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Social Media

…because it’s the right thing to do.

by Dayna on September 9, 2010

We may be bringing troops home but there are still plenty of brave men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan in the US military. Let’s use the power of social media to do some good today.  Here is a list of items they could use. My friend Scott is over there in intelligence – he [...]

Networking: It’s What You Do AFTER the Meeting!

by Dayna on August 30, 2010

As an author and a speaker, I am often called upon to talk about networking — like there’s a big secret to how it’s done.  It’s actually quite simple.  Networking is not about getting out and meeting people. Networking is about what you do after you meet people, the follow-through and keeping in touch. Speaker, [...]

Rock Star or Business Star – It All Works the Same

by Dayna on August 5, 2010

How do I get a record deal, how do I get into the music business, how do I get a radio station to play my songs? I am always surprised how often I am still asked those questions, even though I have been out of music radio and the music business since my 14 year [...]

Successful People Read – or – Why I am Getting an iPad for Mother’s Day

by Dayna on April 30, 2010

Gene Simmons of KISS was asked a few years ago what was the one thing he attributed his success to?  He said, without hesitation,  ”I read everything I can get my hands on.” I loved that answer.  I am who I am and I do what I do because I read and I’ve never stopped [...]

Getting the Most from a Conference

by Dayna on October 6, 2009

Despite the travel hassles and the same food across the country at the lunch and/or dinner, a conference is still one of the best ways to keep up with your industry, network with like-minded individuals and form relationships and, open your mind to new ideas and new ways of doing things.

What’s a Social Girl to Do?

by Dayna on September 12, 2009

And LinkedIn? Well, that was the one I was ready to drop, just for the sake of time. Before I hit the delete button, I thought I would ask my social network what they thought. Last Thursday I tweeted “Reasons to stay on LinkedIn?” Answers poured in on both Twitter and Facebook. The consensus?

Back to School: Classes They Should Offer

by Dayna on August 31, 2009

We’ve got a week of school under our belts and everyone seems to be reasonably happy with teachers, classes and the homework schedule. It is interesting to me to see which schools/principals/teachers are utilizing email and social media and which ones still aren’t sure how to turn a computer on.

Poor Tom Scavo, Twittered Out of a Job

by Dayna on May 13, 2009

Whether it is Twitter, a fan page on Facebook or SEO optimized press releases – if you are not using any or all of these in your industry, pack your bags now and continue to bury your head in the sand. However, there is good news. It’s not too late to change your Tom Scavo ways.

Ten Things You Might Want To Know About Social Media

by Dayna on April 29, 2009

Social media took a lot of people by surprise as late as a week ago when Oprah learned to Twitter on her show. Everywhere I go, more and more individuals and companies are asking me to explain social media (specifically Twitter and Facebook), show them how to set up an account and then discuss ways to best utilize any or all of the platforms.