Paul Colligan – The People And Business Of New And Social Media

Again With The Charlie Brown True Meaning Of Christmas Post

Sunday, December 25 Paul Colligan

Mom, he’s doing it again … (but this time it’s the cool new iFrame embeds – not like last year). Here’s the direct link to YouTube. It’s a tradition here at PaulColligan.com to post this YouTube Video every year. Have a Merry Christmas everyone! For those not into the whole Christmas thing, I hope you…Read More »

Best iPad Case – A Case For A Cause

Wednesday, November 23 Paul Colligan

If you’ve seen me at an event in the last few months, chances are good you mentioned my iPad Case. I told you an announcement was coming. Here it is. I’m thrilled to announce CaseForACause.com. The first picture in this post will make sense in a minute. When Joel came to me with the very…Read More »

The Global Paradox And Main Street Marketing Machines

Wednesday, April 20 Paul Colligan

One of the most important books for my business and professional career was/is The Global Paradox. Although written when the Internet was becoming a reality, very very little of it had to do with that specific tech. The book was all about the logical implications of where things are going. And, it was as obvious…Read More »

Strategy Or Jealousy? A Rant …

Monday, February 21 Paul Colligan

Fun fact #1. I used to tell people Apple was all about the art. Now I’m telling people she’s all about business. Leave your Apple Fan Boy comments below but read this first please … Fun fact #2. Yeah, this is a big rant. If you aren’t into big rants, ignore. First a quick history…Read More »

Losing Weight – Social Media Style

Monday, January 24 Paul Colligan

Like many of you, I’ve made a few new years resolutions. But, unlike most of you (as well as myself in the past), I’ll keep mine. Enter, dear friends, the power of losing weight – social media style. It’s a three point plan: Point 1 – Go In With A Clear (Proven) Strategy. I’m going…Read More »

Verizon iPhone Details

Tuesday, January 11 Paul Colligan

Like most good geeks this morning, I read the liveblogs regarding the Verizon announcements. At the top of the list was Engadget’s live reporting (they always do a killer job) and Techcrunch as they, like me are always interested in the business side of it all. Of course, if that’s the focus, I guess we…Read More »

Wisdom Of The Ages From Charlie And Linus

Saturday, December 25 Paul Colligan

Here’s the direct link to YouTube. It’s a tradition here at PaulColligan.com to post this YouTube Video every year. Have a Merry Christmas everyone! For those not into the whole Christmas thing, I hope you get a few minutes of peace as well.

Firesheep And Protecting Your Wifi Connection – A Few Thoughts And Best Practices

Monday, November 1 Paul Colligan

You probably already knew that wireless network security isn’t perfect. If you travel anywhere and use wifi anyplace other than your own home network (with all of the proper security elements in place), you need to take a look at this Wikipedia Article on the topic. What does this mean to the non geek? Enter…Read More »

Dead In 2010

Monday, October 25 Paul Colligan

I tweeted last week that “Acer Chairman says iPad impact not serious … then offers Easter Bunny job as Chief Strategy Director.” Apologies to the Easter Bunny in suggesting he’d take such a demotion but, … let’s face it, with the iPad, the Netbook is dead in 2010. Today I sit in front of my…Read More »

Rent Your Content Via YouTube

Monday, May 3 Paul Colligan

I’ve been warning/writing/saying that this was coming for a long time now. Looks like things are getting even closer. In a recent Media Post article, we learn that Hunter Walk (head of product management at YouTube) is now speaking publicly of a “self-service method that will give moviemakers the ability to upload and provide their…Read More »