Yes, that is deep fried bacon in the center of this Instagram image. I love sharing pictures of people, places, food and things – and in this post you’ll find out why I’m recommending that every one of CoryWest Media’s clients do the same. How do you use Instagram? Let’s […]
Monthly Archives: January 2014
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Update: Today is Community Manager Appreciation Day. Due to the cold weather, SMC Chicago’s event will take place on February 3. Looking for a place to celebrate Community Manager Appreciation Day on January 27? Here’s a list of events to get you started. On February 3, I’ll be celebrating with […]
Still sending out traditional news releases? If you’re looking for ways to raise visibility, generate traffic, grow business and build an online community, integrate social media into your PR efforts. Follow these seven steps to get started on conducting an effective public relations campaign to reach reporters, and the masses, […]
What’s trending for small business in 2014? According to Crain’s Chicago Business it’s big data, social media, engaging employees, and hiring freelancers and contractors. Thanks to reporter Meg McSherry Breslin for including my company’s Hollywood casting approach in the “Small Biz Big Trends” feature. That’s me at the photo […]
What better way to plan out your year than in a workshop with professional peers? That’s what’s happening on January 24 when I’ll be conducting a social media marketing workshop for the Illinois Association of Park Districts / Illinois Park and Recreation Association‘s annual conference. Wow – how the world […]
Presenters and data geeks love this kind of stuff: ready-made charts and numbers. Thanks to We Are Social for delivering over 180 cool slides with international social media, digital and mobile statistics. What I like about this approach . . . 1. It’s big. At 180+ slides, the report packs lots of […]
I’m not at CES, but I am on the media distribution list. 🙂 Here’s the latest news directly from the show. Please note that the content included in this post is from an International CES press release. Check out the International CES press site for a great example of how to run […]
I’m back from NMX Live in Las Vegas. What a show! There’s so much to talk about. Let’s get started with a quick and visual overview of the the #NMX @wiredprworks community twitter conversation. Disclosures: Thanks to NMX for providing a complimentary media pass. You’ll find all of NMX 2014 Live coverage here. NMX Live Twitter […]
Here in Chicago, it’s -10 outside and school is out. As kids celebrate another snow day, parents who are ready to get back to work after a two-week vacation may be a tad less joyous. Although our kids are in college and beyond, I remember how challenging it could be […]
The opening keynote sets the tone of the conference. Taking the NMX stage in a cream dress with skeleton print illustartions and black accents, Lynette Young walked us through success lessons in her talk “The Myth of Overnight Success: How to build an iceberg in 25 years or less.” Thanks […]
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