by MediaBarker--WP | Jun 29, 2011 | Brand protection, Business, Information Technology, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Uncategorized
Early in February, 2011, Corning, Inc. uploaded a video called “A Day Made of Glass.” It is a spectacular look into the future possibilities of glass related technology. It is a more than a dream or science fiction; it is a vision for the future. And it must be...
by MediaBarker--WP | May 4, 2011 | Business, Information Technology, Marketing, Public Relations, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media Strategy
I have been thinking on this since my recent presentation on Social Media for Small Businesses for the local chamber of commerce. Too many small businesses try and lump all Social Media into another simple avenue of marketing, and label it “Internet...
by MediaBarker--WP | Apr 12, 2011 | Business, Information Technology, Internet Safety, Marketing, Public Relations, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media Strategy
There are so many people, businesses out there that just don’t get it yet. They view, preach, and legislate Social Media out of the workplace. The thinking goes that if the employees are on Facebook then they are not being productive, when it is actually the...
by MediaBarker--WP | Mar 24, 2011 | Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media Strategy
There is a great conference in Ithaca this weekend, the “We Live NY” Summit. Basically, professionals of the younger generation have stopped complaining about local problems and are trying to actively find the solutions. This will probably...
by MediaBarker--WP | Mar 14, 2011 | Brand protection, Business, Information Technology, Internet Safety, Marketing, Public Relations, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Uncategorized
I am always looking for ways to get businesses to understand their need to get involved in Social Media. Most businesses just don’t see the reason to invest in something they don’t really understand. So I am part teacher, part counselor, part coach, part...
by MediaBarker--WP | Mar 10, 2011 | Business, Information Technology, Marketing, Public Relations, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media Strategy
Just WHAT is a blog anyway? A blog (a contraction of the term “web log”) is an online journal that allows users to reflect, share opinions, descriptions of events, and discuss various topics. What gives a blog power is the ability of readers to comment on...
