Author: Todd Lohenry

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Afraid of making mistakes online?

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Social Media, Technology

Get over it!"Risk aversion is the number one reason that people and organizations fail to tap the full power of social media. People often tell me that they can't afford to make a mistake online, because any error will be just one Google search away for anyone to see, forever. Unless you're prepared to risk … Continue reading Afraid of making mistakes online? →

Are location-based services overrated?

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Blogging, Facebook, Social Media, Technology, Thoughts

Image via CrunchBase Please consider this... "Despite the buzz around location-based services, I have been ambivalent, if not skeptical about the technology.As much as social media has encouraged people to share information, I have not been convinced there is the same amount of enthusiasm for broadcasting your location.There’s the issue of privacy, as well as … Continue reading Are location-based services overrated? →

Electronic media usage by children reaches record high

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Technology

Image via Wikipedia Apparently electronic media is equal to a full time job for most kids... "The findings, out today in a Kaiser Family Foundation survey of 2,002 people ages 8 to 18, show that young people spend seven hours and 38 minutes using media in a typical day — up from six hours and … Continue reading Electronic media usage by children reaches record high →

Social media fairy tails

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Social Media, Thoughts

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeGreat stuff from patgermelman's blog..."There are social media formulas that you can pick and choose from and adapt to fit your schedule, staff, and resources. There's a virtual candy store of platforms and options. Here's the secret...they all take work. There are no silver bullets. If someone claims to have … Continue reading Social media fairy tails →

Just getting started as a blogger?

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Blogging, Featured, Thoughts

Image by Technosailor via Flickr My brother in law Alan is a talented writer [his new book is called "Gods of Venice"] who is just moving into the online world. If you're like him, you may benefit from brainstorming around these 20 different types of posts that a blogger can use to build their site … Continue reading Just getting started as a blogger? →

Websites and social media

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Facebook, Social Media

Image via CrunchBaseI'm fond of saying "the answer is rarely either/or but frequently both/and". Mitch Joel talks about the roles and relationships of websites and social media and how the answer may be both/and..."There are two schools of thought when it comes to marketing brands online and the presence they need. 1. Build a website … Continue reading Websites and social media →

Lessons learned from 2009

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Blogging, Thoughts

Here'a a great post from Holly Green..."2009 has come and gone, and many of us are taking a huge sigh of relief. Going through one of the worst recessions in U.S. history will certainly take the wind out of your sails. But we appear to have weathered the worst of the storm. And while the … Continue reading Lessons learned from 2009 →