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37 Tweet Size Writing Tips

writing edit If you only have time to read one of the 37 tweets, read #22:  Empower writers. Because the writer runs the show. Quality content gets you where you want to go.

Where did this tweet collection come from? Ragan’s Corporate Writers and Editors Conference here in Chicago last week. Missed it? The conference makes two more stops: October 28 at Kindred Healthcare in Louisville, KY and November 9 at ConEdison in New York City, NY.

It’s definitely worth attending. But, if you can’t make it, these 37 sweet tweets will get you started. What’s your best writing tip?  Read More…

5 Reasons to Grab Your BlogWorld Virtual Ticket Today

What would you rather do: hang out with the character with a smoking coffee pot or attempt to take notes for hours and hours in a conference room? Exactly.

That’s why I’m so glad BlogWorld is offering a virtual ticket option this year. BlogWorld and New Media Expo is November 3-5 in Los Angeles. Read More…

TechWeek Chicago 2011 Reflections

TechWeek 2011 Chicago Merchandise MartTomorrow I’ll be doing my “BarbWired” report for Chicagonistalive, a live internet show. We’ll be broadcasting online at 2:00pm cst from Willis Tower Skydeck, at 103 stories up [updated location]. TechWeek Chicago is my feature story.

As a #TeckWk VIP, I got complimentary admission thanks to a Klout perk. Disclosure: http://cmp.ly/2/va. Although TechWeek events and sessions spanned several days, due to speaking engagements and other commitments, I only attended the opening party and most of day one.

So, if you’re looking for complete coverage, this isn’t it.

My goal, here, is to give you a sense of the depth and diversity of topics – all with a light touch.

Did you go to TechWeek? Please share your comments or links to your coverage so we can exchange ideas.

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Improving Brands and Blogger Relationships BBSummit11 Panel

Brands and Blogger Panel #BBSummit11

In almost every presentation, I show a chart with survey results that prove blogger relations is the most effective social media marketing tactic.

Then I ask this question: Who here is using blogger relations as a social media marketing tactic?

Every time, almost no hands go up. That’s why when MJ Tam asked me to moderate the Midwest Moms Moms BBSummit11 blogger and brands panel, I was honored and intrigued. Read More…

Social Media Speaker Interviews from @midwest conference

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There’s something about going back home. And although it’s not quite on same block, it’s in the same part of the country. On Thursday, I’m honored to be speaking with so many talented social media folks @midwest at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois. Read More…