Category Archives: Column

I’m a reader. Location-Based Marketing…and other books.

The package arrived earlier today and I grabbed it away from the cat and ripped into it. Inside was a book – nay, a guide – that explained to anyone who would sit still long enough in one place (irony) … —yes, there’s more—

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Sustainable Transportation. Genuine Communication. New Media Helps?

In my continuing quest to be a more responsible member of society and someone who saves money on transportation, I have been looking at alternative-fuel vehicles and those of different sizes. Most of you know that I ride a scooter … —yes, there’s more—

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When was May? Training and Travel Begin Again…SocMed Style.

Earlier this year, my father died. It was as bad as you can imagine and like other humans, I’m dealing with it. What I miss most about him is actually his presence as a sounding board and as someone with whom to discuss my travels and travails.

It’s been almost four years since a good portion of my professional income started coming in via keynotes, panels and professional training sessions. In that time, I’ve given around 100 presentations and spoken to audiences as varied as bloggers and professional journalists; housewives and university presidents; Fortune 100 CMOs and hobbyist podcasters. And with each audience came a different story.

Now, three months after his death on April 5, I take pause to think about how I might share my upcoming adventures. To rattle it off, I have a Lesbian and Gay Journalist Conference in August, The Social Media Integration event in September, SPJ/RTDNA also in September, Cable Communicators of America in October, Tech Day Camp in October, Journalism Interactive in October, BlogWorld in November and a few ‘camps’ in the middle.

Most recently, I even did an impromptu fill-in role at WordCamp Boston for a speaker who was running a little late.

Ultimately, I think it’s the excitement of teaching others about content, communication, social media and marketing that makes it all fun. It really brings out the kid in me because I valued the teachers I had all through my life. But that brings me full circle to one of the best teachers I ever had and the realization that at a time when I could be teaching him stuff and sharing my adventures, he’s no longer around.

And I’m just a kid who still wants to share a smile and a story.

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Ugliest! Ever.

I have been doing a lot of content work for organizations worldwide and decided that I wanted to add some info to my sites, too. But I got sidetracked and started monkeying with the look and feel and theme of … —yes, there’s more—

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Easy to Find Me on Google+

Mashable is great. They regularly cover social media focused topics (that’s practically all they do) and much of the stuff is brilliant. Today was no exception. In a tweet this morning they explained how you can get a vanity shortened … —yes, there’s more—

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Today Show, Sudan, Morris Michael, Social Media

Today I sent out a tweet to find out if the folks at the Today Show had archived a segment I didn’t get to watch about my quasi foster brother-in-law. This kid, Morris Michael, came from the Sudan to graduate … —yes, there’s more—

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Who you Callin’ Cracker?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or ambled over to this blog looking for Jeff Cutler the award-winning Canadian architect, you realize that this Jeff Cutler is a fan of consumables. From gadgets to gourmet food, I am unabashed … —yes, there’s more—

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Content Marketing

You keep hearing the term Content Marketing bandied about in smart circles (and if you’re not hearing this term, you’re either in the wrong circles or your hearing is crap). But most people don’t fully understand the concept. So, let … —yes, there’s more—

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eWeek Interview at New England Xpo for Business

Last week I was presenting social media sessions to multiple audiences and had a great time doing so. But one of the really cool things that occurs when you’re at a conference or event is the confluence of media makers. … —yes, there’s more—

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Memorial Day Cookout – Food is Good Content

This week, I spoke at the New England Xpo for Business – or is it Expo for Business? Whatever it was, the turnout was great and the response to my multiple sessions was flattering. My topics were content, blogging and … —yes, there’s more—

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