EVENT NEWS: Ellis Wins 2010 Women in Technology Award
Multichannel News Columnist Honored by WICT, SCTE and CT Magazine
By MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 7/7/2010 4:00:00 PM
Leslie Ellis, Multichannel News columnist and cable industry consultant and analyst, is the recipient of the 2010 Women in Technology Award presented by Women in Cable Telecommunications, the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers and Communications Technology magazine.
The groups called Ellis "one of the most well-respected professionals in the technology sector of cable" in announcing the honor. Ellis, owner of Translation-Please.com and Ellis Edits Inc., writes Multichannel News' Translation Please weekly column -- now in its 10th year -- aimed at demystifying commonly used cable and broadband technology terms.
Last Updated on Thursday, 08 July 2010 15:54
So You Want to be a Tweeter?
By: Stephanie Howell
Social media continues to make strides, even becoming a legitimate corporate strategy for the year. Need proof? Pepsi announced that they wouldn't pay for a commercial in this year's Super Bowl for the first time in 23 years. Instead, the cola company decided to put its efforts towards a social media introduction of its 'Pepsi Refresh' initiative. Instead of spending millions of dollars for a commercial seen by more than 100 MILLION viewers, Pepsi decided social media would be a smarter choice to focus its efforts.
And they're not alone. Corporations and businesses are jumping on the Social Media train. GM, Comcast, HBO, Amazon, Zappos, Whole Foods-they're all on Twitter and Facebook, controlling their messages and serving their customers immediately.
By now, you should realize that social media should have a seat at the table. In December's WICT newsletter, you learned about the don'ts of social media-now, here are some do's to get you started, both from a personal and professional standpoint.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 May 2010 16:37
You Are What You Wear
By: Aja Logan
It may not be fair, but we're often judged by our appearance and our wardrobe. Unfortunately, this seems to be even truer for women. How your clothes look, fit and are put together can mean the difference between a second chance and being blown off. For instance, two women purchase the same white blouse from the same store. One buys a size that fits her perfectly. The other woman however, buys the blouse two sizes off, doesn't properly iron it and doesn't have it styled correctly. They may not realize it, but both women are communicating to everyone they encounter without uttering a word. The woman wearing the white blouse that fits properly could be read by others as taking pride in her appearance because she is serious, determined, aware and focused.
If she takes pride in her appearance, it can easily be assumed she will put her "best foot forward" in most everything she does. On the other hand, the woman with ill-fitting clothing may unfortunately be read as sloppy, lacking interest in her job and may be overlooked in the workplace and social scene. This year, each edition of the newsletter will bring you helpful tips and ideas on workplace attire, and how to put your best foot forward.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 May 2010 16:29
10 Ways to Be a Better Leader in 2010: An Interview with Dr. Lois Frankel
By Leanne Martin
We're nearly halfway through 2010, and it's a good time to assess goals for the year. At the new year, many people made goals to get in the gym or get financially fit. Equally important, many leaders laid out their vision and goals for their teams. If you need a boost or want to ensure you're on track, learn from Dr. Lois Frankel who shares with WICT Rocky Mountain members more on being a better leader this year.
Dr. Frankel offers 20 years of leadership experience as an executive coach, key-note speaker, president of Corporate Coaching International, founder of the non-profit organization MOSTE: Motivating Our Students Through Experience, and is highly regarded for her international best-selling books; Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, Nice Girls Don't Get Rich, Stop Sabotaging Your Career, and her latest, See Jane Lead: 99 Ways for Women to Take Charge at Work.
Dr. Frankel is best known for her ability to help women be better leaders by maximizing their natural abilities and strengths.Whether you are a mother of three or manage a team of 20 at the office, you can employ the following ten tips to help you be a better leader in 2010...
NEWSLETTER: WICT RM Spring Newsletter
The WICT Rocky Mountain spring newsletter, WICT In Touch, shares highlights from our spring events, including the WICT Rocky Mountain 10th Annual Walk of Fame Gala, and also features the recent accomplishments of several WICT Rocky Mountain members. In addition, read a touching account from a recent WICT Rocky Mountain Mentoring Program graduate on her experience with the program. To view the newsletter click here.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 May 2009 14:42
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