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A great article on why Twitter will continue and endure! Some time soon, the company won’t say when, the 100-millionth person will have signed on to Twitter to follow and be followed by friends and strangers. That may sound like a MySpace waiting to happen — remember MySpace? — but I’m convinced Twitter is here to stay. Read More

Local search is only one sliver of the search marketing game, but it is an increasingly important one, and one that is changing rapidly. These days people are going to the web to find local businesses, sometimes more than even the phone book. Having a presence in local search is imperative for any small business, but just as imperative is being able to compete for visibility.
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This list of sales industry leaders is composed of sales executives, writers, trainers, analysts and more, all of whom are making savvy use of many of the social media tools available today and helping usher in the renaissance they like to call ‘Sales 2.0.’ Read More

Google's Nexus One is certainly a nifty device, and has generated more than its share of hype. But ultimately, Google's mobile strategy isn't about flashy hardware --- it's all about generating money from advertising, just like in the traditional Internet. Read More

Performance reviews are a key part of developing a great team. Done right, performance reviews can inspire your people to achieve greater heights, get them focused on business goals, and bring out the creativity in them. Read More

Competitive intelligence is an increasingly critical skill. The economy has made the business environment more competitive. However, the increasingly social Web is big factor.

Companies (your competitors) are leaking more information than ever into social media channels. Snooping on these dropped hints and disclosures can give you a big strategic advantage.
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With the increase in businesses using online direct marketing tools, such as email, it has become more important to stand out from the crowd, it has been claimed. According to Madison Claire, writing for wholesale supply firm Drop Ship Access, email marketing is a "tried and true, proven winner in the world of e-marketing" but warns that companies should aim to get the most use out of the tool. Read More

The Holmes Reports has announced its list of the top five public relations campaigns of the decade. These campaigns demonstrate the impressive breadth and depth of the work in the PR profession; the strategic thinking and the creativity that help clients cut through the communications clutter that defined the first ten years of the 21st century and capture the public’s imagination. Read More

Mike Damphousse, of Smash Mouth Marketing blog does an interesting survey of several lead generation experts.

How aggressively do I go after them? Do I pounce immediately? Do I pause and call shortly thereafter? Do I just nurture them? Do I wait a couple days then call?

This is definitely the top question we get about Internet lead management at Kaleidico. So, what do the experts say? Read More

Setting up a custom URL for your Facebook fan page is really easy & is a must for your small business. There are many reasons why it's worth doing. Have a look. Read More