Parking fail…

...becomes social media success story! A security camera caught this parking 'fail' on camera: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do6pmYfNco0&feature=player_embedded Hyundai Canada [manufacturer of the victim's car] saw this YouTube video and was quick to turn this into a social media success! The moral of the story? Everyone wins with social media done well... httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyD6arNlTE8&feature=player_embedded

One bookmark manager to rule them all…

A recurring theme on this blog is using one one online [platform independent] tool to use or store resources. Bookmarks are no exception, although in this case I actually use two - one for public, one for private [nothing racy here -- actually is the stuff that's too boring to share] bookmarks. If you scroll … Continue reading One bookmark manager to rule them all…

Stop doing random acts of lead generation!

"I don’t know about you but I seldom meet a B2B marketer who time to think. And it seems that the pressure keeps building as more of us seek to do more with less.That said, it’s vital for us to think before we execute. It’s not about doing more campaign activity… it’s about doing the … Continue reading Stop doing random acts of lead generation!

The Brand called You…

Image via Wikipedia ...is not a new concept -- Tom Peters rolled it out a couple of years ago -- but it's just as relevant today as it was then. Even more so! "That cross-trainer you're wearing -- one look at the distinctive swoosh on the side tells everyone who's got you branded. That coffee … Continue reading The Brand called You…

I’ll be in Germany…

...[and you won't ;-)] in the beginning of November covering the Agritechnica trade show for my client AGCO..."This biannual fair is considered the world's largest and leading trade fair in the field of agricultural machinery. It is a rather specialised fair in terms of products, visitors and exhibitors. Over the past 10 years, Agritechnica has … Continue reading I’ll be in Germany…

“If I started today”…

Image by petermello via Flickr...is an insanely great post by Chris Brogan on the topic of where I would start today if I wanted to use the internet and social media to promote my thought leadership position -- NOW I understand why people like Darren Rowse of ProBlogger rave about him! I came across it … Continue reading “If I started today”…

“What the *tweet* is social media…

...and what can it do for my business today!?" was the name of the presentation I delivered at the Kewaunee County Power Breakfast on September 29 while filling in for MarketingSavant Dana VanDen Heuvel. Bottom line? Those companies that actively engage their customer base through social media stand to reap a rich harvest in terms … Continue reading “What the *tweet* is social media…

Facebook for Fun and Profit…

Over the past 10 days I've had the opportunity to speak twice on the topic of 'Facebook for Fun and Profit' to LinkedIn groups Link Greater Green Bay and Link Appleton [thanks again, Mark and Stacie]. Here's a post I wish I had in my aresenal before I did the preso -- it includes some … Continue reading Facebook for Fun and Profit…

I had a great time…

...at the Green Bay Net social media copnvention [thanks Elliot and Gina!] and thanks to my 'board of advisors', I revised the 'tactics and tools' mindmap and I had a great time with the folks who sat in on the preso. The content was well received so I'm planning on making an ongoing blog series … Continue reading I had a great time…

Online Meetings…

With the price of gas as it is, and time always being at a premium, the idea of online meetings is gaining in popularity..."I’m a big fan of online meeting and collaboration tools. Among other things, they’ve saved me from some of the many flights and hotels that I used to have to put up … Continue reading Online Meetings…