Posts Tagged ‘Relationships’

3 Cool Kids You Should Stalk This Week

Hey now! Welcome back! This week we’re back at it with another edition of cool kids you should stalk, heading back up to visit some of our neighbors from the north. There’s lots of cool kids to get to in the midwest, and if I’ve not yet mentioned you, hang in there. I’ll get as soon as possible.  Speaking of things north, don’t forget that Content Marketing World is taking place in Cleveland ,Ohio September 6th-8th. If you haven’t registered, get on it and register today. It’s going to be a killer event, and I’ll have some tastey nuggets for you on 7 Jedi Mind Tricks for creating compelling video content. {Waves hand — this is the session you are looking for.} Likewise, if you’re a college student looking for career opportunities in the content marketing industry, check out Futures in Content Marketing. It will be the best investment you make in your career while you’re still in school. Register here. – @nateriggs 3 Cool Kids You Should Stalk This Week #7: Content Marketing Edition Each of these cool kids is just nice people. They also happen to be really savvy social marketing professionals as well as have a ton of other talents. It would be a good move for you to start your stalking now and get to know these folks. They’re already well on their way to being famous… Norman Witte III Twitter: @djmeph Blog: DJMeph.net Other: LinkedIn Stalkers Debrief: I first met Norm in a gas station somewhere between Dallas and Austin texas when we stopped to complete a challenge on the trip to SXSW last year. From his Twitter name, and the multiple photos where he’s sporting headphones, I already knew we shared a love for the underground scene. I merely listen to DJ’s masterfully spin records. Norm, on the other hand, is one few and [...]

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On Death and Social Media

My brother and I grew up the sons of a Hospice nurse. From a very young age, conversation around the idea of death and dying was always present in our home. For mom, it wasn’t simply a profession either. Helping families and patients find peace in their final hours together was part passion, and part of her mission in life. I think that upbringing had an effect on us. Last week, Nick and I talked about a new research project he’s thinking about working on around the idea of the digital self (the sense of self we create by putting lots of stuff online) and death. (OMG, he said the “d” word.) It’s an interesting question. Have you ever stopped long enough to think about what happens to your Facebook profile or Blog, or even your LinkedIn network when you finally pass away? Plenty of time Most of us default here. “Meh, I’ve got plenty of time. I’m young and healthy, and I’m not planning to die anytime soon”.  We say that confidently, but with a slight touch of fear, uncertainty and doubt buried deep in our subconscious. The truth is this — no one actually knows when it’s going to be their time. The term life insurance industry exists for this single reason, right. But, all of that never comes to mind when we log onto Facebook or Google plus and chatter along with our friends. Thinking About Bob In  early 2007, I was hired as a marketing manager for a technology company called BestTransport. Bob Parsley was the Vice President of  marketing who brought me in. I remember really liking Bob in the interview. He was a runner, a passionate family guy, and he’d been in the internet game, going all the way back to working high level with AOL back in the mailable [...]

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