Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift Dating... in Park Slope

Gossip/news sites are reporting that Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift are dating. Kind of seems like a mismatch - he's pushing 30 and she's barely out of her teens, but whatev.

The real question is what were they doing in Park Slope? Maggie Gyllenhaal lives here, so introducing his sis to his new GF perhaps? I hope to spot them before it's all over -- I'm betting they stick it out through the holidays, then quietly end it in January.

A Look Back at Blog World

I'm back home in Brooklyn after a jam-packed trip to Las Vegas for Blog World. Each session was valuable for both bloggers & PR/Marketing pros. Highlight sessions from day two and three would have to be...
>> Stand Out from the Crowd: Investigative Journalism Tips for Bloggers, featuring Evan Hansen, Greg Ferenstein & Jay Rosen
>> Working w/Brands featuring Lori Falcon, Jessica Randazza, Beth Rosen & Adam Harris
>> The Business of Product Reviews, featuring Carleen Coulter
>> Social Media & Sports: Game On, featuring Matt Cerrone, Mike Germano & Greg Tedesco
>> Ethics & Social Media Marketing, featuring Jeremy Wright, Brandon Eley & Jay Baer

See you next year, Vegas!

BlogWorld -- Day 1

Greetings from Vegas!

I'm attending the Blog World & New Media Expo 2010, and have a few minutes to write before heading out to tonight's party at Aria.

Day 1 of BlogWorld was busy and exhausting. I got some great tips from the Art & Science of Social Media session (thanks @maggiefox) and the keynote chat between Brian Solis and producer Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Apprentice, etc) was highly entertaining. At one point, Burnett (who is British, btw, did you know that? I didn't); anyway, at one point he said "I'm a mental midget when it comes to social media, but I know it's important." He shared his insight on knowing what makes great content, how to connect with people and grow your audience.

More to come tomorrow -- hoping I don't lose big (again) in blackjack tonight.

Wordless Wednesday

Riley - Halloween 2009