tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.comments2019-12-24T05:48:56.604-08:00City Sights and ObservationsCity Sights and Observationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17807298014451258301noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-88980583791387125692009-02-23T18:15:00.000-08:002009-02-23T18:15:00.000-08:00Mad? Heck no! I think you've given a great account...Mad? Heck no! I think you've given a great account as to why you're taking what sounds like a well-deserved break.<BR/><BR/>People who don't blog don't really understand the constant pressure to come up with content and challenge yourself. But it's always good to recognize that your life is more than just your blog (no matter how important it is to you).<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your hiatus! Then come back and keep kicking some tail :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-13419158956468829082009-02-03T08:37:00.000-08:002009-02-03T08:37:00.000-08:00It saddens me how there are so many rude RPers on ...It saddens me how there are so many rude RPers on Mysapce but Facebook has a nasty tendency to delete RP folks. Many of them are quite nice.Rick Sanchez C154https://www.blogger.com/profile/17950245970744009610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-40974323378380543082009-02-03T06:38:00.000-08:002009-02-03T06:38:00.000-08:00Disiento de sus mentiras y el engaño totales. ¡Ust...Disiento de sus mentiras y el engaño totales. ¡Usted no es una mujer! <BR/><BR/>Adoro helado también!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-19724265244841625182009-02-03T06:37:00.000-08:002009-02-03T06:37:00.000-08:00Facebook is for CHEATERS!Facebook is for CHEATERS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-73710636704636389332009-02-03T05:31:00.000-08:002009-02-03T05:31:00.000-08:00Not sure that I'm "nicer" but it definitely is a d...Not sure that I'm "nicer" but it definitely is a different side to me - a little more personal perhaps? I do edit over there - people write inappropriate and extremely personal things on walls. If that happens on my wall I delete! This is interesting.....kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863796577567264823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-76103090556993190272009-02-01T17:19:00.000-08:002009-02-01T17:19:00.000-08:00Thanks Kevin! It went great -- all three made it. ...Thanks Kevin! <BR/><BR/>It went great -- all three made it. One appeared in the AJC, another one is slated to run sometime this month there, too. And the world record one made it in a paper in mid-Georgia.<BR/><BR/>I was just teasing about the Bad Pitch Blog -- I needed a good opener for the post. I am a big fan of both of your blogs. They are funny and enlightening. Can't wait to see what's next. :)City Sights and Observationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807298014451258301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-6930242448309423222009-01-15T19:40:00.000-08:002009-01-15T19:40:00.000-08:00Wendy - How did your pitches go? We take good pitc...Wendy - How did your pitches go? We take good pitches too you know so getting on our blog is not always a bad thing! Hope it all went well. Cheers.Kevin Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550854529045946067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-73913315324557849602008-12-29T23:35:00.000-08:002008-12-29T23:35:00.000-08:00Wendy, I really thought your plan looked solid. I ...Wendy, I really thought your plan looked solid. I like that you included a timeline to show how you would keep momentum going and also take advantage of scheduled events. Good luck with your social media strategies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-51341877740722828502008-12-21T09:03:00.000-08:002008-12-21T09:03:00.000-08:00Having learned a great deal in social media, there...Having learned a great deal in social media, there is one person who knows enough about this to really do you some good. I suggest contacting Jack Humphrey. You can connect with him via his publicist Anissa at ContentDesk.com. I know how valuable Jack's advice is, and also know that he consults as well as teaches. You might give him a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-67418480105634336982008-12-07T12:03:00.000-08:002008-12-07T12:03:00.000-08:00Wendy: great proposal. Wonderful example of how si...Wendy: great proposal. Wonderful example of how simple it is to activate community to support shared goals. Have you looked at roederstudios.com? Laura Roeder is exceptional at assessing and optimizing an individual/organization's web presence to support their mission. <BR/><BR/>In my opinion, a critical priority is to ensure the messages propagated individual staff/groups within org are clear and congruent with the values of the organization.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck. Dyana Valentine<BR/>http://www.dyanavalentine.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-59329356825967491772008-10-25T03:34:00.000-07:002008-10-25T03:34:00.000-07:00Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses in which pa...Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses in which patients feel excessive anxiety, fear like agoraphobia or distress during situations in which most other people would not experience these symptoms. However, people with anxiety disorders experience disabling anxiety and distress that dramatically reduces their productivity and significantly diminishes their quality of life and ability to function on a daily basis. <A HREF="http://www.xanax-effects.com/" REL="nofollow"> http://www.xanax-effects.com/ </A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-10739119431732606962008-09-05T11:42:00.000-07:002008-09-05T11:42:00.000-07:00Unfortunately, the r word is still a common part o...Unfortunately, the r word is still a common part of our vocabulary. Is it right? Absolutely not. It's hurtful and anyone who makes fun of someone because they are different from them is wrong and in my opinion disgusting. There are soooo many offensive comments/terms that we make as a society upon others, whether is because they are intellectually disabled, from another country, a different race, a different sex, a different sexual orientation, a different religion (and the list goes on and on), because we accept the terms and labels without a second thought. Most certainly don't mean them to be offensive or cruel but no one ever stops to think how hurtful words can be. Hopefully, one day the r word will be banned from our use and considered hateful just like the n word has been.<BR/><BR/>As for 96.1, they cater to their audience who unfortunately find their program and shows funny. They don't just make fun of people with disabilities but they have been known to make cruel comments about other groups. Again, their audience finds it hilarious and continue to support the show and the station. Unfortunately, that is what the businesses are going for. How many people does this radio station draw during this time slot? This country is about the pay off. I highly doubt McDonalds, Radio Shack, etc. even know what goes on during the shows nor do they care. Until there is a huge protest that makes headlines (which would embarass the companies) or there is a huge drop off in its listeners, I doubt anything will be done.<BR/><BR/>There should also be a stand against all of the mocking and cruelness from 96.1. We cannot just stick to one group to fight for when everyone a part of the discrimination can get involved and put a stop to it (much bigger impact also). we should stand up against all discrimination against any person. This world will never change if we pass along our prejudices and hate to others and to the next generation. This world doesn't have to be cruel and NO ONE should have to feel like they don't belong.La Lahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406440669708795037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-8100582963950754962008-08-06T08:13:00.000-07:002008-08-06T08:13:00.000-07:00Thank you for introducing the place to us! Soon to...Thank you for introducing the place to us! Soon to be Dr. McGinnis.City Sights and Observationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807298014451258301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-47381053821061403752008-08-05T21:32:00.000-07:002008-08-05T21:32:00.000-07:00AWWWWWWWWWWWW - what a great plug for Seasons 52. ...AWWWWWWWWWWWW - what a great plug for Seasons 52. I wholeheartedly agree - the fact that you can go to their menu and not worry about what you eat is incredible =)<BR/><BR/>CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-87855348680602532232008-07-24T09:42:00.000-07:002008-07-24T09:42:00.000-07:00Sure -- but this shouldn't be a great example to f...Sure -- but this shouldn't be a great example to follow. Guess they can afford a lawsuit.City Sights and Observationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807298014451258301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-83884695901499629952008-07-24T09:40:00.000-07:002008-07-24T09:40:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.City Sights and Observationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807298014451258301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-62409177614591693772008-07-24T09:37:00.000-07:002008-07-24T09:37:00.000-07:00This is orchestrated hype plain and simple, 50 Cen...This is orchestrated hype plain and simple, 50 Cent gets his name in the papers and Taco Bell does too.<BR/><BR/>Do you really think Taco Bell Corporate would allow this to happen?<BR/><BR/>Ask yourself - who does this benefit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-64305690329193742952008-07-24T09:36:00.000-07:002008-07-24T09:36:00.000-07:00This is orchestrated hype plain and simple, 50 Cen...This is orchestrated hype plain and simple, 50 Cent gets his name in the papers and Taco Bell does too.<BR/><BR/>Do you really think Taco Bell Corporate would allow this to happen?<BR/><BR/>Ask yourself - who does this benefit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-40463718266948612492008-07-22T11:32:00.000-07:002008-07-22T11:32:00.000-07:00Thanks Richard and Ed for all of those helpful Web...Thanks Richard and Ed for all of those helpful Web sites and your blog Ed. Since I work for a nonprofit, I'll definitely check out the Web sites and see what I can learn first.;)City Sights and Observationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807298014451258301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-21211042612262181232008-07-22T07:35:00.000-07:002008-07-22T07:35:00.000-07:00Wendy,We measure return on marketing events. The ...Wendy,<BR/><BR/>We measure return on marketing events. The quick overview of the event equation is impact on 1) business development, 2) customer and partner relationship management, 3) cost savings/ expense avoidance, 4) Promotion value and Media Value of resulting PR. We often work in concert with the PR team who are tracking hits associated with an event. Of course each of these components of value require specific measurement. <BR/><BR/>If you are interested in more about this approach to the event side of the equation visit http://constellationcc.com and check out the solutions section, What is an event, and Understanding ROI. I post to a blog about once a week at http://constellationcc.blogspot.com. Feel free to contact me with questions or to discuss.