In fact, Jason Breed, Senior Director, Social Media Expertise at social networking powerhouse, Neighborhood America , stressed that his company requires that any social media efforts pay off in one of 3 fundamental ways: Impressively, not only Neighborhood America but a number of attendees indicated that they are already seeing tangible returns from their social media efforts. Be very specific about what tangible benefits you intend to derive from your efforts. It seems as though every kind of organization from multinational to small business to nonprofit are beginning to

Then there is the other America.  America is still 2 places, isn't it?  The other day, one of those over-involved parents called me to bid on copy-editing an ezine.  0160; Of course it was on "parenting," a term that has become as puzzling to people of common sense as "war is peace."  quot; 

I found this post from Brian Solis  very interesting – a list of the top media outlets, by circulation, as well as the 25 most popular blogs in America, as compiled by BurrellesLuce.  Marshall McLuhan is famous for stating “the medium is the message”  and with the introduction of a newer medium (online, web) there is constant debate as to its effect on older mediums (print, broadcast). While there are constantly articles about the decline of traditional print media, there are still some publications that have tremendous reach and impact. 

0160; Perhaps America is more capitalistic than puritanical.  Sponsors for "Letterman" aren't bailing .  0160; Those hanging in there include Mr. Clean Disney.  0160; The ratings for the show are surging, thanks to the sin and the sinner. 

0160; A poll  by Vanity Fair/60 Minutes found that most of those interviewed [48%] perceived that Wal-Mart most symbolized America.  Americana is Wal-Mart, not Coca-Cola.  0160; I

Here are my suggestions for America's new phrases: The Great Recession changed everything.  0160; No newsflash, our buzzwords, which reflect our reality, are also changing.  0160; Right now there's a gap.  0160; Word-coining master Mark Penn is

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Bill Clinton has again survived.  0160; This time it wasn't from a right-wing conspiracy but a heart ailment.  0160; The medical establishment inserted two stents.   0160; Elvis will be back on the world stage in no time. ...Tags:

0160; Yeah, it's the Wal-Marting of America, whether it's consumer products or ghostwriting services. Procter & Gamble, the company which invented branding back in the 1930s, continues to see sales decline .  0160; Many of its products, especially pricey Tide, are being ignored on the shelves as consumers scoop up low-priced private-label goods or simply brands that are cheaper. 

Go Virgin America! On a side note, I realize that I post a lot of entertaining videos, but I hope that you see them as more than just entertainment, as examples to put into practice in your own presentations. Download audio here. Here's another very clever way to take something old, predictable and boring and make it fresh again. All the information is here, but delivered in a new and fun way.