C.C. Chapman's Blog, page 36

Five Days in the Desert With Nokia

I wish I could tell you that this trip was some sort of Hunter S. Thompson fueled craze through the streets of Las Vegas. My reality is a bit less gonzo than his was.

I ended the week way up, even though the photo above was taken by theCroupier at a table I wasn’t doing good on at the time.

It did involved sword fights, singing cowboys and a private Macklemore & Ryan Lewis concert. There were dumplings for breakfast, toasted marshmallows over a campfire and a three level dessert tower.

But, this...

Create From Your Head and Heart First

I watch as the snow falls outside my office window as the flurry of updates fall across my HootSuite screen.

While every snow storm is different and unique, the links, lists and reviews continue to be the same old same old.

The more I thought about this, the more I realized I should fire up the microphone and record the first episode of Managing the Gray for 2014.

Listen and you’ll hear me think about and work out my thoughts around the first hours of the new year and how I hope people will choo...

Outside, Victories and Sharpen – My Three Words For 2014

The final morning of 2013 finds me bearded, battling a horrible cold and full of reflection. I’m about to head out for a week in Las Vegas as I speak at NMX and attend CES.

As described in Amazing Things Will Happen, I’ve been going through my three word exercise to focus myself for the new year.

Looking back at my 2013 three words, I did alright with them. As usual, some themes prove to be more powerful than others, but I’m happy with how I did and they will continue forward.

Steve Garfield and...

The Quiet Days

In a mere few days we will flip our calendars to a new year.

2014 promises to be an interesting one, but honestly would you want to live in a world where you wouldn’t think that about the upcoming 365 days? The mere thought of how bad things would have to be for that sort of thought saddens me to my core.

These are the quiet days of the year for me and I love them.

The weather gets gray, the demands slow down and I can really spend more time just wandering and wondering.

I started my three word e...

Year End Mini Reviews

There is a running joke in my house around “What did Daddy get in the mail today?”

The truth is that I love trying out new things. Doesn’t matter what it is, I want to try it. Keeps life interesting and exciting.

But, while I put my address on my contact page and let agencies and brands know that I’m open to receiving pitches, press trips and items for review, I can’t promise that I’ll actually get around to reviewing them because that isn’t what I do.

Talk to anyone though and they will tell yo...

A Look Back on The Last Day of My Thirties

This morning as I cleared the snow from my driveway in the dark hours before the sun rose, I realized that today was the last day of my thirties.

Ten years ago as I looked at the end of my twenties I was scared. Mortality was now a reality. What would happen to my family if my number came up and it was time to leave this big blue marble?

Age is one of those things that we rarely need to concentrate on. Sure, in those early days when we first turn ten and then sixteen and of course twenty one th...

Checking In

The holidays are a busy time in all of our lives and I’m no different, but wanted to quickly check in to let everyone know I’m alive and what I’ve been up to.

YSN has been keeping me busy.I’m truly blessed to work with such a passionate and dedicated team.

While scheduling meetings around the globe makes for some weird call times, I’m really excited with how our SUBWAY® Global Challenge is currently going. If you haven’t signed up to build your store yet, please do.

You might not believe it, but...

How I’m Supporting #GivingTuesday

Today is all about giving.

It isn’t about another sale, fighting in line for cheap electronics or being amazed that you can shop from your phone.

Today is #GivingTuesday and it is all about giving to those organizations you believe in and want to support.

I wrote about this on the YSN Blog and also on Social Media Explorer so you can get lots more details.

Because a big part of this day is to shine a light on the organizations we each love, here are mine. Each of them is a worthy cause if you hav...

Big Move and Misfits – Managing The Gray Episode 126

Last night, my dear friends AJ & Melissa Leon spent the night at my house.

They came to town to fulfill a Kickstarter reward I had earned, but it was all about catching up and spending a great night together.

Over baked ziti, great wine and later glasses of scotch we talked about everything going on in our lives.

This morning during breakfast before we parted ways he asked what was going on with the podcast so I figured it was time to record a new one and update that community on everything goin...

The Next Phase of My Career

My career has never followed a straight line. I’ve been a worker bee, manager, company founder and partner.

Today, I’m excited to announce that I’m adding a new title to my business card collection:

Chief Marketing Officer of YSN.

YSN stands for Your Success Now. It is our platform to connect and engage the most ambitious and talented young people from every corner of the world.

Young & Successful Media is our agency. We create and execute innovative campaigns for companies, organizations, associ...