I love new technology and this week I was introduced to some cool new technology startups based in Oakland, Calif., at the #VatorSplashOakland Conference in Oakland’s historic… Read more “Oakland — The New Tech Hub and Rockbot, Rocking the Music Industry”
Category: Business
Business or Personal, You Are Your Brand
We can easily get caught up into thinking that our business and personal lives are separate, but really they’re not. Peter Shankman wrote a great piece about… Read more “Business or Personal, You Are Your Brand”
Social Media Overload
Okay, I’ve finally succumbed to social media overload. I’m generally an early adopter with new technology and a leader among friends and colleagues, but I can hardly keep… Read more “Social Media Overload”
Mark Cuban Keeps the Value of PR for Startups Debate Going
Mark Cuban recently discussed the effectiveness of PR for startups in a post, Why Startups Shouldn’t Hire PR Firms. This is a topic that has been discussed for… Read more “Mark Cuban Keeps the Value of PR for Startups Debate Going”
If you don’t have the time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over?
This is one of my pet peeves. Have you ever worked with someone who rushes through a project just to meet a deadline, giving no thought to… Read more “If you don’t have the time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over?”
Have You Set Goals or Resolutions for 2012?
This time of year just about everyone is making resolutions or setting goals. It got me to thinking about the difference between the two. According to Dictionary.com,… Read more “Have You Set Goals or Resolutions for 2012?”
Google+ and Spotify Private Beta Releases – Marketing Ploys?
Google successfully launched its Google+ service via an invitation only “private” beta . Google was able to generate some great buzz around the new product and left… Read more “Google+ and Spotify Private Beta Releases – Marketing Ploys?”