Every time I hear the word tweetup, this classic dances into my head. What’s a tweetup? It’s a face-to-face meeting of people who are on X/Twitter. That’s it. The concept is simple, but it’s not always easy to pull off. If you’re thinking about holding a tweetup at your next event, keep these tipsContinue reading “Sing Your Song Face-to-Face: How to Host a Rockin’ Tweetup”
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Wristbands: Carrying Your Message for Miles (and Years)
When the Livestrong Foundation (formerly known as the Lance Armstrong Foundation) launched the iconic yellow silicone wristband in 2004 as a fundraising initiative, I hoped it would raise some money for a worthy cause. I had no idea that it would catch on across the country — and around the world — as one ofContinue reading “Wristbands: Carrying Your Message for Miles (and Years)”
#Hashtags: Big Business or Bust?
Let’s take a closer look at the world of hashtags… On the positive side, hashtags open up your social media updates to a whole new world: non-subscribers, non-fans and non-followers. Searching hashtags brings potential fans, followers, subscribers — and customers — to your doorstep. Whenever I use hashtags, I always receive more traffic from thoseContinue reading “#Hashtags: Big Business or Bust?”
I’m grateful for… “I have an app for that.”
I recently read a blog post by Lifehacker asking readers what free apps they are most thankful for this year. That’s when I realized how much I utilize apps to make my life, both personal and professional, run smoothly. What are your favorite apps (paid or free)? Here are 7 apps that have become aContinue reading “I’m grateful for… “I have an app for that.””
“We’re getting the band back together.”
Just think how much easier it would have been for Jake and Elwood Blues if they had social media to help their cause. Of course, it wouldn’t have been nearly entertaining for us if they did.
Are you getting the band back together? Here are four ways social media can help…
5 Ways to Spice Up Employee Appreciation
Most of us know by now how valuable it is to keep good employees. Knowledgeable, happy employees are valuable assets to a company, helping to reduce costs, maximize productivity (and revenue) and enhance your company’s brand or image. There are a plethora of ways to thank valuable, hardworking employees. Following are 5 ways that youContinue reading “5 Ways to Spice Up Employee Appreciation”
Sponsorship: Your Name Here
I was sitting at an Akron Aeros (AA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) baseball game the other night when a hitter broke his bat. Shortly after he was thrown out at first (and the pitcher danced out of the way of the jagged bat head), the PA announcer said, “That broken bat was brought toContinue reading “Sponsorship: Your Name Here”
Event Planning: You Need to Have a Plan
Have you ever tried your hand at event planning before? Even the most basic party or get-together (in your mind, at least) can turn into a stressful occasion when you’re in charge of all the details. Now think about putting on a conference or tradeshow for 500 or more of your closest friends. No matterContinue reading “Event Planning: You Need to Have a Plan”
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