Entries from April 2009

April 22, 2009

Twitter: What’s all the Hype?

Twitter is quickly becoming the “must have” social network of this decade. Every radio station, news channel, TV show and celebrity now seems to have a Twitter Account. You can’t go a day without reading or hearing about it. So what’s all the hype?
Twitter is a “micro-blogging” network.  Simply put, it’s texting on steroids. [...]

April 22, 2009

Today’s Inspiration: Staying Young at Heart!

Quote of the Day:

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw

April 21, 2009

Today’s Inspiration: Be Yourself!

Inspirational Quote for Tuesday, 4/20/09:

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. –Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today’s inspiration ties in to my post about the current Ms. USA “scandal”. We can all learn a lesson from Carrie Prejean

April 16, 2009

Social Media: Hype or Hot Opportunity? – Marketing, Social Media & Technology – Blog on Expert Business Source

Sima Dahl
Sima Dahl
Social Media: Hype or Hot Opportunity?
April 16, 2009
On April 8, 2009 Facebook not-so-quietly added their 200 millionth user.
To put that in perspective, consider this: As Silicon Alley Insider noted if Facebook were a country, it would be the fifth-largest in the world after China, India, the US and Indonesia.
Lest you think Facebook is [...]

April 9, 2009

Success Stories of Corporate and Author Thought Leadership

My Review of “42 Rules for Driving Success with Books“:
This is a must read for anyone in a leadership position who is wondering how to establish their credibility & be seen as an    expert in their field. Well written and easy to read – whether you are just starting out or already established this [...]

April 8, 2009

BOOK LAUNCH – A book that fits the times we live in

Here is a letter from Jerry Hart ( Social Media Expert, Video Blogger, Speaker, Radio Host, and brother of Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead) about Mitchell Levy’s  “42 Rules for Driving Success with Books”:
There is something about being an “author” that immediately conveys credibility and respect. That credibility leads to enhanced brand value [...]

April 2, 2009

Great Co-Marketing Opportunity: Participate in Happy About’s Amazon Day

Thank you for your interest in Amazon Day! All the details you need can be found below. Feel free to email me for more details: kim@tftservices.net or call 510-585-7180.
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Happy About’s Amazon Day is to celebrate the launch of Mitchell Levy’s newest book, “42 Rules for Driving Success With Books” (http://happyabout.info/42rules/books-drive-success.php), on April 8th.
There are two [...]

April 2, 2009

How to Tweet for Success: Twitter Posting Tips

Business Networking on Twitter can be a huge help for your company. Networking is different from marketing – you’re not here to just sell your product or service, you’re here to sell you; to prove that you are a likeable, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and professional tweep. The idea is to build relationships, add value to [...]

April 1, 2009

My Twitter Success Story

About 4 weeks ago I finally decided to take the plunge and see what Social Networking was all about. I had heard much about Twitter, and finally gave it a shot. To my surprise I found it to be an invaluable resource. In the past 4 weeks my followers has grown from 0 [...]