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Can It Be True? Lehman Bros. and Employees Apparently Not Using Social Networks

by Debbie Weil | Sep 16, 2008 | CEO Bloggers, Global, Social Media, Uncategorized

I’m staggered after reading the following in today’s NYTimes Business section: “About 12:30 Monday morning, Lehman sent out a press release announcing its intention to seek bankruptcy protection. Lehman’s 25,000 employees learned of the filing...

Blog Critiquing at SearchCampPhilly

by Debbie Weil | Sep 8, 2008 | Events, Social Media, Stuff, Uncategorized

Was delighted to participate in SearchCamp Philly, part of PodCamp Philly, over the weekend. It was a perfect way to spend a rainy, stormy Saturday as Hurricane Hannah swept up the East Coast. Took the train up and back from D.C. and somehow missed the rain and wind....

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Whether It’s Social Media or a Painting Class

by Debbie Weil | Aug 14, 2008 | ROI, Social Media, Uncategorized

For many companies and executives, the hardest thing to swallow about blogging or any form of social media is the unpredictability. The fear is that you might be opening a pandora’s box. What will spur negative feedback? What will spark a controversy? Prompt a...

China Reminds Us That What’s New in Web 2.0 Is Really Old

by Debbie Weil | Aug 12, 2008 | New New Things, Social Media, Uncategorized

I’m an Olympics junkie and confess to watching hours of coverage. Yes, on TV. So retro. I’m also a China fan, having had the opportunity to visit Beijing and Shanghai recently. All by way of saying that I watched the remarkable spectacle of the Opening...

Want To Join Seth Godin’s Pre-Release Tribe For His New Book?

by Debbie Weil | Jul 29, 2008 | Events, New New Things, Social Media, Uncategorized

Update: I’ve just received my invite. I’m member #505 of Seth Godin’s Triiibe on Ning. Not sure why there are three “i’s” but looks good. You’ve got until 11 AM Eastern July 30, 2008. Follow Seth’s instructions here. As...

Million Dollar Consultant Alan Weiss Says Social Media Is a Waste of Time for Consultants

by Debbie Weil | Jun 25, 2008 | Social Media, Stuff, Uncategorized

Contrarian consultant Alan Weiss is using his blog, Contrarian Consulting, to diss blogs and social media. He’s pissing off a lot of people in the process, including Seth Godin. His blog post titled Blogs, Facebook, Twitter and Chance has sparked, as of this...
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