Thanks to these groups for allowing me, Barbara Rozgonyi, to talk to their members about social media, wired writing, twitter and digital PR!

Browse my social media, wired writing and PR presentations.

January
West Suburban Women Entrepreneurs, LinkedIn 101
Electrology Association of Illinois, LinkedIn 101

February
It’s Chic to be Geek, Business and Technology Skills for Women Entrepreneurs, Michigan Avenue Apple Store

March
Wired Writing for Job Seekers, GraceWorks, San Francisco
National Speaker Association, Illinois Chapter, Social Media Sampler

April
Young President’s Organization, International Group, Social Media Panel
Naperville Chamber …

Di Chapman, media expert and radio show host, talked to Barbara about how to raise visibility by being interviewed and interviewing others.

Thanks to Di Chapman, author, media expert and entrepreneur for interviewing me on her Advice.com radio show “Better Times After 50.” Because Di is such an engaging interviewer, I asked her to share her best tips on interviewing with Wired PR Works readers. On our call, in addition to sharing stories about her own media interviews, Di shared …

I am thrilled to be speaking at this event, hosted by the National Speakers Association of Illinois. Wendy Piersall, @emom, and Johnny Campbell, the Transition Man and I will be talking about social media for speakers, coaches and consultants. If you’re in Chicago, I hope you can join us for this Fabulous Friday event that includes a family style lunch at @Maggianos in Oak Brook on March 20. Landed here looking for a storytelling social media speaker? Here’s my …

Almost two years ago, when I read Rohit Bhargava’s social media bio post, I said, “Hey! I’ve got to do that and I’ve got to write about how cool it is to do that.” Time flies . . . and this format came back to me as I was preparing my presentation for job seekers that’s taking place about a week from now.

In May 2007, I took the first version of my social media bio to an Internet marketing …

Groups give speakers get all kinds of gifts: flowers, chocolate, gift certificates. One of the best “gifts” you can give a speaker is a recommendation. Although I use critique sheets for reviews, it’s not often that a get a group review like this one from West Suburban Women Entrepreneurs.

What I like about this format:

includes group comments
talks about usable ideas
gives ideas on how to expand the presentation

Professional Speaker Recommendation for Barbara Rozgonyi’s How to Build Your Business with Online …

I’ll never know everything I need to know about marketing. That’s why I study what other people do that works. Especially people like Ford Saeks whose clients include Randy Gage who talks about prosperity and business.

Recently, I had the opportunity to hear Ford talk about marketing for speakers and small business at our local NSA chapter.

“Adapt, don’t adopt,” is how he suggested the audience apply innovative marketing ideas for public speakers and small businesses  like these . . …

  I love to speak and help others get out there with their message. Recently, someone asked about where to find more information on how to manage a professional speaking business.

Start by checking out your local chapter of the National Speakers Association?  Our Illinois Chapter is very friendly, encouraging and resourceful.

This group will have lots of connections you’re looking for. If I were you, I’d find a virtual assistant for speakers and let them manage all the details – there …

At a college preview, a sign said: take the stairs, you’ll get a workout and you’ll save energy. So, we did.

At the mall over the weekend, we tried to take the stairs. But, there are no more stairs. There are only elevators and escalators.

According to Rory Vaden, the world’s leading expert, speaker, and author on personal self-discipline, therein lies the problem with a lot of what’s wrong not only with America, but with your business [and maybe …

Speaking to a group is a great way to get out in front of new audiences. Most organizations have a communications person who will publicize your appearance to their members and maybe the media. You can help them promote their event – along with your appearance – by sending out an additional news release of your own. Here’s one that recently went out to our local media contact list to let them know about my upcoming speaking engagement in …