Archive for December, 2009

Dell Generated $6.5 Million in Sales via Twitter

15, Dec 2009

Dell recently announced that they have generated $6.5 million in sales from interactions originating from their 12 Twitter profiles, including their ever-powerful @DellOutlet profile that boasts 1.4 million followers.  Though nobody is sure when they began tracking these figures, it has definitely grabbed my attention.  Even if this figure accounts for a minuscule fraction of [...]

How to Plan and Finish your First Century Bike Ride

12, Dec 2009

In the cycling world, completing a 100 mile bike ride is similar to a runner completing a marathon.  Both require a great deal of preparation and mental fortitude.   I get asked a lot by other cyclists about  how to plan for their first century.  Preparing for your first century bike ride is much simpler than [...]

Cyclocross, Blade Runner, Mad Max and Beer: The Bilenky Junkyard Race

10, Dec 2009

Cyclocross is sweeping the cycling world.   Bike manufacturers are rejoicing and local clubs all over the USA are hosting grassroots races that are single-handedly restoring the “community” to the bike racing community.
Stephen Bilenky of Bilenky Cycle Works is doing his part to incorporate as much fun and creativity as possible to his annual Bilenky [...]

What’s YOUR Passion in Social Media?

9, Dec 2009

People create blogs, profiles, groups and fan pages based on things they love: brands, hobbies, themselves, sports, etc.  I’ve been noting increased occurrences of blogs or profiles that have been abandoned or display a half-assed attempt at trying to convince readers or surfers that they actually care about the things they proclaim to “luv”.  Obviously, [...]

TwitterPeek or Urinate on your Wallet?

7, Dec 2009

On one hand, Peek’s new Twitter specific handheld device, TwitterPeek, makes me want to stab myself in the eye with a chopstick.  On the other hand, however, it intrigues me to no end.  This device enables one to post on Twitter and nothing else.  I guess there is a percentage of the population that are [...]


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