StumbleUpon put on a new face this week and not only is it mighty pretty, but it’s more organized and helpful, too. Imagine that, good-looking and smart!

The redesign is all about helping you hone in on your interests, without losing that random factor that made StumbleUpon what it is today. They’ve done this by adding Channels and a new Explore Box.

Channels

Channels are the StumbleUpon version of Facebook pages. They’re accounts from brands, celebrities and sites such as ESPN, Campbell’s Soup or Chelsea Handler. You can Follow a Channel, then Stumble it when you want to look through the suggested pages.

A new study by Forrester points out some very interesting things about the whole location based or geosocial marketing opportunity that exists today. While it may seem cool the fact is that most people are not even using them and haven’t even heard of them yet! Maybe this one of the reasons that Gowalla’s founders took the money and ran!

Ok everyone just relax. Before you go check in at the nearest bridge before you jump it’s not like this report is saying location based marketing is dead. In fact, it’s quite the contrary. Check out these stats on those who ARE using these services and you will be encouraged.