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How to Screw-Up a Blogger Pitch in 4 Easy Steps

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As I was listed as one of the LeWeb Official Bloggers , I received a few requests to meet from those interested in obtaining coverage for their product or for one of their clients. Still, there was one guy who sent me several messages hoping to set up a time to meet with me while at LeWeb. Now, let’s be clear.

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Disconnected in a Hyper-Connected World

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We should just meet in person.&# To be fair, none of these people spend nearly the amount of time online that I do, so I understand their reaction. (Of If they weren’t comfortable with Skype, using the phone was certainly an option. The not-so-scientific results (so far): 4 friends said: “That’s just too weird, Irene.

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Your Brand Screwed-Up On Social Media, Now What?

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All too frequently, the decision is to have a meeting – a meeting at which all of these decisions and next steps will be spelled out in detail. Meanwhile, people continue to complain and the volume of unhappy voices grows louder in the absence of any response from the company.

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Yet Another SXSW Post (And, No, I Don't Know If You Should Go Next.

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Even armed with a plan, you’ll find yourself in some sessions that don’t meet your expectations. Meeting Friends – Old and New At a normal conference, it is fairly easy to connect with friends, bump into acquaintances you didn’t know were attending and network with new people. Be open to meeting new people.

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Business Cards - So Important or So Over?

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Given that people come expecting to meet many people for the first time, it always surprises me when people arrive without business cards. I meet so many people that, even if I had a photographic memory, I would never be able to remember the person’s name let alone where I met them and what their line of business is.

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Your Brand Screwed-Up On Social Media, Now What?

Almost Savvy

All too frequently, the decision is to wait to set up a meeting – a meeting at which all of these decisions and next steps will be spelled out in detail. Meanwhile, people continue to complain and the volume of unhappy voices grows louder in the absence of any response from the company.

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Just Because We're Social Networking “Friends” Doesn't Mean I'll.

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Suddenly, upon meeting someone new, they immediately try to score and ask me to go over to their place to seal the deal. It is nice to meet you.&# “Well (pretend you heard your name here), I’ll bet it is nice to meet me. Pleasure to meet you, Irene. Nice to meet you, too, Deb. My name is Irene.