Blog entries tagged Communications

National Speakers Association - Great folks

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:20:50 +0100

We're just back from the National Speakers Association 2010 Conference.

It was an excellent conference with a plethora of valuable workshops and seminars covering a variety of topics - social media, networking, marketing and speaking resources (of course).

I attended to gather ideas on how to best market a client's Speakers Bureau. I walked away with a lot more than that.

There is a welcoming attitude that is palpable in this great group of folks. FamilyRead More...

LinkedIn Customer Service

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:35:37 +0100

I'm perplexed by LinkedIn's customer service strategy.

What customer service policy you ask?

Exactly.

After my friend, Cathi, asked me for LinkedIn's phone number because she could not log in to her account, I jumped on Google to search for an answer and quickly discovered that there isn't a phone number for LinkedIn Customer Service.

There isn't an email address either. And forget about a Chat option.

I'd love to read their Social Media Policy but I suspectRead More...

Sharing A Nice Email From Lisa Hurley

Fri, 21 May 2010 17:06:35 +0100

I've never met Special Events Magazine Lisa Hurley in person but she has just become one of my favorite people!! How nice!

Lisa sent me the following via email and said that I can share the note:

Dear Sandy:
Thank you so much for keeping me in the loop on your big DMC client. You shared such pertinent information that I kept your release for months, using it when I worked on the next issue dealing with this topic.
Your hard work on behalf of your client shows the powerRead More...

Facebook Updates

Sat, 15 May 2010 18:19:16 +0100

So, like a lot of folks, I'm on Facebook. I use Facebook to catch up with friends and to stay connected in an increasingly disconnected world.

I created my Facebook Wilson Communicates. LLC Business Page today. I'm going to post social media and green resources there.

We all have a lot to learn about online privacy and safety. With that in mind, I found some interesting articles about Facebook Privacy to share:

Facebook Privacy Settings: How To Fix YourRead More...

Physician, Heal Thyself! Virtually!

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:33:48 +0100

March has been a busy month for me! Working on client websites and building strategic social media channels has been great fun and sometimes challenging - however, in the process, I've neglected my little blog.

March Tip:

Need help managing your Twitter account? Here's pretty much everything you could possible need to move Tweetward: The Only Twitter Application List You'll Ever Need. I really love Twitter Keys, though I wouldn't use this for business TweRead More...

Using Aviary For Easy Image Edits

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:29:56 +0100

I just used Aviary to edit an image for a client newsletter. What's Aviary?

"Aviary is on a mission to make creation accessible to artists of all genres, from graphic design to audio editing. We're a privately held company currently headquartered in Long Island, NY, with team members around the world. " (Aviary online)

Aviary is soooo easy to use and it's a FREE online service!

While I have Photoshop, sometimes I find it clunky to use. I tried Aviary jusRead More...

My Punchbowl Saves Paper

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:30:09 +0100

Over the weekend, I discovered My Punchbowl, which is an online invitation and party-planning resources. They also offer great quality e-cards.

Check it out and save some paper! I signed on for the Premium level.

River Response 2

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:21:22 +0100

One of the best things about having my own business is having the luxury to choose where I spend my time.

Since April 2009, I've had a lot of fun partnering with the Jacksonville Public Library in providing several art exhibitions with themes that highlight our beautiful St. Johns River. The Library is a downtown gem and Alisha has been fabulous!

Our next exhibition is the River Response 2 art exhibition at the JPL Main Branch on 303 N. Laura Street, JacksonviRead More...

When a Click Isn't Just a Click

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:19:05 +0100

I've noticed a trend on Twitter lately where folks post an article link that supposedly drives readers to an article but the link actually drives readers through a Facebook page that only displays the article "teaser"and where the reader finally accesses a link to the article in question.

I'm tired just writing that. What in the world are you thinking? Are you actually trying to use Facebook as an aggregator?

If you want to drive folks to your Facebook paRead More...

Everything Old Is Virtually New

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:59:21 +0100

I stumbled on this very cool Elon University website: Imagining the Internet: A History and Forecast this past weekend.

"The Imagining the Internet Center's mission is to explore and provide insights into emerging network innovations, global development, dynamics, diffusion and governance. Its research holds a mirror to humanity's use of communications technologies, informs policy development, exposes potential futures and provides a historic record. It works to illuminate issuesRead More...

