I'm in the midst of finalizing a workshop presentation on social
media for nonprofits to be given at Cal State Fullerton's Summer
School for Nonprofits. It has gotten me thinking a great deal about
why Twestival, Lance Armstrong and even...
Date Published: Jul 14, 2009 - 4:09 pm
Every time you get on Twitter, Facebook or your blog, you should
ask yourself, "How can I help?" Before you begin to write, consider
whether or not the tidbit, idea, event, link, photo or insight
provides even a small bit...
Date Published: Jul 09, 2009 - 4:23 pm
If you run a small business, this has been a tough year. Supposedly
the government is here to help you out with credit, loans and
someday more cost-effective health care. Don't hold your breath.
Even though the government may not...
Date Published: Jun 03, 2009 - 12:14 pm
You already know that everyone has a mobile phone. They keep it
with them all day, most of the evening and even on vacation.
Wouldn't that suggest that mobile apps are a critical element of
your customer's experience (and therefore...
Date Published: Jun 02, 2009 - 4:43 pm
Are you eager to get something someone else already has? Do you
follow people around wherever they go? Are you compelled to sniff
in places you really shouldn't? You probably have a dog personality
online. You kindly follow others while...
Date Published: May 29, 2009 - 10:30 am
What's the difference between a billboard and a print ad? The space
in which you have to communicate. But it's not just the space is
it? Each medium requires a custom approach. Audiences think and
behave differently depending on when,...
Date Published: May 28, 2009 - 10:00 am
This is going to be a tough year for most companies. And marketers,
I feel your pain. To focus in on the realities that you and your
company face, I'm writing a multi-part series of blog posts titled,
"The Sky...
Date Published: May 11, 2009 - 7:00 am
Can you imagine buying 30 seconds of prime Super Bowl airtime then
delivering black screen and silence? The idea being your customers
should fill in the blanks. That's what social media is asking
marketers to do. It feels as though...
Date Published: May 05, 2009 - 12:32 pm