Michael Polzella

When a package arrives at my house, its contents snugly nestled in perfectly poppable plastic, an epic battle ensues. To the winner of the Battle of the Bubble Wrap go the spoils – the right to smack and stomp that plastic sheet until everything is deflated.

In today’s “Buy Now With 1-Click” world, daily impulse buying has decimated once-robust holiday wish lists. Meanwhile, the rise of streaming services has put an end to the dependable supply of last-minute CD and DVD gifts (sorry Best Buy). While this has made the act of giving more difficult than ever, there is one bastion of hope in this new gift giving world: Kickstarter.

Do-gooders and fair-trade fashionistas can match their spending with their values this giving season by shopping Society B.

With the hot summer temperatures finally dropping, it’s time to put on your fall flannel and sit by a roaring fire.

To become a master smartphone photographer, you need the right photo editing app. But what app do you use?

A new recruiting draw for Atlanta-based Honeywell is attracting recent graduates. VP of staffing, Jim Schwab, called the incentive a “contemporary benefit.”

When Miguel Almirón signed with Atlanta United in early 2017, the coveted star seemed happy to get playing time in front of a big audience. But now some of Europe’s top teams are showing interest.

What if your smartphone didn’t grant you access to a recipe for guacamole, or steps for changing a flat tire? Lucky for us, the capabilities of mobile search are getting even stronger.

Atlanta is beginning to feel fall this week and a scenic rooftop bar is the best way to enjoy it and get your best buzz of the week.

Inspired by the utility of Ponce City Market’s bike-accessible food and retail halls, MailChimp Co-founder Dan Kurzius wanted to create something special MailChimp employees could enjoy. A new company app did the trick.

If your week was as crazy as mine, you need an extra strong cocktail to help you wind down. Luckily, I’ve got you covered.

Much like sports teams cycling through head coaches, companies often seem to constantly be changing CEOs.

From magicians to break dancers to “statues,” cities everywhere are filled with buskers – another word for street performers. However, these entertainers provide more than just a show. Buskers create crowds, get strangers to make eye contact and create shared cultural experiences.

What’s better than a cold beer while watching your favorite NFL team compete? Not driving under the influence after the game.

There’s great news for all the Pure Barre skeptics who like to say, “I like more cardio in my workouts; that class would be too slow,” – there’s a brand new class that includes just that – Pure Empower.

As Instagram continues to grow, improving efficiency for brands who utilize its tools, your business could be imploring these strategies to reach your target audiences:

Though Atlantans have seen blue bikes coast around the city since 2016, the Relay Bike Share program debuted in Buckhead last month. Three stations are now available in the area: Piedmont Center, Tower Place Park and Lenox MARTA station.

Every day, 300 million photos are uploaded to Facebook.

“WHAT IS HAPPENING!?!” is what millions of Taylor fans are screaming after a “Swift” clearing of all her social media accounts. The “Blank Space” singer not only swiped her social media, her official website is now nothing more than a black screen.

If you have made a restaurant reservation within the past 10 years, it’s likely you’ve booked a table through the reservation app, OpenTable. But heavy booking fees and monthly charges are causing Atlanta restaurants to look elsewhere for quality reservation services.

In the United States, nearly 1.6 million crashes result from texting and driving. Georgia is one of 47 states with a distracted driving ban, but statistics show driver habits aren’t changing.

Apple excited its loyal fanbase this past Monday with the creation of its first official @apple Instagram handle.

The Festival promises to be beer heaven for beer drinkers. Traveling around the country, it hits Atlanta this weekend, August 18-19, at downtown’s Southern Exchange. The festival is the brainchild of highly acclaimed beer importers Shelton Brothers.

Last week, the High Museum of Art and more than a dozen metro Atlanta arts and culture organizations voiced their support for arts funding by initiating the #GAArtsFuture postcard-writing campaign.

Since 2011, the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge (ABBC) has worked to place Atlanta as the nation’s leader in efficiency. With more than 114 million SF of commercial space committed to the project, ABBC has created 273 jobs and reduced energy consumption in the city by 17%.

Incredible art and a one-of-a-kind festival atmosphere combine with the return of the eighth annual Piedmont Park Arts Festival Aug. 19 and 20.

Atlanta’s newest addition to the food hall family, The Canteen, opened earlier this month offering a quieter, more relaxed option compared to Krog Street Market.

My drive to work was nothing out of the ordinary until I passed what was once a traditional brick house now painted bright pink with the word “Trap” painted across the front.

Text, email, voice mail, instant message, social media … we love it and hate it.

You finally got a great shot and have it flawlessly edited, but wait … what do you write for a caption? This seems simple, but a strategic and well-crafted caption can add value and drive engagement to your post.