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2009 near 2010

Just wanted to squeeze another Blog post just before the new year. And yes, I will be more active in my Blogging in 2010, it is one of my many 2010, and new decade, resolutions... Maybe because I use twitter a lot, maybe because I was working hard on two political campaigns, I didn't have the time or the drive to keep up with my Blog, however, the next year is going to be a banner year in many aspects. I am really looking forward working on corporate new media communications, you may also find some of my Blog posts to be on business and new media, while still keeping up to date with online political communications and the use of social media. Let me also get myself on record here saying that I will pursue my academic goals in doing some research on new communications and marketing policies, whether that being in politics, corporate B2B, or freelance business. I believe that Direct-to-consumer advertising is going to be re-shaped and utilized more personally, given the fusion that is now happening on many levels due to online communications and the use of new media by businesses and consumers. Proximity and multi-channel marketing will collide with traditional means of communications and selling practices. It is going to be really interesting researching and working on these issues.

By the by, I will be publishing my new book in 2010, so stay tuned!

So, happy 2010 and all the best for the new decade to come!
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