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Social Media Speaker Shane Gibson's 13 Social Media Tips - http://www.closingbigger.net

Posted by shanegibson under Social Media
From http://www.closingbigger.net 5167 days ago
Made Hot by: McLaughlin on March 9, 2010 4:21 am

1) Momentum can cause friction. Don’t be moving so fast that you forget your community.
2) To build a big network, build many interconnected communities.
3) If you’re going to be disruptive aggressive and edgy you also have to be able to take what you dish-out; with a smile!
4) A social media listening strategy has to be applied on-going and consistently if you want to maximize ROI.
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SugarTone: Sweet Business Blogging Contest | Announcements

Posted by channelship under SugarTone
From http://bloggertone.com 5164 days ago
Made Hot by: wchingya on March 9, 2010 2:56 am

Bloggertone is teaming up with BizSugar to bring you the Sugartone Sweet Business Blogging Contest. This contest helps give your articles extra online visibility and rewards your social networking. The Sugartone Sweet Business Blogging Contest is an opportunity for you to win prizes to help you promote your business. Read More

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Stop Being the Idea Guy and Just Do It!

Posted by billrice under Self-Development
From http://bettercloser.com 5167 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on March 7, 2010 9:17 pm

I can’t think of too many people I would less like to be around than the “idea guy” or the “I thought of that guy.” And two of my favorite blogs have called them out.

I have nothing to add. I’ll just point you to them... Read More

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7 Advanced Habits of Highly Effective Speakers

Posted by WayneLiew under Self-Development
From http://www.mpdailyfix.com 5168 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on March 7, 2010 9:16 pm

Like it or not, marketing executives are expected to deliver great presentations. And while some marketing executives are competent public speakers, practicing the following advanced tips can take a communicator from “good to great”. Public speaking, like any other craft takes discipline, commitment and plenty of practice. Read More

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What Can You Do for Working Moms?

Posted by epower under Management
From http://www.epowermark.com 5168 days ago
Made Hot by: DebMark on March 7, 2010 7:01 am

Working moms are an often overlooked population when it comes to targeting your online marketing. Here is a post on what you can do for working moms with your online program.
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You Still Calling 'Em Customers?

Posted by waltgoshert under Marketing
From http://waltgoshert.com 5168 days ago
Made Hot by: DebMark on March 6, 2010 6:59 am

There's a huge difference between ringing up customers vs, caring for clients in your local business. Read More

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Social Media Marketing - Waste of Time. | Marketing

Posted by bloggertone under Social Media
From http://bloggertone.com 5168 days ago
Made Hot by: thursdayb on March 5, 2010 10:27 pm

Social media is still being looked at as a waste of time by many businesses. Unwilling to take the time to understand how to approach it or to realise it's benefits, it is dismissed as a fad. To their misfortune. Read More

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Guerrilla Social Media Marketing Attribute #6

Posted by shanegibson under Social Media
From http://www.closingbigger.net 5167 days ago
Made Hot by: keenan on March 5, 2010 11:18 am

This is attribute #6 of the Top Ten Attributes of a Guerrilla Social Media Marketer. (unedited excerpt from my upcoming November 2010 book published by Entrepreneur Press and co-authored with Jay Levinson):

#6) Free and Variable

It is important to use free digital give away’s that have real value and customer benefits. Then of course we need a variety of paid options to upgrade to. One size Read More

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Black Ops Social Media Marketing

Posted by billrice under Social Media
From http://bettercloser.com 5168 days ago
Made Hot by: wendyweiss on March 5, 2010 7:07 am

I just finished up the latest book in the Jason Bourne series, Bourne Deception. I love the action and intrigue of a good spy thriller. It pulls me back to my early days in the intelligence community…

Okay, maybe not quite the same–I never had to kill quite so many people to accomplish my objectives. However, it did get my creative thoughts going ... Read More

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Don’t Just Monitor Your Brand, Watch the Niche for Sales

Posted by billrice under Social Media
From http://bettercloser.com 5169 days ago
Made Hot by: wendyweiss on March 5, 2010 7:04 am

Monitoring your brand online and in social media has become a no brainer. However, if you are neglecting your niche keywords and competitor brands you are letting opportunity fall out of your sales funnel.

Here are a few examples of a great Michigan brand, Steelcase monitoring social media for sales. Read More