SXSW 2010 Recap: Austintatious
Yes, I know – it’s a horrible pun. But it’s true. The South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive conference is over the top in every regard. The 15,000+ attendees, crowded sessions and who’s who list of presenters makes for an ostentatious spectacle. Not to mention the parties — the crown jewel of the [...]
iPad Prediction: Your Newest Kitchen Appliance
Like millions of other geeks, I watched/listened/read along as Steve Jobs did his best Billy Mays impression introducing the Apple iPad. Positioned as the new mobile device that’s “between” the iPhone and laptops, the iPad is basically a giant iPod Touch. It looks gorgeous and is probably a joy to hold — which [...]
Finding People To Follow Via TweetMeme
Who should I follow on Twitter?
Great question. There are many ways to find people. But one nifty way to find SELF QUALIFIED people is via TweetMeme. What’s TweetMeme? It’s a service that bloggers use to make it easy for their readers to tweet a story on their behalf. See the greet “retweet” button to [...]
Putting Social Media to Work For Non-Profit Organizations
I had the pleasure of presenting to the Ohio Association of Goodwill Industries (OAGI) this morning. Great people. Great questions. Great cause. My presentation is posted below. Click here to download it as a PDF document.
Is Your Brand a Social Media Zombie?
When it comes to using social media, some companies thrive by monitoring their brands online, participating in meaningful conversations and reaching out to key stakeholders — all breathing life into their brands. At the same time, too many organizations are neglecting their brand presence in social media, dooming them to the fate of zombies.
