Tessa Horehled | Strategic Marketer, Community Manager, Brand Strategist, Digital Communications Specialist

Palm Wanted To Know If I “Got Opinions?”

April 29th, 2009 | View Comments | Posted in Marketing, Technology

Earlier today, Palm asked on their blog and Twitter profile, “Got opinions?” They are calling out for a few “Real Reviewers” to try out a Palm for six-months and regularly blog, tweet, and share online what they think of the product. (Which is exactly what I am doing right now for Nintendo’s DS Lite.)

I can see those of you who know me shaking your head and asking, “Have you met Tessa???” Yes, I applied. I have had my iPhone since my 15-hour wait on 2.0 Launch Day and while it’s been lovely, I don’t necessarily think it’s the end all. It serves my needs but I am open to the idea that someone else might be able to suit my needs better.

Tags: Brand Enthusiast, Mobile, Palm

Twitter Defends Itself With #atlgas

April 22nd, 2009 | View Comments | Posted in Technology

Andisheh Nouraee over at Creative Loafing was an early promoter of the #atlgas hashtag I started last year on Twitter to help Atlanta citizens find gas available during our fuel shortage.

Over on the Fresh Loaf blog today, he brought to my attention that Twitter co-founder, Biz Stone, responded to criticisms by New York Times column today, Maureen Dowd, “against the criticism that its merely a tool for self-absorbed yuppies to share mundane details of their lives with other self-absorbed yuppies,” by listing examples of Twitter’s utility as an medium for serious, emergency communication — including reference to the #atlgas hashtag.

Dowd’s interview with both Stone and fellow co-founder, Evan Williams, is pretty amusing. Check it out regardless of your level of Twitter adoration.

Tags: #atlgas, Creative Loafing, New York Times, Twitter