When Branding & Social Media Collide : 3 Lessons For Great Social Media Profiles

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to HelmsBriscoe, the world’s largest meeting planning organization,  in San Francisco with Branding & Generations Speaker Karen McCullough.  This was an awesome “full circle” moment for me because, prior to my starting my own marketing firm, I worked in the hospitality industry and often partnered with HelmsBriscoe.

Aristotle’s Three Point Marketing Approach

I’m sure Aristotle never imagined an afro-puffed marketing strategist blogging about his writings on rhetoric.  Yet, here I am. Rhetoric, or the art and study of persuasive language, was divided into three major categories by Aristotle:  ethos, pathos and logos.  In marketing, we use these same three approaches to convince customers to purchase, 2300 + […]

What Shaggy Dog Taught Me About Referral Business

A strong referral network, paired with excellent service, can overcome many business obstacles. In the case of Shaggy Dog, it overcame lack of location, marketing strategy and possibly, a license.

Thanks Universe! A Motivational Message

I personally believe that the Universe has a funny way of telling us things. For instance, no matter what restaurant I choose, my fortune cookies either deal with building a business or not scattering energies- a personal issue I work to overcome. Well, today I found a badge.

Top Five Social Media New Years Resolutions

I will not be spooky. I think I speak for 99% of the Internet community when I say that it is really strange getting friend requests from people whom I do not know that have no visible pictures. It’s like peaking through your peephole to see a stranger knocking on your door wearing a ski mask. “Sure Mr. Stranger- come on in!”