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.
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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 […]
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 […]
Not what you want on a new iPhone 4G: a diagonal crack connecting the upper and lower screen limits. But . . .that’s what I saw when I pulled my iPhone out of my purse one morning. It wasn’t there when I put it in away on my way out […]
When are you speaking next? The answer is: twice tomorrow. If you’re in the Chicago area, here’s a low-cost LinkedIn workshop I’m giving on behalf of Midwest Entrepreneurs Forum. Thanks to Jerry R. Mitchel for asking me to speak to the group. Note that event content in this post comes […]
What kind of camera do you recommend for public relations and event photography? That’s a frequently asked question I get from readers, clients and people at events. In August, I upgraded from a higher-end point and shoot with a flip-out screen to a DSLR I purchased at Sears Electronics. Both […]
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 […]