, 2022)

The Moth podcast is a digital version of the popular storytelling competition that aims to bring great stories to a global audience.

J. Frank Wilson on Feb 2, 2008 (Updated: Dec 23, 2012)

On a cold Saturday morning in January, a flash mob of Improv Everywhere Agents descended on New York City's Grand Central train station and left the …