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Social Media Year in Review – 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 // Leave a Comment

I recently joined Angela Hutti on Fox 2 TV to discuss 2013's social media trends. Here's what I saw when I reflected on the year. MORE: Mobile - More people are living their entire lives on their mobile devices. And they're comfortable doing … [Read more]

One Tweet to a Life in Hell – The Justine Sacco Affair

Posted on December 26, 2013 // 1 Comment

Some people are scared to use social media. It seems too "Wild Wild West" to them. Some of those people are fearful of learning how to do it, some are scared to make a big mistake, and some wish for a simpler time when the definition of "friend" was … [Read more]

Workplace Horror Stories – My Appearance On The Mark Reardon Show on KMOX

Posted on November 28, 2013 // Leave a Comment

Recently on Facebook, I posted about a restaurant in Jerusalem offering a 50% discount in exchange for the patron simply turning off their mobile phone. Then, I posted a request - give me your worst workplace horror stories - negative events that … [Read more]

The Price of Soda at Work – A Discussion with Mark Reardon of KMOX Radio

Posted on October 30, 2013 // Leave a Comment

Through the haze of Obamacare website snafus, government shutdowns, gun control and all of the other sticky issues of our day, only one topic is worthy of serious discussion and consideration here on my blog: what should a can of soda from the work … [Read more]

What’s Your Personal Positioning Statement?

Posted on October 17, 2013 // 3 Comments

I've been giving thought to the notion that I do too much. I have Rizzo Tees. I speak. I consult. I sometimes give free advice. I volunteer. I work at Falk Harrison. I have clients. Sometimes, I find it hard to describe myself. So I decided to try … [Read more]

Marketers Ruin Everything

Posted on September 25, 2013 // 3 Comments

Gary is right about three things: 1. Marketers take tactics and abuse the hell out of them until they're ruined. 2. The greatest marketers are all storytellers. 3. There are things like Google Glass about which we say, "No WAY am I ever going … [Read more]

Books I’m Recommending Tomorrow at My United Way Seminar

Posted on July 25, 2013 // Leave a Comment

Tomorrow I'm conducting a social media seminar and Q&A at the United Way of Greater St. Louis. Attendees from United Way-funded organizations will hear me speak about social media, and then will fire several hours of questions at me. One thing … [Read more]

Be More Like Phil Mickelson

Posted on July 22, 2013 // Leave a Comment

Phil Mickelson had never won a British Open. High pressure, I guess. Five strokes back entering the final round, and history shows that he is really good at finishing second in majors. Yet, he smiles while out on the course. He gives his golf ball to … [Read more]

Reach Out and Touch Someone with a Compliment

Posted on July 18, 2013 // Leave a Comment

Sometimes, it's the little things that make an online life worth living. Sweating my fat ass off.....— Robin Rue (@massholemommy) July 18, 2013 @RizzoTees Ha!— Robin Rue (@massholemommy) July 18, 2013 … [Read more]

Anagramatron – Finding Two Tweets That Are Anagrams

Posted on July 18, 2013 // Leave a Comment

This is weird and amazing and, quoting Matt Fitzpatrick, surprisingly addicting. A Tumblr that locates two tweets that are anagrams of each other. WHOA. Anagramatron … [Read more]

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