Have you ever had the opportunity to learn from a high level expert? I have been doing just that for the last 3 months. In May I began a 6 month mentoring program with Mari Smith. In April of 2008, an article in Fast Company dubbed Mari, “the Pied-Piper of the online world.” Mari is co-author of the book, Facebook …
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11 FACEBOOK MARKETING EXPERTS SHARE THEIR BEST TIPS
Still not sure about the value of Facebook for marketing? Wonder what all the fuss is about? The folks at Social Media Examiner recently asked top marketing book authors and Facebook brand managers to share some of their hot Facebook marketing tips. Here’s a recap of what they had to say…. 1. Give people a reason to “Like” you Richard …
5 TIPS TO MAKING YOUR WEBSITE SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY
Strategic branding and web design are very important for businesses. Social media has changed the way brands relate to their audience and potential clients. As brands consider revamping their websites, we interviewed our web designer, Will Rabil, for some suggestions on how to make your website stand out in social media. To re-cap, here are the key points that Will …
LINKEDIN BUSINESS PAGES: THREE NEW FEATURES
Are you on LinkedIn? LinkedIn is the business network of choice for busy professionals. Did you know that LinkedIn also has business pages? The average household income of LinkedIn members is $109,000. Also, 45% of LinkedIn members are business decision-makers, compared to 25-29% of Facebook users. In an interview with Mike Stelzner of Social Media Examiner, Lewis Howes makes the …
SOCIAL MEDIA ETIQUETTE: MINDING YOUR P’S AND Q’S
June is the month for graduations. While that may be a proud moment for students and parents alike, the real fun is in the graduation party. Remember how you received many gifts from friends and relatives? To show your gratitude you may have hugged, kissed, or thanked them for their generosity. The next day your mom handed you a list …
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4 SECRETS TO MASTER THE USE OF TWITTER LISTS
I wouldn’t categorize myself as a Type A or OCD personality, but I might come close. I like to write lists to help keep myself organized, to make sure I don’t forget something when I go on vacation, and because I can easily retrace my steps if I need to. In social media, using Twitter lists keeps me from taking …
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Time Management: 4 Secrets to Social Media Success
Holt used to be the editor of Rolling Stone , which is a pretty good gig now and was a great one when he did it in the 1990s. “When I compare my job then to what editors do now, it’s as if all we did was sit around in a tweed jacket, suck on a pipe, and think about …
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CONTENT MARKETING: 9 WAYS TO RECYCLE
Remember senioritis and writers block? Most of us have not suffered from these since college. However, with the progression of business blogging as a tool for marketing, writing as a skill is becoming much more important. Do you struggle with content? Here are 9 ways to stop the writer’s block and recycle information you’ve already created. 1.) Make a Video …
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THE EMAIL NEWSLETTER: KEEPING THE CONVERSATION GOING
Email is not dead. In fact, it is the foundation of any effective social media strategy. Your email list is proprietary, portable and your personal platform for keeping your business top-of-mind to your audience. Your potential clients are scattered all along the buying cycle time line. That’s why it’s important to understand how to use email as a way to …
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6 QUESTIONS TO SOLIDIFY YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
“What gives you that hummingbird feeling” is constantly being asked in rehearsals with my dance company DEVIATED THEATRE. As we rehearse for the premiere of our new show at the Kennedy Center, we are all learning to embody the traits of the hummingbird. Hummingbirds move with a purposeful sense of urgency to pollinate many plants and flowers. They give first …