Interview: Where 'A Good Book Drive' Is

A Good Book Drive is back this November. Founders Cory Ashworth and Lizzy Karp are gearing up for the second annual book drive, aiming to bring stories to a new generation of readers and support kids in need of new books.

From the Weekend: Global News BC 1 x Top Story

Global News: BC 1 channel's Top Story (third) segment hosted by Ted Field with guest Laura Ballance (from PNE Playland) and myself talking weekend events on May 3, 2013.



Jump to the 17:25 mark.

The Province: Vancouver's Most Eligible Bachelors

Well, this is both incredibly flattering and terribly embarrassing. According to The Province newspaper, yours truly is among 14 of Vancouver's most eligible bachelors for their Valentine's Day special in today's Sunday paper (on page A10). More on the cover story here.

What's in My Bag? – Part Three

You may recall What's in my bag? (parts one and two) and What I'm wearing? See below.

Vancouver Daze #96: Interview – Cheryl Hickey x ET Canada

Vancouver Daze, Volume 96: Interview with Cheryl Hickey from Entertainment Tonight Canada at Shaw TV studios in Coal Harbour on November 19, 2012. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.



I met and interviewed the lovely (and very pregnant) Cheryl Hickey, host of ET Canada. She's in town to shoot a week of shows for their annual west coast tour. It was a fun, charming chat with some interesting takeaways.

Vancouver Daze #93: Halloween 2012 x Throwback Thursday

Vancouver Daze, Volume 93: Halloween 2012 costumes leading up to October 31, 2012. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.



The Avengers and friends (Ant-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Cobra Commander, Thor, and Scarlet Spider) assembling on Granville Street.

The Social Medium: Branding x Social Media: The New PR

[SMA/SMN] Social Media: The New PR at The Network Hub in Gastown on October 30, 2012.



I spoke last night on behalf of the SFU Student Marketing Association and The Social Media Network on the topic of social media branding, along with Nicole Freeston from Magnolia Communications and Chris Mathieson (above). Here are my thoughts on PR and branding moving online and what I talked about. Enjoy.

Metric + Emily Haines x Meet + Greet x Commodore Ballroom

Metric backstage fan meet and greet (courtesy of Rogers Wireless Box Office) with (left to right) Irving Lau, James Shaw, Emily Haines, Joules Scott-Key, Joshua Winstead, and myself on June 23, 2012.

Metric live @ Commodore Ballroom

The Social Medium: 5 Social Networks You Should Be On

You're probably on Facebook and Twitter, but apart from knowing the big ones to be on and the faded stars of MySpace to avoid, there are so many social networks out there. We have less time to devote to more and more social channels. Not everyone needs or wants full on blogs or websites. Here are five (perhaps secondary) social networks you should probably be on and actively be using or interacting on if you're serious about this whole social media thing and your online branding.

2 Accounts, 1 Cup: When to Start A 2nd Twitter Account

I get asked this all the time. Should you have two separate, distinct Twitter accounts? And what are the merits of it? Whether its one professional and one personal, or one for business/branding and one for your actual name, it really depends.

The Social Medium: 5 Essentials for Any Social Media Strategy

1) Engagement is everything.

Having lots of followers is nice if not overrated, seriously. Sure, it's good and high numbers are appealing, but they can be very misleading. You need to directly access and talk to your followers and audience. Engagement is the true measure of value and success online.

The Social Medium: 5 Reasons Why Social Networking is Awesome

1) It's fun and interesting.

So much fun. The instant exchange of information and experiences online is now second nature. That instant satisfaction and opportunity to connect immediately is making our global community and world into a much smaller, connective one.

What's in My Bag? – Part Two

You may recall What's in my bag? (part one) and What I'm wearing? See below.

The Social Medium: 5 Things You Should Know Before You Graduate

Graduating college is one of the scariest feelings. The end of student life and the start of a professional one you may not be ready for can be daunting. You need to learn the rules of the game as you play it. Here are a few general tips to help you navigate your new lifestyle.

The Social Medium: 5 Reasons You Should Change Your Name Online

I wonder if savvy parents are considering more original names or spellings for their children nowadays. Our names now have to be more universal for a global community and audience online. People born with unique, interesting names that are easy to spell and look up online have a natural advantage for personal online brands.

Young Women in Business x YWiB SFU x My Social Network Workshop

Yours truly will be speaking at Simon Fraser University to their chapter of the Young Women in Business (YWiB) organization and student club next Saturday morning on November 26 for their My Social Network workshop.

The Social Medium: How to Build A Strong Personal Brand Online

You may have noticed I recently rebranded and redesigned most of my personal and professional online properties, profiles, and social networks. I think I was overdue for a (slight) facelift amounting to mostly cosmetic changes and improvements to project a cleaner, more professional look and feel. This was all in an effort to refresh my own personal brand online. Here are a few tips. Enjoy.

How to Be Social x Hot Tomali x MWCT Watering Hole Party

Hot Tomali's Watering Hole Party for Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust in East Vancouver on October 14, 2011.



Myself, Sandra Chung, and Dennis Pang.

Photo | Jeremy Lim

Wedding Pangs: Table #9 x Reception x Kirin Restaurant

Wedding Pangs reception table #9 (aka "the Twitter table") at Kirin Restaurant City Square on September 24, 2011.



Left to right: (top) Nicolb, Jeremy Lim, Maurice Li, Orson Choy, Colene, myself, Vanessa Chu, Ryan Cleven, (bottom) Dee De Los Santos-Cheung, Kathy Ko, and Amy Elderkin.

Photo | Tomasz Wagner

CreativeMornings/Vancouver x Breakfast x W2 Media Café

CreativeMornings/Vancouver breakfast with Stewart Butterfield at W2 Media Café on September 7, 2011.