Have you ever wondered "Why did my followers like my Facebook page" or "Do I add value to my audience"? Well, even if you haven't thought about either of those things before I recommend checking out Nick Martin's post about how to Talk TO your audience instead of AT them. Social media is not meant … Continue reading How to Talk-To Your Audience Not At Them
Category: Brand Strategy
WebTrends Webinar Recap: Adapting to your dynamic customer base
I recently watched the WebTrends webinar "Adapting to Your Dynamic Customer Base" presented by Jeremiah Oqyang and Susan Etlinger of the Altimeter Group, and Justin Kistner from Webtrends. It was a very insightful presentation about what the dynamic customer is, what they expect from you, and how to meet their needs. The following is a … Continue reading WebTrends Webinar Recap: Adapting to your dynamic customer base
5 Best Logo Redesigns
A logo is a company's distinguishing mark, which customers connect with and remember. A logo needs to be both unique and eye-catching, a memorable design that customers will remember each time they see it. The logo design should communicate the company's values and identity, such as: Technical Fun Professional Healthy Green Family Overtime a company's … Continue reading 5 Best Logo Redesigns
Google’s Playbook for Winning at Mobile
Mobile usage is on the rise as more and more consumers are purchasing smartphones and tablets. Mobile marketing, whether through advertising, a mobile site, or an app, is the best way to reach your customers at the exact point of purchase. With mobile marketing you can reach customers at the moments that matter the most. … Continue reading Google’s Playbook for Winning at Mobile
Why Relationship Marketing is Important
Check out this great interview with Mari Smith, author of The New Relationship Marketing and Facebook Marketing: An Hour a Day. In the interview, Mari discusses why relationships are important to businesses (regardless of size or type) and why businesses need to improve their listening skills. She explains that it doesn't matter if you are … Continue reading Why Relationship Marketing is Important
5 Companies Rocking Social Media
Social media has become one of the greatest tools for companies to build relationships with their customers. While some companies are hesitant to use social media because of the inability to control negative comments, others realize that the benefits extremely outweigh the risks. The infographic below breaks down how 5 companies were able to leverage … Continue reading 5 Companies Rocking Social Media
Design in Business
Check out this great blog on how thinking like a designer leads to business success. This article breaks down the very interesting relationship between design and business. Have you ever thought that design could impact your business strategy or organization structure. The way that design can spark innovation is they same way it can impact … Continue reading Design in Business
Social Media Industry Report – 2012
The Social Media Examiner recently published their 4th annual social media marketing industry report. Each year they interview marketers about how they are using social media to grow and promote their businesses. For the 2012 report, they interviewed over 3,800 marketers to determine: The top 10 social media questions marketers want answered The time commitment … Continue reading Social Media Industry Report – 2012
The Future of Blogging
What should your focus be for your online marketing strategy? The infographic below breaks down what online medias companies will be using in 2012. Takeaways 2012 Start or increase blogging - 43% of companies will have active blogs in 2012, up from 39% in 2011 Create an email newsletter - 77% of companies will use … Continue reading The Future of Blogging
Interview With the Head of Social Media at Ford
Check out this interview Scott Monty, head of social media at Ford Motor Company. During the interview, Scott discusses how to connect and engage with customers through social media. Scott also discusses: How Ford uses Google+ and why creating a conversation on Google+ is different compared to other platforms How they measure the sales impact … Continue reading Interview With the Head of Social Media at Ford