On this the last Follow Friday of 2011 I have a a very special list to share with you. Theses are 11 people who held 2011 together for me and helped me propel it forward with intelligence, laughter and community. If you aren’t following them yet in any social media outlet I encourage you to do so. They are as loving as they are inspiring and are sure to add a little special something to your World. I know they have in mine. [Read more...]
Miss Lori’s guide to saving Christmas one giveaway entry at a time
December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our economy has been circling the drain for a couple of years now taking its’ toll on the wallet, future, and psyche of parents all across the country. As we approach another holiday season, a time when cheer is being sold on every street corner, we have to realize that not everyone has the price of admission to experience holiday joy. What does a parent do when they don’t have the means to make their children’s holiday dreams come true? How do you explain to your wide eyed child that Santa doesn’t have the same toys for every kid? That our station in life does effect what Santa brings down the chimney. How do you inspire their dreams when you don’t have the finances to back them up. [Read more...]
Miss Lori has 10 top takeaways from Peter Shankman at BlogWorld Expo LA
November 4, 2011 By 3 Comments
If you are in media, social or otherwise, and you don’t know the name Peter Shankman, it’s time to up your game. [Read more...]
Miss Lori is loyal to Kodak and Kodak is supportive of her
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Do you remember your first piece of substantial SWAG? I’m not talking pens or water bottles, I’m talking a big ticket item. Well, I do, distinctively. [Read more...]
Miss Lori thinks the Cricket Wireless Blackberry Curve has got speed!
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The three things I like most about the Cricket Wireless Blackberry Curve can be filed under one category, SPEED! [Read more...]
Miss Lori says AUTHENTICTY is the key to social media
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Last year at the Social Media Master’s Summit, I spoke on a panel with some amazing ladies, Kim Moldofsky, Danielle Smith and Esther Crawford. We spoke in depth about brand and blogger relations. Looking through the footage, one clip jumped out at me. I think it contains a message that is especially important to hear as much of the blogging community prepares to go to Blogher 2011 in San Diego. I can sum it up in one word…AUTHENTICITY. [Read more...]
Miss Lori is the task on So You Wanna Be A Designer this week
April 12, 2011 By 3 Comments
Television and the internet are dominated by reality programming these days. Although, I must admit I don’t watch reality tv on any regular basis. However, this week I am learning about reality shows from the inside out, thanks to my friends at Kenmore. [Read more...]
Miss Lori says one tweet brought opportunity, cars and confidence
April 6, 2011 By 2 Comments
Since the beginning of the year I have had the great fortune of driving several new cars on demo for a week at a time, sometimes two. Five cars to date to be exact. I was not contracted to do it though. This was an arrangement born from a tweet. One single tweet of distress. (Say What?!) [Read more...]
Miss Lori offers five suggestions for a tweetup without wifi
March 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
I have written about how to throw an AWESOME social media event, but that was predicated on having ample wifi. But what do you do when you want to hold a social media inspired event at a location that doesn’t have a good signal or any signal at all available? That is a problem some facilities are struggling with. Most businesses, particularly vacation businesses, understand the need to be in the social media webisphere, but some structures haven’t been able to catch up technologically just yet. Does that mean that they should stay out of the tweet up business? Not necessarily. You just have to be a little creative with your set up. Here’s a list of my top 5 suggestions: [Read more...]
Miss Lori speaks from the heart about the Susan G Komen Planned Parenthood saga
I have so many mixed feeling about the Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood saga of the last few days. When the decision first broke that Komen intended to de-fund their grants to Planned Parenthood I felt dizzy with grief. So many things in this World of late have seemed illogical and unfair. [Read more...]