Tweeting and driving just don’t mix
Aug 19th
I always get a laugh from the signs and bumper stickers that say “Honk if you love Jesus; text while driving if you want to meet him”. And I was an early adopter of Oprah’s “No Phone Zone” pledge, long before laws were passed in Washington State to ban texting while driving.
I admit it is More >
5 great reasons to buy an iPad for your restaurant
Jun 12th
An iPad in your restaurant is worth many customers at your tables
One of the common complaints I often hear from my restaurant clients – or potential clients – is that they lack the time, personnel and/or web access to successfully use Twitter to promote their business. My suggestion – have your host/hostess More >
Twitter-ific specials for hotel followers
Jun 9th
The Fairmont Empress is "twitter-ific" to us
I love it when companies have fun with their social media promotions. It’s easy to toss out a special price or discount code, but it takes some creativity and imagination to create a themed approach to reward your fans and followers.
And did I find More >
Should you post to Twitter from Facebook?
Apr 8th
No, but yes. Huh? This is one of my pet peeves in social media. And be forewarned – you may not agree with me!
My pet peeve – or at least, strong dislike – are those social media users who post messages on Twitter via Facebook BUT never come to Twitter engage More >
Social media – why use it and how to start
Mar 10th
People like to talk about beautiful, delicious food on Twitter
Sometimes it’s good to be reminded of the basics, such as, what exactly are we doing here on social media?
I listened in on a teleseminar presented by the National Restaurant Association this week, and Stacey Kane, director of marketing for California Tortilla, More >
