Four Keys to Unleash the Hidden Power of Your Customers

May 8, 2011 Highlights
Four Keys to Unleash the Hidden Power of Your Customers

Three years ago, I was invited to speak at a Becky Carroll’s Marketing via New Media class at UCSD Extension to speak on behalf of Brickfish, a social media advertising company based in San Diego. Since then, I’ve been a fan of Becky Carroll on Twitter and her blog CustomersRocket.net where she shares her passion about social [...]

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Tutorial: How to Add an Event to Yelp

April 12, 2011 Events
How to Create an Event on Yelp

It’s been a while since I’ve created a video tutorial and wanted to jump back into it again. With that said, here’s a quick 4 minute tutorial on how to add an event to Yelp. Click on the ‘Expand’ icon on the bottom right hand corner of the video player for a larger view. Unable [...]

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Social Media Camp: San Diego at Sony on April 30th 2011

April 5, 2011 Events
Social Media Club San Diego

Social Media Club San Diego (#SMCSD) is pleased to announce Social Media Camp: San Diego (#SMCampSD), a one-day event hosted at Sony Electronics’ magnificent LEED certified building in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) on Saturday, April 30th from 9am-5pm. Social Media Camp: San Diego will feature sessions from local social media professionals such as: Becky Carroll [...]

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Check out the Google +1 Button

April 4, 2011 Technology
Google +1

Just heard about the new Google +1 Button and wanted to share the news on how this new feature can help you find what you need faster and how you can join in on the experiment. At a glance, the Google +1 Button encourages word of mouth marketing as it allows people to recommend content [...]

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Cruise the San Diego Harbor with Ad 2 San Diego

April 1, 2011 Events

Cruise the San Diego harbor with Ad 2 San Diego!  Splendid cocktails and light appetizers will guide you through the calm advertising waters as we celebrate ADMERICA! 2011, the national AAF conference that’s  going to be held in beautiful San Diego, California. The national conference kicks off Wednesday, June 1st to Saturday, June 4th and connects all [...]

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Unveiling Coachella 2011 Passes

March 28, 2011 Events

Coachella passes for this year’s festival were delivered yesterday and I have to tell you, the packaging alone warrants a pic heavy post. So if you’re waiting for your passes, check ‘em out below.

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Udemy & User Motivation

March 17, 2011 Social Media

I stumbled across the course, “User Motivation,” a lively RSA Animate which was adapted from Dan Pink’s talk at the RSA. While the video illustrates the hidden truths behind what truly motivates people, I was truly taken back by how absolutely clever and entertaining this video was. For instructors that have students that are auditory [...]

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Free Entrance to U.S. National Parks

March 11, 2011 Events

National Park Week is next month from April 16th – 24th, 2011 and folks like me who enjoy going on walks and hikes at national parks here in California can go off on an adventure without having to pay regular entrance fees. So come out and enjoy the fresh air and take advantage of this [...]

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Free Admission to The New Children’s Museum

March 7, 2011 Events

One of my favorite places here in San Diego is The New Children’s Museum. It’s filled with creativity, beautiful art, and fun activities that my niece and nephews can enjoy. And now, thanks to Target, you can enjoy a free day of admission to The New Children’s Museum in downtown the second Sunday of every [...]

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Digital Media Dinner – Social Media Branding Recap

March 4, 2011 Events

The second series of Digital Media Dinner was held last month and focused on how businesses both large and small could strengthen their company’s presence across various social networks, review sites,  in addition to collective buying sites such as Groupon.  The event was hosted by local social media consultant, Melodie Tao (also known as Marketing [...]

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