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Running a Tweetup for Business. A Recap.

As many of you know, I create content for a living. More simply put, I write stuff and people pay me to do so. I’m also a social media trainer, guest speaker and event organizer. To that end, I keep … —yes, there’s more—

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UScape.it – Embargoes – Tech and More

A little over a week ago I was approached by a technology company to keep a secret. They wanted me to review an iPhone application but not tell anyone about it. That runs counter to what any journalist is about. … —yes, there’s more—

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You do what, now?

My friend Chris Brogan wrote a post the other day about what you should talk about when you meet someone. The point I took away from it – without having to go back and reread it – was that I … —yes, there’s more—

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Twitter Friends Come Together – Fox 25 Boston

A week ago I was at the Fox 25 studios to speak with Ted Daniel about the ways in which Twitter brings people together. It was a fun experience and allowed me to speak about Twitter technique and share some … —yes, there’s more—

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Citizen Idiots.

The argument rages on about citizen reporters vs journalists. Here’s the comment I just left on a post that wanted to know if citizen journalists were the new paparazzi. I tried to explain that citizen journalists are like the Yeti … —yes, there’s more—

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Brilliance

Michael Kwan and I didn’t get to spend enough time together at CES last week, but I still am in awe of his work ethic and the amount of content he produces. Since I didn’t get to tell him that … —yes, there’s more—

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Social Media Engagement

No, I have not gotten engaged, unless you’re referring to the act of people and organizations reaching out to me via social media. And if that’s your point, then it’s true, I’ve had some engaging situations recently. 1 – Jet … —yes, there’s more—

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Citizen Media Makers – at CES

I get it. Anyone who has $99 and a dream can buy a Flip Cam and go make media. It might be of high enough quality to pass muster at any one of a number of broadcast networks. It might … —yes, there’s more—

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Klout Got Me A Jacket

Have you seen this show yet? Now I have and there’s a jacket on the way to prove it….kinda. While my new SouthLand jacket hasn’t arrived yet, I can only attest that Klout has gotten me a preview to the … —yes, there’s more—

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CES 2011, Some Prep

I don’t have my suitcase packed or my appointments during the show finalized, but the tech discovery journey I’m about to take in Las Vegas is nearly here. For almost a decade, I’ve reported from the Consumer Electronics Show in … —yes, there’s more—

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