Comments for Sara Geneva Noreau Kerr

Comment on MUSIC: Twitter, Earned Media and Good Morning America, Really?! by Expressocially

Expressocially — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:17:01 +0000

Seems like an odd combination to me also. The people that watch daytime TV may not be in the now with current music or much else care much about music and tweeting.

Comment on Writing Concisely for Business by mmchudzik

mmchudzik — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:05:55 +0000

This is great! Sometimes when I speak or write something, I say things that may seem offensive, but I don’t mean them. The translation from my language is totally different and embarrassing at sometimes. I try to improve my communication skills, but this takes some time.

Comment on Writing Concisely for Business by Sara Geneva Noreau Kerr

Sara Geneva Noreau Kerr — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:06:53 +0000

Oh that’s fabulous! Grazie!

Comment on Writing Concisely for Business by Sara Geneva Noreau Kerr

Sara Geneva Noreau Kerr — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:06:11 +0000

Thank you. I do it, too. The WordPress grammar checker identifies the passive voice quite well.

Comment on Writing Concisely for Business by hsw

hsw — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:37:30 +0000

I am guilty of not writing in a clear, simple manner. A bit is expected as an attorney but excessive passive voice is my downfall! Great post.

Comment on Writing Concisely for Business by mebtravelling - U.S. to India & Back (& Around)

mebtravelling - U.S. to India & Back (& Around) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:39:18 +0000

Important advice.
Since I couldn’t not think of the grace and humor of Strunk & White’s Elements of Style as I read your words, Sara, i wondered what they had to say about clarity in business writing.

In the blog, “Minding Gaps,” I found this:

Never ones to mince words, Strunk and White bemoaned verbal confusion and ambiguity as “a destroyer of life, of hope.” For too many leaders, in both business and government, that is just what happens when acronyms, euphemisms, jargon, and evasion pass for communication….

Strunk and White have compelling advice to anyone in a position of leadership and anyone who helps leaders communicate: “When you have said something, make sure you have said it. The chances of your having said it are only fair.”

Comment on Writing Concisely for Business by Sara Geneva Noreau Kerr

Sara Geneva Noreau Kerr — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:46:09 +0000

You’re so welcome.

Comment on Writing Concisely for Business by Leah Zins

Leah Zins — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:34:02 +0000

Thank you for this, Sara!

Comment on Be Nimble with Social Media–Make the Snowstorm Work for You! by krmancini

krmancini — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:53:15 +0000

Are you enjoying today’s snow?
The snow is great! I have been outside all day playing in snow!

What’s happening in your neighborhood?
In my neighborhood everyone is outside shoveling, snow blowing, and playing in the snow! The plows finally just plowed out street.

What are your favorite businesses doing to make you want to stop by?

On twitter Target just Tweeted about all there new spring arrivals. It’s making me really jealous because I can’t there due to the snow. I will most likely make a pit stop there over the weekend.

What could they do?

It would be nice if they would post some pictures on twitter of some of there new arrivals!

How could they use social media?

If they were to post a coupon on all new arrivals, I would fit the snow and get there!

Comment on Be Nimble with Social Media–Make the Snowstorm Work for You! by emmacutler

emmacutler — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:50:27 +0000

This snowstorm was pretty bad for me for various unrelated reasons. I hoped that I wouldn’t have to dig my car out but I had to make my way to St.Paul from Minneapolis for a meeting that nearly no one showed up for, only to find that night class was cancelled. However that was good news so I could drive back and avoid rush hour traffic. Once I was safely back in uptown I was literally the perfect candidate for a special snow happy hour or a discount anywhere in my neighborhood. I was hoping I would hear of something at a the new restaurant near me called Burch Steak because it is out of my price range but a discounted glass of wine and a snack would have been perfect. I didn’t hear anything from them or the coffee shops nearby much to my disappointment. The next morning while on my work’s Facebook page I noticed that Patisserie 46 in South Minneapolis had a buy one get one pastry special for the storm. I do love pastries and discounts but I didn’t have the time to cash in on the buttery deliciousness. I did think it was impressive they still wanted to give a discount the day after the storm, and noticed the ad had only been posted about an hour before I saw it. If I lived closer I would have made someones day with the extra croissant.

I think social media makes a business relatable and costumer friendly. Having an outlet to discuss relevant topics like the weather. Further including a way to get more costumers in the door by offering them something unique, special and catered to their experience in the world outside of being just another consumer. Everyone is either bummed out or delighted by a snow day and whichever it is they still need to eat. Why not cash in on the weather and give a special offer? Soon it be more like “Enjoy our beautiful patio this evening, two for one margaritas because its a hot one!”