Goals And Strategy Keeps You Ahead

Despite conventional advice that one should be authentic and helpful regarding social media, truth is that those traits alone  – even talent! – will not be enough to make you stand apart from the pack and blaze your own trail. You’ll need an objective and a good sound strategy to get you where you want to go, granted you have a clear direction of where you want... Read More

Setting Up Social Media Outposts

Subtitle: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. I have a social media footprint on several sites.  In addition to this blog, the main three social media silos are Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Depending on the project, I may be more active on one than the other on a rotating basis. There are other social media outposts that I update fairly regularly, but are not too actively... Read More

Staying The Course

Subtitle:  Here And Now, There And Later Not writing on my blog, is like not being at home for an extended period of time.  It’s not like I have not been busy though.  Here’s what I’ve been occupied with: Networking:  I hope many of you are not undervaluing meeting people in ‘real-life.’  I’ve been busy adding more influential people to my... Read More

De la Isla: Latinos looking forward

By JOSE de la ISLA, Hispanic Link News Service Fifty-seven years ago, the election of Dwight Eisenhower marked the first mainstream recognition of Hispanics as a constituency in presidential elections. The 1960 election of John F. Kennedy, when Mexican Americans played a major role in turning Texas, demonstrated the pivotal role some Latino groups could play in presidential contests. In... Read More

Social Media Solves Project Personnel

Subtitle: Filling in the ranks w/ the power of social media. People often ask me how I select people or pick teams.  Honestly, with social media so big that when I need help either via volunteers or partners I look to various social media portals by making an announcement of intent and asking if there’s any interest. So, I haven’t hand picked any teams, but do pick... Read More

LATISMTOYDRIVE – One Heck Of A Success

“Part of LATISM’s long-term vision is to give back. The fact that our first Toy Drive and Fundraiser is aimed to benefit both children in Latin America and at home is yet another innovative example of how LATISM is using new media to benefit our community at large,” said Louis Pagan, Co-founder of LATISM. For the second part of LATISM’s 3 Kings Day event, the networked... Read More

Latino Leaders Magazine Spot

Subtitle: Latino Leader Interviews I’m extremely honored to be listed as a “Rising Star” among other great Latino innovators. For the first time in its 10-year history, Latino Leaders Magazine has published a digital version of its magazine. Although new, the digital version provides all of the same content, interviews and images readers have come to expect from... Read More

The LISTA Social Media Panel Goes On Video

My good pal Julito (@julito77) took a video of the panelists that participated at LISTA event last week. Take note of the #vivaviernes and #latism tags. AKPC_IDS += "893,";Popularity: 4% [?] Read More

The LATISM-DC Conference

Friday is all about LATISM-DC.  Latinos In Social Media, DC is the latest addition to the LATISM family of state chapters. This has resulted in the 3rd social media conference presented by LATISM, a national group promoting social media and the Latinos behind it.  From their own state website: LatISM DC, part of the LatISM Heritage Tour, is a conference that brings together a... Read More

Latino Leadership Interviews #3

With this new series, Latinos who are at the forefront of influence will be asked a series of questions to get to the core of their drive and passion.  It is from their direction I believe, that we will find a source of inspiration and encouragement. Kety Esquivel is a dynamic and passionate individual.  She is one of the few leaders who approaches civic engagement with her whole... Read More

Latino Leadership Interviews #2

With this new series, Latinos who are at the forefront of influence will be asked a series of questions to get to the core of their drive and passion.  It is from their direction I believe, that we will find a source of inspiration and encouragement. On Twitter, I’ve thought of creating a new hashtag (#) called #latinoleaders, but I’ll just use the hashtag #leader for a broader... Read More

You Are Social Media’s Limitation

Subtitle:  Learn and Practice Languages Using Social Media With all the head-scratching and trial/errors, social media will undoubtedly become standardized, as people discover what works and what does not.  There will develop a safety net on the ‘proper’ way on how to pursue a social media campaign.  In actuality, this already exists. But, what if this ‘standardization’... Read More

Latino Gold Rush

Subtitle:  Here Come The Marketers My eyes, ears and mouth were sealed shut. It’s interesting to see how businesses and marketers are now paying attention to previously ignored niche networks.  By this I specifically mean low-income demographics and urban communities. There is an entire “sub-culture” of bloggers / twitterers complete with celebrities and household names... Read More

A Culmination Of Effort Equals Your Success

Subtitle:  Two Parts Chat; One Part Typing; Add A Smile.  Mix. Taking a look at where I put my time and effort I came up with this breakdown: Your social media influence: 1/4 = mobile device; 1/4 = computer; 1/4 = traditional networking; 1/4 = secret sauce success habits. The first two are transparent.  They involve your social media efforts from blogging to Facebook and emails... Read More

Social Media Link Haze

I’ve been so busy with the upcoming Latinos In Social Media ‘Heritage Tour’ that I’ve been hard pressed for time to throw up a post.  While I have a few more involved posts that I’m working on, I’ve decided to put together a link-haze share. Below is a collection of recent news and links, as well as some super savory links that I keep saved to... Read More