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New Article at IBMadison - Advancing by Retweeting

Are you interested in learning how to use Twitter as part of your social media strategy?

If so, you might find my new blog posting at IBMadison -"Advancing by Retweeting" interesting.  The posting gives you 12 key steps to get going with Twitter.  It also analyzes some of the local, national and international businesses in Madison, Wisconsin that are using Twitter and briefly looks at some of the credit unions around the United States that are using Twitter.

Still confused about Twitter terminology? 

See this very informative post "The Non-Fanatical Guide to Twitter" from Deanna Zandt, that defines a tweet, retweet, #hashtags, followers, following, direct messaging, etc.  For additional resources related to Twitter see Scott Williams' blog posting "105 Twitter Tools".on BigIsTheNewSmall and for ideas on how to use Twitter in business, see Meryl Evans posting "62 Ways to Use Twitter for Business" at Web Worker Daily.

Happy tweeting!

Paul J Gibler, MBA
the Web Chef
@thewebchef

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If so, you might be interested in some of my more immediate postings on Twitter.  

I cover a range of presentation, social media, communications, branding and e-marketing topics with new tweets throughout most of the day.

Paul J Gibler
@thewebchef

New IB Madison Voices Blog Posting - Trends in Internet Use

Interested in finding out more about trends on the Internet?

Check out my new blog posting "It's the norm, not just for porn" at IBMadison.com. The posting tracks some of the latest research results on trends and directions in the use of the Internet. Included are reports showing that 48% of Americans use the Internet at least one hour a day, 82% increase in Social Networking utilizing and 339% increase in video utilization since 2002.

Do I Twitter? Yes I do... Do I Blog? Do that too...

I'm going to be expanding my use of Twitter and get back on task with this blog, my other blog e-Bytes  and my new blog the Web Chef's Cafe at IBMadison, the new online publication sponsored by In Business magazine.

Got a tip or story idea? Drop me a line or comment here or on any of my blogs.

Paul Gibler

On the Air - "In Business With Jody & Joan", 12.8.08, 6 - 7:00 PM

I've been invited for my fifth interview by Jody Glynn Patrick and Joan Gillman for their show "In Business with Jody and Joan" on Madison, WI-based radio station WTDY 1670 AM from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.  The show will provide an informal look at some of the evolving changes being created by the Internet. You can listen to the show on the radio or hear the podcast of the show here after the 8th of December.

Paul Gibler
the Web Chef

Presentations I'll be Doing...

I've got a few presentations scheduled for the next couple of months, some PowerPoint related and others looking at e-business and technology.  Among the presentations currently scheduled:

• Wisconsin Leadership Seminars (a program for high performing high school sophmores)
  Topic: "Generation Immediate" trials and tribulations of the millenials.
• National Conference on University Conference Centers 
  Topic: "Buzz Networks - conference engagement through social computing"
• Magna Publications
  Topic: "Do's, Don'ts and Duhs - Classroom PowerPoint Tips and Techniques"
• CuSchools
  Topic: "25 Great Marketing Ideas for Your Credit Union"

Looking for a speaker or trainer?  Please contact me for one of my standard or custom presentations on a broad range of marketing and communications topics.

Paul Gibler
the Web Chef

Presentation Zen Author Garr Reynolds Presents for Authors@Google

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Hat Tip to Branding Blog for the YouTube video.

New Column in Wisconsin Technology Network - Widgets

I've written a new column in the monthly series of articles, Buzz Networks, recently published in Wisconsin Technology Network.  The article "Widgets - web components for plug, play and pay" reviews the evolving and expanding world of widgets or gadgets and the benefits they can provide companies looking to connect and distribute their messages widely. 

With Facebook, Microsoft and the major blog platforms endorsing these portable applications, they will only be growing in the future.

I'm available to speak to your group about presentation skills and the effective use of PowerPoint.  In addition I do keynote presentations on the latest topics in e-marketing.  Please contact me in the United States at 608 255 4092 or via e-mail.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Paul J Gibler

New Column in Wisconsin Technology Network - The expanding world of social networks

I've written another article in the series of Buzz Networks columns that I contribute to Wisconsin Technology Network every month.  This article "The Expanding world of social networks" looks at the continuing evolution of social networks for consumers of every age and interest, for businesses to improve internal operations and for other marketing purposes.

I encourage your feedback and comments on the article, either here on the Web Chef's e-Bytes or at Wisconsing Technology Network. 

Interestingly one of the social networks that I referenced in the article last week, Sermo, was in the news today for its agreement with Pfizer described in the Financial Times - " Sermo and Pfizer will work together to establish how drugmakers can best communicate with physicians online, and provide drug and disease information to them on-demand".  The site reportedly has 30,000 members and is adding 2,000 a week.  It will not be supported by advertising accoring to the article.

For more on the latest trends in e-marketing see my other blog - the Web Chef's e-Bytes.

Paul J Gibler
ConnectingDots

New Column in Wisconsin Technology Network - Online Advertising Resurrection

I'm proud to share insights, resources and perspectives not only on communications skills and technology but on the latest in e-business and marketing on my other blog the Web Chef's e-Bytes, on my website, in my monthly column on Wisconsin Technology Network, through contributions to other print and online publications and as a consultant and professional speaker. 

Through these initiatives, I'm helping readers and listeners "connect the dots" surrounding this ever changing digital world, living up to the promise of my firm's name ConnectingDots and tagline "higher resolution marketing".

This posting brings the release of my latest article for the Buzz Networks column that I write for Wisconsin Technology Network.  The article "Business would be wise to note the resurrection of online Ads" covers some of the trends and expectations for the growth in online advertising over the next 4 years.

Paul Gibler
the Web Chef
ConnectingDots

P.S. Contact me to discuss presentation skills or my presentations on e-marketing topics like blogs, online advertising or search engine marketing.