Why are we hiding? Anonymity Online

Anonymity. There are times it has its place: whistle blowers, political refugees, critics trying to stay under the radar, hilariously crazy Amazon reviews. But as a public relations pro, I’d never post anything on behalf of myself or client without disclosure. Then […]

Captive Audience, meet Wasted Opportunity

Meetings. Events. Conferences. Presentations. What gathers us here? Whether it’s orientation for employees, introduction of new product lines, the national convention for franchisees, or a social media conference, meetings and events are developed to accomplish that most ‘basic’ of business […]

Does your business (cards) pass the WIIFM Test?

As a communications consultant, I collect business cards. Luncheons, evening mixers, business events. As a designer, I always toss a few into the “You’re Doing It Wrong” pile. WIIFM You want customers that stick, then you have to think like the […]

My influence can beat up your influence.

Back from SoSlam, a copy of Return on Influence sits on my desk, just waiting to be read. Influence. WTH does a Klout score mean anyway? According to reports, Klout and PeerIndex really measure something else. My default position: it doesn’t measure influence so much as […]

New Old Friends and Missed Connections: SoSlam 2012

Tom Webster learned about dealing with presentation failure. Rosemary O’Neill found several pearls of wisdom, and Jenn found many to be ‘profit agnositic.’ Kristen Daukus was impressed by the ladies at SoSlam – because they rocked. Social Slam 2012  Honestly, I […]