Keeping Technology Simple

Why are seniors embracing technology?  More than half of the people in the US, 65 and over, are using the Internet. More than 1/3rd of this age group is using social media with Facebook being the leading site.  The comment I hear more than any other is "technology lets me live a fuller life, as long as it's kept simple."
What are their interests?  Do you want to help the senior in your life get a better understanding of the Internet?
Join Jim Blue, in an encore presentation, discuss what seniors are doing on the Internet and why technology has become an integral part of their lives.

Have you discussed a communication plan with your college bound child? Do you have the right equipment and services to maintain contact with your child who might be thousands of miles away? Do you know how to control your communication costs?
Chances are that your college bound child is more tech savvy than you are.
Today, Jim will discuss what you need to know before you finish packing the bags and getting into the car or airplane.

Are your telecommunication costs out of control? Are you familiar with how the latest technology can save you money on such services as telephone, online banking, and credit card processing?
Telecommunications (Telecom) is defined as the transmission of information over long distances, typically either by telephone, the Internet, or a cellular phone network.
Today's guest is Dennis Mannone Jr., an expense reduction specialist, and the owner of a Schooley Mitchell franchise, the largest independent Telecom consulting company in North America.  Dennis offers a range of services that include analysis of existing and future telecommunications needs, assessment of the best alternatives, and the implementation of cost-effective Telecom solutions.    
Join Dennis and Jim in an encore presentation on how "The Age of Technology" has impacted the Telecom industry and produced a range of many cost efficient services.

Today's guest is Stephanie Ward, a marketing coach for entrepreneurs who want to create meaningful and prosperous businesses.  Stephanie is known for helping business owners "get clear" about their business and then generating marketing ideas that are a perfect fit for them. Through her company, Fireflycoaching, she helps small business owners attract new customers through the use of social media. 
Join Stephanie and Jim in an encore broadcast about why technology is important to small business owners, whether or not they are a technical person.

Mary Eileen Williams, M.A., NCCC has over twenty years of combined experience as a career counselor, job search specialist, university instructor, and writer. As a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with a Master's Degree in Career Development, she specializes in working with jobseekers in midlife. Eileen is the author of Land the Job You Love: 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50, http://www.amazon.com/Land-Job-You-Love-Strategies/dp/1449976727 which provides baby boomers with the critical information they’ll need to successfully navigate today’s competitive job market. She’s also an active contributor to the Huffington Post, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eileen-williams/ makes frequent guest appearances on both radio and TV, and is the host/founder of the popular boomer blog and radio show called Feisty Side of Fifty. http://feistysideoffifty.com/
Join Jim and Mary Eileen in a discussion about what you need to know about a successful job search in the "Age of Technology."

Today's guest is Dr. Frank Corigliano, currently a Postdoctoral Psychology Resident specializing in telepsychology in New York. He is working on two exciting projects at the intersection of psychology and technology. Dr. Corigliano sees patients for individual and couples therapy privately and at the Institute for Human Identity. In addition to seeing patient’s onsite, Dr. Corigliano is working with the institute for Human Identity to develop telepsychology services such as using video for therapy which would allow the institute to offer their services throughout New York State.
The second project Dr. Corigliano is working on, and the one we will be discussing today, is a Supportive Televisiting Program of the Social Service Board at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. Televisitng uses live, real-time video and audio to allow kids to "visit" through the TV, with their incarcerated parent.
Dr. Corigliano earned a Master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from St. John’s University. He trained at the Beck Institute in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Join Jim and Dr. Corigliano in a discussion on the growth of telepsychology and how he sees it expanding in the future.

Today's guest is David Inns, currently President and CEO of GreatCall Inc., the creator of  the Jitterbug cell phone and a leader in wireless services focused on helping customers stay connected, safe and healthy; David also sits on the Board of Directors. Working with founders Arlene Harris and Marty Cooper, David designed and launched the GreatCall service in November 2006—a service that has gone through extraordinary growth and has been recognized by a long list of awards for its innovations in Health and in serving Older Americans.
David has 25 years of telecom management experience. Before joining GreatCall, David was Vice President, Consumer Markets for Bell Mobility in Canada where he ran the $1.6 billion consumer market P&L. He was also Vice President, Consumer Marketing for Bell Canada where he ran the $4 billion wireline P&L. David was also a Partner at DiamondCluster International in the Chicago and San Francisco offices. 
Join Jim and David in a rebroadcast about his company's products, and in particular the Jitterbug Phone and 5Star Response.

Planning a business or pleasure trip overseas?  Do you have a child studying abroad?  Keeping in touch while traveling to other countries can be very costly. Fortunately, there are many Internet based programs that have reduced the costs of communicating substantially, and in many cases, for free, depending on the country.
If you own a smartphone, free calls are a snap.  No need to worry about placing calls for as much as $3 to $4 PER MINUTE.
On this rebroadcast of a previous program, Jim Blue will explain the simple rules governing international communcations and how to decide which of the many services are right for you.

What is E-mail Marketing and why should it be part of your Social Media Strategy?
Today's guest is Ellen DePasquale Williams, Constant Contact's Regional Development Director for New York State and Southern Connecticut. Ellen has over 20 years of technology and marketing experience and has presented to over 4,000 small businesses, non-profits, and associations. Ellen has been a speaker at many functions such as the InBound Marketing Summit in Boston and the NYXPO for Business in New York.  Ellen has also been published in numerous magazines including Crains New York Small Business and the New York Enterprise Report.
Join Jim and Ellen today in an encore broadcast of the importance of e-mail marketing and what you need to know to build an effective campaign.

Are you concerned about the security of your data on your computer and mobile devices?
Today's guest is John Simek, the Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. John has a national reputation as a digital forensics technologist and has testified as an expert witness throughout the United States. He holds many technical and forensic certifications. He is a co-author of nine books and hundreds of articles and speaks frequently on legal technology, information security and electronic evidence throughout the country. Mr. Simek is also the co-host of the Legal Talk Network podcast “Digital Detectives.”
Join JIm and John in an encore broadcast on what measures you should be taking to insure the security of your data.