What’s on Pandora: I’ll Drink to That by Smash Cast I’m writing this pre-conference, but I intend today to be my last day at the conference. I have one client meeting and today’s the day I want to attend a few sessions and get some press events in. As of Sunday when I’ve written this…
Author: lwidmer
Showing Your Chops
What’s on Pandora: You’re No Good by Linda Ronstadt I’m still at the conference. Today I’ll be dropping by booths and attending press events and educational sessions. A full day topped off with a hospitality suite in the evening. I’ve invited a PR chum along so she has somewhere to go and so we can…
Policies and Job Must-Haves
What’s on Pandora: She Said She Said by The Beatles Conference time for me! Make no mistake — I’ve prepared for this for months. The contacts were made through research and reaching out via email. The appointments were made in the last few weeks. The RSVPs for the various functions were made last week, and…
Things That Make My Head Explode: Part Eight
What’s on the iPod: Little Boxes by Walk off the Earth Another slow-ish day yesterday. I liked it because I was able to get some personal writing done early before concentrating on client work and marketing. I’m eager to see people at the conference (starting Sunday night, oh my!), and I’ll be happy to get…
Knocking Down Roadblocks
What’s on the iPod: Raglan Road by The Chieftans with Joan Osborne I want to thank Sharon Hurley Hall for today’s post on her blog. Sharon reviews my ebook, Marketing 365. Thank you, Sharon! Please give her some comment love. I think I’m ready. The brochures are printed, the wardrobe is sorted, and the shoes…
Writing Tool #4: Empathy
What’s on the iPod: Everybody Talks by Neon Trees I spent yesterday perfecting a brochure (which I’m sure I’ll hate the minute it’s printed), working on client sales sheets, and brainstorming both article and blog ideas. It’s been slow and I’m getting tired of waiting for projects that should have been here last week. My…
Writing Tool #3: Time Management
What’s on the iPod: No News by Lonestar Head over to the Productive Writers blog to see John Soares’ interview with Anne Wayman and yours truly. Thanks, John! Bit of a blur yesterday in terms of getting work done or anything remotely associated with marketing. I did have contact with three potential clients — the…
Things That Are Never Okay
What’s on the iPod: The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie by Red Hot Chili Peppers Did you have a wonderful weekend? If I were to paint a picture of the perfect Easter weekend, we had it. Sunny, warmish, everything was green and in bloom, and we were compelled to take two walks on Sunday because…
Friday Peeves
What’s on the iPod: Love Interruption by Jack White A mindful Good Friday and Passover to you all. May whatever your celebration is be blessed and filled with love. Though I made an effort to avoid it when possible, I didn’t give up complaining for Lent. Good thing, for there was plenty going on this…
Writing Tool #2: Flexibility
What’s on the iPod: Only Love Can Break Your Heart by Neil Young I love when you inspire posts, and today is no different. Last week we talked about traits of a successful freelancer. Damaria Senne, author, blogger, and wonderful human being, said for her, a freelancer needs flexibility – “A willingness to try new…