social media networking

Networking across generational gaps

It has occurred to me that in today’s tech world, there are many people my age (Gen. X) or older trying to navigate the tech business world & get jobs or business surrounded by younger workers. In all comparisons, to be realistic, there are pros & cons. So to be clear this blog post is

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Social Media: Good or Bad for Society?

These days we’re seeing more and more about the use of social media. Is it that bad? What were the positives again? For example – I’ve certainly read, like many people, about how Facebook causes insecurity by individuals seeing often only the positive highlights of other peoples’ lives & attempting to compare themselves to the

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The Millennial Social Disposition

So much of what I’ve read about our varied generational cohorts points to the unique attributes of the Millennial generation (current children through college students; some sociologists claim through late 20s). Millennials for example can embrace the transparency of social media today without fear (of identity theft, security, etc.)…

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Social Media Marketing – Upcoming Seminar

I am lucky enough to be coordinating and moderating a panel discussion lunch-n-learn on Social Media Best Practices, through the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association, Thursday Oct. 21 (so please spread the word, and come! http://bit.ly/aJs4NG). The focus will be marketing approaches in the big 3: Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. But here’s a special preview; a giveaway in advance on social media marketing basics…

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Kodak’s New Marketing Approaches

Last night I was pleasantly surprised at the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association (www.atlantaima.org). Their events and discussions are always good, but I went in somewhat skeptical about a solo speaker representing traditional corporate America. Jeff Hayzlett, CMO of Eastman Kodak, turned out an enigmatic speaker with great message…

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