I love soup in the winter time and my husband’s homemade soup is super delicious. However, when it comes to store bought canned soup, lean towards Progresso because I like how they use big veggie and meat chunks. No wimpy soup for me…that’s for sure. So when MyBlogSpark asked me to review some of Progresso’s soups, I jumped at the chance. You know, I do need to give hubby a break from the kitchen every once in a while!

Available in 40 delicious flavors with 100 calories or less, Progresso® Soup can help curb your hunger, making it easier for you to stick to your weight management plan all year long. With hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, corn and rice, and flavor-packed vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and peppers, Progresso Soup varieties with 100 calories or less offer a good source of fiber and a full serving of vegetables.

Well, right now Progresso has super program going on right now, until March 16th, called the Progresso Souper You Debut, where you could win a trip of a lifetime to New York City for a head-to-toe fashion makeover from the famous team of Louis Licari and other wardrobe specialists and $1,000 in spending money!

To enter, you’ll need to do the following:

• Go to Progresso on Facebook to learn more and enter the contest
• Submit your essay (200 characters or less) telling Progresso why you love their soups that contain 100 calories or less, and why you deserve a chance to win a trip to NYC for a full fashion overhaul
• In addition, please submit a photo of yourself that visually reinforces the theme of your essay

Once the 10 finalists are announced, you can visit Progresso on Facebook from March 30th through April 13th to vote for your favorite.

Video 1: MyStyle.com How Do I Look? Souper New You Quick Tip: Dating Look

Video 2: MyStyle.com How Do I Look? Souper New You Quick Tip: Celebrity Inspiration

Video 3: MyStyle.com How Do I Look? Souper New You Quick Tip: Eat Right with Progresso

Better enter ASAP as the contest closes on March 16th. Visit http://facebook.com/progresso to enter for the makeover.

Now because you are such an awesome fan of DivaTalkRadio, MyBlogSpark and Progresso is giving me the opportunity to give away an exciting prize pack. This gift pack contains a VIP coupon for a free can of Progresso soup, as well as a yoga mat, water bottle, set of aerobic bands, sport headband and two sport wristbands. How cool is that?

In order to win, you must do the following: (one winner will be chosen on March 16, 2011)

1. Sign up for our newsletter over on the right side of this site. We won’t spam you…promise! You’ll receive updates on future guests, future giveaways, and other exciting things happening around the Diva Network.

2. “Like” us on Facebook by going to http://facebook.com/DivaTalkRadio

3. Leave a comment below on what is your favorite Progresso soup? (chicken & noodle, vegetable, etc)

It’s as simple as that! Be sure to leave a comment below for each thing that you’ve done. The winner will be picked at random using random.org.

Have fun and enjoy your soup!

Disclosure: The product, prize pack, information, and giveaway were provided by Progresso through MyBlogSpark.

Kelli Claypool

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Doing well across the board with social media, Twitter has proven the favorite resource of Toyota executives. Tweeting deals, industry information, and clever quips for their fans, Toyota implements and leverages social media in a winning strategy to remain relevant in the new millennium of marketing.

Specifically on Twitter, Toyota has managed several successful campaigns, events, and incentive programs. Here are a few of the most notable and recent:

• US Toyota President and COO Jim Lentz appeared live to interact with interested customers on Twitter, responding with thoughtful introspection and playful banter.
• Toyotathon Shareathon used both Facebook and Twitter to leverage a campaign that went exceedingly well, as any program giving away free money should!
• Using Twitter chats in the past, Jim Lentz created an atmosphere with customers that any one of them can reach the very COO of Toyota. This empowering feeling has given the name “Toyota” a familiar touch, and made it more accessible to those who don’t know the brand by usage and ownership.

Elsewhere in the world of marketing, Toyota appeared with a strong brand message as well. Making appearances on Today on NBC, on ABC, and NPR, COO Jim Lentz has become a household name, which in turn, brings Toyota home for customers. As the first corporate executive to ever do so, Lentz made a bold appearance on the youthful Digg Dialogg program. Lentz, with his social media team, is revolutionizing the auto industry’s approach to marketing.

Young drivers, parents buying vehicles for younger drivers, and even tried-and-true Toyota owners, are falling deeper in love with a brand that shows consideration for its fans, on and off Twitter. Toyota is embracing social media so well that it has even become a case study for other car brands.

Annie

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Over the next few weeks, you will start to see some exciting changes around DivaTalkRadio.  For one, we’re getting a makeover…a new look. Woohoo, it’s like getting a new hairdo. Also, we will be rolling out our charitable plans for this year and how YOU can help.  Gina and I have chosen four (4) wonderful organizations to raise money for this year and we are anxious to share it with you.

Additionally, we are adding a few new Interns to DivaTalkRadio for which I’m sure you will give them a Diva-licious welcome!  These ladies are awesome and will fit in around here just fine.

Are you armed with a Flip Cam?  Well, you might just want to make sure it’s powered up because I’ve got some assignments that you may want to participate in.  Stay tuned!

Well, that’s it for now.  Until next time, wear your heels well!

