Building Advocates
Five years ago when I would mention our Social Media Ambassadors Program, I would most likely get a puzzled kind of look. People didn't quite understand the objective. I'd explain…
Social Media Marketing World Recap
The grand event is over and I'm just over a week back into reality, so to speak. Of course, life doesn't stop while you're out of town but I was lucky…
Social Media Marketing World Day 2
Yesterday I did a recap post of my day one at the Social Media Marketing World Conference where over 3,000 digital marketers come together to learn, as Michael Stelzner puts…
Social Media Marketing World Day 1
If ever there was a conference that will blow your mind about every hour on the regular, then Social Media Marketing World is it. Over 3,000 people come together from…
Put on the Brakes
When my daughter was born, my heart nearly exploded with a love so deep, it's practically impossible to verbalize. When she was three months old, I handed her off to…
A Case for Squished Balls
In past posts like this one, I've mentioned the challenges we have had with our new puppy, Piper. She is a force of nature, powered by lithium batteries, obsessed with…
Surprises at the NC State Capitol
I can't say exactly how many times I have passed the North Carolina State Capitol in the 15 years that we've lived in Raleigh. I would imagine more than 100.…
Tweetup Revival
It's hard to imagine that the phrase "old-school" would apply to something that was popular just a few years ago. I imagine old-school as plaid bell-bottoms, ditto machines, the Brady…
Best Tuesday Ever
The fact that it's Giving Tuesday is reason enough to celebrate. But this year, Giving Tuesday falls on my birthday: December 1. It's the best Tuesday ever! Following Black Friday…
A Morning Feeding the Hungry
Her hair was wrapped in a modest bun and the apron over her long dress was clean and pressed. She carefully filled plastic cups with water and arranged them neatly on…