Just Because it’s Valuable Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Spam.

I had a pretty awesome conversation over Twitter today with some wicked smart people about the topic of social media spam. I saw a post by Leo, the CEO of Buffer.   How to Easily Double Your Traffic from Social Media: http://t.co/LovAVFDOwp via @KISSmetricspic.twitter.com/emxpkyN8Q9 — Leo Widrich (@LeoWid) May 12, 2014     Then Adam…… Continue reading Just Because it’s Valuable Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Spam.

Twitter Chats FTW – Why You Should Join The Conversation

Twitter rocks. To me it is the heart and soul of the internet. One of the best parts of Twitter are the #twitterchats. They are incredibly simple, well focused and plumb the depths of conversation that Twitter enables. As the famous spot on cartoon says: So what the heck is a Twitter Chat? Well my…… Continue reading Twitter Chats FTW – Why You Should Join The Conversation

The 4 Essential Social Media Tools That Rock

I am a social butterfly. I flit, I fly, I flutter. I also use tools. (Is that the definition of metrosexual?) And if there is one thing that my years as a chef, barista, coffee roaster and beer brewer taught me: The right tool is essential. Be it a professional, sharpenable chefs knife, the perfect…… Continue reading The 4 Essential Social Media Tools That Rock

Killer Tacos + Social Customer Care = Rock My World

This article appeared on Sprout Social’s Insight blog I had an absolutely wondrous experience with a brand actively engaging on social media & taking that magic offline to my restaurant experience. The team at Puesto and Eric Adler are not only rocking amazing tacos but amazing customer service. Support them and support great local food…… Continue reading Killer Tacos + Social Customer Care = Rock My World

A Collective New Media Genius Staggering to Behold

The brilliant minds leading the latest “new media” revolution successfully displaced the antiquated, stodgy “old media” dystopia. They swooped in riding their midnight blue Tesla S’s straight down Stanford ave. and into your smart phone. [box type=”alert” size=”large” style=”rounded”]TV? Dead![/box] [box type=”alert” size=”large” style=”rounded”]Radio? Dead![/box] [box type=”alert” size=”large” style=”rounded”]Newspapers? Dead![/box] [box type=”alert” size=”large” style=”rounded”]Advertising? Dead![/box]…… Continue reading A Collective New Media Genius Staggering to Behold