My 10/11/16 Appearance on "The LinkedIn Lady Show" Sports and Social Media

Great to be back on with Carol McManus. My 17th appearance on The LinkedIn Lady Show

Here is Carol's show summary and more topics that this were discussed...

Did you know that according to accounting firm PwC the North American sports market is expected to grow another $12 billion dollars by 2020, due in large part to media rights and distribution channels including social media?

That’s the kick-off for today’s LinkedIn Lady Show brought to you by CKC Global Media. My special returning guest is Rick Limpert. Rick is an Atlanta-based freelance writer and columnist. You can see his work on Yahoo News and Sports as a contributor, along with CBS Interactive and his new gadget/tech website, WirelessWednesday.live

He has been featured in numerous publications including Sports Illustrated, Fox SportsNet and The Atlanta Journal Constitution. He’s on every week with “Sully” on iHeartRadio and Radio 105.7 in Atlanta, along with a weekly Internet radio show and podcast called “The Tech of Sports” on the Modern Life Podcast Network. He co-authored the best-selling tennis book The Invaluable Experience with professional tennis player Danielle Lao and don’t forget about his sports travel book, The Fam Trip Field Guide which is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, golf or being a travel writer.

Today we will cover a range of topics including NFL’s new social media limits for teams, the reason Bass Pro Shops was better positioned to buy Cabela’s than the other way around, sports cyberbullying, how Reebok is using social media to rebrand itself, why NASCAR driver Carl Edwards is still not on Twitter, and how golfers used social media to honor Arnold Palmer.

Also the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey.

http://lhchallengenj.org/

Coming this weekend.

Have a listen:

Converation Corner: Author of 'Broken Promises' Nick Nichols

Author and lawyer, Nick Nichols joined Steve and I on Conversation Corner this week.

Nick's first novel is Broken Promises.

If you like legal thrillers that are edgy and gripping, then you will love Broken Promises. In this novel, break-out author, Nick Nichols, a long-time family law attorney, tackles all the spicy issues of divorce: adultery, addiction, power, and greed. The lead character’s error in judgment, namely, sleeping with his client, took him down a path that spiraled down into an abyss. The book serves as a cautionary tale for lawyers who might be similarly tempted.

Nick Nichols has seen it all when it comes to family legal issues and he does more than a “drive by” of a number of these from not only a lawyer’s perspective, but also the reader’s perspective. At some point, we’ve all had dealings with lawyers that included many twists and turns. This book will either open some memories or expose the reader to a new situation or set of emotions. Nichols does a great job with character development while bringing the plot to a carefully executed ending. A great end of summer read that does not disappoint. I’m looking forward to Nichols’ next effort.

Listen to the podcast and see the show page here:

https://modernlifepodcastnetwork.com/author-broken-promises-nick-nichols/

Relaxation Nation

Americans love to relax and need to relax. With that thought in mind, I'll be writing a new monthly column, "Relaxation Nation" and it will appear on Modern Life Discussions.

I know it's a pretty broad topic, but I'll have some fun with this column.

This first one is up and it's about out beloved hot tubs and getting your hot tub ready for the season.

http://modernlifediscussions.com/relaxation-nation-spring-hot-tub-trends-2016/

Conversation Corner: Cheerwine and An American Success Story

In a sea of soft drink “Goliaths,” Cheerwine® is a “David.”  The 99-year-old independent family-owned soft drink based in Salisbury, North Carolina is making waves among those who cherish the South thanks to its branded entertainment web series, “The Local Legend Project.”  Last summer, Cheerwine’s Bo Stevenson (with the help of fans) set out on a mission to visit and meet legendary people and places across the American South and give them a national platform for sharing their stories.

I talk with Bo about Cheerwine and the 99 years of success on "Conversation Corner" this week.

Conversation Corner: 2015 Wrap Up

What a great way to end the year as we record a "Conversation Corner" talking about 2015.

Have a listen as Steve and Dave join me in the fun.