Tag: advertising

 

Part of being a social media guru (and I write that with tongue planted firmly in cheek) is that I get access to quite a few conversations among other social media experts, gurus, champions, evangelists, prophets, heralds and superstars.  Many of these are quality discussions.  But some of the comments I read are head-scratchers.  more

 

I had the opportunity to make a…um, site visit this past weekend.  I decided I’d take along a couple of old college buddies associates for the occasion.  And while the most important lesson learned from the trip was most likely that I’m not quite 22 anymore, I was also reminded that Las Vegas is easily the best practical case study for marketing in the world.   more

I must be starting to get it when it comes to writing on a quasi-deadline.  When challenged for time or ideas, make lists!   more

 

Whether you believe in social media or not, there’s a bigger trend at work here.  Maybe even a couple.

 

Social media has evolved quite a bit in the past few years.  Or should I say, “devolved?”  We’ve gone from the flashing lights carnival and dizzying variety of Facebook and My Space to the more professional look of LinkedIn.  Now, business people are discovering Twitter.  Instead of offering amusing/irritating applications that allow us to take and display quizzes ranging from our favorite brands of beer to our favorite insects, Twitter offers us 140 characters.  That’s it. more