Social Media

Paid vs. earned: secrets of better advertising ROI

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Social media solutions are peddled the same way as quick weight loss programs. And, we buy into both for the same reason: we want to believe there’s a quick, instant, easy way to get a better return on our advertising investment. Sure you can. Just like you can get buff without pesky workouts and responsible eating. As one who’s been (and still going) through the fitness mill, I find it particularly satisfying to see a universal truth of the gym proven in advertising: you gotta workout to work it off. Continue reading.

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Rock your marketing and advertising like Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett as Axl Rose rocks in Geico's employee-created video

Geico employees create a new video to kick off their annual team meeting. Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett has become a staple of the annual project over the past four years. Buffett has appeared as a hobo and a DJ. This year, this tattooed Axl Rose send-up stole the show and netted thousands of viral impressions.Does Warren Buffett’s rock act have a lesson for you?

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My iphone app: portable advertising & marketing advice

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Remember when having a fax was a big deal? How about email? Your next step: a mobile app for your business. Why does it matter? It’s all about service and credibility. The mobile screen is a growing battleground for your customer. A mobile app puts your product knowledge and service promise in your customer’s hands anywhere they go. It also gives you something even more important.

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Marketing Scott Brown: social media lessons to help you win

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His January 19th win may have shocked the political world, but Scott Brown’s victory came as little surprise to those tracking social media numbers. Learn how Scott Brown’s historic success can help you win more customers.

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Getting more from what you give

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Wednesday Weekly Reader: Food for thought gathered from around the web and served fresh to you.

This week: Improving your social media following. Content that creates credibility. Do we still need paper directories? And, ad winners and losers from Super Bowls past.

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