The Intersection of Online and Offline

It’s in an article in Media Bullseye today, but as a week has passed, I have given quite a bit more thought to the Twebinar held last week and put on by Chris Brogan and David Alston.

With distance comes perspective, and my main points are:

• I don’t trust Twitter any more than I do Paris Hilton at a open bar;
• What I learned about from the video was not so much what social media is, but how to sell it better to people who aren’t as savvy;
• I can’t wait for the archive to go up so I can listen more closely.  Was typing, switching screens, using Summize and missing a lot; and
• If you boil it down to what people were saying, things like “use social media to listen to customers,” that what Arthur Page was saying in 1927.

Again, kudos  to Chris and David for pulling off a technical miracle.  I look forward to the next one.

Mark

Ok, Jenn Zingeheim. You’re on. I was not sure what being “tagged” meant, but I think it means that I have to follow along with a string of comments. And for those of you who know me or have read any of my blogs, you know that I do not lack opinions. So here goes:

4 things you like about summer

1. Sunshine. I have recently been validated that sunshine produces vitamin D and stimulates your thyroid, so you feel more energetic and happy. I’m usually lethargic and grumpy.
2. Baseball. I am addicted to the Boston Red Sox.
3. Crossing the Bay Bridge on the way to the Delaware beaches and feeling my troubles left behind.
4. Going to the pool 3-4 times a week.

4 of your favorite vacation destinations

1. Ireland - any city
2. Paris
3. Madrid
4. Miami

4 of your favorite summer foods

1. Margaritas (not a food, but must provide some vitamins or nutritional value).
2. Burgers on the grill.
3. Steaks on the grill with plenty of Montreal steak seasoning.
4. Funnel cake on the beach when my son and I try to blow the powdered sugar into each others’ faces.

4 concerts not to miss

1. Bon Jovi.
2. Bruce Springsteen.
3. Van Morrison.
4. Here’s the controversial one - may he rest in peace - Sam Kinison in his prime.  Funnier than hell, which is where he is probably residing right now.

4 things to avoid during the summer

1. Weeding my lawn.
2. Mosquitos.
3. People at the beach/pool who should be pre-approved to wear bathing suits.
4. Lightning

Tagging:

1. David Wescott
2. Jason Falls
3. Cheryl Contee

Mark