Quora is a screaming new service that has exploded with the social media insiders, reporters and tech crowd. The site About describes itself as a "continually improving collection … more
In Treatment Season 2 is a wonderful continuation of a series that completely grips me. As soon as I watched the first episode, I was compelled to watch the entire season to the end. Although comprised … more
Custom influencer searches for PR and marketing professionals who lead brand-reputation programs Blekko is a new search engine that includes some time saving features for PR and marketing … more
Social media really isn't media in the way we typically use the word today in public relations and marketing. Social media are your friends, your colleagues and your customers. Instead of … more
Using ITDatabase for media relations research on topics, publications and authors The first thing I ask from my media relations team when I join a company is a list of our top 15 reporters … more
People who know me know that I like screens. I have five screens at my desk at work and two in my home office. I learned a long time ago that I was more productive when everything is visible and I don't … more
How to prepare and stand out for your first job interview It's March and PR students are anxiously looking for internships and first job opportunities. They are facing a tough job market … more
How PR and marketing can drive more readers to news stories featuring your company Tom Foremski, former Financial Times reporter and editor of Silicon Valley Watcher, wrote a … more
Google Sidewiki for PR and marketing professionals Google Sidewiki has been out for six months and it a is good time understand the strategies PR and marketing should adopt to deal with this … more
Impact of Google Buzz on PR and Marketing Google launched a new social network last week named Buzz that is certain to impact your marketing and public relations programs. At … more
You are a genius. That start to Seth Godin's new book got my attention. If this guy knows how smart I am, then I definitely want to listen to him. Godin proposes that we must … more
Encouraging respectful and engaging online conversations Yesterday I attended Lunch for Good an event that explored the idea of responsible online engagement and participation. … more
I was discussing the Ender's Game series the other day with a friend and I found us reflecting on the psychology of the characters as if they were real people. Why would Ender skip ahead 3000 years … more
The topic is quite difficult, but I feel like the director brought a human face to a problem that everyone feels helpless to solve. Dozens of people kill themselves each year on the Golden Gate bridge, … more
My wife and I decided on a quick get away for the weekend for her birthday. We didn't want to travel far, but wanted somewhere that we were away from our lives. Cavallo Point is a perfect place for people … more
It has been many years, but I met Soleil a few times and she was very nice each time. Sometimes celebrities can be a little full of themselves, but Soleil was always very open and approachable. She is … more
I first read the Wall Street Journal when I was in college. My Communications 101 teacher required that we get a subscription to the NY Times or WSJ. The WSJ would deliver to my home so that is what I … more
I set a New Year's resolution to become a gamer. It is a goal that I have set for the last couple of years, but unfortunately I didn't invest the time needed to become proficient. I bought a PS3 … more
Great bike shop for riders of all skill levels. Over the years I have purchased four bikes at this store. I was apprehensive buying my first bike because I didn't know what to get. They guided me into … more
I've read all the personal productivity books. I found Covey's Seven Habits to be revolutionizing in my long-term life, but I frequently found myself struggling to get the basic tasks done. Sure I know … more
I started with the perfect White shrimp and chinese chive dumplings. They were served with this spicy sauce that bathed my taste buds in six or seven different flavors. Moved on to the masterful Maine … more
Fresca's fresh ceviche is what you should order. I started with the Ceviche 5 Elementos - a halibut and lime sprinkled with spicy aji. It left me with a wonder burn in my mouth. Next, I had the Lomo Saltado … more
Que rico! I'm a mexican food lover and really enjoy authentic mexican restaurants. Oaxacan Kitchen is now listed in my top few in the SF Bay Area. We started with the chunky guacamole. It had a nice lime … more
My favorite dish is the three soft barbacoa tacos with crema, cheese and guacamole. There is a little spicy kick to the barbacoa so order the mild salsa unless you love very spicy food (I do). I … more
If you liked The DaVinci Code, then you'll also enjoy Angels and Demons. The book is a good summer read with great plot twists. Dan Brown, the author, perfectly blends the real world with a new world … more
Cheesecake is my favorite desert, but I really don't like The Cheesecake Factory. The restaurant is always clean and seems to be run well, but it includes several factors that I really don't like. … more