Issues and Trends Sparking Our Interest
 This week we find ourselves embroiled in another volatile relationship with a social media platform. Last Monday Google announced the release of its newest product, Google+ Pages for business. And we are already in “deep like” with the new system. But will the relationship last? Right now, Google+ does not have the personality or likability of Facebook—and nowhere near the number of users, especially in the business pages. A recent search for businesses in Louisiana yielded few responses, mainly from colleges. Will it be able to attract new suitors? Only time will tell. In the meantime, we’ll continue to play the field. Check out Gallinghouse & Associates on Google+.
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CLIENT NEWS
“Proposing a Toast—Tasty Ideas for Holiday Beverages”
While it may seem like the least exciting event you will plan this holiday season, it does not have to be. You can add a distinct flair to any typical office fête with creative choices in the beverage department.
By creating an area where party guests can design their own coffee, tea or hot chocolate concoctions, both conversation and socialization are encouraged. The flow of the party is kept alive and guests have the option to enjoy a simple cup of coffee, or create a visually and flavorfully stimulating indulgence.
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STRAIGHT FROM THE BLOGOSPHERE
Everyone who knows this web chick is aware that even though I am fairly savvy on the computer, I am constantly having trouble with home entertainment systems. Just earlier this week I was attempting to set up our conference room for a presentation I was giving. I connected one laptop and it did not have the proper software. Then I switched to my Mac and couldn't get the sound to come through the television.
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It did not surprise me that my children’s pediatrician walked in the exam room holding an IPad last week. After all, he’s been electronically sending prescriptions to my drugstore for the past few years. And while you can schedule appointments and leave questions for nurses on call, the physician’s group has not yet entered the social media strata.
The article by Lonnie Hirsch and Stewart Gandolf, MBA, “Our 3 Top Reasons Why Doctors Need to Keep an Open Mind About Social Media” in HealthcareSuccess.com provides useful information about how and why this medium is important. A doctor/patient relationship is just that—a relationship—and social media is an ideal way to strengthen the bond.
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CAKE OF THE WEEK
Last week, Joanne Gallinghouse experienced first-hand the adage, "You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” Suffering from a stomach virus on the day of her birthday, she was unable to partake, so we graciously put away the birthday cake that creative director Cheryl Sohn had made for the occasion. When the illness lingered a few more days, it became a different story. Moist carrot cake with a delicate cream cheese icing, the letter “j” (or a question mark depending on your point of view) was made with orange sprinkles. We enjoyed it almost to the last crumb, but we did save her a little piece! |
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