• Getting to know you…

    While connecting online is a great thing, connecting in person is even better. There will be plenty of opportunities over the next few months to get some face-to-face time with the folks who are making Social Media happen in San Antonio.  In addition to the monthly gatherings, there are several Camp, Startup and Workshop opportunities…

  • Calling Cards as the New Business Cards

    I believe there is a business card identity problem. In the modern day most folks do more than one thing. In years past you had a business card from the company you worked for and that was all you needed. Fast forward to today and folks may work for a company, have their own business…

  • The Social Media Snake-Oil Salesman

    As Social Media joins the mainstream there is a disturbing new trend emerging. Someone who three months ago never even heard of Social Media is now calling themselves an expert. Recently I saw a website offering “Social Media Certification”. This was from someone many in the community had never heard of before. We rolled our…

  • RISE Austin and Innotech San Antonio

    It’s been a great week of meeting new folks, reconnecting with old friends and knowledge sharing. On Tuesday, I was privileged to speak during the RISE Austin 3-day multi-location event at the Mexican American Cultural Center. The topic of my session was “Cultivating Community With Social Media At The Local Level”. It was based upon…

  • The Social Media Transition

    As San Antonio continues to develop it’s Social Media Community, it’s been interesting to see how things continue to evolve. Back in 2005 when I was first interested in podcasting and created the San Antonio Podcasting Group, it was difficult to find the podcasting community. Over the last few years, it’s been a pleasure to…

  • Cowboy Breakfast 2009

    On a cold day in January folks came together to not only have a free taco or two but to be a part of what we hope will be a new World Record for # of coffee serves at a single event. Mobile post sent by jennifer using Utterli.  Replies.  mp3

  • Sharing the Cowboy Breakfast experience

    On Friday, January 30th I’ll be at the 31st Annual Cowboy Breakfast in San Antonio. Heralded as the beginning of the Livestock Show & Rodeo, the Cowboy Breakfast is a much loved early morning tradition. Beginning at 4:30am and ending by 9:00am. The organizers of the Cowboy Breakfast hope to break the World Record for…

  • Social Media Breakfast San Antonio

    With the successful launch of Social Media Club San Antonio in September 2008 and the continued growth in UnConference style events it appears it’s time for another San Antonio first. On Wednesday, January 21st Social Media Breakfast San Antonio will hold it’s first meeting. Founder of Social Media Breakfast and recent transplant from Boston to…

  • Beginnings and Ends: Saying Goodbye to 2008 and Hello to 2009

    As the end of 2008 approached, the onslaught of list posts increased” “The Top 10 …” “The Things I Learned in 2008” And so on. Which then led to the inevitable list posts for 2009 predictions: “How to Make 2009 the Best Year Ever” “The 5 Things You Can Do to Start the Year Off…

  • Staying Connected In A Time Crunched World

    We all lead busy lives. It doesn’t matter if you are a 9am-5pm cube dweller or a stay-at-home mom and dad. From the time we wake up until we finally close our eyes, we are busy. Time is already at a premium, so how are we supposed to add social networks into our jam-packed schedule?…

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