Quick Survey

A friend and reader wanted to know who actually came here, and how many of you were perhaps college-aged readers. I told her that I had no idea who came here, except for who actually commented or not. To that end, I came up with a quick 6 question survey (5 if you don’t want to write something about the site), and I’m hoping you’ll take it:

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Social Media and Social Network Starting Points

Organizations have a lot to consider once they decide they want to jump into social networks and social media. There are many opportunities to slide off the rails, or worse, to let the effort fall into disarray. Here are some thoughts based on a question I received recently in email about guidelines, a toolbox, and how to grow a community.
Start With the Intent

FastCompany Goes SUPER Social

FastCompany.com has gone totally social crazy (in the very most beaming and loving of ways).

Going to PodCamp Toronto

People of Canada, be warned: I’m going to PodCamp Toronto, which takes place the 22nd-24th up in beautiful Toronto at Ryerson University. I’m giving a session on starting points for social media and social networks, with a leaning towards businesses and organizations.

Alltop of My Game

Earlier this morning, Pistachio blogged about Alltop, some kind of new “read it all in one place” site. This afternoon, Brian Solis points it out, too. Only this time, he clues me in to the fact that my blog is part of their egos section. Ego. Hmm.

Backwards Advertising- A Wish

Advertisers and companies who rely on them, take note: I would very willingly help you build a database of the kinds of advertisements I’d like to see, and the various ways that I’d love for you to engage me.

Backwards Advertising- A Wish

Advertisers and companies who rely on them, take note: I would very willingly help you build a database of the kinds of advertisements I’d like to see, and the various ways that I’d love for you to engage me.

BlackBerry Rules the Smartphone Roost

BlackBerry users rejoice: we are still currently on top of the smartphone heap for now. iPhone is #2. Why does this provoke me to do a bit of cheering and hoist Kara Swisher’s Jolly Rogers?