WordCamps are the WordPress Community gift to those creating WordPress websites whether you are a beginner or highly advanced. Tickets sell out very fast so if you hear of one in your area be sure to register quickly. You should also take advantage of WordPress meet-ups in your area. No other … [Read more...]
New Media Expo 2014 Photos and Highlights
January 5, 2014 By 20 Comments
The best part about the first day at a New Media Expo is seeing old friends. The second is making new ones. I also had the pleasure of attending some wonderful sessions. If you haven't gotten the virtual ticket to NMX yet, you should, just to see these. Opening Keynote with Lynette Young I'm not … [Read more...]
Your Personal Branding Plan
January 15, 2013 By 14 Comments
To clarify your personal brand, it helps to start with a series of questions. I suggest that you map them out. Personally, I like to use MindJet MindManager mapping software. Here are some questions that may help you with your map: Personal Brand Questions Do you have a personal … [Read more...]
Maximize Your Connections at Conferences
December 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I love attending conferences. It combines two of my favorite things: learning and meeting new people. I always feel I get a good return on my investment of time. To ensure that you take full advantage of the opportunity to connect with people of interest at a conference, here is what I consider … [Read more...]
What You Are Missing on GooglePlus
December 26, 2012 By 44 Comments
Let those other people ignore GooglePlus and talk about it being a ghost town. Here are six of the most compelling reasons you should be on GooglePlus - both as a business and as an individual. 1. GooglePlus Communities 2. GooglePlus Local Pages 3. Hangouts and Hangouts on Air 4. Google … [Read more...]
ZIMA Succeeded in Japan with Illusion of Discovery Strategy
We launched ZIMA in Japan in 1996, three years after its debut in the USA. I was very fortunate to be given flexibility in repositioning ZIMA specifically for the Japanese market. Coors beer was sold in Japan by Asahi under license until 1995 when I set up Coors Japan as an independent … [Read more...]