Presenting at CEN. Social Media Convergence: Band Promotion, Fan Engagement

Musicians are tied to community. They’re passionate about cause and the human condition as it often feeds their inspiration. When they write (just like a Twitter and Facebook status), their words reach out and relate to someone else who sees things as they do. It creates a connection and apparent conversation. It’s personal between the artist and listener.

Hanging with the ASAC. LinkedIn: Rolodex on Steroids

My Father had a Rolodex on his corner of his desk at the office where he worked. It used to attract my attention as a child. It worked pretty well as a Ferris wheel with my imagination. He wasn’t amused when the cards were displaced.

A Daytona 500 First: Texting and Driving? Well, kinda – sorta. #NASCAR

Brad’s level of engagement and the second screen user-generated content he was feeding during the halt was compelling and refreshing to the fans following the race on twitter. He apparently keeps his phone in his pocket when he drives on the track.

SearchExchange Internet Marketing Conference 2011 #SearchEx

Honored to be invited to hold down the “MC” duties for Keynote, Speaker and Stage introductions at this year’s SearchExchange Internet Marketing Conference, October 3rd, 4th and 5th in Uptown Charlotte.

[podcast] MARKETING SQUAD: Dr. Ken Russell, Enterprise Transformation, Jason Keath, Social Fresh Charlotte

In Season 1; Show #7 – Scott and I steer the ship, while Brandon plays hooky. Dr. Ken Russell joins the us in-studio to talk about Enterprise Architecture and Transformation as it relates to Social Media. He’s helped organize companies like Bank of America and Cisco. Also, via Skype, Jason Keath talks about the Social Fresh Conference coming to Charlotte, NC in September. Plus, posts with the most, tweets of the week and listener email.

[podcast] MARKETING SQUAD: Facebook espionage, LinkedIn goes public, tweet of the week, post with the most…

Brandon Uttley, Scott Hepburn and I talk Facebook getting caught in some espionage, LinkedIn going public, plus our tweet of the week and post with the most.

Mainstream Media and Social Media #smCLT

Can traditional media survive in a social media world? What does the changing meaning of “media” mean for citizens? For businesses? For the media? How is the media changing here in Charlotte?

Interview: “Marketing Your Business Creatively Through Social Networks”

I’ll be appearing on the Public Affairs radio program The Francene Marie Show from 6a-7a on Charlotte’s CBS station Kiss 95.1FM (WNKS).

Foo Fighters rock old and new media

If you’re a Foo fiend, then this album won’t disappoint. It was recorded in old school analog technology in Grohl’s basement. How’s that for ya…old school art mixed with new media. Love it.

Kenneth Cole Makes a Statement.

So, what have we learned here today Children?

Don’t let a communication novice handle a job that requires professional insight. This may be your generation’s technology, but it still has the rules of your Father’s Marketing and PR rules of engagement.