Strolling through a garden center display, I stopped. How exciting, and unexpected, to see beautiful and shiny objects glinting in the garden. Captivated by the reflections and the unexpected shimmer, I momentarily forgot why I was there: to buy plants. This is the type of place that draws me to […]
Social Media
Two weeks ago today Google+ launched. Like most new tools, it’s a lot easier to figure out how it works when you ask other people how they use it. That’s why we’re bringing Google+ alive in 3D at the next Digital Innovation Forum next Thursday at IIT/SAT in Wheaton. Do […]
Tomorrow is Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn. It’s a day where music makes over Main Street into an outdoor festival. This is our second year sponsoring the festival’s social communications. Two of our clients also participate. Here’s how the event looks this year in 3D.
There’s something about going back home. And although it’s not quite on same block, it’s in the same part of the country. On Thursday, I’m honored to be speaking with so many talented social media folks @midwest at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois.
I could keep going, but I’m stopping at 25 – for now. Thanks to Chris Brogan for the suggestion to blog about what you think about Google+. Go here if you need a Google+ invitation, or would like to see what Google+ looks like. How about you – […]
It’s Fourth of July weekend here. Why not set off some LinkedIn fireworks? Check out 13 ways and listen to Katy Perry, too. Happy Fourth! 13 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Light Up Your Career or Company The first 12 come from my LinkedIn chapter in Success Secrets of the […]
Did you get your Google+ project invitation yet? Update July 1, 2011 Found a possible detour to the Google+ invitation closure. Last night I got an invitation to join Google+ and along with it was an invitation to invite 500 friends. Wow! Update June 30, 2011: According to Reuters, Google […]
Coming at you in what I would say is at least 4D, a new infographic reframes content as marketing. Set on a base of KPIs, the Content Grid v2 by Eloqua and Jess3 connects content with three levels of business objectives and nine phases of prospect goals over five distribution […]
True or False: Men rock at cosmetics connections while women round up ranching and take over the tobacco industry. That’s all true – if you’re talking about networking on LinkedIn. And – get this – LinkedIn reports men are more savvy than women when it comes to social networking. Are […]
Live in the Chicago area? Love celebrating? Interested in social media? Here’s an event for you. June 30 is Mashable Social Media Day. To celebrate, Digital Innovation Forum [DIF] is hosting a Blog Birthday Bash / Summer Social in Glen Ellyn, at the heart of DuPage County. RSVP for Mashable […]