Kelli Claypool

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Thanks to General Mills and MyBlogSpark, I had a fun assignment of creating a video about the new Cinnamon Burst Cheerios.  So, I decided to gather the family and do a “taste” test.  As you can see, there was much excitement about this new cereal.

New Cinnamon Burst Cheerios will delight your taste buds with the delicious flavor of real cinnamon and the perfect balance of at least 8g of whole grain per serving; at least 48g recommended daily. Cinnamon Burst Cheerios contains 20% of the Daily Value of fiber (or 5g per serving), has 9g of sugar, is low in fat, saturated fat free and naturally cholesterol free. Made with real cinnamon, Cinnamon Burst Cheerios delivers a surprisingly wholesome eating experience, providing your family with a delicious and nutritious breakfast that is sure to kick-start any morning!

While my favorite cereal is Cinnamon Toast Crunch, this Cinnamon Burst Cheerios come in a close second.  Look for it soon in a grocery store near you.

Disclosure: I received a box of Cinnamon Burst Cheerios and a Flip Camera from Cheerios/General Mills and MyBlogSpark. (Thank YOU!)

Kelli Claypool

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he theme of truth as a virtue became intertwined with American mythology since the founding of The Republic. Myths surrounding the “Father of the Country” include a fable of a young George Washington cutting down his father’s cherry tree. When asked about why the tree no longer stood, Washington freely admitted to cutting the tree down and said “I cannot tell a lie.”

Myth versus Reality

While fables make for fun lessons, telling the truth seemed to become a lost art as the United States grew up. Tales of Washington’s stand against lying seemed to have been forgotten by the 1980s, when President Ronald Reagan ordered members of his Republican Party to never speak ill about another member. By the 1990s President Bill Clinton was impeached for perjury.

Truth-telling seemed to be a lost art and certainly not as important as gaining power. It might have been difficult to track statements in the past, but telling lies now has become risky business.

Truth in the Information Age

Clinton’s trouble seems like a harbinger to a new era. Telling the truth has become the only way for businesses or politicians to stay out of trouble. Virtually every statement made by prominent people gets recorded, and the internet provides the means to broadcast. Lying might provide a temporary gain, but the long term effects can damage a brand or a candidate.

One of the best recent examples comes from the race for Barack Obama’s former seat in the U.S. Senate. Republican Congressman Mark Kirk seemed posed for a landslide victory until numerous public statements he made were shown to be lies. Kirk now faces a difficult race for the seat.

Lying Obsolete?

Kirk’s experience shows that it has become nearly impossible for politicians to lie. And Republican candidate Christine O’Donnell’s run for Senator has been plagued by another feature of the digital age. Her embarrassing comments, including her claim of “dabbling” in witchcraft, have turned off many independent voters. If a lie or embarrassing moment is caught there appears to be a better than average chance that the moment will be exposed.

Business Lies Most Damaging

If politicians cannot get away with embellishing their records, then businesses have almost no chance of cooking numbers. While there are more ways than ever to be caught in a lie, recent history shows that even the most successful and powerful businesses might be willing to distort the truth for short term profits. An immediate windfall might benefit a few people, but the long term effects of the lie could destroy the company or set back the entire economy.

The fall of Enron serves as perhaps the greatest cautionary tale for businesses tempted to lie. The energy giant went from a billionaire powerhouse to a penniless joke once its false profit reports were revealed. The scandal even brought down accounting firm Arthur Anderson.

How Do We Combat Lying in Business?

• Using a CRM where transparency is the best policy- others can view documents you’re working on and see any changes that have been made.
• Employ a check and balance system for teams, where in between projects each member shares what they’ve worked on, so as to assign the correct areas in the following projects.
• If you’re not using a CRM and working in the cloud, Google Docs for instance, make sure you’re using the appropriate privacy settings so that others cannot get into documents and share information if not appropriate.

From small businesses using CRM’s software to the most powerful businessmen and companies in the world, the lesson from the fable of Washington and the cherry tree remains surprisingly relevant. Telling the truth is no longer just a virtue. In the information age, it has become necessary.

This post was authored by Aimee Sway, blogging for PrintExpress.co.uk, the premiere business cards company.

Annie

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Do you have a cute tiny daughter? I am sure you’d love to take part in this contest then!

Harper Collins is running a Fancy Nancy fan photo contest through 1/31/2011 where you can take a picture of your daughter dressed up as Fancy Nancy (meaning anything glamorous- pretty dresses, princess outfits, etc) and you can submit that picture online for everyone to vote on.

If you haven’t heard of Fancy Nancy books, they’re about this cute girl who lives an ordinary life, with ordinary people, and she uses her imagination and dressed up glamorous to fancy up her life and everything in it. The books are pretty cute.

Here are some rules and guidelines:

• The child in the photo must be between the ages of 3 and 8 by 10/12/10
• Photo should feature a child in their most exquisite Fancy Nancy-inspired ensemble
• Images must be good quality/crisp/clear and of the full-length front of the child (no back or side views, please) and in color.

Sounds like fun, doesn’t it?

You can also browse through and vote for the existing contestants here:

Annie

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