Monthly Archives: August 2009

Power Struggle

I’m sitting in my first session at the Society of Professional Journalists Conference in Indianapolis and it occurred to me that plugs are the drug at traditional conferences. Sure, social media and tech events like South by Southwest and CES … —yes, there’s more—

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Flight of Fancy

Sitting at Logan Airport right now thinking about the next four days. You see, I’m going west to participate in the Society of Professional Journalists annual conference in Indiana. There, I’ll be speaking on how social media is changing the … —yes, there’s more—

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I don’t want your help because you won’t give me enough of it. WHAT?

Thursday night I got home from playing poker and laid out my plans for Friday. I’ve got a taping for LUNCH at 2PM and a few errands to run around town. But because it is a summer Friday I had … —yes, there’s more—

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Ferrari Rides for Charity. Jeff in yet another car!

Here’s the interview I did minutes ago with Ray Chang – the guy driving the AWESOME Ferrari – about why it makes sense for a charity to use a social-media approach and fast cars in their quest to help people. … —yes, there’s more—

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Get in the car and drive. Ford Taurus SHO Test Drive.

The other night I was co-host of a Ford event in Cambridge. I was – as far as I know – the first person in Boston to drive the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO. It was fun and fast. Here’s the … —yes, there’s more—

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Taurus Qik Video

Well, guest poster Gradon Tripp took the wheel of the Taurus SHO the other night and here’s the video. I wasn’t scared….really! That car HAULS!!! Keep reading!

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I was a premee, and nothing has changed

I’m sitting in a cushy chair at the Asgard in Central Square, Cambridge, MA, waiting for an event that starts in about two hours. Am I an idiot? Some people might say so, but when I signed on to co-host … —yes, there’s more—

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Guest Post: A Social Media Geek’s Love of Cars is Exposed

A few things most people in the Boston social media scene know about me: I want to see social media help nonprofits extend their marketing message. I love architecture and interior design. I have the coolest 10-year old in the … —yes, there’s more—

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Putting the social in media. Supporting your community.

Chris Brogan’s latest book came out today. It’s called Trust Agents and he co-wrote the book with Julien Smith. You know what I did when I found out that the book had hit newstands? Right, I bought it. Really. I … —yes, there’s more—

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A Lesson in Listening. #FAIL

Today I’m at Radcliffe listening to various educators and technology specialists. This group of learned professionals has gathered for the Social Technology and Education Conference in an effort to impart tech knowledge to an audience of teachers, administrators and related … —yes, there’s more—

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