Social Networking
Work Life: I, Too, Was Fired Like Ann Curry
Last week, many of us watched the sad farewell by former Today Show co-anchor Ann Curry, who tearfully told us she was moving on to another department at NBC News. Her departure was imminent and was broadcast via blogs and ... Read More »
Is Facebook Ruining Your Life?
Facebook is the #1 social networking site in the world, but it is without problems, especially for those who use it. It has become such a fabric of our lives that it has broken up homes, cost people their jobs, ... Read More »
Hug Your Boss! It’s National Bosses Week!
What better way to get in your boss' good graces than to ply them with gifts and liquor and such. Oh, and if your review and raise time is coming up, please use this "holiday" to your advantage. Get that ... Read More »
Have You Fallen Out of Love with Google Plus?
Time well tell if Google + can sustain itself in the future as a viable social network. Right now, I am remain unimpressed, but we also know how fast things can change in social media Read More »
Social Networking & Office Politics- Do you add people from work?
With the boom of social networking websites during the last three to four years, the digital divide is lessening. More and more folk are becoming computer savvy with networking with others online on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and ... Read More »
Do You ‘Get Glue’?
I am always interested in trying out new applications and social networks that help me meet new people and share my tastes and interests Read More »
The RFT Web Awards Made its Smashing Inaugural Debut (Photos)
When I arrived, the scene was buzzing with the social media elite of St. Louis as we networked, mingled, hugged, and congratulated one another. The St. Louis social media community is pretty tight--- Read More »
10 Celebrities You Should Be Following on Twitter
I have written numerous pieces on this website about celebrities and Twitter---most of it has not been positive. Read More »
Koowie.com: The Anti-Facebook Social Network That You Might Just Like
That is exactly what happened this past weekend. I received information about Koowie.com and it made me curious. It is touted as the anti-Facebook website and Craigslist alternative for its users Read More »
Get to Know the Bleeding Heart Project
The Bleeding Heart Project is an organization devoted to educating and making people aware of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in our country, and is something that is not discussed as widely as it should be Read More »
Twitter: The Perfect Way for Celebs to Put Foot in Mouth
Twitter is a wonderful avenue for entertainers to share their worlds with their fans and followers, but sometimes they seem to get caught up in the moment with foolishness Read More »
Do You Plancast?
Tweet Plancast has been around for awhile. I first became acquainted with this broadcasting plans site through a colleague who saw that I utilized Foursquare to enhance my visit experiences. Plancast doesn’t allow you to broadcast where you are as ... Read More »
Show Me the Blog: Things I Learned Through Planning & Executing a Conference
Tweet When I thought of creating and planning a local blogging and social media conference, it was a dream that needed execution. All I knew was that I wanted to do something that would positively impact the social media community ... Read More »
5 Tips To Utilize When Tweeting Your Links
Tweet Twitter is the definitive place to get your blog and website links out to the masses. But in a sea of links and massive publicity, how can you make your links stand out above the others? And how can ... Read More »
10 Mistakes People Make Most On Twitter From an Un-Expert
Tweet I love how the term “expert” is being thrown around these days. There are indeed a few experts who know their way around social media and Twitter, but it isn’t very hard to navigate your brand around Twitter if ... Read More »
Will You Join Me At Show Me the Blog Social Media & Blogging Conference?
Tweet Two weeks ago, I announced that I would be organizing a social media and blogging conference here in St. Louis. It met with a positive response and now I am in the full throngs of putting it all together ... Read More »
Twitter’s @GabiFresh Wins Highly Sought After Spot For MTV TJ!
Tweet The power of social media, I tell you. MTV thought enough of Twitter and the social media wave that it came up with a contest to engage its readers and followers. The contest was for an MTV TJ (a ... Read More »
Are Celebrities Ruining Our Social Networking Experience?
Tweet Yesterday morning when I checked my email, I was inundated with news about rapper/producer Kanye West joining Twitter and performing an impromptu “concert” for Facebook staffers. I really didn’t think this was news per-se; celebrities have been on Twitter ... Read More »
