Thought Leadership

See You in Fargo! November 15

It’s the fall of AAF! After an awesome session at AAF Buffalo (thanks to Luminus Media for writing such a fun recap of the event) earlier this month, I’ll be in AAF North Dakota for a talk in November. In the Fargo area? Be sure to join me for an exciting lunch and learn. As […]

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Sign Up for My Upcoming Webinar: 6 Ways to Grow Your Business Through Blogging

I want to take a minute to thank you for making my 2015 webinar on content marketing for SCORE their most popular ever! Because of its popularity, I’ve been invited back to talk about another topic I’m passionate about. I’m very pleased to announce that I’ll be once again be joining SCORE, the small business association, to present a […]

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What I Learned from My Broken Ankle or 3 Lessons for Marketers

It’s been almost 6 months since my climbing accident, and I’m still in the midst of physical therapy, but for the most part, things are back to normal. Even so, I’d like to think that I’m a little wiser from my experiences. And as I like to draw parallels between various topics and marketing, here […]

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Join Me for Two Upcoming Webinars

I’ll be a presenter in two webinars this fall that I’m truly excited about. While they’re both tailored for specific industries, they will have broad lessons that are applicable for all marketers. If you’re interested in learning more about my webinars, be sure to visit my company site over at MediaVolery.com. Finding Social Media Influencers to Boost […]

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5 Takeways from the NYU Stern EMT Summit

Last Wednesday, I visited my undergraduate alma mater, NYU Stern. It wasn’t just a trip down memory lane though–Stern was hosting its annual Entertainment, Media, and Technology Summit, an event that brings together students, alumni, guests, and industry leaders to explore the topics that are on the tips of everyone’s tongues within the EMT space. This year’s […]

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Exciting News: Join Me Over at Media Volery

With all of the new business that I’ve taken on during 2014, I’ve decided that it’s high time that I file articles of organization for an LLC and set up a separate business presence. That means that you can learn more about my business and my thoughts on marketing, digital communications, and brand strategy over […]

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Exciting News: Join Me Over at Media Volery

With all of the new business that I’ve taken on during 2014, I’ve decided that it’s high time that I file articles of organization for an LLC and set up a separate business presence. That means that you can learn more about my business and my thoughts on marketing, digital communications, and brand strategy over […]

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Digital Marketing 101 for Creative Types: Sign Up for Updates!

As you may know, I’ve spent most of my career working with brands and individuals to hone their marketing presence and make the most of their resources. In the course of that process, I often coach people on how to concept, prioritize, and implement a digital presence that they can truly maintain–on their own website, on […]

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4 Business Books on My Reading List

Teaching communications grad students has changed the way I look at articles, videos, and books. As I read, at the back of my mind, I am constantly thinking, “This is interesting. I wonder if I should share this with my students.” I do try to temper my recommendations and not overwhelm them with a million things […]

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Fast, Stylish & Professional: Resources for Your Small Business Website

Over the weekend, I gave my parents’ law firm’s website a revamp. It’s the third iteration of their website that I’ve done for them over the last decade. One thing that has struck me over that time is how much the tools for creating a stylish and professional website have improved and become simpler and easier […]

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Busy, Busy, Busy: New Blog Posts (But Not Here)

It’s been about a week and a half since I got back from SXSW, which was a crazy whirlwind of an overwhelming experience, and I haven’t had enough time to get all of my thoughts down onto the blog, but I promise I will at some point. If you’re so inclined, you can check out […]

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Sprucing Up for the Holidays: DIY Greeting Card Board

If you’re viewing this blog post on an RSS reader or in your email, I recommend that you click through to see it on my website, since the photo collage will look better there. Click the photos to enlarge and read captions. When I first moved into this apartment, I was faced with a weird […]

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