The Weekly Download – February 10, 2017
Ice, Ice Baby! That’s what many of us have been seeing (or slipping on) outside this week. So let’s hope you’re reading this while sitting in front of a fireplace sipping on a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. And speaking of chocolate… Tuesday is Valentine’s Day! <3 There’s been lots of social media news […]
Why you need to pay attention to crowdfunding
Did you know only 36% of all Kickstarter campaigns are funded? It’s true what they say about it taking a village, and you’ll need one to get fully funded. That’s why marketing and PR funds are often needed to hire the right team to help. Founders who realize this will include a budget specifically for […]
The Weekly Download – May 27, 2016
Wow, time flies when you have a long weekend. Let’s end this short week with a few stories about digital communications that caught my eye over the past week. As always, I’d love to hear your comments about these topics too. Here’s what’s been filling up my news feed: Chewbacca Mom and Facebook Live Most […]
Spin Sucks puts an end to destructive spin
“The tools today are different, but the premise remains the same. Lie or spin the truth, and you will be found out. People will take you to task.” – Gini Dietrich I’ve known Gini for several years, am a loyal reader of her award-winning Spin Sucks blog and a regular listener of Inside PR, the podcast she […]
Social Media Goes to College at Social Capital Conference
Social Capital Conference is taking place in Ottawa May 31 and June 1. It’s an event I’ve always ogled over but never been able to attend due to a recurring scheduling conflict. Three times lucky they say because this year they moved it up a month. I’ll be there, not only as an attendee but […]
