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Say Hello: How To Make Connections With Your Social Media Profiles
Social media is still buzzing, even as it has moved from a trend to a mainstream marketing activity. Yet so many people still overlook one of the most important aspects—the profile. First, let’s focus on the profile picture. This is your first step to legitimacy. It’s hard to take a generic silhouette seriously. Not photogenic?Continue reading “Say Hello: How To Make Connections With Your Social Media Profiles”
Run For Boston: #BostonStrongAkron
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, look for the helpers, you will always find people who are helping. This quote by Fred Rogers (of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood fame) has popped up across social media networks since the horrendous news broke ofContinue reading “Run For Boston: #BostonStrongAkron”
Jumping Off A Cliff: My 1st Year As An Entrepreneur
A year ago today, I took a deep breath and jumped off a cliff. Figuratively speaking, anyway. I left my job in corporate America to start my own business. I was terrified and excited, overwhelmed yet satisfied with my decision, completely burnt out but eagerly looking toward my future. In some ways, it’s been better thanContinue reading “Jumping Off A Cliff: My 1st Year As An Entrepreneur”
Facebook Graph Search: A Case Study
Yesterday Facebook removed me from the waiting list and added Graph Search to my profile. I attended the press conference launch (via live blogging) and have certainly heard the hype, so I was anxious to try this new tool. Recently, I’ve become interested in oils in order to make more natural versions of beauty andContinue reading “Facebook Graph Search: A Case Study”
How Ben Affleck’s Story Carried Argo to a Best Picture Oscar (And What We Can Learn From It)
When Argo won Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards, I was thrilled. Don’t get me wrong; there was some stiff competition in the category, and I was impressed by some of the challengers, most notably LINCOLN. However, it was interesting to watch how Ben Affleck’s Best Director snub by the Academy became a leadingContinue reading “How Ben Affleck’s Story Carried Argo to a Best Picture Oscar (And What We Can Learn From It)”
Super Bowl XLVII: Not A Complete Blackout
I planned on writing about marketing lessons to be had from some of the better Super Bowl commercials until I read 5 Marketing Lessons From the Super Bowl’s Most Popular Commercials from the fine folks at Entrepreneur this morning. So that’s been done. Speaking of the Super Bowl commercials, I felt like they grew moreContinue reading “Super Bowl XLVII: Not A Complete Blackout”
The Harbowl: A Marketer’s Dream (Oh, And Those $3.7 Million Ads!)
As marketers, we’re always looking for the story beyond the story. The one that will draw you in, grab your emotions and make you care. Yes, even for mammoth events like the Super Bowl. In 2013, the game is full of story lines, but the one grabbing everyone’s attention is the sibling rivalry. For theContinue reading “The Harbowl: A Marketer’s Dream (Oh, And Those $3.7 Million Ads!)”
Where Has All of the Good Journalism Gone?
Along with the rest of the nation, I watched in horror at the events that unfolded in Newtown, CT last Friday. I was out running errands for my business in the morning, so I didn’t see the initial breaking news coverage. I quickly checked my social media networks upon arriving home and noticed a fewContinue reading “Where Has All of the Good Journalism Gone?”
I’m grateful for… “I have an app for that.”
I recently read a blog post by Lifehacker asking readers what free apps they are most thankful for this year. That’s when I realized how much I utilize apps to make my life, both personal and professional, run smoothly. What are your favorite apps (paid or free)? Here are 7 apps that have become aContinue reading “I’m grateful for… “I have an app for that.””
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