Google is looking to conduct an experiment where they will provide ultra high speed broadband internet to a community in the United States. Here in Dayton, a group has organized a campaign to bring this project to Dayton. I love the idea, and thought I would do my part to support the cause. The group, which includes both for-profit and non-profit organizations in the region has a web site – http://averageandawesome.com that has some fun …read more
The Front Line
February 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After the Superbowl I spent an hour watching the new CBS program Undercover Boss. The show featured the CEO of the company Waste Management posing as a new hire for the company in numerous front line service jobs. He picked up litter on a hillside, helped manage traffic at a landfill, cleaned portable toilets, and rode on a trash collection route – learning about his company and his people all along the way. The show …read more
Knock, Knock, Knock!
January 15, 2010 By 27 Comments
When you hear that bang on the door of life, it is important to check it out. Sure there are a fair share of times when you pull the door open to find nobody on the porch, but every now and again something special is waiting on the other side of the door. Why am I talking about doors? Well that is my not so subtle way of announcing that I am making a career …read more
2009 – The Highlight Reel
December 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
2009 was an amazing year for me. I decided I would end the year with a blog post version of my highlight reel for the year. Life has its share of ups and downs, but I feel like I get a lot more good than bad every day. For that I am grateful. It seems like nearly every day had some serendipity. Here are some of my favorites: I completed my first 5k and …read more
Summing Up SummitUp
October 21, 2009 By 6 Comments
Yesterday I got to celebrate my birthday by having my very own social media conference – SummitUp. I highly recommend this as a way to celebrate your next birthday. (actually this was purely coincidence, but a nice one none the less.) The day was simply amazing. To give you an idea of how well things went, at least from my perspective, my biggest gripe for the day was that the coffee cups were roughly the …read more
SummitUp Preview Podcast – Artie Isaac
October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
SummitUp is a social media confab that will be held at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio on October 20th, 2009. One of the many talented speakers who will be presenting at the event is Artie Isaac. Artie will deliver one of the morning keynotes – speaking on the topic of social media and creativity. Artie is the man behind Net Cotton Content (his blog), founder of speakersite.com, an instructor at both The Ohio State …read more
SummitUp Preview Podcast – Kevin Dugan
October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to social media expertise, Kevin Dugan is as good as it gets. The guy is a marketing rock star. Kevin has TWO blogs, (Strategic Public Relations and The Bad Pitch Blog) in the Ad Age Power 150. He is the Director of Marketing at Empower Media Marketing, the organizer of the Cincy Social Media Breakfast, an active community leader, a visionary PR Professional, and one of the many talented professionals who will …read more
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