It never fails. During seemingly every Twitter chat in which I participate, someone comments about how difficult it is to “keep up” with the fast pace of the posts. I admit that participating in online chats can be a dizzying at first, but the information you learn and the relationships you build make them worth a bit of head spinning. You do … [Read more...]
Sending You Seven Years of Thanks
I'm about to go back to where it all began. Ok, not technically, but sorta. I launched this blog seven years ago while attending what is now called College Media Association's annual fall conference in St. Louis. I am attending my sixth CMA conference, starting tomorrow, in New Orleans. The conference won't be in St. Louis, but I probably … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Participating in Dizzying Twitter Chats
It never fails. Each week during a regularly-scheduled Twitter chat in which I participate, someone (usually someone new to the chat) comments about how difficult it is to “keep up” with the fast pace of the posts. I admit that participating in online chats can be a dizzying at first, but the information you gain and the relationships you build … [Read more...]
Book Review: Think Like a Rock Star
Relationship marketing is the fastest growing form of advertising. You see the reasons in action every day. A quick scroll through my Facebook feed finds a friend encouraging others to join her in purchasing an Oklahoma T-shirt to support tornado relief efforts, another friend posted a photo of her favorite peanut butter, and yet another … [Read more...]
4 Things I’ve Learned in 4 Years on Twitter
It's my birthday! No, not the anniversary of the day I was born, although I'm still happily accepting gifts. It's my Twitter birthday. I'm 4 years old! I would like to celebrate the day by sharing with you four things I've learned during my four years on what has become my favorite social medium. 1. The most amazing people are on … [Read more...]
Nerd Note: Combining Loves
You know what's better than loving individual things? Combining things you love. Think chocolate and peanut butter, wine and cheese, rain tapping on the windows while you're cuddled up in bed. What wonderful combinations! That's the way I felt recently when Mack Collier announced that he was hosting a #blogchat about … [Read more...]
Time to blog!
I never think it will take as long as it does. I sit down to write a blog post and, the next thing I know, an hour is gone. This is a common subject on #blogchat, a Sunday night Twitter chat in which I participate. Participants frequently ask others how long it takes them to write a post. I too have asked this question. Blogger responses … [Read more...]