Flackrabbit: PR Flack / Writer / Geek

Island of misfit 3G networks

Margie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:42:59 GMT

Good one, Verizon. Good one. But rather than go buy the Droid for Christmas, what this commercial really makes me wanna do is pile up on the couch, drink hot chocolate and watch the claymation Rudolph movie. Tonight.

Click here to view the embedded video.

My romance

Margie — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:33:21 GMT

How do I know my computer-geek-of-a-husband is still madly in love with me? He sends me this someecard out of the blue on a Sunday morning:

(girlish sigh)

Not a good idea

Margie — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:46:51 GMT

I’m excited that you “nailed that interview,” I just hope your soon-to-be boss isn’t following you on Twitter, watching you talk about it like this. It’s not that you’ve said anything patently offensive – and you aren’t alone – it’s just that any and all snarky/job-related comments are now out there for the Whole Wide Web (and HR recruiters) to see.

Folks, you’ve heard me say it a hundred times: there is no privacy on the Internet. All of your social sayings are Google-able. Sooner or later, your co-workers/bosses/peers are gonna see this stuff. And then we’ll all blog about it. And we’re not laughing with you.

So, stop kicking yourselves in the rear and think before you Tweet. You’ll be glad you did.

Clay Shirky on Twitter and the social media revolution (onlinejournalismblog.com)
The 10 Biggest Social Media Stories This Week (mashable.com)
Bing and Google to Include Twitter Updates in Search Results (geeksugar.com)

48 hours with the Motorola Droid

Margie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:46:30 GMT

I can’t hardly believe I’m saying this: I love the Motorola Droid and think you go should buy one. I wish I had one myself. No, I’m not drunk. Read my full review over at Her Nashville. Check out some pics here:

Tweet, Tweet: my daily Twitter ramblings

Margie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:15:00 GMT

NYTimes: 36 Hours in Nashville http://s.nyt.com/u/Dln – some recs are boring, but at least they found Marche! #
OMG what is Lebron wearing in that interview? He looks like Erkel! #
Droid drooling: Her Nashville Chic Geek Droid review http://tinyurl.com/yc3obo9 #fb #
If you care about early childhood health/development/education/safety follow: @PreKNow @FSSimon @FightCrime @LizSzabo @FirstBook #FF #
RT @evula: "Where are my pants?" is one of those questions you hope to never find yourself thinking. And yet, here I am. #

YOU are your best flack | Her Nashville Chic Geek, November

Margie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:29:50 GMT

I’ve had a good deal of positive feedback from November’s Her Nashville Chic Geek column; thanks for taking the time to email, Tweet and Facebook-wall me with your thoughts!

My latest column tells the true story of a gal (who’s name has been changed) who showed up to a networking event with the best of intentions, but failed to bring along business cards. This got me to thinking of how important it is to be prepared to sell yourself, your talents, your brains and your intentions at a moments’ notice:

No card, no LinkedIn account, and no napkin to write on. Just a portfolio. In a bar. (sigh)

This common peer-party foul is not reserved for the recent grad. Young and advanced professionals — especially those between jobs — often find themselves in a room full of potential bosses, sales leads, and important contacts without a clear way to show folks who they are professionally and how to reach them personally.

It’s not the end of the world of course, but if you’re looking for a new gig (or first gig), it is a missed opportunity. Worse, what if it’s the opportunity?

For those of you who don’t live in Nashvegas, you may check out the online version here. Remember, you are the Chief Marketing Officer of YOU. Go get’em, folks!

This day in FlackRabbit history

Margie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:34 GMT

One year ago today I was blogging from a hotel lobby in D.C. — overwhelmed, honored and giddy. Recognized among the 2008 PR News 15-to-watch, I had just attended the PR People Awards luncheon at the National Press Club and still couldn’t believe I was looking at my name and bio in the program. (large PDF)

Dave and I stayed in D.C. a few more days to celebrate; not for one minute did we think that, just six months later, we’d be living here. What a difference a year makes, indeed!

And none of it would be possible without the World’s Best Husband, my supportive friends and stellar family.

Tweet, Tweet: my daily Twitter ramblings

Margie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:15:00 GMT

RT @Hammarstrand: @MargieNewman to Stop DM-SPAM: go into Twitter's "Settings" > "Connections" & click on "Revoke Access" to application. #
Lots of DM spam from friend's accounts today; change your passwords often, folks! And please, if you get spam from me, please let me know! #
Testing out the Motorola Droid for the next two days; it is fast and fabulous. Verizon loyalists rejoice! #fb http://twitpic.com/o8yqi #

Google Social Search

Margie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:25:32 GMT

Sure, Google is taking over the world, but how they’re doing it is so freakin cool.

Have you seen Social Search? Check out the video below and then tell me you don’t think this is about the neatest/ slightly creepiest/ a tad too personal-ist thing you’ve seen in a while.

I ran a social search for “Nashville” and got a list of all the relevant blog posts, news articles, Tweets, etc. that my social networking connections (that I have given my Google profile access to) are associated with. IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND.

I love it; I’m using it in Google Labs right now and I’m about to pee my pants — in a this-is-all-too-close-for-comfort kind of way.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Google Social Search to go live Monday (news.cnet.com)
Introducing Google Social Search: I finally found my friend’s New York blog! (googleblog.blogspot.com)
BREAKING: Google Announces Social Search (mashable.com)

Deserted (digital) island

Margie — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:43:35 GMT

If your Internet access was limited to three Websites of your choice, what would they be?

My picks:

1. Facebook

2. Google Reader

3. Zappos.com

Runners-up: Twitter, Drudge Report and Ann Taylor

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