Lara Kretler’s blog

It’s time to embrace my change of focus instead of trying to fight or work around it. I’m opening my scope to include lots of other things – some of which I’ve mentioned above. I’m not going “full on mommyblogger” (at least, I don’t think I am) but this blog may certainly start to skew in that direction, and also to include more personal content than it has in the past.

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Take good care of your network and they’ll take care of you. Social media really can save you if you let it – sometimes all you have to do is ask the right question.

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Using social media to affect positive change is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Most of you have probably heard me talk about my dog Jack and his recent health struggles. When Jack was stricken with a rare and hard to diagnose chronic illness late in 2008, I found out everything I [...]

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The Great Twitter Sod Giveaway took place on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Read on for details.

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Using social media to benefit nonprofits, raise funds and impact change.

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Celebrating my one year blogaversary with some link love and a gift for you, my readers.

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Tips on managing your personal brand through social media – more important than ever in these economic times.

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Here’s my guide to popular Twitter hashtags and how best to follow along with the conversation.

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Five top rivalries and showdowns in the world of social media this week.

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Social media can’t create passion for brands, but it can absolutely bring it to life and help it to spread.

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