It seems like every time I pick up a newspaper there is a new article on social media.  This level of hype is starting to make me nervous that we are all overselling what social media can and cannot do.  To bring a little perspective to the game I wanted to write about some of [...]

This is a great video with some pretty amazing statistics on social media – is it a fad or a revolution that is changing the way we communicate?  Decide for yourself. for more information on the statistics in the video – check out socialnomics.net.

On Wednesday, December 15, 2010 I will be presenting How Small Businesses Can Use Social Media at Reader’s Cove for the Health and Wellness Business Building Meetup.  Check this space after the presentation for a free copy of my materials!

As the holidays approach nonprofits are working extra hard to raise money for their organizations.  The Denver Post just ran an article on texting for donations and cites the recent success the Red Cross experienced raising funds for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The Red Cross raised  more than $26 million from 1 million [...]

This past weekend I taught a great Social Media 101 class here in Fort Collins.  It was held at the Education and Life Training Center out near New Belgium brewery (unfortunately we didn’t have beer… maybe next time!).  The ELTC provides an array of classes to the general public on a variety of topics at [...]

Last week I did a presentation on Social Media for the Pro Bono Coordinator’s Retreat hosted by the State Bar of Texas.  The last day of the conference I assisted Bar staff in facilitating a discussion of “next steps” for participants so they would have a few things for to do around social media they could knock [...]

I love coming to Austin!  And the folks at the Texas State Bar are only too awesome to work for – (Thank You! Hannah and Hannah) I presented on a panel on Social Media: Email and Beyond which prompted a lively discussion on all things Internet related.  I will be posting the powerpoint and my [...]

Go figure – according to Mashable.com this morning, PepsiCo’s Project Refresh has gotten more people to vote than the last U.S. Presidential election.  Pretty staggering concept, yes?  People care more about Pepsi than about who is the President?  Is that what they mean here?  Okay lets take that statement apart a bit: 1) You can vote [...]

We used to call them our “posse” but I know that term is now passe.  However, as I continue to build my consulting practice I am again reminded how important it is to have a set of trusted vendors, advisers, collaborators, etc. that you can work with and refer to.  In other words, my team.  I [...]

Okay so maybe that is really three words.  Whatever. Mashable does another great job of illuminating up and coming trends – in this article (including a powerpoint!!!!) we get an overview of social networking tools and apps that are little known now but may turn into the “Next Big Thing”.  Perhaps it would be worth a [...]