The big discussion on social media revolves around selling. Is it for hard selling? Creating and maintaining relationships? Building a community? Social media creates opportunities. It’s up to you to close them. Social media is one tool in your marketing mix. The confusion lies in the merging of sales and marketing — two separate functions (thatContinue reading “Social Media: Sales or Marketing Tool?”
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Are LinkedIn Groups Working For You?
The past week we’ve focused on LinkedIn, the largest professional networking site on the planet. It tends to be a platform that most people aren’t utilizing effectively, because they’ve either posted a profile years ago and haven’t been back, or they share every tweet, which is a little overboard. So far, we’ve covered general tipsContinue reading “Are LinkedIn Groups Working For You?”
Trick Out Your Tweets: Tips to Stand Out on Twitter
Do you tweet? (Or as someone once asked me, “Are you on that Tweeter thing?”) Does it feel like you’re accomplishing anything? Or, at the end of the day, are you just confused what the buzz is about? (When Twitter went public, it was kind of a big deal. As in, it created 1,600 newContinue reading “Trick Out Your Tweets: Tips to Stand Out on Twitter”
Brands Rocking Social Media In The Real World
The number one question I receive about social media has always been “But what do I post?” Business professionals and owners want to see the value in utilizing social media but are intimidated by the thought of how to develop a loyal fan base and keep these folks happy. So I thought I would share someContinue reading “Brands Rocking Social Media In The Real World”
Go On Holiday, And Take Your Business With You
Wednesday was Boss’s Day and tomorrow is Sweetest Day; on Monday, our Canadian friends were being thankful while we’re celebrating coffee, nuts and chocolate in October. Halloween, one of the biggest retail holidays of the year (second only to Christmas in money spent), looms large at the end of the month. Who am I goingContinue reading “Go On Holiday, And Take Your Business With You”
Step Up and Introduce Yourself: How To Find Your Brand Voice
I’ve written about various aspects of social media before, including the importance of profiles, and especially, the profile picture. (Seriously, why does anyone want to be a silhouette?) These are essential aspects of the social media game, but I was getting ahead of myself. What comes before completing your profile? Finding your brand voice. UtilizingContinue reading “Step Up and Introduce Yourself: How To Find Your Brand Voice”
Why do you want to be a silhouette?
It’s the first thing that makes me second guess following you. If you can’t even add a profile picture—something, anything—I really question the value of your tweets. Of course, there’s debate on what works best as an avatar; but first, you need a profile pic. Period. I realize this is basic knowledge, and one ofContinue reading “Why do you want to be a silhouette?”
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