Category Archives: Inspiration

SXSW Wrap-Up: Tweet, Trade and Look Fabulous Doing It

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Anna

I’ve been wanting to share a post-SXSW wrap-up for awhile, but I’ve been waiting on the pretty pictures folks- and pretty they are! Again in 2012 I had the immense honor to sit on Financial Services panel at SXSW. This … Continue reading →

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The Future of Identity Management: Part One

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Anna

Introduction to  Identity Management While in Austin, TX for SXSW there was one key phrase I heard over and over. It wasn’t a piece of hot gossip or a tip on the future of the web, but rather commentary on … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Katy

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Anna

This is the blog post I have struggled to write for the past 6 months. I am uncertain why siting here in the Chicago airport, with little more than 3 hours of sleep under my belt, that I am up … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Well Played, Charter One Bank

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Anna

While visiting the Ohio homeland this weekend I had the opportunity to visit my parents’ local bank. By visit, I mean sit cheerfully in the lobby staring at things, but you get where this is going. The first thing I … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Citi. Why hello there, London.

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Anna

Today is a bittersweet day for me. It is my last day as VP of Social Media for Citi. I have been offered an amazing opportunity with a UK agency. Where exactly? Well, I am keeping that to myself because-as … Continue reading →

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10 Awesome Brand Youtube Videos

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Anna

It’s been far to long kids. Did you miss me? Because I certainly missed all of you. And by all of you, I mean the 2-3 people that actually read this blog once upon a time. Well kiddos, you might … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The Most Inspiring Email I Have Ever Received

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Anna

Sometimes you have events happen in your life that force you to completely reevaluate how you view the world. Recently, I had one of these experiences while traveling to administer Social Media training to some of my work’s internal teams. … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Fashion- My New Favorite Charity

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Anna

Let’s face it. I work in a a career that is predominately run by men. Sure, there are a good number of women that work in technology-related careers, but how many CTOs do you know that are women? The number … Continue reading →

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