Allison Herdic, Manager, Research and Conferences, Chartwell Inc., Atlanta
What was your first job out of college and how did you get into this business?
After completing an internship with Atlanta INtown,
The Walls Are Alive With the Sound of Conference
So what have we learned from the SIPA UK Conference Twitter Wall (#SIPAUK2011) in the last 24 hours? Plenty. Carolyn Morgan from
Gilbertson Opens SIPA UK Conference
The 17th Annual SIPA UK Congress in London got under way today, and The SIPA Twitter Wall (#SIPAUK2011) is proving almost as active as it did
Ages of Enlightenment at SIPA and Beyond
"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.”
—Mark Twain
On page 5 of the SIPA July Hotline newsletter
Ellen Smith, Owner and Managing Editor, Mine Safety and Health News, Pittsford, N.Y.
What was your first job out of college and how did you get into this business?
Working for Pasha
Social media mistakes that even the biggest publishing companies are still making
Social media isn't as easy as it sounds. Social networks are updating and upgrading their platforms faster than lightning,
These Websites Deliver the Goods
With America’s baseball all-star game coming up on Tuesday, let me present an all-star lineup of websites that I’ve come across lately—with previews of the information
Turnstile Ads a Reminder to Keep Idea Wheel Turning
I remember watching the classic movie “On the Town” starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly as sailors in search of “Miss Turnstiles,”
Knowing What Content to Post on What Sites
At SIPA 2011 last month, Sean Brooks, vice president of social publishing for TechTarget, offered tips on posting the right content to your
You'll Be in Good Company at SIPA UK
I was looking through information on speakers for the upcoming SIPA UK Conference, July 13-14, in London, and came across an “Exclusive interview
Drawing Attention Is a Good Thing on the Web
In his SIPA 2011 session on Writing for the Web vs. Print: The Practical Differences, Curt Brown of Progressive Business Publications laid
Social Networks for the Workplace
We’ve discussed the topic before in this space about how social networks might work for businesses. One of the answers appeared in a New York Times
Helmut Graf, CEO, VNR Verlag für die Deutsche Wirtschaft AG, Bonn, Germany
What was your first job out of college and how did you get into this business?
After my graduation in
SIPA UK Conference Spotlights Consultants, Key Topics
Top consultants may charge hundreds or even thousands of dollars to give their advice. At the upcoming SIPA UK 17th Annual Congress, July 13-14,
Learn how to adapt so you can accommodate digital natives when you attend the Mequoda Summit East 2011
In yesterday’s Mequoda Daily, I discussed the plight of digital immigrants, and how
Successful Entrepreneurs Offer Life Lessons
Barry Ritholtz started his “On Investing” column in last Sunday’s Washington Post with a quote from the late columnist and author Bill Vaughan: “Money won’t buy
A Good Take on Content Management Systems
There was a very interesting story on the Poynter website last week titled “4 ways content management systems are evolving & why it matters
Judy Doherty, President, Food and Health Communications, Louisville, Colo.
What was your first job out of college and how did you get into this business?
My first job out of college was
A Town’s Facebook Page Builds New Community
Yesterday, I wrote about Twitter, based on a PBS NewsHour story the night before. The news is obviously good for Twitter, but there was
PBS Report Helps With Ways to Use Twitter
The “PBS NewsHour” ran an interesting story about Twitter last night. The five year-old company has gone from eight employees when it started
All online businesses need to track metrics, and pay attention to the numbers that equal successful revenue generation
At the recent SIPA 2011 event in Washington, DC, I had the opportunity
Apple Eases Back on In-App Subscriptions
SIPAlert Daily has been following the ongoing saga over Apple’s decision a few months ago to keep 30% of the revenue from new subscriptions and
Phil Ash, Publisher, Capitol Information Group, Inc., Falls Church, Va.
SIPA: What was your first job out of college and how did you get into this business?
PHIL ASH: It was the
Soldiers’ Video Shows Accuracy of SIPA Keynoters
Anyone who attended this week’s SIPA 2011 Conference in Washington, D.C. is nodding his or her head after hearing about the U.S. soldiers’ now-viral
Financial Times gives publishers a new option
One recurring note at the just-concluded SIPA 2011 Conference concerned Apple’s decision a few months ago that they will begin to keep 30% of
Closing Day of SIPA 2011 Asks Key Questions
On the final day of the SIPA 2011 Conference in Washington, D.C. today, David Meerman Scott had some good news and bad news
SIPA 2011 Rises and Shines on Day 2
"I've had this one great customer for years, a small toy store owner," explained Donna Jefferson of Chesapeake Family at an idea-swirling Day
SIPA 2011 speakers bring their books and knowledge to the table
Josh Bernoff, co-author of “Empowered: Unleash Your Employees, Energize Your Customers, Transform Your Business,” delivers a keynote on The Dynamics
Finding the Course That’s Right for You
With SIPA 2011 set to start on Sunday, here are some excellent tips to keep in mind for your business—and the conference sessions that
SIPF Keynote Scott Preaches the Power of Now
David Meerman Scott—the best-selling author whose much-anticipated keynote at the SIPF Awards Luncheon at SIPA 2011 is just one week away—will not be
Kiplinger Sounds the Right Keynote
In an introduction before a speech at Auburn University's College of Human Sciences Women's Philanthropy Board exactly a year ago, the presenter asked the audience to
Pricing Can Be Your Best Strategy
Rafi Mohammed is the author of “The 1% Windfall: How Successful Companies Use Price to Profit and Grow” (HarperBusiness) and founder of Culture of Profit
Learning From Social Media’s Biggest Mistakes
James Joyce once said that “mistakes are the portals of discovery.” Josh Bernoff, senior vice president, idea development, Forrester Research—and Monday morning keynote speaker at
Caroline Frost, Director of Learning and Development, Informa Business Information, London
What was your first job out of college and how did you get into this business?
Immediately out of university I
Social Media Also Means Potential New Litigation
According to a recent survey, “about 42 percent of network administrators are ‘moderately concerned’ to ‘extremely concerned’ about the security threats associated with employees
Phil Binkow, CEO, Financial Operations Networks, Atlanta
What was your first job out of college and how did you get into this business?
Computer sales. After graduation I went to work for
The Importance of the Company You Keep
My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call
Train sales reps, focus on readers and empower supporters: SIPA 2011 speakers give solid tips
1. Knight Kiplinger, editor in chief of The Kiplinger Washington Editors, will deliver the Monday lunch
Hewitt to bring real-world success to SIPA 2011
Perry Hewitt, Harvard University’s director of digital communications and communications services—and SIPA 2011’s keynote speaker for Monday afternoon, June 6—will offer a successful
Nancy Becker, President, UCG, Gaithersburg, Md.
(Editor’s note: SIPA congratulates Nancy for being named president of UCG on April 25.)
What was your first job out of college and how did you
Social Media and the Law: Time to Get With the Program
Take a look at these recent examples of companies' brushes with social media and the law from the website Virtual
Eleven More Tips and the Sessions to Cover Them
Here are more excellent tips to keep in mind for your business and career—and the SIPA 2011 Conference sessions that will cover
Digital Marketing Lessons Stress Personal Touch
Sometimes it’s good to know that even the biggest companies make mistakes, so that when we make them, it doesn’t feel so bad. And more
