The last question our personal branding panel got at Affiliate Summit West was, to me, curious, “What would you do if someone hijacked your brand?” Being an overly trusting person, I never thought about the possibility of someone intentionally hijacking your brand – or your work. Yet, it’s happened to […]
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Last night, The Social Network won four Golden Globe awards, including best picture. You’ll find highlights below. And, you’re invited to check out my The Social Network review and interview. You can also visit The Social Network site and download the screenplay. What do you think? Is The Social Network […]
On Monday, I participated in a panel discussion about personal branding for affiliate marketers at Affiliate Summit West 2011 in Las Vegas. Thanks to Marty Fahncke, our moderator, for suggesting we hand out an action guide. Here’s a picture of our panel. That’s Marty, Jim Kukral, me [Barbara Rozgonyi] and […]
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, […]
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 […]
What a treat to see Mari at BlogWorld Expo in Las Vegas! Mari Smith and I are both contributing authors in the book “Success Secrets of the Social Media Marketing Superstars.” Mari is a true social media leader and it’s always an honor for me to attend her sessions as […]
Or . . . How Did you Get from Here to There I don’t think of myself as a career counselor and mentor, but other people seem to. Lately I’m getting these questions a lot: How did you get there? How can I get a promotion? Should I quit my […]