Tag: social media

I've been battling a sickness since Thursday night, which means I'm only getting top priority work done - client work! I thought it would be an appropriate time to share this blog which originally appeared as a guest piece for Ken Mueller of Inkling Media. Did you ever start something never to finish? Come on, […]

There’s a perception that social media is ‘kid stuff,’ but, if used correctly, it’s a great tool for colleges and universities to attract new students as well as connect and engage with the current student body. It’s also a way to facilitate intercollegiate and staff communication. Here are a few reasons why college PR departments, […]

This was my first full year in business and I’ve certainly learned a lot. Here are my top takeaways of the year, which I’m sharing in hopes that they may be helpful to other business owners. 11. We can do more collectively than by ourselves. One of the great things about social media is the […]

The following is a guest post by Beverly Reider, of Medical Revenue Solutions. Nine months ago, I was laid off.  I saw it coming.  My employer was more worried about how I was going to move on than I was; after all…I am a survivor and I welcome change into my life. I took the […]

Last night, I had the pleasure of presenting to a group of deaf and hard of hearing (HOH) individuals through a program hosted by the Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP). The program was made possible by a grant, which provided CART service and two interpreters. I, too, have a hearing disability. I […]

Big businesses often have money, power, and confidence in numbers.  But don’t think that leaves small businesses in the dust. There is a window of opportunity for small businesses, but it won’t be here forever. That opportunity is on social media and you can grab it by being YOU! I’m a huge proponent of personalizing […]

This is the second and last part of “You Give Social Media Management a Bad Name.” Read Part I: The “Tweet-for-Hires.” And that’s exactly what I did. Over the next few weeks, I really got to know their business, their customers, and what these customers loved about the place. I also discovered things they were […]

Yesterday was a great day for those interested in learning more about social media in Central PA! Harrisburg University hosted their annual Social Media Summit and the Sales and Marketing Professional Association (SMEI) hosted a Panel Discussion featuring regional leaders including: Anna Gerz (Godrey Advertising), Ken Mueller (Inkling Media), Barry Halvorson (The Fulton Theatre), and […]

I've been watching a show on Palladia called “Madonna: Truth or Dare,” - a documentary of her Blond Ambition Tour in 1990. The piece is filmed entirely in black and white, except for clips during her concerts. (The timing is fitting, as this Wednesday marks the 28th anniversary of the release of her self-titled album). According to […]