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benmcconnell

  1. @ojoart Great to meet you, too. Thanks for chatting with us!
  2. 5 surprising things about word of mouth marketing: Social media marketing is still all the rage, but an importa... bit.ly/Kt842R
  3. NYTimes: How Apple Sidesteps Billions in Global Taxes nyti.ms/IM7vkK
  4. @AliMMc You'll have a great time. I used to see Jack McBrayer frequently @theSecondCity when I lived down the street.
  5. @ScottMonty Heh! Very true what Mr. CK says. Cranky Pants feedback all part of the service offering matrix!
  6. Like: $5 wi-fi on @Southwest flight. Dislike: AOL dialup-like speed of wi-fi on flight.
  7. @nikestore So, @Nike is a $49b company, has $20b+ /year in revenue, produces 75m shoes/year & doesn't have a backorder system in place?
  8. @nikestore 'Preciate the response, but the ? remains: Why not take my $ and ship one when available? That would = happier customer.
  9. Dear @nikestore: Why not take my $ & ship a Fuel band when one's available rather and not stopping my order because you're out?
  10. Customized playbooks for social engagement are a big deal for many companies. rww.to/Iu4nfJ
  11. Get me a Kony 2012, stat!: This cartoon from our friend Tom Fishburne, "marketoonist" extrordinaire, was perfec... bit.ly/xHc8oK
  12. @katmandelstein It was great fun catching up. Glad you could make it!
  13. Rolling Stone's 25 can't-miss acts at SXSW bit.ly/yR0Lwg
  14. Ants in smocks and Butcher Bear. Fun @antseyeview SXSW party. #socialgt twitter.com/benmcconnell/s…
  15. The video recording room at the #socialgt party, with @billjohnston sharing insights. twitter.com/benmcconnell/s…
  16. Holy crap. Butcher Bear is playing the @antseyeview and @lithiumtech SXSW party tonight. Can't wait!
  17. How's your SXSW networking? Help from @antseyeview on awkward conversation starters INFOGRAPHIC bit.ly/Ae0UyQ
  18. @MarkOlivito They're getting better, but there's a way to go.
  19. RT @antseyeview: Austin Ant @DaveIAm hosting The Hyper Local Public TV Station at #SXSW yfrog.com/ob8vxwcj #hyperlocal
  20. Our experience confirms this RT @BrandManageCamp: Unlimited Vacation Doesn't Create Slackers--It Ensures Productivity bit.ly/wvYun1