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There are two kinds of busy social media strategy folks: 1. Those who continue to publish at their blogs, no matter what, so their presence stays fresh, and readers come to expect their perspective on the issues of the day; and… 2. … everyone else.
Life. Marketing. Social Media. And Combining All Three.
You probably thought my Instagram post would be about the evils of Facebook, but instead I wrote a post with Jennifer Leggio on Forbes about how to survive a tech bubble . No matter what impact the Instagram deal has on my personal social media (and even on the fledgling network), what is becoming clear is a return to dangerous financial valuations for venture-backed tech start-ups. Paying $1 billion dollars for a 12-person company with zero in-bound revenue makes absolutely no sense.
Geoff Livingston's Personal Blog
BrandSavant - Gaining Insight From Social Media Data
I recently returned from the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival in Austin, which is America’s ground zero for creative innovation in marketing, branding, technology and breakfast tacos. I saw a lot of promising startups and tech there (particularly in the mobile space) and heard some incredible case studies on social media, community-building and Electronic or “E” Commerce. Still, when I was asked by a friend to name the best thing I saw at SXSW, there was one clear winner in my book–hands-down, the most effective marketing effort there–and it had nothing to do with an app, geo-targeting, mobile wallets or even Facebook. In fact, while you might have seen some tweets about this company, the impact of their efforts can’t be fully measured online through social monitoring or clickstream behavior.
A business ebook that’s not your “usual” business ebook, The Parables of Business offers business tips and advice through the art of storytelling.
Danny Brown - The Human Side of Media and the Social Side of Marketing - Social Media and Marketing Blog
For the first time ever, I have way more content to fill Gin and Topics than I have space. This is a good problem to have, right? It also means I have to prioritize what you see today and what is saved for next week, based solely on my opinion. I hope I chose correctly! Let’s see.
Spin Sucks - Social media strategy and social media consulting for marketing and PR
Editor’s Note : This is a guest post written by Megan Feltes, a member of the content team for the email marketing and communications company Emma. How to deal with mistakes, failures and assorted slip-ups Email may ultimately be sent and tracked by machines and robots, but it’s still a human endeavor at heart. And as such, email is vulnerable to human error. B2B campaigns are no exception, and errors in emails to customers can feel especially magnified. No matter how many times you read (and re-read) your email copy, a mistake may sneak through.
Social Media Explorer — Social Media Consulting, Public Speaking and Education
Six Pixels of Separation - Marketing and Communications Blog - By Mitch Joel at Twist Image
Welcome to Generation Flux. The January 2012 cover story of Fast Company magazine was all about Generation Flux . You've head of Gen X , Gen Y and more, but what is Generation Flux? Our business world has been through some tumultuous times: Recessions, financial meltdowns, the massive disruption of technology, natural disasters, nations defaulting on their debt, the Arab Spring , the Occupy Movement and much more.This is Episode 11 of the Social Pros Podcast : Real People Doing Real Work in Social Media. This episode features Vanessa Sain-Dieguez who is the Social Media Director at Hilton Worldwide. Read on for insights from Vanessa, and Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week (this week: 27% of people go through other channels before
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Online Marketing Blog
While I’ve been to Belgium the past week for the fine Fusion Marketing Experience , I decided to take a day trip to Paris yesterday since it was only 2 hours away by train. As you may know, I do a bit of traveling. The quality of the experience, memories and the stories you get to tell after visiting other countries are usually the most meaningful.
Brian Solis « Defining the convergence of media and influence Brian Solis
The future of TV is much more than social, it’s a multi-screen experience that takes design. Often, producers, broadcast and movie marketers and brands alike underestimate the role social media plays as consumers watch, share, and interact. Whether its watching movies, TV shows or listening to music, consumers will have at least one-to-two other devices in grasp or within reach.
Social media is a big subject. If you’re looking for some reliable places to go for the best tips and social media tactics, look no further! Our second-annual contest generated more than 300 nominations. Our panel of social media experts carefully reviewed the nominees and finalists, analyzing the quality of their content, the frequency of posts and reader involvement (among other things).
Top 10 Social Media Blogs: The 2011 Winners! | Social Media Examiner
I am very proud, a little surprised, and frankly a bit humbled: The BrandBuilder blog made Social Media Examiner’s 2011′s Top 10 list of social media blogs . Proud because I don’t often make Top 10 lists, and I think this is the second time I have made this one. Surprised because this blog isn’t devoted entirely to social media topics, and the competition was fierce: 300 Nominees, many of which attract a lot more readers and attention. Humbled, because some of the other nominees and finalists are pretty solid professionals.