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Re: The 12 Traits that Define Managers vs. Leaders

Arik Hanson — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:42:47 -0000

Also: Long time reader, first time commenter (I think)!

Re: The 12 Traits that Define Managers vs. Leaders

Arik Hanson — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:42:29 -0000

Love the post, Gini. All I could think about while reading this was Ted Freaking Lasso!

Re: The Blogging Journey: What Has Changed and What Has Not

Arik Hanson — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:48:50 -0000

Great topic! There aren't many of us bloggers left who are actually posting on a consistent basis. Someone should make a list! My blogging process isn't nearly as advanced as yours, Gini. Never has been. And, I kinda like it that way. I do have a process (I usually write most of my content on the weekend mornings, for example) and I have a content strategy (my PR Rock Star profiles are always among my most popular post--which is good for me in a variety of ways). But, part of blogging for me is merely this: It's fun. I love to write. Not every topic needs to link back to a service or offering I provide. Sometimes, I just want to rant, or talk about an interesting case study. Over the years, I've resisted the notion of making my blog too much about my business. Of course, there is a link. Of course I have an approach. But, I like the fact that my blog has never been overly planned out or overly-relying on the data. I kinda like that I can write about various topics when I'm inspired. So, in that way, things have never changed. For inspiration, I'm much like you--I use Feedly, I read LinkedIn, and I read various aggregators to help me find articles throughout each day. I find much of my inspiration there--or in coffee meetups I have with people throughout any given week. Great topic though--fun to think back how things have changed--or not changed--the last 10-plus years!

Re: How I Did With My 2017 Predictions

Arik Hanson — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 09:17:21 -0000

Good prediction on #6. I didn't see a ton of people talking about that at the start of the year. Nice work!

Re: Content shock re-visited, the content marketing myths and realities

Arik Hanson — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:09:23 -0000

Re: your HBR note at the top of the post, I would argue it has less to do with "content shock" and more to do with timing/quality of content. It might have been your most researched post to date, but maybe it just didn't hit the editor right in terms of timing. Also: Who says you HAVE to be in HBR? You're right--HBR is tougher to get into. But, maybe that's a good reason to go a different direction? When everyone is doing one thing--it's usually best to go a different way. Finally, re: the "content shock" concept, I actually think it's a good thing for marketers/PRs. Flip the thinking--with all this garbage content out there, it's a prime opportunity for those creating quality content (like you) to stick out. Didn't happen this time with HBR apparently, but I would argue this whole content shock thing makes it easier for the people who know what they're doing--not tougher.

Re: How to Podcast: A Two-Part Series

Arik Hanson — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:00:48 -0000

My podcast partner-in-crime and I use Zencastr to record via the web and it works much better than Skype. We liked Skype, but it had a (small) tendency to bug out once in a while. Zencastr (so far) has been foolproof.

Re: RFP: Request for Pain

Arik Hanson — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:23:28 -0000

Funny--I wrote on this exact topic about a year ago, saying I was not completing any more RFPs. Not a single one. Raise some ire. But, also got a lot of support. I'm with you, Geoff.

Re: How blogging saved my life

Arik Hanson — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:32:02 -0000

Pretty powerful story, Mark. Life seems to come at you in waves sometimes, doesn't it? You got a big tidal wave, it seems. But, you survived. You're better for it. And now, as a result of this blog, you've met all sorts of wonderful people who now call you "friend." I'd say you won. Big time.

Re: My Top 33 Digital Marketing Blogs

Arik Hanson — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:24:35 -0000

Second Content Strategist and Buffly. Have both in my reader and both have been killing it lately with really useful/helpful content.

Re: Meet My New Baby—And Welcome!

Arik Hanson — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 22:44:52 -0000

Happy blog birthday, Jill!

Re: Top 43 Social Media Career Moves of 2013

Arik Hanson — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:33:02 -0000

Two moves I saw that should be on your list, Jason: Nathan Wright joining Hy-Vee, and Mike Schaffer joining Edelman. Otherwise, another great list!

