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“With” vs. “For”

July 31st, 2009 | 12 comments | Social Media

It wasn’t until I went to SXSW that I realized the power one word can hold. I was talking to Ben Smithee of Spych Research (Ben, I’m totally loving then new website btw) when I said “Ooh, there’s a guy here from a company I’d like to work for!” Ben said, “you mean with?” Puzzled, I just had a blank look...

 
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Tapping into Gen-Y, what’s in it for you?

July 28th, 2009 | 2 comments | Social Media

There is a lot to be said for thought-leaders in any niche. They are everywhere. Some of them are self-proclaimed thought-leaders, but those people are easy to spot (hint, they might have “social media guru, expert, maven, ninja, etc” in their Twitter profile). There are people that are natural authorities on a lot of different topics. With Gen-Y, we’re pretty...

 
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Gen-Y bloggers are on deck.

July 26th, 2009 | 10 comments | Social Media

If there is one thing I’ve learned regarding blogging and PR and my life as I know it, it’s that I want to build relationships. I don’t want to be slimy (in my work or my personal life). I don’t want to abuse the relationships I already have. I don’t like pitching bloggers because, as a blogger, I don’t want...

 
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Making moves and work-life balance.

July 22nd, 2009 | 4 comments | Social Media

I think I suck at the work-life balance thing. I’m trying to get it, but when it comes right down to it, everything that I do outside of work is somehow driven by my desire for this amazing career. I’m a self-diagnosed workaholic, and you know what, I’m okay with that. For now.  Actually, let me clarify. I’m rocking the...

 
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Millenials and our happiness

July 20th, 2009 | 8 comments | Social Media

On the front page of the RedEye, there is a delightful little sneak peak into the lives of Millenials. The secret is out- we’re happy. According to a study that is somehow affiliated with MTV (not sure about this one), 73% of people 18-24 are generally happy with life. I would venture to guess that number is close to being...