Some people get a little shocked when I tell them that I rarely prepare my presentations for a speaking engagement until just a couple of days before the event (Sorry, I know this frazzles some event organizers who request copies of decks before events). The reason for this is simple, although I have my core concepts and messages down, the world I live in is moving so fast that I feel like I almost HAVE to wait until the last minute in order for me to have the most relevant, up to date information, examples, etc in my presentation. I like the edge, and I find that the people who show up to listen like it as well. I do my best to stay relevant in a fast moving marketing & media landscape. Are you in a fast moving market? Not all markets move fast, but almost every industry is evolving faster than it ever has before. 1. It’s true. 2. 3. Now more than ever its more important to bring personality to your brand, no matter the industry.
Start Here - NFB.ca Follow the NFB on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube or by These are some titles we've selected to help you discover our collectionand whet your appetite for more: TOP FILM AS VOTED BY OUR USERSCarts of DarknessMurray Siple's feature-length documentary follows a group of homeless men who have combined bottle picking with the extreme sport of racing shopping carts down the steep hills of North Vancouver. LEGENDARY FILMMAKERNorman McLarenIn 1975, the editor of the Quebec magazine Séquences wrote that the best way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the magazine was to devote a special issue to the work of Norman McLaren, whom he described as the "poet of animation". MOST REQUESTEDCanada Vignettes: The Log Driver's WaltzThis lighthearted, animated short is based on the song "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth. CLASSIC FILMMon Oncle AntoineClaude Jutra's sweeping portrait of village life in 1940s Quebec has been called one of the greatest Canadian films of all time. Live dangerously
Top 100: Greatest Songs (of All Time) It’s hard to come up with a list of the 100 greatest songs of all time and not leave people out, or be called a “son of a bitch” and other unflattering things by your readers. Nevertheless, inStash goes where not even Rolling Stone magazine has dared to tread. While the famed music publication needed a top 500 to feel comfortable even undertaking such a task, inStash honors the legends of rockers past, country’s greatest crooners, and the songs of today with 100 must-haves for your iPod or MP3 player. Don’t think of this as a top 100 greatest songs so much as a 100 essentials. 100. What It’s About: Fame, fortune, turmoil, obscurity—the umbrella mentioned in this collaboration from Rihanna and rap artist Jay-Z is a metaphorical one that will protect friends from all of life’s changes. Why It’s Great: Ten weeks atop the U.K. charts and #1 peaks in the United States, Canada, and ten other countries make this Grammy-winning hit of 2007 one of the most beloved songs of the last five years.
Journal Issue 15 A Guide for the Overwhelmed | ThinkSimpleNow.com Have you ever found yourself in a scenario where you had multiple deadlines, a long list of unfinished tasks, past due bills coming in the mail because you had forgotten to pay them, a rented copy of The Office Season 4 DVD that was due 9 days ago, and family, friends, and bosses asking you to do more? What can we do to gain back control of these chaotic and stressful situations? We live in a world that is becoming increasingly busier. Things are moving at a faster pace and we are forced to move right along with it. Sometimes the feeling of being overwhelmed doesn’t come from the actual tasks and responsibilities we have but from the mental clutter that occupies our minds. Another example would be a person who is nervous about giving a 15 minute presentation. So, how are we supposed to handle these overpowering situations? Personal Story: “How Did I Get Into This Mess?” I thought I had my year all planned out. “Life is good”, I thought to myself. “How did I get into this mess?” 1. 2. 3.
Whale Translator The Droplift Project Monitoring your business' social media presence is incredibly important. You need to respond to people talking about your brand and understand how people view your company. However, a common concern is that it takes up too much time. The team at HubSpot spreads out the responsibilities, but it's entirely possible for one person to keep an eye on things. Here are five free, easy steps you can take to get things started. 1) Check Twitter for chatter about your company ( 2 minutes ): Use tools like TweetDeck or Twitter Search to monitor conversations about your company in real-time. 2) Scan Google Alerts ( 1.5 minutes ): Check your Google Alerts for your company name, products, executives or brand terms. 3) Check Facebook stats ( 1 minute ): Visit your Company Page's Facebook Insights. 4) Answer Industry-related LinkedIn questions ( 3 minutes ): Search for questions on LinkedIn that you or members of your company can answer. So what do you think? Photo: Andercismo
Chirbit - Record, Upload and Share Audio Easily - Social Audio Twitter co-founders on their business model | Beyond Binary - CN CARLSBAD, Calif.--I left the Twitter keynote still wondering what the company's business model will be, but also with a new question. Why are the co-founders so seemingly uninterested in making money? Anyway, after the speech I got a chance to ask them that and more firsthand. "I wouldn't say we're not focused on the dollars," Williams told CNET News. Stone echoed that. "In order to create a company that has this enduring value, that is going to be here 5, 10, 15, 20 years from now, you have to focus on delivering value first and profit second, especially considering we are only two years old," Stone said. For the full interview, check out the video embedded below.
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FriendFeed is absorbing more Twitter users, and that FriendFeed, the service that culls your activities on various social networks into a single stream, is seeing a surge in new users, at least from anecdotal evidence (including signups that VentureBeat’s staff is seeing). The increase comes after FriendFeed redesigned its site last week so you can easily read what your friends are up to around the web in a real-time stream. In fact, one of our writers, Dean Takahashi, noted he’s getting more friends signing up to Friendfeed than he’s getting on Twitter. Is the redesign that popular? Perhaps, but a one reason for the new subscribers is that the redesign makes it easier to find friends on the site who are already your friends on other services, including Gmail, Facebook and Twitter. FriendFeed, remember, has some similarities to Facebook. It’s a sort of open social hub, with threaded conversations, and offers a simple button for “liking” shared information. More sign-ups, more users Which is where sign-ups come in.
BrightKite: If You Think Your Life Is Boring, You're Missin Guest Post by Kipp Bodnar and Wayne Sutton of Talk Social News Authors' Note: This post references Brightkite specifically because it was the application discussed in the original post Louis wrote. However, many of the features and uses discussed in this post also apply to other location-based social networks. Though Brightkite is the example, this post should be seen as a commentary on the potential of location-based social networking in general. Last week Louis threw down the challenge, when he asked to be educated on why he should use Brightkite. Getting Local Without Posting An Update:Like most all other forms of social media much of Brightkite's potential comes from observing. Below are some responses Wayne received to when asking How do you use Brightkite?" gregbarnett says: dsims says: I like the community aspect of seeing the notes and photos from at a place. tbeseda says: thunsaker says: I've enjoyed seeing other parts of the world through the camera of another person.
Twitter clients to explode in a #Twitpocalypse on June 12th?! // To Our Faithful Current.com Users: Current's run has ended after eight exciting years on air and online. The Current TV staff has appreciated your interest, support, participation and unflagging loyalty over the years. Your contributions helped make Current.com a vibrant place for discussing thousands of interesting stories, and your continued viewership motivated us to keep innovating and find new ways to reflect the voice of the people. We now welcome the on-air and digital presence of Al Jazeera America, a new news network committed to reporting on and investigating real stories affecting the lives of everyday Americans in every corner of the country. You can keep up with what's new on Al Jazeera America and see this new brand of journalism for yourself at Thank you for inspiring and challenging us. – The Current TV Staff