Re: 60 of the best global PR blogs

Arik Hanson — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 14:35:23 -0000

But again, why would it have been deliberate? I did see Heather's comment--I just haven't had time to fix it in the last month. Too much client work ;)

Re: 60 of the best global PR blogs

Arik Hanson — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 19:30:59 -0000

Thanks for the heads up, Judy. I corrected the link. Wasn't aware it was broke. Funny--why on earth would you think that was deliberate?

Re: Why You Should Check Out Feedolu ASAP

Arik Hanson — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:14:38 -0000

Ha--I see someone's RSS is built in to the template. Very shrewd Ms. Kramer...

Re: Why Instagram will be the next big social media platform

Arik Hanson — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:20:19 -0000

I'm not surprised to hear you say this, Mark. And I kinda agree. Numbers aside, people LOVE to share and comment on photos. Add in the nifty little filters and it's really no surprise why people love IG so much. I'm completely addicted. It's actually the social network I use the most right now--and it's really not close.

Re: Some Big News From the Littles

Arik Hanson — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:57:05 -0000

Fantastic news! My Mom is a twin, so I know a little about the world you're about to enter. Twins or no twins, I'm just excited for you as you start the next (and biggest) chapter of your life. So many wonderful things that go along with being a parent--and I hope you and your husband get to experience them all!

Re: 6 types of photos that work on Instagram

Arik Hanson — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:56:24 -0000

Took with iPhone.

Re: The One Thing Killing Your Blogger Outreach

Arik Hanson — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:06:58 -0000

Couldn't agree more, Lee. I get similar pitches (probably not as many as you :) and the thing I marvel at (besides the utter lack of relevance for at least half of them) is how they don't make it easy. Much like you, I have a full-time consulting business. I blog. I have a young family. I have zero free time. You HAVE to make it easy for me. Otherwise, you're wasting your (and my) time.

Re: From haircuts and lakes to insurance and corn

Arik Hanson — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:44:49 -0000

Glad you found a way back into the financial services industry, since I know that's a huge interest of yours. And don't listen to what they say about Omaha. I hear they have a killer Double A team ;)

Re: New Gig: Senior Social Media Strategist | Imagination Publishing

Arik Hanson — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:45:53 -0000

Congrats Lisa! Good luck at GM!

Re: Words matter, except when they don’t – ending my ban on personal branding

Arik Hanson — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:46:58 -0000

I'm with Jen. Personal brands exist--whether we want them to or not. No big breaking news there. But, the term does bug me. I really just refer to it as your reputation, because that's really what we're talking about, right? I heard a wise man once say: Your "personal brand" is what people say about you once you leave the room. I thought that was spot on.

Re: On Benefit and Bonuses, or How I Let Down My Only Employee

Arik Hanson — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:39:51 -0000

Love #2--you're inspiring me! I took #4 to heart this year. Actually my son forced it. He has four different weeks during the year where we don't have daycare and he doesn't have school. So, we're using that as an excuse to take vacay. And, one of those trips is happening in a couple weeks when I come your way to hit Augusta! :)

Re: Why I’m Trading New Year’s Resolutions for a Bucket List

Arik Hanson — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:18:39 -0000

Great list! Love #8. My PR bucket list means nothing without my family. And don't worry--you'll figure out the balance thing. We all do. In our own ways ;)

Re: Social Clutter or Social Clarity?

Arik Hanson — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:58:40 -0000

Allan: Personally, some of my best blog post ideas come to me either: 1) When I'm playing with the kids in our basement or running around outside in the backyard, or 2) When I'm lying in bed at night reflecting on my day. My big ideas very rarely come to me while sitting in front of a computer or chatting online. Can't be a coincidence.

Re: 5 (Better) Reasons I’m Pumped for MIMA Summit 2011

Arik Hanson — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:30:07 -0000

I actually think we should go Challenge of the Superfriends on this. Naturally, you'd be Batman. And obviously, I'd be your arch-nemesis, The Riddler. So, costume-wise, I think that's a clear victory for me.