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Mike Barzacchini
Chicago, Illinois
I'm a writer with a passion to communicate (or is it the other way around?).
Interests: music, food, fishing, reading, writing, family, football, nature, basketball, poetry, movies...
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Options and ideas for showcasing your creative work on your LinkedIn profile. Continue reading
Posted Oct 4, 2012 at mike barzacchini communication
Looking forward to speaking with Interior Design students at Harper College today about growing their personal brand using LinkedIn. Download LinkedIn Presentation Slides. Continue reading
Posted Oct 4, 2012 at mike barzacchini communication
Slides from my 8-8-2012 LInkedIn presentation at Harper College: Download LinkedIn Continue reading
Posted Aug 8, 2012 at mike barzacchini communication
Just about one hour way from delivering a workshop in Twitter 101 at Harper College. Here's a PDF of the slides I'll be using tonight -- much of the same content as I shared in today's Twitter for Small Business... Continue reading
Posted Jul 10, 2012 at mike barzacchini communication
Here's a PDF file of slides from today's Twitter for Small Business workshop. Download Twitter-Business-Slides Really enjoyed this experience. A small, but enthusiastic and energetic group of attendees. Looking forward to see what they do with their businesses on Twitter. Continue reading
Posted Jul 10, 2012 at mike barzacchini communication
Download this list of links, tips and resources used today during my two Twitter workshops. Download TwitterHandOut Continue reading
Posted Jul 10, 2012 at mike barzacchini communication
Looking forward to my Twitter workshop at Harper College's Small Business Development Center, noon CDST, today! Continue reading
Posted Jul 10, 2012 at mike barzacchini communication
See you tonight at "For Tweet's Sake" 7 pm @HarperCollege http://shar.es/tqmcA via @sharethis Continue reading
Posted Jul 10, 2012 at mike barzacchini communication
Thanks to everyone who attended tonight's seminar. Please email any questions and feedback. And safe surfing to you and yours. Download Facebook-Safety Download FB-Handout Continue reading
Posted Jun 20, 2012 at mike barzacchini communication
My father’s shirt My father’s shirt, Soft brown cloth The color of his pipe When he smoked one Stitched deer head On the pocket That I’d snuggle My cheek against I snuck it from The garage sale box And wore... Continue reading
Posted Jun 17, 2012 at raise the common denominator
There's gallons of grease in the back that I pour into my fuel tank, and I can tell you there's a song in every bucket. There's lifestyle, there's attitude, but the songs - the songs are in the grease. via... Continue reading
Reblogged May 28, 2012 at radio barz
‎Del Barber's new album, "Headwaters," was released today. And it's fantastic. What a talented singer, songwriter and performer. And "Headwaters" arrives just in time for late spring and summer. These are travel tunes, hanging-out-with-friends-all-night songs, walking-with-your-baby-by-the-sunset-pond-as-the-August-night-settles-round-your-shoulders songs. Thanks Del for... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2012 at radio barz
Even if you're not going to Austin next week, you can still get a taste of SXSW 2012 with this FREE 36-track mixtape from SPIN. http://bit.ly/wnyFxa Continue reading
Reblogged Mar 8, 2012 at radio barz
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The Ginger Man Spring Break Concert Series March 14-18 will be ground zero for outstanding music from The Ettes, Jon Langford, Garland Jeffreys, the dBs, Rosie Flores and many more... View Larger Map Continue reading
Reblogged Mar 8, 2012 at radio barz
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Will you 'Roo in 2012? Bon Iver, The Shins, North Mississippi All Stars and a whole lot more. Check out the official poster. Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2012 at radio barz
Central Presbyterian Church is one of my favorite SXSW venues. Should be a great showcase, but also one that will que up long and early. Fiona Apple to Play Pitchfork SXSW Showcase | News | Pitchfork. Fiona Apple to Play... Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2012 at radio barz
Pitchfork bringing Fiona Apple to SXSW. Pitchfork returns to SXSW and Brings Special Guest | sxsw.com. Pitchfork returns to SXSW and Brings Special Guest | sxsw.com Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2012 at radio barz
Thirteen tracks, including Bam Bam, Dan Mangan, Y La Bamba and Thee Oh Sees. Get it now. Sampler « IODA at SXSW 2012. Sampler « IODA at SXSW 2012 Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2012 at radio barz
Lots like a good pick for March 15... Aquarium Drunkard SXSW 2012 Day Party Announced Featuring Alabama Shakes, Bass Drum of Death and More | mxdwn.com News. Aquarium Drunkard SXSW 2012 Day Party Announced Featuring Alabama Shakes, Bass Drum of... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2012 at radio barz
SXSW 2012 day party and day stage announcements are starting to roll out. Stages on Sixth, sponsored by Sennheiser & Paste looks like a must see with The dBs, Glen Hansard, Blitzen Trapper, Japandroids and many more set to play.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2012 at radio barz
Posted Jan 14, 2012 at radio barz
Milano January 6 at Beat Kitchen ( HANDOUT ) via www.redeyechicago.com January 2012 Concert Guide in photos thanks to RedEye Chicago. Continue reading
Reblogged Dec 28, 2011 at radio barz
What is Spotify? A new online music service that might or might not revolutionize your life. Though it's been popular in Europe for several years (with more than 10 million registered users), the site just launched in the U.S. on... Continue reading
Reblogged Dec 26, 2011 at radio barz
Check out Today's Top Tune on KCRW -- "Foregone" by The Decemberists. A smooth, twangy mellow jam from a new EP that features b-sides from one of my favorite albums of the year, The King Is Dead. Continue reading
Posted Dec 19, 2011 at radio barz
Great article from the "Think Customers: The 1to1 Blog." Practical and relevant tips for any size business. My favorite tip: #7: "Make sure that tactics are valuable and sustainable--just because you can do something doesn't mean you should." 10 Steps... Continue reading
Posted Dec 19, 2011 at mike barzacchini communication