Janet Fouts
Social media strategist, coach, speaker and author. Partner @Tatu Digital Media. Macaholic.Jill of many trades.

Google+ is the hot new social network, but does it really have a business application? Should you create a business page or focus on building your personal network? Is it really going to be an SEO goldmine for your business? Whether you are a individual, small business, nonprofit, or manage communications for a corporation, you will get a clear...

Yes, it's the annual Birthday/Solstice/Christmas/Saturnalia/Festivus Scavenger Hunt. You arrive at the first place in a group or solo, and set off. Try to find as many of the clues (usually on a route) as you can. There's no such thing as cheating- ask anyone, call anyone, use the InterWebs, whatever.

Expect: local history, random...

It's national Larry Chiang day. Yay!

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On November 11-12, 2011, The Vivanista Fundraising Summit brings together volunteers, leaders, field experts and nonprofit professionals for three days to learn and exchange best practices in creative, effective fundraising. Summit speakers will address a variety of relevant topics in a series of short TED-like talks, discussions and interactive...

Wine Lovers across the U.S. will want to tune in online November 10, 2011 as we introduce (or re-introduce) AOC wines from the Langeudoc region in the south of France.  The Languedoc (pronounced "long-dock") produces many of the grape varieties you already know, including Syrah, Grenache, Viognier and Mourvedre to name a few, as well as...

Its 2011: Do You "Like" Your Social Media Budget?

Clearly, marketers and agencies are jumping on the social media bandwagon: according to eMarketer, social media will account for 11 percent of online advertising spending in 2011, a 55 percent increase from 2010.

But that doesn’t mean all $3 billion spent in social this year will...

It wouldn't be a proper Halloween season without a Silicon Valley Tweetup event! Please join us on October 26 at Rosie McCann's in San Jose for an evening of tricks, treats and tweets as we gather to have a good time and, as usual, raise money for an important cause.

This month we're supporting Youth Science Institute...

Come join Women 2.0 this October for our Launch of Silicon Valley Founder Friday!
RSVP on Eventbrite then share on Facebook.

The event takes place on Friday, October 7th from 6-9pm at the Color HQ in Palo Alto. Founder Friday is open to all levels of female entrepreneurs, both aspiring and established and is free to those who attend.

Hosting in...

I am so excited to share with you that my new book, Fortune is in the Follow Up: 5 POWER Strategies to Grow Your Business is almost here!

“Fortune Is In The Follow Up” is a book on a mission to prove that the problems plaguing the majority of small business owners, entrepreneurs and independent sales agents can be solved, quite simply, with...

Cabernet tastings around the world will be streamed live on the internet but YOU can be there in person. Great Cabernets from Santa Clara Valley, Napa, Austrailia and more will be poured by the winemaker or family menbers right here and you can be part of it for only $15.00 (plus processing fee) which includes tastings and finger foods! You need...

On September 1, 2011 it's the 2nd annual International Cabernet Day, and San Jose's A Perfect Finish wine bar is THE place in Silicon Valley HQ to gather and celebrate!
We'll be tasting Cabernets from around the world as well as award winning local Santa Clara Valley Cabernets from Creekview Vineyards and Fortino Winery. The team at...

Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://sjccabernet-efbevent.eventbrite.com

On September 1, 2011 wine lovers around the world will celebrate the 2nd annual International Cabernet Day, and San Jose's A Perfect Finish wine bar is THE place in Silicon Valley HQ to gather and celebrate!

We'll be tasting Cabernets from around the world as...

Schedule to be announced for breakout sessions. Here's a few confirmed sessions leaders:

+ Chuck Hayward - JJ Buckley presents Australia & NZ
+ Leslie Hartley-Sbrocco - Thirsty Girl presents S. America
+ Ward Kadel - presents Bordeaux
+ TBA - presents Cabernet Franc from Loire
+ TBA - presents Washington State

Wine lovers around the world celebrate the Cabernet grape on all social media sites using the #CabernetDay hash tag.

Join us as we talk about real money and social media on David Holland's Real Money Radio Show.

WordCamp San Francisco is the official annual conference of the WordPress open source project.

WordCamp SF 2010 brought together 700+ WordPress users and developers from around the world. In 2011 we're expanding the programming for publishers, bloggers, and developers.

In the weeks ahead, we'll be soliciting speakers, sponsors, and...

For all of you who love beer and are proud to show it! International Beer Day is on August 5th - so get ready to have a beertastic day wherever you are in the world!

If you love beer: INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS!!

Find a Celebration: http://internationalbeerday.com/celebrations-map
The official facebook page is at:...

The Wine Industry Technology Symposium (WITS) was created in 2005 by a group of wine industry and technology professionals. The purpose of WITS is to address the unique information technology and services needs of the wine industry. WITS is dedicated to bringing the world's leading wine industry professionals together with some of the...