Soon-to-be former VP
Since the end of June has arrived, I thought I’d share some thoughts about my adventure as the VP of Networking for the Puget Sound (Seattle) chapter of the American Marketing Association (soon-to-be former VP come July 1). As a
Networking in the News
Last week, I had planned to write a quick post to help spread the word about a networking event between Seattle’s PSAMA & Ad Club groups. But, since that ship has sailed (and was a huge success with over 200
Reid Hoffman is right
In a recent Inc. online article, Reid Hoffman, the CEO/Founder of LinkedIn, provided his reply to their “How I Did It” column. I’m a huge fan of LinkedIn (how could I not be — their tag line is Relationships Matter),
Believer to evangelist
As I shared recently, LinkedIn is exploring a way for you to distribute white papers within their system. And, after close to 450 downloads of my “12 Rules of Networking for 2009” and “12 Rules of Networking for HR Pros”
Speaking of white papers
Just read an Online Media Daily Q&A with Steve Patrizi, the head of ad sales for LinkedIn. Some background here…I met Steve after his keynote presentation at the BMA event I attended in Chicago last November and was so impressed
Everyone needs video on their site
We definitely agree with current chatter that everyone needs some mildly entertaining video content on their site. Check out our latest “animonial” project HERE. Please contact me if you’d like us to produce a few of these fun AND effective
Having trouble with Space Invaders?
A timely and worthwhile discussion is taking place around this essay by 2 folks in the “high tech practice” at McKinsey (Soumitra Dutta and Matthew Fraser) regarding the subject of current behaviors around social networking. If you feel as if
Networking for HR Professionals…the White Paper
Many of you know me to be a networking enthusiast and “Connector” (Tipping Point/Gladwell reference), as well an experienced marketer and business development pro. Well, recently I was asked to author a white paper where I offer 12 Rules of
Networking IS a survival skill
This is probably not a surprise to most of us, but according to TechCrunch sources, LinkedIn’s usage is up like crazy. You can view their post and data here. And, of course, I luv Erick Schonfeld’s closing sentence at the
To accept or not accept
No doubt due to the increase in unemployment rates, many of us have seen an increase in LinkedIn invitations in our inbox. I’m all for helping and connecting people that I’ve met and/or know via a trusted contact, but for