So, I'm headed back to Austin this year. This will be my 5th year attending SXSW and my second year going badge-less. After last year, when I went alone I told myself that I wouldn't be going back, especially alone. Two years ago I got a Platinum badge. In many ways it was totally worth it! I mean Stefan and I got to watch the Foo Fighters documentary, with the band, then they played a free show and because of the badges, we got in early and were almost front row for the show. The downside? Many of the panels we wanted to attend were PACKED. If you ...
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Updated Website, Business Cards and SXSW 2013
As I am sure you've noticed, I have *finally* updated my blog! It took a few solid weekends of figuring out some CSS and playing with the custom HTML of my theme, but I am pretty proud of what I have accomplished. Thank god for Google and Chrome. When I couldn't figure out the proper CSS to be altering or what to change it to, all I had to do was a quick Google search! Then the 'inspect element' portion of Chrome saved my sanity by allowing me to alter the CSS and see the change in real time. I love technology. So what did I ...
Churchill Performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live 2/26
So excited for Churchill! We love them and are excited to see where they go! Check out their song Change below:
How to Verify Your Account on Pinterest
I am not one to spend too much time on Pinterest. To be fair, I think I stay away because I know myself well. I will get addicted. I've already lost a few weekends to some crafts, that I just *had* to do....right now. That being said, I can't seem to stay away from any social networks, especially those being used in marketing. When I was watching the Daytona 500 today, I noticed an ad from Lowe's. It was the first time (that I can recall) I had seen the Pinterest logo being used at the end of an ad. It definitely piqued my interest, so I immediately ...
Nerd Prom … And a Lesson in Facebook Marketing
Friday is Bop Skizzum's 2nd Annual Nerd Prom! I love the idea for this event because it is just as entertaining for the fans as it is for the bands. Not only do we get to see a great show, but we get to watch our friends compete for Prom King and Queen! Submissions are now closed, but see the entries for Prom King and Queen on Bop Skizzum's Facebook page: Can't wait to see who is crowned King and Queen 2013! The top 3 will compete in between bands on Friday night and it is guaranteed to be entertaining. Now for the Facebook Marketing lesson. I don't mean to ...
Harlem Shake – Website Version and My Favorite Videos
I was debating even writing this post as this meme seems to have *almost* run its course. But then the internet (Techcrunch/Moovweb) shared this gem. You can now make ANY site do the Harlem Shake. So far my favorite site has been CNN's. Click this link (and then click agree, I promise it isn't harmful) and see CNN shake, in all their glory. Want to see your blog do the Harlem Shake? It's easy. Just visit Moovweb and follow their instructions. This is the gift that will just keep giving! (more…)
Top 5% on LinkedIn and LinkedIn Visualization Maps
Until this last year I haven't been that big of a fan of LinkedIn. Of course I had an account (but let's be honest, there aren't many social networks that I don't have an account for) but I had not really invested any time into my profile, or connections until the last year. Apparently my hard work has paid off! I just got an email saying I have one of the top 5% most viewed LinkedIn profiles for 2012. That definitely surprised me, and I am sure it is likely just due to the fact that I spent last year connecting with people from the past. (more…)
Don’t Be Lazy – And Why It Matters On Pinterst
After I got married, I adopted the Paleo diet (I mean if my husband is going to cook, of course I am going to eat it!). After a few weeks I figured I should start contributing and finally start utilizing Pinterest, so I went on the search for yummy Paleo meals to pin to his board. It didn't take me long to realize a few things. 1) I am a lazy pinner. I hate that I am forced to add content to the piece before I can pin it. 2) Others are just as lazy as me when it comes to blog posts, especially images (trust me, I ...
Superbowl Hashtags 2013 #sb47 #Superbowl #brandbowl #adbowl
Originally when I pictured this post I was going to write down the bands featured in each ad I saw during the Superbowl. I was expecting ads featuring bands like Walk the Moon, Grouplove and Sleeper Agent. I was surprised though! Most ads featured older or re-mixed music. During the first official commercial break I started to also capture the hashtags used by brands. Below are all of the brands and the hashtags they used during the Superbowl. (more…)
Mike Tompkins – Taylor Swift Trouble + Bieber Mashup Video
Yes, I do enjoy some pop music, and I love this acapella version from Mike Tompkins! Happy Friday!
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