What defines a good day for you? For me, if I can say, “wow, I got a lot done today,” then it was a good day. So when we decided to do “nothing” for our second anniversary last weekend, I became restless by the thought. At first. Since oh, say, mid 2008, I’ve been running […]
Determining The Value of Blogger Relations
My last post on PR/Blogger Relations prompted this response from a client: “I don’t understand the value of bloggers from a business perspective.” He went on to say that it seems inexperienced bloggers can be extremely disruptive to businesses when they are misinformed or inaccurate. Anyone can be a blogger, how do I know blogger […]
Tourism Marketing: Create Experiences, Not Logos
Today is the last day of National Tourism Week. Better late than never, I am throwing in my two cents on the topic: Luxury sport utility vehicles loaded with three thousand dollar mountain bikes pulled into Phil’s Trailhead outside of Bend, Oregon as we geared up for our ride one early May Friday morning. As […]
Twitter is Not About You
Millions of people are active on Twitter daily to learn, teach and network. If you, as an organization, are on Twitter to broadcast your news, sales and promotions alone, then you have likely been frustrated about “getting it”. Following are some tips to help you build your community, and deepen relationships with your current and […]
My Recipe for Success in 2010
train wreck Originally uploaded by woodleywonderworks Is it over yet? Can I open my eyes? Sure, a lot of you did well in 2009, but I’ll be honest, the year was a train wreck for me and I am pretty happy to ring in a new year with some good lessons learned and a strong […]
How to grow your facebook fan page
AKA, how to throw a great cocktail party. If you’re like me, you give your party guest list a lot of thought so that everyone will have fun, meet new people, and learn something new. Huh, that sounds a lot like what your facebook fan page should do. Gathering an audience/following is key to your […]
Time-Efficient Networking
Speed networking machine Originally uploaded by Richard-G I’ve noticed the biggest reluctance to getting into social networking is related to time management and productivity issues. I say, don’t be afraid. It’s the most efficient way to network and a godsend for those of us in small town who want to broaden their reach. Five reasons […]
Waiting for the party to start – Social Media in a Small Town
It’s the classic fear. You throw a party, and no one shows up. There you are. All dressed up standing there feeling foolish with food, drinks, conversation starters at the ready. And you’re thinking, what if no one shows up?Welcome to social media in a small town. The biggest question I get is how to […]
The Sweet Spot between Happiness and Ambition
My friends and family loved receiving my letters home from summer camp when I was a kid. They always said I should be a writer. I became a storyteller. I derive great pleasure from telling a good story, and now I help my clients find and tell their story. When I made the decision to […]