For the third consecutive year, PepsiCo sponsored BlogHer, an annual gathering that this year is bringing together 3,600 digitally savvy women (and several brave guys) to celebrate and share their collectiveness fabulousness and growing influence on consumer goods and buying habits. I was lucky to be along for the ride, penning posts like this and recapping the highlights for the PepsiCo folks at home. Read more

Wow – what a whirlwind! The BlogHer 2011 conference had a sell out crowd, with more than 4,000 digital influencers (aka women bloggers) from across the country convening in San Diego for a weekend of fun, learning and making connections. As a representative for Tropicana (part of the PepsiCo family), I caught up with friends, colleagues, bloggers and potential partners – many people fit more than one of those roles! Read more

PepsiCo’s own Sarah Robb O’Hagan, president of Gatorade and global CMO, Sports Nutrition, led some very athletic and ambitious early morning risers on a run around the San Diego marina this morning. I tagged along for the ride. Read more

BlogHer 2011 – Behind the Scenes at PepsiCo Place Read more

PepsiCo’s Sofa Summit is back in action at this year’s BlogHer Conference, highlighting in a truly candid space, issues important to women. Our own Sarah Robb O’Hagan, president of Gatorade and global CMO, Sports Nutrition (plus mother of three and all-around rock star) sat with New York Times best-selling author Sarah Brokaw to discuss her new book and the hot topic of, well, turning 40. Read more

Lipton Iced Tea is the perfect complement to sunny San Diego. It’s been fabulous to meet so many of you; we’ve been having an awesome time chatting and sharing samples of our new 100% Natural line. Read more

In celebration of our new Trop50 Lemonade flavors (shameless plug: what’s not to love about 50% less sugar and fewer calories, with no artificial sweeteners?), we’re giving people a taste and offering free citrus-inspired mini manicures to help the fabulous female attendees look and feel their best. Our friend Giuliana (you know her from E! and FabFitFun.com) will make a guest appearance to share tips about being fabulous from the inside out, and get people excited about our effort that celebrates the wishes our fans make on behalf of their friends. Find out more about our support for Dress For Success, a phenomenal nonprofit that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Read more

Lipton Iced Tea is excited to introduce BlogHer to our new 100% Natural Iced Tea line! With its simple, all natural-ingredient list, 100% Natural Lipton Iced Tea is sure to keep you refreshed throughout all of your sessions, networking and fun during the conference. Read more

Gatorade is raring and ready to go for the BlogHer ‘11 Conference later that starts later today! There’s something going on for everyone. Read more

QuakeHer, that’s me in just a few days! The countdown in on and on August 4 I’ll be in San Diego at my first BlogHer conference. I am excited to be part of the group representing the Quaker brands at this not-to-be-missed event for consumer brands. Read more