LyndiT.comMini donuts, mini horses and mini cars are all fantastic. What is also helpful a mini vision towards the big sometimes what feels like monster picture of creating a social media plan. Here are 5 steps to create a mini social media plan that will be relax your nerves of where to start, what to talk about and what to do. Tag you’re it! You are now the person who is in charge and on the wire for creating a[...]
Archive for April, 2010
Let me hop on my soap box and say that social media is not a skill – it is a tool; the skill is communication. Communication is not exclusive to sales, promotion or content pitches, rather it’s for sharing, connecting and building relationships. Social media is the opportunity for customer service to reach beyond the doors of the brick and mortar. Before participating in the polar bear swim of social media, businesses need to understand what social media really means[...]
All kinds of neat nerdy equipment around my office ready and waiting to be used. Downloaded Audacity, and Lame MP3 Encoder plugged in my mic and in less time than it takes to eat three ice cream drumsticks I had created a basic podcast. The basic idea of Podcasting is to record audio on a specific topic to be reviewed by the greater community. Gives a chance for people to get to know the presenter a on a different level.[...]
When it comes to web, here is a man that understands how to create the perfect foundation to build a great future upon. I am pleased to introduce to you one of my personal entrepreneurial inspirations – Eric Goldstein. Coming from a legal background, Eric sees the big picture while always remaining grounded as a family man. Eric is the founder and CEO of Amplify, the company that created Clipmarks.com. He is a man of generosity, creativity and passion for[...]
A huge thank you to Micah Baldwin for implementing his idea of Follow Friday. Totally genius, gold star! Follow Friday has become a tradition that every Friday people post recommendations of people they think you should follow. My Follow Friday lists were becoming so long that I decided I should create a post that focuses on just a few people you should follow everyday. From bloggers, designers and social media gurus to entrepreneurs, I am proud and excited to introduce[...]
Whether it is a corner office, a summer home on Orcas Island, being Microsoft’s #1 Rock Band tester, or even ending world hunger, knowing and understanding your ultimate vision is essential. Today is best time to define and act on your vision; express and share your enthusiasm. Most importantly there is no better time to reach out, connect and build community. “Whether you think that you can, or that you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford Take one of my[...]
There are one man bands and then there are one man Justice Leagues. Here is a man that truly has an entrepreneurial spirit. In the arena of social media he focused on Twitter and wrote a BOOK “Twitter Marketing for Dummies”. Kyle is world renown for his presentations and speaking at social media events, and working with students. He also supports some incredible causes, like Envolv. If being a being a social media consultant, speaker, youth idol, writing and publishing[...]
What is better than watching an idea grow and bloom into reality? Two entrepreneurs, John and Jas, share a passion for movies, film production and lengthy humor driven conversations. Their shared fascination with film was the foundation that fueled Bitter Balcony. The site takes on a niche of reviewing movies to another level. With traffic and engagement growing daily, these hilarious and sometimes bitterly saturated movie reviews are on the right track to evolve into a full on start-up. Great[...]
There are moments where listen patiently to someone who is up on their soap box determined to have everyone from Seattle to San Diego hear their negative perspective on social media and I am delighted. Why am I delighted about sharing a conversation with someone who opposes one of my favorite ways of marketing? How can I be excited to hear this person out? First off, if you haven’t run into someone with a long list of reasons why they[...]
From Twitter, Sphinn, Facebook, Amplify, Buzz and Friendfeed–you name it!–I have been gathering some of my favorite posts. These 5 personal favorite must reads have sparked some really awesome conversations, tweaked long term project plans and challenged a lot of great ideas. From social media, online marketing and project planning to business organization these posts will for sure to fill your thought bubbles, have you reaching for the phone to share a conversation about the value of flexibility and the[...]
