How often are we shooting in the dark when it comes to marketing? Are we really focusing our efforts on reaching exactly who we want or are we just taking anyone that comes knocking? Last month, I attended a compelling presentation entitled “Targeting Your Ideal Client” by Dale Fallon of The Communication Gym®. Dale said […]
Want to Unlock the Key to Social Media Return on Investment? Make Sure You have These Elements in Place! 1. Audience/Content Balance If you’re just starting out, we suggest establishing goals that will build your audience. This means increasing your number of fans and followers. We're not saying this alone will increase your social media […]
This was my first full year in business and I’ve certainly learned a lot. Here are my top takeaways of the year, which I’m sharing in hopes that they may be helpful to other business owners. 11. We can do more collectively than by ourselves. One of the great things about social media is the […]
This is a question I often receive during group presentations. And the answer to this question spans the globe. Here are just a few of the takes that those in the social media field have on this topic. In the past few weeks, I’ve seen blogs touting the 18-minute social media strategy and the 20-minute […]
Pricing is one the most difficult things for a service-based business owner, especially when it comes to social media management. There is a fine line between getting paid what you’re worth and losing business because prices are ‘too high.’ There isn’t much precedent for social media pricing because the media are so new. It also […]
The following is a guest blog by Fran Masciantonio, President of First Generation Visual Media! Some very basic knowledge can help your web videos work more effectively. Here are a few things to keep in mind when shooting and editing video. Steady camera technique. You may not have a tripod and may not need one, […]
Many ask me how to create ‘good’ content. The secret is simply generating content that’s valuable to your audience. In order to do this, you’ll have to listen, ask, deliver and re-evaluate. Here are simple 12 steps to help guide you through this process. 1. Listen first. Read what your audience is reading, monitor the buzz […]
This morning, I spoke to a group of HACC students. The students were ambassadors for the campus and they help to lead the rest of student body. It was an honor to talk to such a gifted group of individuals. I decided to keep the presentation brief and focus on answering their specific social media […]
When I consult with new clients, they often have a surprising revelation about social media: it’s not magic! A successful social media presence requires time, energy, and creativity. I hate to be a buzz kill, but social media is not a silver bullet. Just because it’s the new thing that everyone is talking about, does […]
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