Tag Archives: Branding

Social Media Stalking – The Unspoken Downside for Business Professionals

I am an evangelist of social media.  I am also a victim of it. For the past year, I have been dealing in relative silence with a social media stalker.  I was threatened &  blackmailed about my reputation within the … Continue reading

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A goodbye letter to .jobs

Dear .jobs, This is a hard letter to write – but I know it must be done.  It seems like just yesterday when we first met – but its been almost 5 years.  In that time, I always wanted to … Continue reading

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What companies (and jobseekers) should learn from MTV Movie Awards

I’ve mentioned it before, but I love movies and the way that regardless of what is going on in our economy, lives, politics, world, etc a good movie can totally take you out of it and introduce you into a … Continue reading

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Decision Making, Social Media & Corporate Branding

In the real world people are cautious about what and how they say things.  There is something about looking someone in the eye or hearing their voice on the phone that changes the mental decision making process between what you … Continue reading

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Superbowl Ads: What I wish I’d Seen #sb44 #jobs

Here’s a hint: It wasn’t the Budweiser horses (once again) making friends with a farm animal.  Seriously – fire your advertising group.  Like TODAY!!! Another hint: it wasn’t the Sketchers ‘Shape-ups’ shoes.  I can’t believe they wasted their money advertising … Continue reading

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Why I like Social Networking. My Manifesto. Kinda.

For me, social networking is part of my job.  Its a portion of how I brand our business.  Its a way to cultivate relationships with partners, clients and influencers.  Its how I keep up to date on what other vendors … Continue reading

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Rock the Vote!#socialrecruiting

It’s time to put your social media prowess to the test and tell the Social Recruiting Summit what you want to see in the breakout sessions!  I am so excited to be going this year after missing the big event … Continue reading

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Is your reality meeting your dreams?

When I was a little kid, I dreamed of climbing the corporate ladder in my pinstripe suit and stiletto heels.  I wanted nothing more than to be toughest, no nonsense attorney in a top law firm and live in a high rise … Continue reading

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Levi Johnston, Sarah Palin & Personal Brand

It was announced today that Levi Johnston will be posing in playgirl soon.  Levi Johnson is the former almost son in law of Sarah Palin and the baby daddy of Bristol’s baby and the twitter friend to me and PunkRockHR. … Continue reading

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Why I'd Rather Work at Starbucks – My 8 year olds view on your Employment Brand

This morning I made a stop at Starbucks on the way to dropping my son of at school.  He casually started talking about why people would work at Starbucks and compared it to why people would work at McDonalds.  At … Continue reading

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