Identity Crisis: Am I Really a Blogger?

[comic via Toothpaste for Dinner]
“Personal branding” is one of those phrases that gets thrown around a lot in conversations these days. Not that I’m complaining of course. I use the phrase a lot, and why shouldn’t I? It’s a pretty succinct expression. Whether it’s your blog, your Twitter feed, or your Facebook profile, the way [...]

Lessons from the Southwest Airlines/Kevin Smith “Too Fat to Fly” Debacle

I originally wrote this blog post for my company, ReputationDefender.

By now, the odds are good that you’ve heard about film director Kevin Smith’s recent clash with Southwest Airlines. If you haven’t yet heard the story, or you’re a bit fuzzy on the details, here are the essential details.
Kevin Smith, who is famous for directing Clerks, [...]

Rick Bayless Gets Cookin’ With Social Media

I originally wrote this post for the Talent Zoo Media Blog, Digital Pivot.

Generally speaking, I can’t watch reality television. I’m not trying to be a hater, but it’s just not my thing. For some reason, however, I make an exception for cooking shows. Don’t ask me why, but if it involves slicing and dicing or [...]