Verizon – A Company that does NOT Believe in Customer Service

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

I know I’m old when I really get nostalgic about so many things. Top of the list is good customer service. Yes, I remember when uniformed gas station attendants cheerfully came out and offered to fill your tank, check your oil and tire pressure, AND clean your windshield. Yes, I remember going into a shoe store where a man in a suit would come out and offer to help. AND, he actually was a professional who knew all about EVERY shoe in the store and took pride in being a GREAT shoe salesman.

The list goes on and on. Today it’s slightly different.

Did I Achieve My (#SocialMedia) Goals? REPORT CARD

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

When I began my second career in writing and then in Social Media, I had four goals. The first three were in no order of importance but the fourth was a distant fourth from the others. It’s been quite a while since I began and it seems time for a “report card” and review of how successful I was at achieving these goals.

Why Do Some Things Go Viral?

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Have you ever wondered why some things go viral while others don’t? Why one funny baby photo or video will be splashed all over the web and news while another equally funny one will get two views? Well, I have the answer. I know exactly what ingredients are needed to make any photo, video, or post go viral. It’s really quite simple.

#DadChat IS the World’s Biggest Parent Community (In Social Media)

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Okay, that’s a pretty big claim and I’ll begin by declaring I have no proof whatsoever to back it up. Well, I have some proof but nothing that would stand the test of the scientific method. And, #DadChat is just three years young, having debuted in April, 2011.

Men vs. Women: Dating Tips for Women

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Dating: perhaps one of the scariest words in the English language. But, like so many things, it really is all about our attitude. We control very little in our lives, but we do have full control over our attitude.

12 Blogging Tips for the Beginning and Experienced Blogger

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

I wrote 25 columns for 12Most.com – a wonderful “list” site – so I got accustomed to writing in the 12-list format. A friend of mine recently asked me to give him a list of tips to share with his son’s class in middle school. They were learning about blogging (this is a class now?) and this is what I came up with:

P&G –> WAKE UP

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

I’m sure you’ve all seen the P&G (Procter & Gamble) commercials in the Winter Olympics on NBC. “Proud Sponsor of Moms” with all these touching stories from Olympians telling how their moms were so wonderful and supportive. How lovely. I’m sure their dads had nothing to do with their support and those images of dads cheering at the Olympics are just a rare exception.

An Appeal to David Wise #Olympics #Skiing

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Congratulation to David Wise, the first Olympic Gold Medalist in the Skiing Half-Pipe competition. David, we met at Park City just before you left for Sochi. You were so nice and unassuming. I think what you represent as an athlete, husband, and dad is so valuable. Please come on my tweet chat – #DadChat – for just one hour some Thursday evening and let’s inspire others together…email me at: [email protected].