I was thrilled to travel to the Green Bay area (more specifically, the St. Norbert College campus in De Pere, WI) to deliver the morning keynote for Social Media Rockstar 3. Special thanks to Kiar Olson, the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Nicolet Bank for the invitation and sponsorship. I also want to [...]

I originally created this collection a few years ago based on the “I Voted” stickers we get at the polls here in Minnesota. This lastest version includes more design options and is sized to easily replace your Facebook profile pictures and cover photos I’ve redone I’m releasing them into the Public Domain. They are free [...]

Despite my natural skepticism, I am super intrigued by the “new” Myspace. Check out this video preview. The design changes to the interface alone are nothing short of spectacular. I can’t wait to try it out. You can sign up for an invite at this lovely piece of online real estate. I could waste hours [...]

In our most recent episode, my co-host Rick Mahn and I chat with guests Joseph Reuter (@josephrueter) and Lisa Grimm (@lulugrimm). Joseph is an interaction designer, strategist and founding partner behind ventures like .extendr. We get the scoop on his latest project, LocateMyDeal Lisa is the Digital PR Specialist at Mall of America (@MallofAmerica) and [...]

In this month’s episode, my co-host Rick Mahn and I discuss the current state of publishing. This also happens to be the topic of the next Social Media Breakfast – Minneapolis/St. Paul. Our guest is Pamela Muldoon (@PamelaMuldoon). Pamela is the owner/host/producer at Next Stage Business Radio Network and our moderator for SMBMSP#33.   Listen [...]

In this special holiday episode, my co-host Rick Mahn and I discuss social good, using social media to benefit nonprofit organizations. Our guests include: Jesse Stremcha, ePhilanthropy Specialist for Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Randy Bunker, Web Strategy and Communication Manager at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Nicole Harrison, Digital Strategist and Social [...]

A few weeks ago, Jimmy Kimmel declared November 17th a new holiday – National UnFriend Day. “NUD is the international day when all Facebook users shall protect the sacred nature of friendship by cutting out any ‘friend fat’ on their pages occupied by people who are not truly their friends.” While I’m a strong supporter [...]

Millions will be hitting the polls in the US today. Many will be spreading the word on the social web. It’s never been easier. Here are a few ways you can share your vote.

Photo by Meshl Nearly 1 billion people don’t have access to something we take for granted — clean, safe drinking water. Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of diseases and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Children are especially vulnerable. Every week, nearly 38,000 children under [...]

Unless you’re a Friendster user or have been too distracted by your FarmVille crops (it *is* harvest season after all) you probably know that The Social Network was released today. I’ll avoid revealing any spoilers but wanted to share some of my thoughts. I was lucky enough to take in an advanced screening for SMBMSP [...]