http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/ en Copyright 2010 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:55:45 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss FROM JAY DECATOR : : We recently conducted a short survey about brownie preferences and figured it would be a funny distraction before Thanksgiving day. But if it were just a cute story, you'd be reading about this on On The Fly. No, with this simple survey, we learned volumes about the differences between men and women and what makes an effective survey.]]> http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/12/why_are_brownies_so_compelling.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/12/why_are_brownies_so_compelling.html Main Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:55:45 +0000 FROM JAY DECATOR : : At Brandt Ronat and Company we are often tasked with presenting data in a compelling manner, so we're always on the lookout for new programs, methods and designs to inspire these visualizations. One such thing is Gapminder's Trendalyzer. The Trendalyzer is an extremely powerful tool for understanding the world through a variety of indicators over a long period of time. Its ease of use belies its depth, which is why I'm writing this article now and not in 2008...]]> http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/12/unveiling_the_beauty_of_statis.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/12/unveiling_the_beauty_of_statis.html Main Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:53:13 +0000 Linda and I attended a performance of THE FULL MONTY at Melbourne Civic Theatre last weekend. It was extremely well done and we recommend it highly. There is some adult language and naturally there is some skin on display (it is a play about guys stripping, after all), but don’t let that deter you. MCT has added Thursday night performances because the scheduled shows were all selling out. I suggest you hurry if you want to see it. Continue and you can read Linda’s musings after seeing the show. Melbourne Civic Theatre Box Office 321-723-6935 http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/10/the_full_monty_at_melbourne_ci.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/10/the_full_monty_at_melbourne_ci.html Main Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:45:25 +0000 in the back room or on an exec’s shelves), the positioning or visioning is not working. ]]> http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/08/the_art_of_cooking_words_part.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/08/the_art_of_cooking_words_part.html Main Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:42:32 +0000 Thanks to our fellow FLOCK-ers who migrated up to BRC’s home office at 60 McLeod Street last night. Read on for some highlights from the discussion, and FREE helpful resources mentioned during the presentation. http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/07/final_flock_encore_a_success.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/07/final_flock_encore_a_success.html Main Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:20:18 +0000 A good friend of mine recently had a lightbulb moment, where she proclaimed, “I realized social media marketing isn’t any different than traditional marketing. You still need a plan, it’s just a different method of delivery.” I could have hugged her! That’s a key point that many people miss—and who can blame them? http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/07/creating_a_healthcare_social_m.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/07/creating_a_healthcare_social_m.html Main Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:21:43 +0000 Starbucks recently revealed that they're retooling several stores in the style of an independent coffeehouse. Little changes like serving alcohol, hosting live performances...and removal of all connections with Starbucks. That's right, the most successful coffee chain in history is voluntarily unbranding three locations, with more to come if this limited test works. ]]> http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/07/starbucks_goes_native.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/07/starbucks_goes_native.html Main Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:41:25 +0000 Thanks to our fellow FLOCK-ers who migrated up to BRC’s home office at 60 McLeod Street last night. Read on for a few photos, some highlights from the discussion, and FREE helpful resources mentioned during the presentation. http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/06/third_brc_gathering_a_flocking.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/06/third_brc_gathering_a_flocking.html Main Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:31:11 +0000 Thanks to our fellow FLOCK-ers who migrated up to BRC’s home office at 60 McLeod Street on a rainy Thursday evening. Read on for a few photos, some highlights from the discussion, and FREE helpful resources mentioned during the presentation. (Did we mention it was free?) http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/05/second_brc_gathering_a_flockin.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/05/second_brc_gathering_a_flockin.html Main Fri, 22 May 2009 14:41:06 +0000 When talking about Web 2.0, conversation is sprinkled with words and phrases that didn’t even exist 5-10 years ago—SEO, RSS feeds, blog posts, Twitter feeds—the list can go on. In this age of information, now more than ever, hospital websites need guard against getting sucked in by all the bells and whistles of new technology and concentrate on the basics. http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/05/hospital_websites_getting_back.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/05/hospital_websites_getting_back.html Main Thu, 21 May 2009 18:41:20 +0000 Google has added some of the tools that have been in beta testing to their main search page. None of these tools are perfect or do all the work for you, but they do provide alternative ways of organizing results that make it easier to find both what you’re looking for and content related to what you’re looking for. The next time you search for something on Google, click the "Show options…" link near the top... http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/05/new_options_for_google_search.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/05/new_options_for_google_search.html Main Wed, 20 May 2009 15:55:09 +0000 FROM BILL RONAT : : HERE'S A WEBSITE THAT IS ATTEMPTING TO HOOK UP READERS WITH WRITERS. It's called SCRIBd.com and if you want to see how your writing is received by potential readers, here's your chance. http://www.scribd.com/partners Here's the New York Times take on it: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/18/technology/start-ups/18download.html?th&emc=th And keep reading to see what I think.]]> http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/05/get_that_unpublished_book_out.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/05/get_that_unpublished_book_out.html Main Mon, 18 May 2009 15:36:11 +0000 Thanks to our fellow FLOCK-ers who migrated up to BRC’s home office at 60 McLeod Street Thursday evening. Read on for a few photos, some highlights from the discussion, and helpful resources mentioned during the presentation. http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/05/first_brc_gathering_a_flocking.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/05/first_brc_gathering_a_flocking.html Main Mon, 11 May 2009 15:15:52 +0000 : : THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE QUICKLY DURING A CRISIS IS A NECESSITY FOR HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. As social media quickly gains critical mass in the marketplace, healthcare organizations are reaching out to their audiences to talk to them where they naturally congregate. An article from “Health Leaders Media” covers how Innovis Health, a hospital in Fargo, SD, used a combination of their blog, website, and Twitter feed to communicate with the community during the recent Red River floods.]]> http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/02/in_these_timeshelping_stressed.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/02/in_these_timeshelping_stressed.html Main Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:22:21 +0000 Page 1 of article Page 2 of article ]]> http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/01/linda_brandt_featured_in_space.html http://www.brc60.com/brcnew/pattern/2009/01/linda_brandt_featured_in_space.html Main Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:00:49 +0000