Life is a Mosaic. And Twitter is, Too.

This makes me smile. Look at all these people! I *think* this roughly goes in order that you add people to your list. Those on the top row, I’ve known now for 2+ years (some pre-Twitter). What a fun tool.(Thanks Barbara Nixon for the link.) Get your twitter mosaic...

The Loviest of Linky Loves: Valentine’s Week

I felt like categories this week. I’m just that kind of girl.Let’s get right to it! Some of my favorite posts of the week: Social Media:EBook on Social Media Marketing (PR Squared): It would be great if you read and blog about this, but I think it’s a must read, regardless.The World Unites for Clean Water (WOMMA) Crisis Management:Crisis PR...

My Best Advice for Email Newsletters

I had a question recently about email blasts/email newsletters and it made me realize that talk about enewsletters has probably been edged out by the new shiny thing (social media). While maybe not the sexiest tool – it’s still a great technique for reaching certain audiences and building a base of support. My tips for doing a good job with an...

Finally, a New Conversation!

I am beside myself. I’m so excited about my spring term Strategic Social Media class that I think I am starting to annoy people. My reasons for this enthusiasm are threefold: I get to design my own class about a topic that I love. I love social media. I am not so good at the technical stuff, that’s not what I mean. I love the idea of social media....

Ducklings Take the Plunge: Blogs from Advanced PR Writing Winter 2009

My advanced PR writing students have been blogging now for a couple of weeks, so it’s time to share their links and help them get connected to the wide, wide world. Please take a look at their blogs, add them as friends on Twitter and encourage their plunge into social media. In no particular order: Maddy Hicks: blog, twitterDaria Latysheva: blog, (update)...