Michael VanPutten

Michael has more than 20 years of experience utilizing Web and new media in higher education, nonprofit, and business sectors. Among his many accomplishments, he founded a Web and new media consulting company—VanPutten Interactive—to serve clients specializing in public works, social work, higher education, documentary film, and professional development. In his current role at Bronson Healthcare, he provides leadership for digital marketing, communications, and innovative utilization of new media. Michael has a master’s degree in educational technology from Western Michigan University.

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An introduction to photo and video metadata

Capturing digital photos and videos is faster and easier than ever. Along with this convenience of capturing digital artifacts comes the need and challenge to organize, maintain, and find assets on demand.

I’m in love with Vulfpeck

My exploration of music and Vulfpeck intersected for the first time in 2020. The band has been making innovative, funk-inspired music since 2011. In my …

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These are the best places you can get free stock photos from today

We live in a world of visual communication. Keep these resources bookmarked, so that you can quickly access free and copyright compliant photos that look professional and help to support the ideas you are tryin to share online or in print.

Doctor Mix is one of my new favorite YouTube subscriptions

Claudio Passavanti is an amazing and energetic music producer in London whose passion for all things music is infectious.

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Why I wear a tie to work

A quick reflection on why we wear what we do and what it means to us.

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Designing for mobile: Amazon Kindle and user experience

Something caught my eye: An advertisement for the Amazon Kindle showing how consistent and simple it is to buy a book and use it regardless of your electronic device or software preferences.