<BR/><BR/>Ed Jones edjones@constellationcc.com, 770-391-0015Ed Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349777178244514510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-1349220412842408152008-07-22T07:34:00.000-07:002008-07-22T07:34:00.000-07:00We measure return on marketing events. The quick ...We measure return on marketing events. The quick overview of the event equation is impact on 1) business development, 2) customer and partner relationship management, 3) cost savings/ expense avoidance, 4) Promotion value and Media Value of resulting PR. We often work in concert with the PR team who are tracking hits associated with an event. Of course each of these components of value require specific measurement. <BR/><BR/>If you are interested in more about this approach to the event side of the equation visit http://constellationcc.com and check out the solutions section, What is an event, and Understanding ROI. I post to a blog about once a week at http://constellationcc.blogspot.com. Feel free to contact me with questions or to discuss.<BR/><BR/>Ed Jones edjones@constellationcc.com, 770-391-0015Ed Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349777178244514510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-28164389892786964282008-07-22T06:28:00.000-07:002008-07-22T06:28:00.000-07:00Hi Wendy,There are a host of companies and resourc...Hi Wendy,<BR/><BR/>There are a host of companies and resources that can help you to decide how best to measure your marketing and PR efforts. <BR/><BR/>In the US, you could contact the Institute of Public Relations who have a specialised 'Measurement Commission'. <BR/><BR/>Alternatively you could reach out directly to some of the members of the commission who are active bloggers - Don Bartholomew at his blog 'Proving the Value of Public Relations' (http://metricsman.wordpress.com/) and Katie Paine at www.kdpaine.blogs.com are both very knowledgeable, full of good advice and would I am sure be happy to help you. <BR/><BR/>Another option would be to contact AMEC (the international association for the measurement and evaluation of communications). Their website is at www.amecorg.com and, along with my own media evaluation and PR Measurement agency Metrica, lists many of the world's leading specialists.<BR/><BR/>In David's comment, he takes very much a social media angle. In this space, Nathan Gilliatt is a wonderful resource of ideas, suggestions and links at his blog 'the Net-Savvy Executive' (net-savvy.com/executive/). Nathan also compiles and sells 'The Guide to Social Media analysis' - more info here: www.socialtarget.com/research<BR/><BR/>Finally, you may find our own site and blog useful - Metrica can be found at metrica.net and our blog Measurement Matters is at www.metrica.net/measurementmatters<BR/><BR/>Hope that gives you plenty of ideas.<BR/><BR/>Warm regards from the UK,<BR/><BR/>RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-48581865913345764732008-07-22T06:16:00.000-07:002008-07-22T06:16:00.000-07:00Those are great ideas, David. I'll try it, especia...Those are great ideas, David. I'll try it, especially in my next PR report. Thank you! I'm so excited to have your expertise on my blog. :)City Sights and Observationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807298014451258301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-29429131236420142262008-07-21T12:45:00.000-07:002008-07-21T12:45:00.000-07:00Hi Wendy,I guess it all depends on where the feedb...Hi Wendy,<BR/><BR/>I guess it all depends on where the feedback could end up being communicated. If you think some of that feedback might end up on blogs, in Twitter, as pictures of the event on Flickr, etc... you potentially could measure the buzz and viral uptake within social media. From a qualitative perspective reading and scoring the posts/tweets etc.. could also provide a measure of feedback.<BR/><BR/>Cheers.<BR/><BR/>DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3460346380996637294.post-29895515723449034492008-07-17T08:18:00.000-07:002008-07-17T08:18:00.000-07:00Ha! No, no. :)I don't think I've ever called you ...Ha! No, no. :)<BR/><BR/>I don't think I've ever called you before. Sorry if my comment gave that impression!<BR/><BR/>I very much appreciated reading your post and thought you might appreciate some insight from those calling you. <BR/><BR/>Oh - and you're posts on car salesmen were great too. Even as a sales person I'm apprehensive when it comes to buying a car. <BR/><BR/>One tip I can offer is to pay extra attention to the time you buy a car. The best time to get a great deal is the end of the month, end of quarter. This is because the sales manager will authorize better deals simply to get more cars off the lot. The reason for that is that the cars are not paid for in cash, rather with 90 day terms. So if a car sits on the lot for more than 90 days the dealer starts to pay interest on it and actually loses his slim profit very quickly. It's better to give you a great deal than lose all profit.<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com