A few weeks ago, my husband and I went to hear Tony speak.    It was one of those watch him spill his guts and hope he doesn’t barf from the saki speeches.  Really, it was entertaining, engaging and a delightful change from the typical Saturday night routine which involves a bath, some Fancy...

While social media is still all the buzz, studies continue to show (despite what social media talking heads might want you to think) that email is still a trusted, proven way to communicate.  And it is critical to promote web sites and sustain loyalty to your opted-in communities of interest. But recently...

Last week at OSU, I spoke to a group of informed students in a class on community partnerships.  Their charge was to work on a non-profit writing project like a grant, press release, blog, newsletter, appeal or brochure.  I envied them that they had 10 weeks to do one of those things when I’m...

Yesterday, Lindey’s (German Village) sent me a request to be a friend on Facebook.  I’m only friends with people (and those I know and like), not businesses or organizations.  I thought that people had figured this one out, especially with many other bloggers out there posting notes like...

Facebook is one of the most popular websites in the world. It is a website where you can find just about anyone or any cool product or business. I joined exactly a year ago and I’m amazed the people I’ve found - or that have found me. It is another social networking ( a connector) site that...

One way to text, if you happen to be in a prop plane. A Blah Blah moment:  SMS means simple message service. (SOS is what you write in the sand when you are SOL.)  SMS is actually the fancy acronym for Text Messaging.  It’s done on your cell phone (if you have one and get that service). ...