Hey, where did you go this year? Before 2010 closes out – and that time is fast approaching – why not capture your personal 2010 review. Today I’m sharing my highlights: some accomplishments, a postcard and even a few wrong turns.
Yearly Archives: 2010
It’s that time of year where predictions peer into the future. With 2011 only days away, here’s a quick glance at what’s to come for social media in 2011. How do you see social media advancing in 2011?
My Skechers Shape Ups arrived today. It’s neat; when you wear these shoes, you don’t walk–you sort of roll. It’s an odd motion at first, but one that keeps you moving. That’s kind of how social media is, too. It may feel odd at first, but once you get moving […]
We’re at the point in the year when we’re finalizing our client’s 2011 social media marketing PR plans. Knowing when an outlet plans to cover stories in their market makes it easy to block out possible placements. And, contacting reporters in advance means you’ll have less competition for publication. So, […]
Good news for the PR industry: Best Careers 2011: Public Relations Specialist. As one of the 50 Best Careers of 2011, this should have strong growth over the next decade (Source: US News and World Reports ). The secret is no longer: PR is a great career. Mix PR with […]
How’s your economic attitude these days? For many small business owners, the economy is looking up. According to Discover®‘s Small Business WatchSM • 25 percent of small business owners reported they will increase spending on business development in the next six months, up from 22 percent in October • 33 […]
In Chicago, the social media scene sparkles with tweetups, parties and events – year round. So that you can live and learn vicariously, I’ll be covering how social media comes alive for brands and bloggers at events like Sauza’s Chicago Ladies Night In. Thanks to Beth Rosen of 4 Keys […]
Wondering how to make your brand stand out on Facebook? A new social media study about brands on Facebook condenses the success formula down to four steps: make offers, empower fans, add images and don’t obsess over negative comments. Four Top Facebook Marketing Tips for Corporate Brands These top four […]
350M people send 4B messages on FB – every day. Is it time to modernize communications? Facebook says yes. Want to know more? Here are my press conference notes and a few videos, including a video interview with Facebook’s director of engineering, Andrew Bosworth [who went to 14 proms, according […]
Veterans Day is always a powerful day for me. Four of my mother’s brothers fought in World War II. The youngest brother never came back. Surrounded by uncles who fought in the war on my father’s side as well, the American Legion served as our family’s community center. But, my […]