Author Archives: Anna

Well Played, Charter One Bank

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Anna

While visiting the Ohio homeland this weekend I had the opportunity to visit my parents’ local bank. By visit, I mean sit cheerfully in the lobby staring at things, but you get where this is going. The first thing I … Continue reading →

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Describing myself online over 10 years

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Anna

Today I did some file and record clean up and I proudly present you with samples of how I described myself online over the past 10 years. Makes me  think yet again how interesting a large scale analysis of how … Continue reading →

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Over 1,000 Friends? Hell No says Foursquare.

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Anna

This evening I got the below email from Foursquare. Apparently having 1000+ friends on foursquare now means you get auto converted to a “follow” account. And guess what, having more than 1,000 friends? Even if you wanted too- it’s no … Continue reading →

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Looks like Ken Is Going to Get Some Action This V-day

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Anna

Today was laundry day or what I like to call the most painful day of the month. I  am not sure what it is about lugging 40 pounds of slightly dirty fashion awesomeness to a dark place that smells oddly … Continue reading →

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This is Not Utopia. Some Social Media Will Be Outsourced.

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Anna

I am getting really sick of reading articles about how social media should never be outsourced and that no one can truly understand the brand, but the brand itself. Really? In that case, the website should be built in house, … Continue reading →

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Screw Engagement, More Glitter!

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Anna

I like glitter. A lot. For heaven’s sake, I have been known to rock a gangsta chain made entirely out of huge crystals on top of a shirt covered with sequins. If it’s sparkly, I am usually on board. Hell, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Citi. Why hello there, London.

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Anna

Today is a bittersweet day for me. It is my last day as VP of Social Media for Citi. I have been offered an amazing opportunity with a UK agency. Where exactly? Well, I am keeping that to myself because-as … Continue reading →

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Slacktivism or Why I Hate Facebook Profile Memes

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Anna

Today I log into Facebook to troll around, and I see post after post encouraging me to change my profile picture to that of a cartoon character  to help stop child abuse.  Wait…. so let me get this right. If … Continue reading →

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How to Write Pitch Emails that Don’t Suck

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Anna

About once a week I get an email that usually reads like this: Dear Anna, I work for a social media company.  I will claim I met you at some event you registered for, and never attended. I will them … Continue reading →

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10 Awesome Brand Youtube Videos

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Anna

It’s been far to long kids. Did you miss me? Because I certainly missed all of you. And by all of you, I mean the 2-3 people that actually read this blog once upon a time. Well kiddos, you might … Continue reading →

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