Social Media: On Brand? On Spirit!

If done correctly, advertisements (print/TV/whatever) are carefully crafted and placed to be ON BRAND.  At least the smart ones are.  But when it comes to social media, it’s not about ads – it’s about people.  People can’t be controlled to always be on brand.  So what’s a social media conscious organization to do?


Social Media TV — Current

As I watch the Vice Presidential debate, I realize I’m watching the future — the future of social media video.  Below is a screen capture from the cable channel Current TV.  While video plays, Twitter posts (from users worldwide) stream across the screen.


Social Media Voyeur: How Do You Feel?

One of my worst traits is eavesdropping on conversations while in public places: restaurants, stores, walking down the street.  Drives my wife crazy.  It’s so entertaining to hear little, personal snippets of stories without intruding or affecting the conversation.