Season's Greenings

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:17:45 +0100

I avoid paper. Usually, at this time of year, I send an html greeting to my friends.

Yesterday, however, I stumbled on these cool eco-friendly holiday cards soooo, last night, for the first time in years, I pulled out my snail mail address book and began some furious addressing.

o<|| : o} > Santa is real darn happy.

Twitter Rules

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:15:53 +0100

Today, I learned that another "Social Media Expert" held a workshop recently in Jacksonville, Florida where this expert advised her paying attendees to Twitter/Tweet at least three times a day if they want to be successful.

One young paying attendee of this "Social Media Expert's" workshop now sincerely believes that a company 's Twitter/micro-blog strategy MUST include three posts per day for that particular communications channel to be successful for that particular company. SimplistiRead More...

JAXdotcom Twitter Business List

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:31:53 +0100

I love Jacksonville.com - the Times-Union online paper.

They added me to their Twitter Business List.

What's not to love?

Dub Me Now Digital Business Card

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:11:56 +0100

OK, everyone knows I don't do paper business cards, right?

I've tried a few digi-card options but haven't been especially happy with the results.

Well, I stumbled on a new digital business card "Dub Me Now" in my ongoing quest for cool online gadgets. I love it!

Check it out - it's the best digital business card (on my horizon, anyway) & the locate button is way too easy. When two people have downloaded the (free) DUB software on their PDAs, they can pRead More...

New York 2 the beach 2 Cali-sortof

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:52:08 +0100

I'm just back from IABC's 2009 Social Media Conference and am playing catch up.

Go to my Twitter.com page @sandyawilson for a collection of Social Media resources that I found online today. More later.

Speaking of: I literally stumbled on a Social Media Conference going on right NOW in California. Attendees are doing a great job illustrating the conference topic through ongoing tweets and streaming video - or they *had* streaming video going @Read More...

Gobble, Gobble, Ho, Ho, Ho, Green

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:42:18 +0100

Holiday travel is most definitely on the horizon.

We have a ton of family coming into town for turkey and pies.

Unless you're a Scrooge, you're probably traveling or expecting family to travel to you for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas.

Travelocity offers a great green resource page to help us all travel as green as we possibly can. Check it out!

If you're a Scrooge, however, just throw on your nightcap, close your eyes and wait for your snazzRead More...

Digital Business Card Option is good GREEN BUSINESS

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:57:45 +0100

TXT SANDYAWILSON TO 50500 for my digital business card.

Did I mention that this service is free via contxts.com?

Social Media, Target Audiences and Wall Splats

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:14:05 +0100

For me, Twitter is a communications platform offering endless opportunities to send a message to a target audience AND throw this message up against the wall to see what sticks.

A quick way to measure Twit-cess: Your target audience will respond to a successful Tweet via Direct Message (or text or email or even a phone call) or by Re-Tweeting your message. Your Wall Splat audience will respond by becoming a Follower after your Tweet. Simple, right?

So, why not Read More...

Age vs. Professionalism vs. Communications vs. Age

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:17:17 +0100

I’m writing an article about generational communications as it applies to the evolution of business communication and would love to hear your thoughts.

I'm not interested in a positive vs. negative dichotomy. I'm specifically interested in the communications, public relations and marketing arenas. I'm looking for observations from fellow communications professionals as to how you believe age affects or does not affect the way you communicate with your collRead More...

The world is flat... and virtual

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:23:19 +0100

So, I'm sitting in Environmental Services, Inc's Jupiter, FL office as I work on the upcoming Jacksonville Beach December 5 Right Whale Festival, Tree Hill Nature Center's October 24 Songwriter's Festival and a family/friends trip to the Outer Banks.

I'm brushing up on new SEO info and learning more about Photoshop.

Life is good!

Whoppers and the Great Outdoors

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:25:54 +0100

I loved reading about a Burger King in New York that is harnessing kinetic energy from the cars in their drive though lane. That's good summertime innovation.

To better enjoy hot fun in the summertime, don't forget the natural sunscreens as you grab the kids and drag them outdoors for some fresh air fun.

In Jacksonville. Florida, Tree Hill Nature Center (a client) is a fabulous place to visit with the family and friends. It's five minutes from downtRead More...

Who copies your website content?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:18:47 +0100

Get Tynt's Tracer and discover who copies your website content.

Use the information you receive from Tracer to discover the content that is especially successful.