Social Media Marketing Industry Report
I recently went back and dove into this extensive, well-researched March 2009 report on the social media marketing industry. The report was written after in-depth interviews with nearly 900 people in the marketing and communications industry. It’s a must-read if you or your business want to or already are using social media. Here are some of the most significant points I found:
Green Marketing Looking Golden in this Economy
Here's something that shows that "going green" isn't just a fad or practice of the wealthy.
In my experience, green products aren't the cheapest items on the shelf. However, in spite of our sickly economy consumers are still buying more green products than they did last year. In fact, Those Who Keep Track of These Things are predicting triple the number of green product launches as last year.
An April FUSION of Arts, Music and Culture
WHEN :: 04/23/2009 7:00pm
Sponsored by the Levant Foundation, St. Louis-based jazz pianist Phil Dunlap accompanies two Iraqi violinists, Zana Jalal and Alan Salih, to create an eclectic and rich soundtrack for the first collaborative art opening and show featuring the diverse works of local artists Louise Chehlaoui, Rania Daniel and Tanja Huybregts. In a unique mix of styles, mediums, subjects and cultures, FUSION is more than just your typical art opening--it's an enriching experience.
Do You Wear Your Sunglasses at Night?
If you like to wear your sunglasses at night and jam out to tunes from the 80's, then you need to check out the LIVE BAND KARAOKE at Sammy's at 2016 Main next Friday, April 24.
Ideas & Inspiration from Greater Houston Women's Conference
I had the pleasure of attending the Greater Houston Conference for Women yesterday. Besides the wonderful lunch (Really, the little plate was quite artfully arranged, complete with a vibrant and pleasing color scheme of chicken and tuna salads, sweet bread and guacamole sauce over a corn, black bean and red onion mixture tucked inside a red leaf, WITH a small flower delicately perched on top—nevermind the watery tea) I enjoyed both the panels and the keynote speakers.
No More "Will Blog Falsely for Pay"?
Paid bloggers and microbloggers: stay out of my social (media) life!
Recently, DiGiorno began a social web-based word-of-mouth campaign to launch its new flatbread pizzas, and it decided to rely heavily on a Twitter-based model in which the store would deliver its pizzas to face-to-face “Tweet-up” events organized and promoted by influential Twitter users.
Ars Lyrica Releases First Album
Ars Lyrica, Houston’s leading early music ensemble, has gained praise for its “zestful music-making” (Houston Chronicle). Now, the ensemble is proud to announce the release of its first album on Naxos, one of the world’s premiere classical recording labels.
FUSION
WHEN :: 04/21/2009 10:00am
Repeats every day until Fri May 01 2009
WHO:
Local Artists Louise Chehlaoui, Rania Daniel, Tanja Huybregts and the American Voices Association, the Levant Foundation, Community Members and Art Lovers.
Houston Fringe Festival
I am a relatively new Houstonian. After growing up in a muchsmaller city, I am still getting used to the incredible diversity of arts, music and culture here. One of my favorite things about the city are its people. I have met more extraordinarily kind and generous folks in Houston than I can count now! Another one of my favorite things about the city is the richness of its vibrant arts scene.
New Living Unveils Newly-Renovated Space
WHEN :: 04/08/2009 1:35pm
New Living, Houston's first green building and home supply store, just finished renovations in its unique space in Rice Village, the old Wagner Hardware building, and it cordially invites you to come check out its beautifully-renovated new digs on Saturday, April 18 from 6:30-9pm. The grand re-opening party, sponsored by Green Bank, will feature the fabulous culinary delights of Beaver's and to-die-for cocktails from 360 Vodka. Free parking is available at the corner of Bolsover and Kelvin.
