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Ten “Keeper” Quotes from NSA 2010

by Deana Goldasich on July 25, 2010

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Last week, I was privileged to attend the 2010 National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention. Although I was honored to share my knowledge at a “Meet the Pros” table, my favorite part of the convention was soaking in everyone else’s wisdom and experience. With over 1,200 Thought Leaders in one room, the air had an electricity [...]

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5 Steps to Finding News Feeds and Blogs Worth Following

by Deana Goldasich on July 21, 2010

After writing 5 Steps to Organizing the Blogs You Follow, I received many questions on how to go about finding relevant, high-quality blogs. Thank you for your questions and feedback! Influential Thought Leaders tend to embrace others’ ideas and soak up information like sponges. They can’t get enough of peoples’ knowledge and live to build [...]

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Will you be attending The National Speakers Association 2010 Convention next week? If so, don’t forget to sign up for Meet the Pros! Each breakout session is limited to a hand full of attendees, so reserve your spot ASAP! I’ll be hosting a Meet the Pros Session focused on how blogging can benefit you as [...]

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It Feels Good to Go Pro!

by Deana Goldasich on June 20, 2010

Although I encourage clients to toot their own horn, I admit that I share their discomfort when it comes to doing that for myself. It’s been quite a month! First, I qualified for Professional Membership status in the National Speakers Association. But, the dance of joy didn’t end there. Yesterday also marked my graduation from [...]

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If you’re like most of the world, you had a few moments of pure nostalgia on Google this morning after catching wind of their interactive tribute to Pacman. How did you do? I made it to level two! The page and concept itself is absolutely a new level of genius for Google—who has entertained users [...]

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Blogging AP Stylebook

I can hardly contain myself! Last week the Associated Press—the final authority on journalistic style, grammar and rules—saw the light! Finally, “website” was been added as an acceptable spelling in addition to “Web site.” Having been in the web industry for over ten years now, I can finally shed the guilt about bucking AP Style [...]

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What Content Will YOU Produce For the iPad?

by Deana Goldasich on March 24, 2010

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I’ve seen a lot of skeptics online lately, dismissing the iPad before it’s even released! In fact, many assume the iPad is all hype and no substance. While there may be some wonky specs and some room for technical improvements at first, the reality is that the iPad could very well be the next massive [...]

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Website Wellness This Tuesday in Tampa!

by Deana Goldasich on February 27, 2010

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Does your website need a serious tune up? Watch four web consultants in action and walk away with a plethora of ideas! The AMA Website Wellness event this Tuesday will be chock-full of recommendations, action items and real-time advice. Months back, AMA Tampa Bay asked local companies to submit sites for review. Our panel then [...]

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Why Social Media? Social Fresh Brings Answers to Tampa Bay.

by Deana Goldasich on February 8, 2010

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Social Fresh brought a sunny lineup of social media players to Tampa today. The conference, geared specifically towards marketers, was the first of its kind in recent years. I enjoyed immersing myself in the company of “friends” — over 200 attendees who geek out, study and ride this speeding bullet called social media every day. [...]

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If Your Website Could Use a Checkup, Now’s Your Chance! AMA Tampa Bay is sponsoring another killer Digital Media event—where local companies can submit their websites for review by some of the Bay Area’s top online experts. Consultation will include specific recommendations on creative, content, social media, conversion techniques and SEO. If your site is [...]

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Last Call for Social Fresh – Social Media Conference, Tampa

by Deana Goldasich on February 2, 2010

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I finally gave in and purchased my tickets to Social Fresh coming up next week (Monday, Feb. 8). Don’t have a ticket yet!? You’re in luck. I have a coupon code! Save $120 with coupon code: tampa120 It looks like a jam-packed day. Expect some blog updates! Social Fresh – Tampa

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Fresh Blog Content

If you don’t know Gary. Here’s the short story: Gary Vaynerchuk is an insanely successful, charismatic, unconventional entrepreneur that has attracted a cult-like following (self-described “Vayniacs“) of more than 60,000 viewers per day to WineLibraryTV.com. He’s written a new book called “Crush It.” He was in Tampa tonight and made so much sense it hurt. [...]

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A Soapbox Moment: Black Hatters Beware

by Deana Goldasich on September 29, 2009

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I’m still recovering from a great day at BarCamp Tampa on Sunday. It was an amazing event where I truly felt connected with the local tech and new media community. Awesome, awesome stuff! There were some very lively discussions. Okay I admit, I participated in a rather heated debate with a guy in one session [...]

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