Hugh Hefner Announces Engagement on Twitter
Whether you think Hugh Hefner is a dirty old man, or a Hero to every red blooded male, you have…
How Pandora Radio is Leveraging the Power of Twitter: A Case Study
On December 13th I was working away, listening to my ipod when I realized that I was sick of my…
8 percent of Online Americans use Twitter
About 7 days ago Suzanne Choney of Technolog on MSNBC posted some interesting findings regarding American’s use of Twitter. I…
Clay Duke’s Suicide Note on Facebook
Today Facebook is playing a role in another huge story. 56- year old Clay Duke approached the school board in…
Mark Zuckerberg: Time Magazine Person of the Year 2010
This morning I was asked by a Donna Sweeney a producer at Fox 5 to come into the studio tonight…
Clicker & Facebook: The Future of Television?
Today Clicker, the complete guide to internet television announced that it will integrate with Facebook to further enhance it’s recommendation…
Chipotle’s Cat Debacle: 5 Lessons for Social Media Marketers
Faster than you can say Domino’s Pizza Debacle, there’s a new food chain with a social media mess unfolding. According…
Social Media Brand Managers: 5 Things You Need to Know About New Facebook Profiles
Yesterday I read on Mashable that the new Facebook Profiles was launched. I immediately decided I would give it a…
5 Ways New York’s Grand Hyatt is Harnessing the Power of Foursquare & Twitter
Yesterday was an exciting day for the Drive Action Digital team. We spend most of our day in great meetings…
Personal Branding Facebook Fail
Last week I “liked” a network news Facebook page. Very soon afterward, I received what seemed to be an auto…
Delivering Happiness: Feel Grateful Now
Last year I compiled an ambitious list of 100 things that I was grateful for. I did this just before…
I Kinda Wanna Make Out With MySpace to Make Facebook Jealous
Let’s face it Facebook has won. It’s been over for a while, but last week MySpace announced that it was…
Social Media Managers: Most People Don’t Understand the Power of Social Media
The past three weeks have been fascinating. After four years of blogging, I was lucky enough to have a producer…
A Pastor, Italian Guy, & Attorney Walk Into a Bar…in Mahopac, New York
The real punch line here is that I have this overwhelming sense that my fifteen minutes of fame is at…
Fox News, Family, Friends & Facebook Made My Day
esterday was perhaps the best work day I’ve had in my entire career. I started the day at the office…
Fox News, Ernie Anastos, Facebook, & Me?
his past Wednesday I had one of the most amazing experiences of my life. At 2pm I received a call…
Nice Guys Win in Social Media
Last year I spent a phenomenal three days at the Web 2.0 conference. While there I had the opportunity to…
Tweets Alone Mean Nothing, Together, They’re Everything
We all know what a horrible first impression that Twitter makes. Some brands don’t know where to start. Not certain…
The Facebook Newsfeed Advantage: The Seven Steps of Facebook Marketing That Fuel Success and Performance in Social Media
The perfect storm of social media engagement entails having an appropriate brand presence on Facebook. There’s no way to avoid…
Follow up Post: Facebook, Twitter, You Name It. Social Media is “Happening” to your Brand – Whether You Like It or Not.
Last week I added a post that’s received significant traffic via Social Media Today. After the post went live, I…
Bret Michaels’ Twitter Account Sucks
I love Bret Michaels. There, I said it. Back in 1988 I was into all kinds of heavy metal and…
An Open Letter to Brands
Dear Brand Manager, Social media can be a scary, fragmented experience, I get it. The Social Media ecosystem is already…
Twitter Talk, & Facebook Fails
An appropriate Facebook page may have a huge impact on your brand equity. It can also backfire in a horrible…
Facebook, Twitter, You Name It. Social Media is “Happening” to your Brand – Whether You Like It or Not.
About a year ago I met with a luxury watch manufacturer that I love. I say I” love” them because…
Facebook Fan Pages: Why It’s Important For Fans to “Like” Your Brand
A Facebook fan page can be one of, if not the most important extension of your brand in the social…
Invictus
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may…
Social Media: A Funny Little Story
This past Thanksgiving weekend was awesome. I was able to spend quality time with my daughter, hang with the rest…
100 Things I’m Grateful For
As the short work week winds down, and we begin to prepare for the festivities for Thanksgiving, I thought it…
7 Powerful Questions
As the short work week winds down, and we begin to prepare for the festivities for Thanksgiving, I thought it…
NHL on Facebook: Why the NHL is the Darling of the Social Media Community
A few weeks back the NHL launched their custom Facebook page. Full disclosure: the NHL is a client at Buddy…
Peddle Downhill: 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking Your Dream Job
I remember riding my bike that one summer day with my big brother Mark. We were riding side by side…
10 Questions to Help Guide your Social Media Strategy
Okay, you’re heeding my advice, and you’re ready to engage in social media. You read my earlier post about the…
Rest in Peace Sean Lugano May 24, 1973 – September 11, 2001
Wikipedia defines the September 11 attacks as “a series of coordinated suicide attacks by Al-Qaeda upon the United States on…
Growing up Gotti
They say kids today are growing up spoiled. They say that while we were out toiling at summer jobs that…