When I was a young mother I spent a few years of my sales career in the direct sales industry.  Most people parallel ”direct sales” to Mary Kay.  Mary Kay has a great name and excellent products. I chose a jewelry company to share my experience.  When I was involved in the industry we use to call [...]

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I’m getting excited…it’s time for the VAB Annual Summer Convention taking place in Virginia Beach.  Opportunity to meet new people, “smooze” with current colleagues, enjoy some fine dining and do it all right on the beach!  That doesn’t suck! There are speakers addressing online media, social networking and what’s the pulse of the mediums in [...]

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Here are some interesting articles I found! LinkedIn Viewed As Most Valuable Social Network by Laurie Sullivan, (Online Media Daily) IDC: Smartphone Market To Grow 55% In 2011 by Mark Walsh, Media Post Publications New Twitter Photo Sharing By Mashable  

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We finalized a campaign for a foundation called the Journey Through Hallowed Ground.  It is in the mist of a 6 week run and we are thrilled to be a part of it!  You may have heard of the Hallowed Ground before.  But the JTHG has encompassed not just a battle ground or two but [...]

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The original article appeared a few days ago in MediaPost discussing a live Twitter Feed during a presentation.  It was a topic I commented on and a second article by Gord Hotchkiss was written addressing some of the comments, including mine! “Encouraging the attendees to clutch their phones, feverishly pecking out the next great tweet [...]

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The world of apps is one of fun, games amazement and need!  “Revenue generated by mobile applications will nearly triple from $5.2 billion last year to $15.1 billion in 2011, according to Gartner.” MediaPost noted in its recent article.  I learn about apps like most of you do…through other people!  I like the apps that [...]

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