Earlier this week, I guest lectured on digital PR at the American University and reported on the experience, Public Relations and Communications’ Future is Bright!. I said that I would not write anything nice unless someone sent me a thoughtful email from the class. Well, I received two nice notes, one from Juliana Serafini (who […]
Sites, tools and tips for saving money
The economy is hitting everyone hard. And while we all fight for money, often chasing the same dollars, there’s one thing we can all collaborate on, and that’s saving money. Here are a few recommended sites, tools, and tips for saving money. Be a gourmet for a budget: While the top site for recipes is […]
Social media meets the real world
Too often in the world of social media, we connect with each other virtually but hesitate to actually get off our duffs and interact in person. Yesterday was one small victory for face time. At the first East Bay Social Media Breakfast, 35 of us got together to schmooze, swap ideas, discuss business and consider […]
An interview with Martin Oetting of Germany’s trnd
As part of my exploration of branding and communication around the world, I am starting a series of interviews with as many European and world-wide movers-and-shakers as are willing to submit themselves to my barrage of probing questions. I was inspired to start this series of interviews while at lunch with today’s interviewee, Martin Oetting, […]
TheCrane.tv: The first online video magazine
Last month at the DLD conference I had the opportunity to speak to Constantin Bjerke, founder of TheCrane.tv. TheCrane.tv is a new online video magazine all about contemporary culture that is set to launch in March and plans to feature high caliber content on the topics of Culture, Art & Design, Fashion, Lifestyle, Travel, Ideas […]