Everywhere you look, AI is reshaping how we live, work, and create. But one question rises above the noise: what actually happens when AI meets human creativity? As a brand marketing and PR consultant who’s worked at the intersection of creativity, communications, and tech for decades, I find this question fascinating. […]
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TL;DR Summary: Barbara Rozgonyi, a Top 100 Keynote Speaker to Watch in 2025, will open Day 2 of DigiMarCon South Atlantic 2025 with her high-energy presentation: “Visibility Is Leadership: The Must-Have PR + AI Playbook.” This session is designed to equip marketers, CMOs, and executives with a proven framework to […]
Where will you be watching the solar eclipse? Wherever you are, you can watch on your phone or computer. Thanks to the Exploratorium, a leading science learning laboratory and museum in San Francisco, for letting me know about these five live feeds of the Great American Eclipse on August 21st, 2017. You can […]
I’m excited to present at Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase! WIll you be there? Let me know so we can meet up!! Speaking to associations is a great way to get out in front of new audiences. Most associations have a communications person who will publicize your appearance to their members […]
Are you a meeting planner – or a meeting supplier – in the Chicago area who’s looking to learn, network and advance your business or career? Then, you won’t want to miss the Meeting Professionals International Chicago Area Chapter [MPI-CAC] annual educational conference, called EdCon, on November 20 at the […]
With over 10,000 attendees, three days of programming, Smart Monday, appointments, meetings and events, is networking at IMEX overwhelming or is IMEX a can’t miss networking event? Take a look at the 2013 IMEX America stats. You’ll get more out of the conference when you focus of one of […]
Are you interested in how to better market your seminars, conferences and online programs to get more “folks in seats” and “eyes on your screens?” Then, you’re invited to join me at Clemson University’s Annual Conference on How to Use Social, Mobile & Internet Marketing to Get More Registrations here in Chicago on August 24-26 at the Courtyard […]
Wow-what a crowd! Over 500 people, from 11 organizations, gathered on July 19 at Navy Pier to network, learn, and look into the future of the meetings, events and travel industry at Chicago Industry Xchange. It was exciting to see the room packed, especially because, as a member of MPI-CAC’s […]
On July 9, MPI Chicago and 11 other organizations gathered at Navy Pier for Industry Xchange Chicago. Nan Marchand Beavois, Senior Director, National Council Relations at U.S. Travel Association [USTA], was the keynote speaker. Nan is a strategic leader with 20+ years of travel industry experience. Prior to joining U.S. […]
On June 3, meeting and event professionals will gather at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois to get the latest information on how technology can take meetings to the next level. I’m excited to be back and look forward to participating in the opening panel and to […]
With so many apps out there – and only so much room on your mobile device – you might be wondering: what are the must-have apps for meeting and event planners in 2014? This post first appeared on the Meeting Professional International Chicago Area Chapter blog. To get you started, […]
Coming up on November 15, I’ll be covering my favorite top low cost and no cost social media measurement tools at Digital Megaphone’s Social Media and PR Monitoring and Measurement Summit. Eight case studies will be presented from PepsiCo, Wilton, Oscar Mayer, Belize, North Shore University HealthSystem, Optima, Gourmet 45 […]
If you’re into search and social and you live in Chicago, you’ll want to know about this event . . . plus, you can get a $600 discount with a special SMCChicago code. Ever year, I look forward to attending SES Chicago to learn about the latest in search, social […]
Are you a meeting planner – or a meeting supplier – in the Chicago area who’s looking to learn, network and advance your business or career? Then, you won’t want to miss the Meeting Professional International Chicago Area Chapter [MPI-CAC] annual educational conference, called EdCon, on November 14. Disclosure: I […]
This post is one is the #SMWReporter series from Social Media Week Berlin. Thanks to Nokia for covering travel and expenses, as well as providing a Nokia Lumia 1020 camera Disclosure: http://cmp.ly/6/RC5QuG Presented by Katja Petrova and Joel Dullroy, this session focused on how to build a movement around freelancers’ […]
“Don’t pay any attention to what they write about you. Just measure it in inches.” Andy Warhol For PR folks, inches have given away to clicks, comments, community engagement and conversions. If you’re not familiar with them yet, check out the seven Barcelona principles, a declaration of standards and practices to guide measurement […]
48,000,000 results. That’s what you get when you google dog modeling. You’ll find articles like “5 Tips to Get Your Pet a Modeling Gig.” This week, we’ll be part of that world. Heads Up, There’s a Dog Model in the House When we adopted a shelter dog, I never thought […]
Apologies to my Chicago social media friends who will be attending the Social Media Club Chicago panel presentation on September 26 at Willis Tower. I love you all, but I won’t be celebrating Social Media Week with you. I’ll be in Berlin. When an opportunity to cover Social Media Week […]
I LOVE speaking at Social Media Week Chicago. [Watch the 2012 video.] But, I might not be here. I hope I’ll be covering Social Media Week Berlin. Thanks to Nokia, there’s a contest to do just that. Social Media Week Berlin #SMWReporter Entry This is a super long shot. But, this morning […]
It’s not every day that I get asked to speak somewhere as fun as Lincoln Park Zoo. But, that’s where I’ll be on August 21. My challenge? Taking meeting planners on a social media safari. What better place to do that than at Lincoln Park Zoo? One of the nation’s […]
So excited to be hosting #SMDay in my town! In this post, you’ll find more information, including where to sign up for free registration. Launched by Mashable in 2010, Social Media Day is a way to recognize the digital revolution happening right before our eyes. You can track global events […]
As a MacBook Pro and iPhone 5 owner, I’m always interested in what’s up next from Apple. Today’s keynote from Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), June 10-14 in San Francisco, announced the latest in iOS and OS X design and development. As expected, Apple introduced iOS7. Watch the iOS7 video. Want to compare developer announcements? […]
Hey Chicago social media types – what are you doing Thursday night? Inviting you to join SMC Chicago, SOBCon and me for what promises to be one of May’s most entertaining events! Here’s the official invitation information. And yes, you can even order your tickets right here on this site! […]
Have you heard about the JOBS Act and crowdfunding? Here’s an infographic that tells the story in stats. What’s intriguing to me is section about the numbers behind startups and small businesses: 565,000 new businesses launch every month, which adds up to 6.780,000 new businesses every year. The average annual […]
Looking for THE best 2012 holiday party in Chicago? Here’s your invitation to join SMC Chicago for The SMOBILE Holiday Party, sponsored by AT&T. $10 tickets cover networking, program, food, beverages and music. Register right here or over at the SMC Chicago Holiday Party event site. You’re invited to join […]
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