This week I have a very special guest for my Behind the Tweets interview. Linda Thomas (aka @TheNewsChick on Twitter) was gracious enough to take time from her VERY busy schedule to answer a ton of questions from me regarding social media, her interesting career as a journalist, and the potential future impact of both [...]
While scanning Google Reader Friday afternoon, one headline caught my eye: “How to lose funding in a single tweet.” I clicked on it because I was intrigued and assumed it was going to be a story about a start-up company that somehow ticked off investors. Instead, it was a story that had roots here in [...]
Tags: comcast, funding, reel grrls, tweet
Posted by on April 1, 2011 in
Seattle |
∞ On April 1st, 1991 I left my apartment in Portland, Oregon and headed north on Interstate 5 to my new home, Seattle. It was a move I was excited to make because I felt a connection to Seattle and the area that I never was able to quite make in Portland. Having grown up in [...]
Posted by on March 10, 2011 in
Community,
Non-Profit,
Seattle |
∞ Last summer I was introduced to the Founder and President of Team Up for Non Profits Ryan Hodgson through my good friend Shelly Kurtz. Shelly had been helping the young organization secure sponsorships and she asked if I would be willing and interested in helping out with the PR and communications for the group. The [...]
Posted by on February 16, 2011 in
Life,
Parenting,
Running,
Seattle,
Showcase |
∞ Parenthood (and life for that matter) are full of memorable moments that make the process that much more rewarding. Whether its a first step, word or trip to the zoo, there are those magical experiences that we never forget. I was lucky enough to have one of those moments on Sunday with Ty. When he [...]
Tags: burke-gilman trail, cycling, Memories, Parenting, Running, twins, ty
Wow – what a week! My days have been totally consumed by jury duty in Snohomish County while evenings have been busy with family/twins stuff and trying to catch up on all the work I wasn’t able to do during daytime hours. BUT – I was fortunate enough to find yet another great Follow Friday [...]
Tags: @howiecohen, bartell drugs, digital marketing, Follow Friday, postaday2011, Seattle, Social Media, Twitter
With the holidays here, I’ve lagged a bit with my blogging this past week but I’ll be picking it up next week, with one of my major 2011 New Year’s resolutions being to blog on a more consistent basis (4-6 times per week). So be prepared to hear more from me in the upcoming year! [...]
Tags: corey dubrowa, facebook, oregon ducks alumni, Social Media, starbucks, Twitter
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Eve (if you celebrate the occasion)! Today’s Follow Friday Featured Profile is Evonne Benedict – who is an extraordinary Seattle Tweeter. I first got to know her through her “day job” Twitter account: @king5seattle. King 5 was one of the first of the local stations to embrace social media two [...]
Tags: @gabbycat, @howiecohen, @king5seattle, Evonne Benedict, Follow Friday, KING5, Twitter
Posted by on November 24, 2010 in
Community,
Uncategorized |
∞ 50 things I’m thankful for… 1) My health 2) My family – a beautiful wife, amazingly fun and smart sons and super supportive brothers, sister and parents 3) Living in one of the most beautiful regions in the world – sometimes I drive around and feel like I’m on a permanent vacation 4) Amazing collection [...]
Tags: thanks, thanksgiving
Posted by on August 30, 2010 in
Community,
Green/Sustainability |
∞ Every so often we could all need some GOOD news – no matter how small or regional the source. And this weekend a longtime friend did just that – sending me a link to Sustainable Lafayette that outlined a tremendously successful program that reduced launch waste by a staggering factor of 95 percent! And while [...]
Tags: green, green hero, lafayette, sustainability
