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adtech Chicago 2007 is July 31-August 1
by David Dalka on June 20, 2007 in Chicago, Metrics, Mobile / Cell / LBS / SMS, Mobile Search Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media
Search, Social Media, Video, Gaming and Mobile Advertising leaders will gather in Chicago at a new location on Navy Pier on July 31 and August 1. Many new marketing speakers in Chicago this year. I look forward to seeing you there!
Jeff Pulver Knows How to Party in Chicago
by David Dalka on June 20, 2007 in Blogging, Chicago, Entrepreneurship
What can I say? Good food, awesome music and great conversation with NXTCOMM folks. You can throw a party for me anytime! Liz Strauss says that Jeff is looking for ways to describe “The Herding Cats”. I’d say an “exhilarating and uplifting rock power trio” from my days writing at Musicfrisk.com. Jeff – Based on [...]
Jerry Yang in as Yahoo! CEO
by David Dalka on June 18, 2007 in Change Management, Customer Experience, Recruiting, Yahoo! (YHOO)
Susan Decker also promoted to President. Read Jerry’s thoughts here on the Yahoo! blog Official Releases I can’t say I’m totally shocked by this based on recent events. No need to rehash those – you can read those on the other blogs and outlets. Although it was clearly emotional and difficult for all, it was [...]
Chicago Tech Community Charity Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament
by David Dalka on June 17, 2007 in Chicago, Entrepreneurship
The Save Abandoned Babies Foundation held a poker fund raiser in Glenview last night (June 16, 2007). It was a great event where everyone was a winner – both organizers and participants alike. Organized by Dawn Geras and others, generously hosted by Allen Kutchins and magic provided by D. J. Ehlert. There was a good [...]
TSA, Customer Service and Sippy Cups
by David Dalka on June 16, 2007 in Change Management, Customer Experience
I’d like to start by saying that 99% of the time the people a the TSA do a fair, quick and accurate screening at the airport. It’s important to remember this as we review this story and the TSA’s bogus response to it. Oh and shame on the mainstream media for not linking to Bill [...]
Bonnaroo – Lost Opportunity for Top Acts
by David Dalka on June 15, 2007 in Branding/Buzz/Viral, Customer Experience
I find it rather odd that the top two bands on Bonnaroo bill, The Police and Tool, aren’t being broadcast in the AT&T Blue Room this year. The Police tour is sold out and Tool regularly sells out it’s tours as well, so there is nothing but upside and positive public relations opportunities being lost [...]
Law.com: Myspace and Facebook Privacy Limits Testedin Emotional Distress Suit
by David Dalka on June 15, 2007 in Social Media
Interesting discussion about a court case seeking discovery. In that story it states the following about Facebook: At Facebook, we believe you should have control over your information and who sees it,” the 8-million-member site says on its signup page. “Only your friends and people in your networks can see your profile.” Both sites’ privacy [...]
Who is David Dalka - Twitter: @dalka
David Dalka is a digital business strategy professional experienced in realigning organizations to capture customer demand while improving margins. David is a business keynote speaker providing customized business strategy services and corporate executive retreats. David has been cited in the following business publications