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Drew Meyers currently runs ESM Exec Designs, a design shop specializing in corporate and personal blog design. Travel addict managing Oh Hey World, a travel blog focused on generation X & Y, and real estate technology enthusiast. In his free time, Drew enjoys reading, traveling the world, spending time with passionate people, and is active member of the microfinance community.
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Monthly Archives: January 2008
Blogging Opens Doors
Dustin said this today – There were some great questions from the students in attendance, but the one theme that was most prevalent was questions about the value of an MBA to an “internet” company. I wish I could have been more encouraging for the Pepperdine students, but while an MBA will open a few doors that might be hard to open otherwise, blogging can also do that! I totally 100% agree about blogging opening doors to all types of opportunities — particularly in the tech industry. Maybe that realization is the reason that, unlike many of my friends, I have no real desire to go to grad school.
This is Why Barack Obama is Going to Win the Democratic Nomination
So, I just watched Obama’s victory speech for South Carolina. First of all, just let me say that Obama’s speech writers are incredible. But, I can’t give them all the credit — Obama did a supurb job at delivering the message. It’s definitely one of the more inspiring political speeches I’ve seen in quite some time. His presence is certainly unmatched in the current political landscape.
Shouldn’t the President Inspire People?
I think the answer is yes. Does our current President inspire you? Well, if you’re like me, the answer is probably no. That is a big reason I support Barack Obama — because he inspires people to be better.
Congrats to Andrew Cafourek for Using Social Media to Land a Job at Outrider
It’s awesome to see young, ambitious college grads find great jobs. Andrew Cafourek just did exactly that — and he did it by using social media. His new position is for Outrider, a strategic marketing company based out of St. Louis. His job title is none other than a Social Media Specialist. Being a social media guy myself, I’ll admit I’m biased. But that doesn’t diminish the fact that Andrew took the iniative (see comment #1) to go after something he wanted — and succeeded. Congrats!
Edwards quitting presidential race
I just checked CNN and saw that Edwards is quitting presidential race. Though I’m an Obama supporter, Edwards was definitely a close 2nd in my book and I’m sorry to see him leave the race. I must say, his passion for fighting Washington lobbyists was impressive — and is something I hope both Obama and Clinton pick up on.
Is the Tipping Point Toast?
For the marketers out there, here’s an article worth reading — Is the Tipping Point Toast? Personally, I don’t buy the argument that influencers aren’t hugely important to achieving marketing success — but give it a read and decide for yourself. [via Guy Kawasaki]
Myspace is Finally Making a Stride to Catch up With Facebook
Myspace’s new open “platform” (announced in October) that will allow developers to integrate their applications into Myspace is set to go live February 5th, according to TechCrunch. I haven’t logged into myspace in over a week, whereas I’m on Facebook every day — and nothing about an open platform similar to Facebook’s is going to get me using myspace regularly again.
