Burning Heart
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Friday, April 15th, 2011 Categories:
“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson You cannot inspire someone else until you are inspired. Where does inspiration come from? From many places: God, faith, love, a vision, a passionate leader, duty…to name a few. So take a look deep-down [Click Here]
Inducing Participation
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Thursday, April 14th, 2011 Categories:
One of the smartest and most interesting people I follow on Twitter is @nametagscott. He posted a thought today that resonated greatly with me and I couldn’t wait to share it with you. “If your brand doesn’t induce participation, your bank account will endure devaluation.” So what are you doing to induce participation? I bet [Click Here]
Love ‘em or Leave ‘em
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, March 15th, 2010 Categories:
Late last week I had one of those days that would have been better spent staying in bed. Not because I was ill, but because it seemed everything that could go wrong did. It culminated with my cable being out and my 3 year old daughter having a bit of a meltdown because she couldn’t [Click Here]
Who Wants Yogurt?
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 Categories:
During a recent session on Twitter, I came across an opportunity that piqued my interest and I felt it just had to be shared with the business community of CoMo. Thanks to Dane Carlson’s Business Opportunities Weblog for bringing this to my attention. You might wish to follow him on Twitter: @danec If you are [Click Here]
Conan (or NBC) The Destroyer
Posted by Brent Beshore on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 Categories:
The Internet has had no shortage of public outcry over NBC’s late-night shake up. The viral communication happening over who should host The Tonight Show demonstrates a form of collective expression that is nearing a protest. Previous generations used picketing, petitions, or rioting as forms of expression. Now, we find ourselves able to gather, discuss, [Click Here]
How to dive in to Twitter without drowning
Posted by Scott Wendling on Sunday, January 17th, 2010 Categories:
Earlier this week I made a post about Columbia businesses that get Twitter, and those that don’t. I did not anticipate the huge reaction this post would have. As one of the most read blogs from the Columbia Business Times it is apparent there is a huge interest in social media, especially Twitter, in Columbia, MO. Most [Click Here]
Twitter: Columbia businesses that get it and those that don’t
Posted by Scott Wendling on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 Categories:
Tweet with me, not at me! Some Columbia businesses understand Twitter and some simply don’t get it. Success on Twitter is not deemed by followers. Large names can amass thousands of followers instantly because of brand recognition, this doesn’t mean it has any effect on marketing. It can actually have a negative effect as followers can begin [Click Here]
Oh to get a #FollowFriday
Posted by Scott Wendling on Friday, August 21st, 2009 Categories:
If you are already deep into the world of Twitter you know what I’m talking about. If not then you are most likely saying “huh?”. Follow Friday is a Twitter twend (sorry can’t help myself) where every Friday people post a few of their favorite people they follow. If you’ve never been gotten an #FF [Click Here]
Finding Help on Twitter
Posted by Scott Wendling on Monday, August 17th, 2009 Categories:
Most people understand social networking, but just don’t get Twitter. In a previous blog I mentioned that Twitter is a place where you become a resource and find other resources. I would like to provide an example of just how this works. On Friday morning the 14th of August I made this post with my [Click Here]
Social Network Trifecta
Posted by Scott Wendling on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 Categories:
How social networking relates to real life networking and using the "social network trifecta".
Is Twitter Actually Worthwhile?
Posted by Brent Beshore on Sunday, July 12th, 2009 Categories:
This question has actually been plaguing me for about three months now. Here’s how it started… One day an issue was raised by one of our very astute video producers: “I have no idea what everyone in the company actually does on a day-to-day basis. But, I’d like to.” He recommended that we implement a [Click Here]
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