I really like to debate, so law school was definitely a consideration for me. But even though “The Promoter” in me prevailed over “The Debater,” one thing is for sure: if I were to go, I’d study intellectual property and technology law! You see, social media has created an interesting legal landscape that is changing at such a rapid pace (with new platforms coming online and updates to existing ones almost daily) that the law is having a hard time keeping up.

After a recent run-in with our own little gray-area, I wanted to get some professional legal advice. But typically that sort of advice doesn’t come without some hefty fees – until I discovered a Social Media Law seminar taking place in Dallas later that week. Perfect timing, huh? (more…)

For many new Twitter accountholders, the other Tweeters  may as well be writing in some sort of alien language. Seriously, what is with all this ‘@’ and ‘#’ and tagging and weird links with scrambled numbers and letters business? But just like with any foreign language, the best way to become fluent quickly is by submerging yourself directly into the culture and interacting with native speakers. But without a foundation of basics to start with, you aren’t going to get anywhere. Below we’ve outlined a few essential, foundation-building Twitter tips to help you start your own conversations in the “Twittersphere” without too much fear of the language barrier. (more…)

While the older more seasoned members of our team jetted off to Monterey, CA to Bridge the Gap at this year’s PMA’s Foodservice Conference & Expo , we 20-somethings had free reign in the office kitchen! Yippee! So, in honor of our team’s trip out west, (and because we’ll make any excuse to eat artichokes and avocados), we took a guilty southwest obsession and infused it with a little bit of Northern California. Check out our California Style Nacho recipe (and, no, there wasn’t even a trace of Ramen noodles)! (more…)