Today’s rave is social media. Everyone thinks social media will create such a buzz for their business, that they won’t have to do anything else. So, they create Facebook and Twitter pages. They open a Google+ account. They create boards on Pinterest, groups on LinkedIn, have a YouTube channel, and...
A #GoogleGlass Adventure in #FtMyerSanibel
Four strangers and I were invited to the Beaches of Ft Myer & Sanibel on a #FindYourIsland Challenge. I didn't know what to expect but I was looking forward to meeting other Google Glass Explorers. On Friday, September 6, I boarded a plane at 8 am along with Keith Kaplan,...
Going On A #GoogleGlass #FindYourIsland Challenge to #FtMeyerSanibel
As part of the #GoogleGlass Explorer program, I was put into a private explorer group (similar to a private Facebook group or Yammer group). Every day, I scour the group. Hey, you never know what someone posted that day. A couple of weeks ago, I came across a post that...
What Is Social Media?
A friend shared the attached image with me and I thought it was funny enough to share with you. In case you can't read it, it says: Social Media Explained: Twitter - I'm eating a #donut Facebook - I like donuts Foursquare - This is where I eat donuts...
10 Tips to Surviving South by Southwest…
Make sure you register early for SXSW and get a hotel room at the same time, otherwise you may be an hour away from all the activity. Download the SXSW app before you get there and select click on what you want to attend. Get to sessions at least...
What’s New in Social Media for 2013…
I love learning about new social networking sites and apps and figuring out how to use them to target various demographics. In 2008, when there was a huge downturn in the economy, I spent the year looking at hundreds of social networking sites and figuring out their target market. In...
Social Media and Health Care Providers
With the prevalence of social media, health care providers can no longer avoid being in the digital world. In years past, if someone needed a referral, he/she would ask his/her primary doctor for one. He/She might have also asked friends and family for a “good doctor” and used those recommendations...
The Energy Industry and Social Media Opportunities
With more than 1 billion users on Facebook, 4 billion on YouTube, 500 million on Twitter, 400 million on Google+, 100 million on Instagram and 25 million on Pinterest, if your utility company is not using social media yet, then you are missing a world of opportunity to connect with...
So.cl – New Social Networking Site
Everything is changing again. Google + just added a community where people can discuss various topics that interest them. Facebook now has a “year in review” where they pull all of your most popular photos, status updates and activity into one spot. LinkedIn has a new updated profile page along...
NerdWallet Launches NerdWallet Indie, a Site Where Local Shops Promote Their Work and Offer Deals
NerdWallet’s Indie online site helps shoppers find unique gifts and discounts just in time for the holidays. NEWS FACTS: Today, NerdWallet announced the launch of NerdWallet Indie, a coupon directory website where shoppers can easily sort through thousands of discounts on Etsy and other independent online retailers without being flooded...