Category Archives: For Sale

Next in Tech Conference, is $40 too much to pay for a social media event?

In the world of technology and social media events, we’ve gotten complacent about entry and registration fees. The community has come to realize that content can vary greatly and that a for-fee model doesn’t always guarantee quality. In fact, some … —yes, there’s more—

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Indignant journalists take heed – writers come in all sizes

When people ask about my vocation I tell them I write for a living and have been doing so for 20 years. When they prod a little, I say I write practically anything. When they push more, I break it … —yes, there’s more—

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Twitter for Smarties or What Would/Should Oprah Do?

It’s Friday, April 17, 2009. You’ve just turned off the TV and you’re excited because Oprah Winfrey just showed you that Tweeting on Twitter is easy. After seeing Oprah’s short conversation with Ashton Kutcher, you’re convinced that tweeting is going … —yes, there’s more—

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What a strange and powerful tool – Twitter, Ashton and me

Earlier today, I retweeted a post about the ways in which Ashton Kutcher (@aplusk) and Oprah Winfrey (@oprah) were using Twitter incorrectly. This caught the attention of Ashton Kutcher – who I’m fairly confident does all his own tweeting – … —yes, there’s more—

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Where’s your wagon buttered?

Granted, many of the post titles here are a lot more descriptive than this one, but I’m sure you’ll get the imagery or the intent by the time you’re a little ways through the post. So, onward… In a conversation … —yes, there’s more—

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America’s Most Unwanted

It’s important for most of us to find crowds to hang out with and friends with whom to associate. You don’t put yourself in a box when it comes to describing your avocations, but you often find people you like … —yes, there’s more—

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Tales from the field – CES 2009 a few months later

Sometimes I wonder if other jobs offer the same opportunity for snack adventures, celebrity sightings, wild weather, and marvelous vistas as do the handful of occupations I call my own. That is, as a writer, journalist, content creator and commentator … —yes, there’s more—

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Of Road Trips and Social Media and a Little Responsibility

Jim Storer mentions in his latest blog post that it’s foolish not to begin a week of insanity, sleep deprivation and critical client networking with a few naps and then a few more naps to ensure you’re bright-eyed and bushy … —yes, there’s more—

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Words and thoughts on writing…and lending

When you write about writing you’re causing the universe to implode a little. It’s like talking about giving speeches or sweeping up the floor of a broom factory. But the discussion must happen because so few people know how to … —yes, there’s more—

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Dimmer Switch

Right off the bat, I want to assure you that the word dimmer in the title has nothing negative associated with it. In the past seven months we’ve gone through the undulations of war, stock-markets, Steve Jobs’ health and other … —yes, there’s more—

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