Latest posts by Diane Balogh

Communications History: The Printing Press
  • April 9, 2025
The printing press transformed the way information was created, shared and preserved, playing a key role in shaping human history. With its origins in ancient China and its refinement in 15th-century Europe, the printing press revolutionized the spread of knowledge, making books, ideas and information more accessible to people across social classes. [Read More]
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Which cities gained and lost the most small businesses in the past year?
  • March 17, 2025
Explore which cities gained and lost the most small businesses in the past year. [Read More]
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Self-employment snapshot: statistics and trends
  • February 28, 2025
Explore how the percentage of self-employed workers has changed across the U.S. workforce over the years. [Read More]
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What percentage of the workforce has been self-employed over time?
  • February 7, 2025
Explore how the percentage of self-employed workers has changed across the U.S. workforce over the years. [Read More]
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The most popular messaging apps by country
  • January 16, 2025
Countries around the world ranked by average screen time. [Read More]
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The U.S. states where small businesses suffered the most losses due to natural disasters
  • October 28, 2024
Based on U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Per Business From 2017 to September 2024 In the United States, small businesses are frequently among the victims of significant natural disasters such as storms, floods or wildfires. These events don’t just damage buildings or equipment—they can devastate the dreams and livelihoods of small business owners. Many […] [Read More]
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Communications history: homing pigeons
  • October 16, 2024
For centuries, humans have looked to animals to assist with tasks, and the homing pigeon is perhaps one of the most remarkable examples. Homing pigeons, also known as carrier pigeons or messenger pigeons, can find their way home over long distances. This unique trait has made them useful for communication throughout history. These birds have […] [Read More]
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Small business glossary: a phone book of business terms to know
  • October 14, 2024
Acquisition An acquisition is a situation in which one company purchases a majority of another company’s stock to gain control over that company. Affiliates Affiliates are companies that are related to one another through ownership, typically involving one company holding a minority stake, less than 50 percent, in another. This relationship can take various forms, […] [Read More]
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How the number of homes in America with landlines has changed since 1960
  • October 9, 2024
In the United States, landline phones were the iconic staple of long-distance communication for many years. Landline usage in earlier decades, like the 1990s and 2000s, starkly contrasts with current times, with most adults now living in households without a landline. Despite the decline, millions of households still depend on a landline for communication. [Read More]
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How to secure your business communication: best practices for phone and internet security
  • September 30, 2024
Ooma shares security best practices that businesses can use to protect sensitive information that is transmitted via phone and the internet. [Read More]
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Internet safety and security tips
  • September 30, 2024
In this interconnected world, it's necessary to learn how to protect yourself online and avoid the pitfalls that can ruin your online experience or even your real life. This post shares tips for keeping your information safe while using the internet. [Read More]
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Which U.S. cities report the most spam calls per capita?
  • September 5, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports that U.S. consumers get over 4 billion robocalls every month. Ooma explores whether certain cities in the U.S. report more spam calls than others in this post and helpful infographic. [Read More]
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Grandparents Day: Give them a gift they won’t want to return
  • September 3, 2024
Bring the couple who held your hand when you were a tot a gift that will help keep them safe. The Ooma Senior Phone Bundle can keep the lines of communication open. But be prepared–you may need to do the hand-holding this time to convince them this is one gift they won’t want to return. [Read More]
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The ultimate timeline of communication technology
  • August 22, 2024
From smoke clouds to cloud storage, the evolution of communication technology has been beyond the wildest imaginations of our ancestors. The team at Ooma is proud to present this ultimate timeline of communication technology, tracing back all the way to the origin of speech. [Read More]
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The most (and least) connected cities in the United States
  • August 2, 2024
Ooma analyzed data from the American Community Survey to determine the U.S. cities with the highest rate of households connected to the internet through broadband of any kind. Check out the post and helpful infographic for more information. [Read More]
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Meet Ooma’s Wendy Giblin—an attorney equally adept at sparring in courts and boxing rings
  • July 24, 2024
Meet Wendy Giblin, Corporate Counsel for Ooma, and read about how being a title-holding boxer and an attorney have more similarities than you might think. In Giblin's words, “A lot of boxing is just being disciplined and focusing on the right things. I try to do that with everything I do at Ooma, too.” [Read More]
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How to design your home office for comfort and productivity
  • July 22, 2024
There is a way to design your home office for comfort and productivity without breaking the bank. Use these tips to make the most of your home office space. If you live with other people, such as family members or roommates, discuss any changes to common areas before making them to avoid conflict. After all, a family member might need their own home office space as well. [Read More]
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Alfa, Bravo, Charlie: using the phonetic alphabet on phone calls
  • May 31, 2024
Phonetic alphabets are code words that replace letters and come in a variety of forms, including military alphabets and a police alphabet. Check out ways you can use the phonetic alphabet in your conversations with customers. [Read More]
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Four ways to connect with Mom on Mother’s Day 2024
  • May 8, 2024
It’s nearly Mother’s Day. A 2020 survey found that 75% of Americans plan to send a gift for Mother’s Day. Beyond sending a gift, staying in touch by phone regularly is a popular choice. [Read More]
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What are the key protocols of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)?
  • April 5, 2024
Explore the six essential VoIP protocols enabling reliable and affordable phone service for anyone with access to high-speed internet. [Read More]
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