Social Media Club Hawaii Launch

Wow. With less than a week's notice we had over 40 people attend the launch meeting of the Hawaii Chapter of the Social Media Club. There was a dynamic mix of people, including the geeks (@SidSavarra, @avharris, @exbor, @judico, @shane to name a few), several major communications companies … [Read more...]

Join Us for Launch of Social Media Club Hawaii Chapter

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Date: Friday, March 6 Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Place: ING Direct Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave (former home of Local Motion store; parking in rear) Print a coupon for a free beverage. Map and Directions Special thanks to Cleota Brown for offering the space. We will be upstairs in the Aliʻi … [Read more...]

Case Study: Twitter + Two Weeks = $7000 Raised

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Though many traditional businesses are still sitting on the sidelines studying how the "not new anymore" social web tools work, the people are taking it to the trees and creating events for social benefit. So I am delighted to present a brief case study for your consideration. The latest of these … [Read more...]

2009 IABC Hawaii Ilima Awards Call for Entries

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My friends at IABC Hawaii want to recognize communication works or art and skill. I am reposting their announcement verbatim. Hawaii marketing and communications professionals are invited to submit their best works of 2008 for IABC Hawaii's Ilima Awards. Winners will be announced at the IABC … [Read more...]

Yes We Can

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We stop for a few moments today to acknowledge the long, disciplined journey taken by our new president, Barack Hussein Obama and to open our hearts and minds to the possibilities that exist when we are more curious than critical and when we stand on our own two feet without unnecessary fear. May … [Read more...]

24 Hour Podcast – Raising Funds for Disabled Veterans

Once again the amazing Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central is conducting a 24 Hour Podcast Marathon to raise donations for Disabled Veterans. Once again I am going to be a guest on the show, and as I'll be arriving at Todd's 23rd hour, I am working on some outlandish things to say to make sure he … [Read more...]

Rox is Named to List of 50 Most Influential Women in Social Media

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While lots of people are still figuring out what the heck "social media" even is, our own Roxanne Darling has been busy sharing her knowledge and good energy all across these Interwebs. She share's this listing with manyother awesome women, including our friend and Hawaii neighbor Deborah … [Read more...]