03
Apr
09

Social Media: Who’s Getting It? Those Who Are ‘Tuned In’

This is part of afascinating post arrived in my inbox today from Social Media Club:

And finally, SMC Board Member Kimberly Turner found a wealth of posts on the topic, as well as offering up her view:“What I do know for sure is that too many corporations tend to forget the “social” aspect of social media and treat it like just another way to broadcast their rigid message into the universe. I also know that you should not only look at a vendor’s previous results but also make sure that their approach will work well with your company’s individual goals.”What do you think? Help us keep the conversation going and send us your thoughts AND your questions. #SMCQ3

Social Media: Whose getting it?, April 2009

This is the whole article, but I especially liked what Ms. Turner added to the dialogue.

When I work with clients, or even talk to potential clients, speak at events or interact with folks at events, I often go on and on about the importance on ‘tuning in.’

In my opinion, if you have a business – especially with a clearly defined market – it’s never been easier to do so. Social media tools, like automation, help Break through the Noise, help a great deal.

So no excuses – tune in! And one you’ve done that, ask A LOT of questions. That’s how my podcast was born…

03
Apr
09

LIVE Podcast: Kevin Spier, Bunchball

Kevin Spier

Kevin Spier

In my weekly, “Break through the Noise” podcast, I like to give you a wide variety of influencers, not only to get your creative juices flowing, but also how to grow communities and, ultimately, new revenue opportunities.

 

And so I introduce you to a friend and visionary, Kevin Spier, executive at Bunchball. If you don’t know what they do, you need to know PDQ!

 

[Listen Here]

 

But first, a little about Kevin and his journey from there to here…

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31
Mar
09

Web 2.0 Expo: Initial Observations

I’m baaack!

 

Web 2.0 Expo has arrived and I am the house - or, more specifically, Moscone West in San Francisco – on behalf of my company Eastwick Communications.

 

I’m already noticing things that are different this year than last: More B2B exhibitors in the Expo Hall than last year, fewer familiar faces on session panels (Forrester Research must miss the fabulous Charlene Li, who is still connected to the Expo as part of the Advisory Board, but is only co-leading one session).

 

Less social networks and blog platforms, more hosting and storage solutions companies. We love that at Eastwick, but we can also see that it’s a practical and logical sign of the economic times.

 

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26
Mar
09

Live Podcast: Spencer Christian, ABC7

Spencer Christian

Spencer Christian

It’s interesting how life comes full-circle sometimes.

 

I remember fondly, joining the ranks at ABC7 in San Francisco – my first big step into the ‘big leagues’ as it were and at almost the same time, Spencer Christian left Good Morning America to join the team there.

 

He has always been a delight and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with him during my weekly podcast, Break throught the Noise, today at 11:30 AM. It’s archived at the link below.

 

[Listen Here]

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20
Mar
09

Live Podcast: Michael Singer, InformationWeek

Michael Singer

Michael Singer

 

It’s the rare pleasure when professional lives cross more than once, and each time is fantastic. That’s what’s happened with me and Michael Singer.

 

High ethics and standrds both personally and professionally, I thought he’d be our ideal first journalist to speak with for my podcast series for my company, Break Through the Noise.

 

[Listen Here]

 

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13
Mar
09

Live Podcast: Michael Brito, Intel’s Socal Media Strategist

As you know, I interview social media and journalism influencers and thought leaders: What they do, how they got where they are and the passions that fuel their journey.

 

Michael Brito

Michael Brito

Today I talked with Michael Brito.

 

 [Listen]

 

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06
Mar
09

Live Podcast: Susan Tenby, TechSoup Global

She’s a Second Life expert, non-profit help/savior and she’s our guest today my BlogTalkRadio program for my company, Eastwick Communications – Susan Tenby, Senior Manager, Online Community Development, TechSoup Global

 

Susan Tenby

Susan Tenby

I broadcast our hour-long chat live on Friday, March 6th, and is available to listen to now on BlogTalkRadio [archive].


 

Look for the detailed information Susan and I discussed in the ”Links” section below.

 

Meantime, learn more about Susan: She is the TechSoup Community Manager, where she is responsible for the promotion, management and direction of the TS community forums, with an audience of 100,000 unique visitors a month.

 

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03
Mar
09

More Peace Corps. Bigger. Better. Bolder.

Today is the Peace Corps National Day of Action.

Very creative holiday wrapping paper from a friend and fellow volunteer.

Very creative holiday wrapping paper from a friend and fellow volunteer.

It also happens to be the day I finally uploaded some of the many photos from my tour of duty in Turkmenistan.
A coinsidence, I think not!

The Peace Corps comes up for me on a nearly daily basis. In fact, I spoke on a panel about social media for non-profits last week and mentioned that I was a Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteer and that it was National Peace Corps week. I had instant connections with several people in the audience who came to me later to discuss their experiences in the Peace Corps, too.

So what’s the difference between National Peace Corps Week and the Peace Corps National Day of Action. Well, while last week was about sharing our stories with you. Today is about asking you to take action.

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23
Feb
09

Peace Corps Week Kicks Off

Wow! I can hardly believe it’s been nearly 10 years since I returned from my work as a Peace Corps volunteer English teacher in Turkmenistan. Connecting flights in Azerbaijan… ah those were the days.

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31
Jan
09

A Note On Our Wedding…

A special note to our dearest friends and family:

 

Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral

We had initially planned to celebrate the joy of our wedding with you at a formal ceremony at Grace Cathedral on 6th December 2008, followed by a reception at the Marines Memorial Club in San Francisco. However, we soon received news that made us re-think our plans…

 

 

We learned Andrew needed urgent eye surgery for a congenital condition. We discussed it, and decided we wanted to marry earlier. And so we did.

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