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How to build better online communities
Social media is all about community. Even though most of us are glued to our iPhones and Blackberries, we are doing this so that we can be connected to other people. I say, “what about looking up from these devices and having a face-to-face conversation instead?” Alas, that’s a topic for another blog post. This […]
How to be authentic with Social Media – 5 tips
April 13, 2011
Being authentic is important in your personal brand. It’s also important when you use social media for either business or personal means. I attended a very interesting session about “Being an Authentic Voice in Social Media,” which was co-sponsored by the American Marketing Association Boston Chapter and the Social Media Club of Boston. The panelists […]
Facebook for business, fun or both?
March 23, 2011
I keep reading about how Facebook is the next big thing for business. It’s true if you’re a big brand like Coke or Nike. But, I still don’t get it. I use Facebook for distraction and fun and don’t want to be reminded about business. No, I don’t spend all day playing Farmville or Bejeweled. […]
Have you been to an unconference?
March 15, 2011
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Not only is technology changing the way we do work, but it’s also changing the way we think about everyday things. A current trend is for unconferences, or camps. The goals for these events are: sharing knowledge, helping others and having fun. The attendees are the experts and there are no formal panels. Unconferences can […]
Five MORE content mistakes and how to fix them
February 8, 2011
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Here are the last 5 of the Top 10 Mistakes in Content Marketing and How to Fix Them. These are thanks to Joe Pulizzi, Executive Director of Content Marketing Institute and co-author of “Get Content, Get Customers.” Joe talked about content and how it fits into your marketing strategy. He also spoke about some common […]
Five content mistakes and how to fix them
February 1, 2011
I describe myself as a Content Marketing Strategist. Most people ask, “what the heck is that?” Simply put, content marketing is the creation and delivery of valuable information to prospects and customers. It’s easier said than done. I heard a great presentation by Joe Pulizzi, Executive Director of Content Marketing Institute and co-author of “Get […]
Content is king – what?
January 25, 2011
What the heck does content have to do with kings? You may be wondering the same thing. Or maybe not, in which case you can skip reading this post. Content is king simply means that content is the best way to extend your reach over the Internet. Gone are the days of “push” marketing, where […]
My Blog: 2010 in review
January 4, 2011
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how my blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 3,100 times in 2010. That’s about 7 full 747s. In […]
How to build a better website
November 3, 2010
Another great FutureM Conference session was “A Webiste Makeover Event: The Future Face of Digital Business.” As a person who helps companies build better websites, I was particularly interested in this event. The speakers: Richard Banfield – CEO of Fresh Tilled Soil, which designs web interfaces for entrepreneurs. Chris Merrill – CEO of Super Web-o-Matic, […]
Use new rules of customer engagement to your advantage
October 26, 2010
What does marketing success mean? Getting customers, engaging customers and keeping customers. A FutureM Conference session, “Harnessing New Methods of Customer Engagement,” addressed this. The panelists were some heavy hitters from successful companies, so it was great to hear their perspectives. The panelists: John Meyer – CEO of Axciom. Axciom is a global interactive marketing […]
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