We have some exciting news to share. Since last fall’s first ever Social Brand Forum, which brought national social media thought leaders to Iowa’s Creative Corridor, we’ve been thinking about what would come next. This spark was further ignited last …
When more stories about what’s new and trendy get reported more often than other stories with relevant and sometimes contradictory data, we blame the “file drawer effect” — as in these other stories get “left in the drawer.” This is …
Today I was thrilled to rollout a new talk at Social Media Explorer’s Explore Minneapolis event. Time, Talent, & Terror: Overcoming the Internal Obstacles to Social Media Adoption drew upon my 10+ years as a “digital change agent” at organizations …
As readers here know, I’m in the throes of planning Iowa’s premier social media marketing event — the Social Brand Forum. However, next month I’m proud to be speaking at what promises to be a powerful event August 16-17 as …
I have a big head. Not in the sense that I am particularly arrogant but in the literal sense that I have a larger noggin than most. That’s why when shopping for hats I’m often skeptical of labels promising that …
Each year, SXSW Interactive draws nearly 20,000 attendees from as many as 63 countries throughout the world to Austin to consume over 900 conference sessions. Given these mind-blowing statistics, it’s no surprise that SXSW is a major event in the …
There are a lot of books about social media on the market today and coming soon to a bookstore or Kindle near you. But if you’re looking for a book with unmatched tone that cuts through the abstract, fluffy BS …