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Foodie? Cook for the Cure is a Fun Way to Give Back
I love when brands take good charity ideas and give them a social twist. KitchenAid’s 1,000 Cooks for the cure is a great example of just that. The program encourages cooks of all kinds- from gourmet chef to home cookin’ … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts
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A Look Back At the Future of Digital Data Analysis
This past week I was knocked out with probably the worst case of flu in my life. To put Flu Apocalypse 2012 into perspective- we’re talking no movement from bed, queasiness at the very sight of food and the inability … Continue reading
The Best of My Social Media Comics Collection
I know I promised some survey goodness today, but a few things came up That means sadly no results today, but don’t hang your head in too much sorrow. They will be posted tomorrow. What I got caught up in … Continue reading
Posted in Just for Fun
Tagged Agent X, Cartoons, Comics, Dilbert, Natalie Dee, social media, The Oatmeal, Toothe Paste For Dinner, xkcd
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Hello Hamburg, Two Days is Not Enough
This week my travels took me to Hamburg, Germany. I was in the land of Bratwurst, lederhosen and attractive men for the lovely M2C conference, run by my favourite German- Nils Andres. I must admit, Nils puts on a good … Continue reading
Posted in Event Reflections, Travel
Tagged Adrian Parker, Chuck Hemann, Crisis Management, Jaime Punishill, M2C, M2C2012, Nils Andres, Ramone De Leon, Scott Monty, Simone MCullum, social media, Travel
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SXSW Wrap-Up: Tweet, Trade and Look Fabulous Doing It
I’ve been wanting to share a post-SXSW wrap-up for awhile, but I’ve been waiting on the pretty pictures folks- and pretty they are! Again in 2012 I had the immense honor to sit on Financial Services panel at SXSW. This … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Services, Women in Tech
Tagged #FTRW, Alexis Finch, Banking, Financial Services, Fintech, Innovation, Joyce Sullivan, Liz Lumley, Sarah Carter, Simone McCallum, social media, Women
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Guess What, You Don’t Own Your Brand
In a world of branding documents, core messages and related causes it might be hard for a marketer to face the skull-blazing truth; brand identity is no longer owned and created by a company. Scared yet? You should be. Today … Continue reading
Posted in Brand Thoughts
Tagged Advertising, Branding, social media, WOM
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The Future of Identity Management: Part One
Introduction to Identity Management While in Austin, TX for SXSW there was one key phrase I heard over and over. It wasn’t a piece of hot gossip or a tip on the future of the web, but rather commentary on … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration
Tagged digital identity, identity management, Identity systems
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Social Media ROI: Unicorns, Discoballs, and Diamonds in the Rough.
People talking about social media ROI on the internet are making me angry. I am tired, folks. Tired of the bullshit. Tired of the mathematical inaccuracies. Tired of unilateral solutions. Tired of people with no experience claiming to be experts. … Continue reading
Posted in Social Measurement Success
Tagged social media, social media mesurement, social media roi
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Computer Simulation Theory Cant Tell You Why I Am Laughing
During today’s Istanbul lunch, my friend and I began a heated discussion on the future of humanity. I noted that I firmly believe that the future human race will be cybernetic organisms-AKA cyborgs. Modern technology will allow the human brain … Continue reading
Posted in Academia
Tagged artificial intelligence, computer simulation theory, cyborg, emotions, Jeff Gomez, Nick Bostrom, TED
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Turkey, You’ve Got Some Mighty Fine American Colloquialisms
In a moment of capricious glory I decided to take a short trip to Turkey which could potentially be considered my first real vacation in years. Since arriving at the airport yesterday evening, I have enjoyed some of the best hospitality I have yet to come across traveling. Continue reading
Posted in Just for Fun, Life, Travel
Tagged Angel Home Hotel, Istanbul, Travel, Travel Blog, Turkey
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