I love finding branding gems. I found one.

One of my twitter friends (@arsbars) and I were casually chatting this morning about the archaic tradition of the word “Obey” as it applies to vows, along with the relevance of the British Monarchy on the heels of William and Kate’s wedding.

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.

Social Media Breakfast; “Social Media and Sports”

The Social Media Breakfast was founded by Bryan Person in August 2007 as an event where social media experts and newbies alike come together to eat, meet, share, and learn.

Don’t “get” Social Media? Think like a Musician.

As your company moves into 2010 and considers implementing Social Media into its marketing and branding mix, keep this in mind. It’s not rocket science. It’s just personal.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Game…I ran into an ol’ friend.

Beth and I have joined in conversations periodically via twitter and occasionally have shared company at “tweetups” to network and talk about business and Social Media.

Social Media. It’s not in your job description.

“I don’t pay my employees to chat online and socialize with their friends and the customers. If they’re on the computer chatting then they’re wasting company money and time.”

Thank YOU Charlotte! Twestival 2009

On Feb. 12, 2009, 200+ international cities hosted a Twestival to bring Twitter communities together in an effort to raise money for charity: water. Charlotte, North Carolina did their part.