On November 13, I told my friends I would have a project ready to go by Thanksgiving. It was classified Top Secret to everyone else except family, clients and close friends. I’d been wanting to create a LinkedIn class on Udemy.com and when I had a bit of break in […]
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How much is Snapchat really worth? Who’s interested in temporary social media and ephemeral content marketing? Is it only teens? Back in April, MIT released its annual top 10 technology breakthroughs list. Temporary social media apps, like Snapchat, made the list. Messages that quickly self-destruct could enhance the privacy of […]
Thanks to everyone who attended my Networking in 3D presentation for Meeting Professionals International Chicago Area Chapter during EdCon at the Chicago Marriott Naperville. Here’s what we covered . . . Networking in 3D for Meeting and Event Planners Workshop In this session, you’ll discover proven techniques to grow your […]
Twitter is on the road, promoting its IOP launch on November 7. Unlike Facebook’s, the Twitter IPO road show is more “nuts and bolts.” For most investors, Twitter’s IPO price doesn’t matter. Are you planning to buy Twitter stock? Here’s my take; thanks to WDBC public radio for the interview. […]
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 […]
Now that Berlin and I have about a 12 hour relationship, I feel like I can reveal some very preliminary first impressions. All #SMWReporter coverage at Social Media Week Berlin is brought to you by Nokia. Disclosure: http://cmp.ly/6/RC5QuG – all expenses, including travel and meals are provided by Nokia, as […]
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 […]
It made me so emotional, I couldn’t talk about it in front of groups – except for once. As I presented about blogging and PR in Madison, Wisconsin, I mentioned the situation. Intrigued, an audience member pushed me into skirting the issue. And, that’s all I did. I breezed by, didn’t […]
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 […]
Interested in how to better market your seminars, conferences and online programs 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 Market Seminars, Conferences and Online Programs here in Chicago on August 25-27 at the Courtyard by Marriott-Magnificent […]