Category Archives: Random Thoughts

I am a Macrocephalous Autohagiographer.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Anna

You should be too! Macrocephalous Autohagiographers are people who shamelessly self promote in an effort to make their voice heard. The term Macrocephalous Autohagiographer was derived from “Macrocephalous” which means an abnormal largeness of the head and  Autohagiographer which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Leave a comment

Please Help Santa.

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Anna

Please help Santa’s Hide-away Hollow win a truck from on July 11th  as part of Toyota’s hundred cars for good campaign. This a charity near and dear to my own heart. Santa’s Hide-a-way Hollow ensures terminally ill kids across the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | 1 Comment

Are Corporations Killing Creativity?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Anna

Often when people discuss creative careers, one thinks of painters, playwrights, and musicians, but rarely does the image of a business executive, scientist, or laborer pop into your mind. However upon  analysis, we must  admit  that every job has a … Continue reading →

Posted in Brand Thoughts, Inspiration, Random Thoughts | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Facebook Fans: What are they really worth?

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Anna

Whenever I attend a conference or event on social media there seems to be a frequent occurrence. Someone in the room gets excited, begins to sweat a little, wipes their forehead, and then begins to babble on about much each … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Random Thoughts, Social Measurement Success | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Stop Arguing and Get to Work

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Anna

Let me start off by saying, this post is hard for me to write. I know some people wont be too happy about what I have to say and others might write me off as an idiot. However, I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Describing myself online over 10 years

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Anna

Today I did some file and record clean up and I proudly present you with samples of how I described myself online over the past 10 years. Makes me  think yet again how interesting a large scale analysis of how … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Leave a comment

Over 1,000 Friends? Hell No says Foursquare.

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Anna

This evening I got the below email from Foursquare. Apparently having 1000+ friends on foursquare now means you get auto converted to a “follow” account. And guess what, having more than 1,000 friends? Even if you wanted too- it’s no … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

How to Write Pitch Emails that Don’t Suck

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Anna

About once a week I get an email that usually reads like this: Dear Anna, I work for a social media company.  I will claim I met you at some event you registered for, and never attended. I will them … Continue reading →

Posted in Brand Thoughts, Random Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

The Jersey Shore: What Fist Pumping Taught Me About Social Media

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Anna

So here’s a secret. I once tried out and was pretty much cast for a reality TV show. Actually, I turned down the opportunity just before the final cast was announced.  When I tell people this story, I get one … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

A Shout Out to the Secret Soldiers of Social Media

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Anna

I love social media. Hell, I wouldn’t have the job I do if I didn’t. But even though my heart gets all a glow when some one mentions twitter in the real world, it doesn’t mean I have to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Random Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment