Category Archives: Social media

Three Metro Vancouver events you shouldn’t miss

Three upcoming events Metro Vancouver entrepreneurs (with a 2/3 emphasis on females, that sounds about right, doesn’t it, sisters?) should consider attending. First, there’s the Canadian Women in Communications Social Media Event on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, from 5-8PM. Details … Continue reading

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Making sense of – and with – social media

@comcastcares’ Frank Eliason has a common-sense approach to customer service that explains so very clearly why his use of Twitter is working for him – and for his employer. Continue reading

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No Spin PR January Wordle

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Monty Pythoning Facebook

Not really Monty Python, of course, but closer to Mr. Cleese than to Mr. Bean, thankfully. Or watch it later.

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The social media neoLuddite contest: win a ticket to Northern Voice 09

Enter my contest to win a ticket to NV09, Vancouver’s social media and blogging ‘unconference.’ Continue reading

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21st Century public relations

I wouldn’t say this was the world’s best video, but it does make a few good points. 1. Writing well is the single most important foundation skill for PR practitioners. 2. Knowing your client’s business (which includes knowing what’s going … Continue reading

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The social media disconnect: let’s not change everything

Since moving to British Columbia in 2002, my awareness of local credit union Vancity has been exponentially heightened. This May 2008 Strategy Magazine special report by Carey Toane explains why. Its staff are out there on the community relations front, … Continue reading

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startup-review.com

A very short post this morning as I put the finishing touches on my presentation for Enterprising Moms tonight. Came across this incredible treasure trove of social media marketing info I think every entrepreneur should see, for the matter-of-fact, analytical … Continue reading

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Ten mistakes beginning business bloggers make

Since this is a very long post, I decided to reproduce the list here, but hope you’ll read on. 1. Not blogging often enough 2. Burying your blog on your corporate web site 3. Not understanding what constitutes ‘value add’ … Continue reading

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Out-Smarts and No Spin PR: colleagues, friends, strategic partners

At lunch with Mhairi Petrovic of Out-Smarts on Tuesday, we decided to form a strategic partnership between our two companies. It has, I think, been obvious to both Mhairi and me since we first met in February of this year … Continue reading

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