Sometimes it feels like social media has lost all of its charm. It feels heavy and hard.
But once in awhile you can be involved in a conversation that connects you with other social media marketing pros in unexpected ways.
This week I had a conversation like this. On Twitter of all places. And of all things, it included a bag of candy.
Don't get me wrong, I love Twitter. But it moves really fast and often feels like you are being dragged down a raging stream vs. connecting in a conversation with friends.
Yesterday, I was slated to talk with some high school students studying entrepreneurship about how social media connects read more...
CoolTools: Google SearchWiki and Its Implications for Public Relations
After checking e-mail, I tend to start my day in an Internet browser and a search engine. While I am not the "typical" Internet user, I am also not alone. A Pew Internet Research study in August found that 49 percent of Internet users report that they use a search engine on a typical day. And with more than 60 percent of searches being conducted on Google, it makes sense that public relations read more...
Fun Friday: Marketing A Man, How a Status Makeover Changed Everything
Wow, these ladies are rough! We might not want to admit it, but the packaging is important. While women said they didn't want status and money to mar their relationship, results show they are more attracted to men that appear more affluent. This video shows what a little marketing can do. Really amazing. If you are in the mood for something more intelligent, I posted a great video about creativity in marketing featuring the Philobolus Dance Theater over at ToddAnd's blog today. Todd is the creator of the read more...
Things Aren’t What They Seem: Marketing Tactic Goes Underground
One of the things that distinguishes public relations from other disciplines, such as marketing, is the notion that coverage is earned and not purchased. Not to say that purchased solutions are any better or worse than the earned variety. While I prefer using public relations strategies and tactics, I am not opposed to sponsorships and other solutions that are considered marketing. We often use a mix of both with our clients. It depends on what will be most useful in reaching the intended community. read more...