I recently had the pleasure of helping other speakers as a track leader for Social Media Marketing World. It was an interesting experience for me because typically I am the speaker, so in this situation I was assuming the role of those that help me to look good in front of an audience. My primary […]
Relationship Selling is a Commitment Process
Are you familiar with the negotiating practice of asking for a commitment for a commitment. It’s an important one for building and sustaining relationships, and that makes it essential for successful sales professionals and online marketers Selling is A Series of Mini-Commitments Especially in regards to online marketing, there is often the unrealistic expectation of […]
How To Network Like a Pro at Live Events
One of the seemingly improbable outcomes of digital social networking is the increased interest in live events for building relationships to further to accomplish practical business objectives. To do this well, while also maximizing your return on what is likely to be a significant investment, thorough preparation is essential. This is something I’ve been working […]
Planning Paradox: How to Create Higher Value Content in Less Time
If you have struggled with planning your content marketing you are not alone. However, once you get your plan in place, you will be astounded at how you can deliver more impactful content for your community, and in less time. I’ve been there too; and that is why I’m excited to share how this is […]
Google+ is Content Marketing on Fire
Sustainable communities are often described as ecosystems in which everyone gets what they want. This explains why Google+ is steadily gaining momentum for attracting the attention of a wider audience than even Facebook, and quite possibly one that will prove to be more powerful for content marketers Over the past couple of years we’ve watched as […]
2014: The Year of Native Content
The evolution of content that drives social media engagement is clearly moving to a level that will test the skills and commitment of online business marketers. One reason for this is that we are no longer just working with, but also living in a world that expects content that perfectly suits their every need and […]
How Live Events Enhance Social Networking and Marketing
In the days before digital, if you wanted to network you had to get out of the office. That’s where we developed relationships and consummated deals.Telephones were only used to supplement those live interactions. Live events are where you experience firsthand the energy and enthusiasm of other like-minded people who share your interests and business […]
Social Media Success in Two Words or Less
How is your business leveraging the unique qualities of each major social media channel? One of the commonly expressed social media challenges is communicating a congruent business or brand message while managing multiple social channels. The solution is to distill the primary success factor for each social media channel into just a couple of words – […]
Organizing Your Social Media Marketing
You can take the stress out of your social media marketing process by organizing it into written plan that is consistently implemented. That organized and written plan can then be refined as you grow with it. The key to an effective social media marketing plan is following specific rules that are organized into a process. […]
Every Business is Now a Media Company
There was a time when every business courted the media. They (the media) were rightfully considered business partners because they could significantly help any company interested in publicizing an event or similar happening as news. Today, every business (large or small) is now its own media company – and that is a responsibility that should not be […]