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“Tweet to Drive” Tour of Chicago with @DriveBuickChi [VIDEO]
Brian and I were in Chicago for Labor Day weekend celebrating our 1 year anniversary. We had a lot of activities on the weekend agenda, but one of them didn't include the surprise we would find in the downtown Chicago parking garage. We happened to park in the same...
Celebrating our 1st Wedding Anniversary in Chicago
Brian surprised me for a fun anniversary getaway weekend in Chicago to celebrate the exciting, eventful and enjoyable first year of marriage we've had. It was a great weekend exploring Chicago going to the Art Institute, Shedd Aquarium, Wrigley Field for the Cubs game...
#CareerChat on Personal Branding
For the past few weeks I have enjoyed participating in the weekly #careerchat on Twitter. Each Tuesday @MyPath_MP & @bizMebizgal host the chat by using the hashtag to connect those interested in discussing topics related to to topics on either landing a job, tips...
POLL: Which Social Media Platform Do You Use The Most for Personal Branding?
When I talk to people that have questions on developing their personal brand, one of the big questions they have is what social media platform they should start with. Once you establish the social media platform you want to use most, you should also be asking yourself...
Recommend Your Friends and Co-Workers in 140 Characters with Shoutworthy
Today a website launched that gives you the opportunity to acknowledge a friend, co-worker or just anyone you feel is worthy of a 140 character shout-out: Shoutworthy. Shoutworthy is very similar to LinkedIn's recommendation platform, but it is less intimidating to...
Request to Facebook: Add Video Messaging to the Event Page Redesign
As you may have noticed, Facebook recently redesigned the look of their event pages. The design looks great and ties into their updated scheme, but I think they are missing out on adding some great new functionalities to the pages. The redesign got me thinking about...
June 2010 Video Interview: Social Connect Blueprint
June 2010 - Interview with Trevor Turnbull from Social Connect Blueprint Laura Gainor is a Social Media Strategist for Comet Branding + PR. Gainor has an extensive background in client services management, personal and business branding strategies. In addition to...
Presentation: How To Create Your Personal Brand Through Social Media
Today I had the opportunity to be the inaugural keynote speaker for Full Sail University's Student Branding Society. Full Sail course director, Robert Croll and Ryan Mickley, who had the vision to create this group, have done a great job with creating an inspirational...
Presenting: Laura Gainor on Personal Branding for Full Sail University
July 1, 2010 - Student Branding Society. 7 p.m. EST Where: Full Sail University, Wimba IMBS_ICB Virtual Classroom - By: Ashley Belanger Have you ever thought of your own name being a brand name? Although it may not be spelled out on the back of jeans or emblazoned on...