Chase Hoffberger
Chase Hoffberger reported on YouTube, web culture, and crime for the Daily Dot until 2013, when he joined the Austin Chronicle. Until late 2018, he served as that paper’s news editor and reported on criminal justice and politics.
Kickstarter’s most funded campaign: Kickstarter
Thanks to some massive initiatives and a spike in successful campaigns, Kickstarter has gathered over $6 million in fees and commissions in the last calendar year.
On Apr 23, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kickstopper: “Zombies in the Meadowlands”
The Meadowlands, polluted rivers, MetLife Stadium, and the use of Medieval Times as a fort: What more could you want in a zombie flick?
Can Reddit create a Top 10 radio hit?
What started as a loosely defined effort to write a radio single has turned into a sprawling endeavor that touches on every aspect of the music industry.
On Apr 19, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kickstopper: Talk to the Can
Monkey Wrench Design’s Andrew Murphy tells us about his retro phone contraption for your computer.
On Apr 18, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Tumblr asks users how Tumblr changed their lives
For a new project called Storyboard, Tumblr wants to gets personal.
Watching Kickstarter History being made
Pebble has apparently created the dream watch for geeks.
On Apr 17, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Boo the cat makes for a rude awakening
This “Cat Alarm Clock” is definitely not sold in stores.
Star Command apologizes for burning through $32,000 in Kickstarter funds
Video game creators Justin and Jordan Coombs outlined the pitfalls that can accompany receiving an influx of cash on Kickstarter.
Kickstarter fails to address alleged cyberstalker victim
An alleged victim of cyberstalking and spam attacks, blogger Rachel Monroe has been advised not to create a Kickstarter campaign.
On Apr 16, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kickstarting a documentary featuring YouTube stars
Dan Dobi is documenting his fellow YouTube stars so we can learn how they really live. He’s seeking funds through Kickstarter.
From the streets to your screen, the busker of YouTube is playing your song
An original if there ever was one, Winston Steward has a song to sing for you.
On Apr 13, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kickstopper: Life Online
Baltimore waiter Rob Burke wants to stream his entire life for a year online—and for you to fund it.
Relive your sports memories one tweet at a time via “Sports Illustrated”
Andy Gray helps you recall your favorite moments in sports history—even if you weren’t alive yet.
On Apr 11, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Baseball star Dale Murphy goes to bat for @1982Braves
The two-time National League MVP is tweeting about his record-breaking season in real-time, beginning with last week’s opening day.
On Apr 9, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Woman laments being saved by Ryan Gosling
British journalist Laurie Penny has sworn off Twitter, claiming “it would have been less trouble to get run over.”
On Apr 6, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
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