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I’m Speaking at SxSWi 2010

3/11/2010 By Brandon Leave a Comment

I’m heading to Austin, TX (I’m actually at 30,000 feet as I type this) for my third year at South by Southwest Interactive Conference. I’m really excited to be speaking this year for the first time. I have a book reading for Online Marketing Inside Out on Saturday, March 13 at 11:00 AM on the Day Stage. There will be a book signing immediately following at 11:20 AM in the SxSW bookstore.

I’m also excited about participating in my good friend Patrick O’Keefe’s core conversation, Shameless Self Promotion Without Looking Like an @#$%^&!.

I’m also looking forward to hanging out with good friends like Patrick O’Keefe, Jeremy Wright, Darren Rowse, Chrispian Burks, Aaron Brazell, Jason Falls, and many many more — as always. I have some new friends coming to SxSW for the first time this year… Julie Taylor and Josh Coffee. I’d also love to see you there. If you see me, come up and say hi.

I’m notoriously horrible with names (I’m the polar opposite of Chris Brogan in that regard… I think I could forget my own name)… so I apologize in advance if I don’t instantly know your name. I’m going to try really hard this year to remember everyone I meet. Call me out on it and see how I’m doing.

See you there!

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My Thoughts on 2009 and 2010

1/5/2010 By Brandon 6 Comments

2008 was such an amazing year, I really didn’t think 2009 could be much better. Boy, was I wrong! 2009 was the most exciting, rewarding year of my life so far, and that makes me so much more excited about 2010.

As you might remember from my post last year, I don’t really make New Years resolutions. I am constantly reviewing my goals… I do it weekly, monthly, quarterly and yes, annually. A year is a good time frame by which to set larger goals, though, so I do like to take a little time every year to review my progress and look at what’s in store for the next year. [Read more...]

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The Holiday Season is Here

12/13/2009 By Brandon 2 Comments

Happy HolidaysI know it’s the holiday season because the parking lots are full of shoppers and the coffee shop is full from people trying to escape the cold. As much as I dislike shopping this time of year, I really love the holiday season.

A lot of people slow down or take vacation, but this is actually my busiest time of year. It may not be normal for interactive agencies, but Kelsey is always slammed with work this time of year. We have so many projects we’re having to prioritize which we are going to be able to work on.

On top of that, this is the busiest time of year for 2BigFeet.com. We’re overwhelmed with orders and are constantly sending out email newsletters and adding new products to the website. We’re so fortunate that we’ve still grown a good 30% over last year despite the economy.

As if I wasn’t busy enough, I just recently signed on to be the co-editor of the weekly SitePoint Tribune email newsletter, and we’re remodeling a bit at the Eley household. Busy times!

Though it’s hectic and busy, I’m loving every minute of it!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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Coauthor of the SitePoint Tribune

11/17/2009 By Brandon 5 Comments

sitepoint-newsletters.jpgA few weeks ago I was a guest author of the SitePoint Tribune email newsletter, to fill in after Brendon Sinclair moved on after 5 years as the newsletter’s coauthor.

I really enjoyed writing the newsletter and told SitePoint if they ever needed another guest author, or had a more regular position come available, I’d be very interested and would like to be considered.

I’m excited that SitePoint has asked me to coauthor the Tribune with the current host, Miles Burke. I’ll be writing every other weekly issue, starting with the very next issue, coming out this Thursday.

I’ll be writing about the business side of our industry, client dealings, productivity and anything else that comes to mind. If you’re not already getting the Tribune, go subscribe now.

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Book Signing for Online Marketing Inside Out

6/18/2009 By Brandon 1 Comment

Brant Kelsey of Kelsey Advertising & Design was kind enough to hold a book signing for me at C’sons restaurant in downtown LaGrange Tuesday night. We had a great turnout with lots of friends, family and clients stopping by to get a signed copy of my new book Online Marketing Inside Out, co-authored with Shayne Tilley.

Thank you to everyone who came by and congratulated me, it really meant a lot. Special thanks to cousins David & Christi Burroughs and Scot & Debra McEwen who drove down from north of Atlanta to be there. And thank you to our good friends Rick & Donna Beauford who came down from just south of Atlanta.

Thank you Charles and Chase Hudson of C’sons for all you did to help make the book signing a success. The hors d’oeuvres were delicious, and the service was excellent. Some family and friends stayed with us after the book signing for dinner and they were all extremely impressed both with the quality of food and the service.

Below are some photos my wife Tracy took at the book signing. [Read more...]

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