Monday, August 31, 2009

NICE Assignment: Vote for NICE!

Hi everyone! I'm back from vacation and I survived those San Franciscan hills. Even the bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. Phew! Did you miss me?? :)

I was wondering if for this week's assignment I could ask a favor of all of you. While I was away, I was contacted by Mike Brady, CEO of Hoot Ratings, which encourages people to share positive customer service experiences because "good customer service is what makes good businesses grow." His business is all about NICE!

So anyway, he had emailed me to let me know that he was pitching a panel at SXSW, an interactive, film, and music festival that takes place next March in Austin, TX. The panel is titled Winning Strategies for the Age of Nice, and he asked if I'd like to be included in the panel! Heck yes! Now that's something I could talk about.

But we need your help to get it accepted.

Today's Assignment: Vote for NICE!

Winning Strategies for the Age of Nice
In order to be considered, it needs to receive enough votes. This does require a short registration in order for your vote to count, just for verification purposes. I'd really appreciate the help!

In fact, to show my appreciation, here's a photo of me riding a trolley. Imagine this trolley is headed to SXSW to spread kindness! ;)



THANKS GUYS!!!

20 comments:

Phil Chairez said...

Voted! Commented! Supported!

I hope you guys win this panel.

Good luck, darlin.

maggie said...

Great photo, Melissa :) Hope you guys had fun! Good luck with the panel.

tiffany said...

i have voted! wish i could attend!

ShareWorldLove said...

You got my vote...Good luck!

Carly said...

I officially love this photo.

Sami - Life, Laughs and Lemmings said...

You got my vote! Good luck.

malinda said...

I voted :) I'm planning on attending but we'll see if that happens. :)

Maria said...

Hey, you have my vote! Would you do me a favor too? Would you be one of my followers on Twitter? I know you are following a lot of people but it would be an honor if you would.... I'm gotomariaphoto on Twitter...:) .Thanks! Maria.

Mike said...

Great post. SXSW will have to Give a Hoot about Operation NICE. I can taste that award winning Austin BBQ already.

Kavindra said...

The photo is darling, but I would've voted for you anyway :)

nishitak said...

This is the first time on your blog, and I just love the concept ... I voted for you...

And I would like to present you with the Humane award.

Come to http://nishitak.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/its-award-season-folks/ and collect the award.

I would also love to post the "Operation Nice" badge on my blog :)

Would that be okay with you?

Melissa said...

Thanks for the votes, everyone!! It would be really great to speak about Operation NICE, and going to SXSW would be a dream!

Tory said...

Voted for you--I LOVE what you are doing with your blog...and I'm just sad that I didn't know of you sooner! Thanks for all of your hard work!
Blessings.

sunnymum said...

I voted! Hope you get the chance to present!

Diana (aka "knzus") said...

Voted! With all of us behind you, they will have to be NICE and put you on their panel! Great photo! Your smile is pure sunshine, hon. Go get 'em, girl! :)

Tamiko said...

I voted for you. I wish you all the best. I love reading your blog. The Nice Movement needs to spread.

Jeanee said...

I guess I'm retarded. I figured out to register, but I can't figure out how to vote for you!

Melissa said...

Ha! :) You just click the little "thumbs up" symbol!

Tina Mansfield said...

Clicked on the "thumbs up" icon and added my heartfelt comment. Melissa you exhibit the Best Strategies for the Age of Nice.

Geezees Geezees Custom Canvas Art said...

you are adorable!!!!!