Influential Blogger

Speakers are not Heroes

2012-01-04T22:37:00.001+08:00

Delivering no less than 4 presentations a month in face-to-face and webinar form has made me take things for granted at times. Less planning time despite my presentation deck having reasonably useful content. When I got hold of the book "Resonate" by Nancy Duarte, the ideas sparked my curiosity. As I have a January 5 webinar on Professional Blogging, Social Media Marketing, and Advertising,

Work cultures: change, adapt, join, or move out?

2011-12-16T07:59:00.001+08:00

I had a long phone conversation with a workaholic friend last night asking for advice on what can she do in a year to prepare for a freelance consulting career. Her conglomerate work is taking the toll on her due to management changes and politics. This includes her former staff, who got realigned, saying things behind her back. Her current staff becoming lukewarm working with her. Other

Celebrating Steve Jobs legacy with the iPhone 4s

2011-12-12T19:40:00.001+08:00

Last October 6, I went to GMA Network Center as guest for the program News To Go. The assigned topic was "social media reactions received in relation to the iPhone 4s launch" that happened last October 4 in the U.S.. While on the road, the AM radio program anchor (Noli De Castro - I think) said Steve Jobs died already. I immediately checked Twitter and read the outpour of condolence messages.

Blogging Communities: Relevance in the Age of Social Media

2011-11-21T14:25:00.001+08:00

The recent Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 writing project process made me reflect on how the Philippines blogging community is evolving. Much has remained the same but there are behaviors emerging or further reinforced. This includes: Mindmap inspired from the book Brains on Fire Community leaders will ruleOne's influence is greatly determined or established by which community he or

Winners: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011

2011-09-14T11:26:00.001+08:00

Sincerest thanks to everyone who took the time to attend the eyeball event of the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 writing project. Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 Winners View more presentations from Janette Toral As chosen by bloggers who participated in this writing project, the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011 are: Certified Foodies My Green Living IdeasThe

September 13 Eyeball: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 Winners Announcement

2011-09-06T21:39:00.000+08:00

First, many thanks to those who submitted entries to the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 writing project. Let us meet up on September 13, 2011 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Le Bistro Vert, Fraser Place, Valero Street, Makati City. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for

Update #11: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-09-06T21:16:00.001+08:00

Here's the eleventh summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and Natural

Update #10: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-09-04T23:56:00.000+08:00

Here's the tenth summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and Natural Lubes

Update #9: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-08-28T01:52:00.001+08:00

Here's the ninth summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and Natural

Week 8: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-08-07T15:45:00.001+08:00

Here's the eight week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale, Green and

Monitor YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook Page, Profile Performance with EmpireAvenue

2011-08-05T15:25:00.006+08:00

One article that caught my attention recently tackled Accountability-Based Influence. It is all about not being caught up with vanity metrics like your number of followers, fans, the likes but the quality of interaction that you spent in it or actionable metrics. One site mentioned in that piece is EmpireAvenue where you can build your social capital online through your activities, buy and sell

Week 7: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-07-25T04:47:00.003+08:00

{EAV_BLOG_VER:7d0023e4736c96e4} Here's the seventh week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan

12 Reasons to Attend the 5th Internet and Mobile Marketing Summit

2011-07-24T15:43:00.009+08:00

The Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) is organizing the 5th Internet and Mobile Marketing Summit this August 17 and 18, 2011 at Rockwell Theater, Rockwell Power Plant, Makati City. The Summit Committee came up with a power-packed line-up of speakers this year and other activities to look forward to. Also included some video-snippets of their past speaking

Week 6: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-07-21T08:53:00.003+08:00

Here's the sixth week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale, Green and

Week 5: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-07-11T07:04:00.004+08:00

Here's the fifth week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale, Green and

Week 4: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-07-07T17:48:00.002+08:00

Here's the fourth week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to ourwriting project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and

Week 3: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-06-27T05:55:00.002+08:00

Here's the third week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and

Week 2: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-06-19T13:53:00.002+08:00

Here's the second week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and

Week 1: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-06-14T00:01:00.007+08:00

Here's the first week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and

Frequently Asked Questions: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 Writing Project

2011-06-05T05:56:00.009+08:00

Here is a compilation of questions asked about the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 Writing Project and their answers. Question #1: What is the intent of the writing project? Answer: To help promote new blogs/bloggers and put the spotlight on them. These blogs are gradually gaining a considerable amount of readership, following, influence and fascinating the reader in various ways. The

Oscar M. Lopez: Blogging at 81

2011-04-25T07:47:00.003+08:00

When Rosan Cruz of LopezLink shared the news about Oscar M. Lopez (OML), chairman emeritus of the Lopez Group, has a blog where he actively shares his thinking and perspectives online, I was thrilled. This is because OML was just known to me as the head honcho or captain of sorts of a business empire. However, reading through his blog gave me a sense of his pioneering entrepreneurial spirit.

11 Lessons in Forming a Sustainable Movement

2011-03-28T10:00:00.001+08:00

I gave a talk recently at Bannister Academy about my story and experience as a "digital influencer". To prepare, I used my Maven Secrets talk notes as some sort of a guide. But something happened, I was expected to deliver a speech, not the usual Powerpoint presentation. End up scribbling notes from pages torn in a small notebook. Good thing there were friendly faces in the audience, blogger

One country, one blogging community: A Manifesto of Filipino bloggers and netizens (draft manifesto)

2011-03-06T14:31:00.005+08:00

(Update: Tonyo Cruz already posted the manifesto in his blog where people interested to join can sign-up.) Hi everyone. I am sharing the draft manifesto that Tonyo Cruz sent through e-mail for input (received mine last February 20). The idea with this document was for it to be posted online by bloggers, interested to be part of the group, in their respective blogs and tag others at the lower

Frequently Asked Questions: National Bloggers Association and Professional Bloggers Association

2011-03-05T11:06:00.025+08:00

Last January 31 and February 1, I asked readers on the idea of forming a National Bloggers Association and Professional Bloggers Association. There were questions posted at that time. However, things turned lately to a different level, even got confused on how far the discussion has gone, and I hope that this FAQ will help clarify any misconception. 1. Are you forming a bloggers association? Why

The Philippines Broadband Infrastructure: Calling Out for a Hero

2011-02-19T08:44:00.005+08:00

Last year, I had an interesting conversation with two concerned friends who asked, "What will it take for Filipinos to act and insist for a better Internet infrastructure?" My answer then, "Unlikely. For as long as we can go online either from work, home, Internet cafe, using USB or wifi connection, we will just shrug whatever shortcomings there are." However, as my use of the Internet scaled up