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09/24/2014

#Partybombed by the #ValleyGirls

You guys are awesome!

Made with Pefect Video http://goo.gl/j49PLI

09/12/2014

Google Street View Lets You Take 'Virtual Walk' Through Egyptian Relics

Take a mini vacation today -

Google has brought its street view technology to one of the world's most iconic archaeological sites, the company announced Wednesday. "Now the Egypt of your imagination can be ...

09/08/2014

Webinar this week -
YouTube for Business: Get ready for your close up!
Have you registered yet?

08/29/2014

20 Dance GIFs to Celebrate the Sweet Return of Friday

Happy Weekend

A collection of GIFs to celebrate the sweet return of Friday.

08/25/2014

Social media coaching session this Wednesday! Have you registered yet?

08/22/2014

Folks, We Have a New Contender for Cheesiest Local Ad

Gotta love this one!

With low budgets, poor lighting and cheesy graphics, there's a lot that can go wrong.

08/05/2014

10 Brilliant Marketing Stunts That Put Startups on the Map

Awesome ideas -

A strong marketing stunt can be a valuable tool for any company. Here are 10 that stirred up some attention.

08/01/2014

Creating Funny Videos: A How-To for Brands

Do you use video to promote your business online?

Laughter is often said to be the best medicine, and when it comes to digital marketing, it certainly presents unique opportunities for consumer engagement.

07/30/2014

There's a right way and a wrong way to build your network -

I LOL'ed at this one. - Erik

07/28/2014

Vine Star Shawn Mendes Reached No. 1 on iTunes in Just 37 Minutes

From social media to record contract -

Shawn Mendes, a 15-year-old popular Vine user, quickly snagged the top spot on the iTunes Top Albums chart. Mashable talked to him about his sudden fame.

07/23/2014

Coaching session tomorrow? Are you just starting to use Hootsuite and have questions? Register today!

07/22/2014

6 Ways Your Smartphone Can Replace Your Entertainment Center

6 Ways Your Smartphone Can Replace Your Entertainment Center http://ow.ly/zskjU

Get your mobile movie marathon going with DIY projectors and adaptable tripods.

07/22/2014

Triple M Rock News

Rock on -

A cockatoo dancing to Queen

What's not to like about it?

07/18/2014

Facebook Begins Testing a Buy Button

This could be interesting -

Facebook is testing a new feature that businesses will like.

07/16/2014

Daily Camera

gotta love Boulder!

Great video of Tube to Work Day in Boulder

FULL STORY + PHOTOS: http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_26149188

07/11/2014

4 Ways to Stop Marketing to Yourself (Hint: It's About Empathy)

Just remember that it's not about you!

What seems perfect to you may be completely wrong. A little empathy will go a long way toward ensuring your marketing efforts are connecting with...

07/08/2014

15 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Do Every Day

How many of these do you do?

The most effective entrepreneurs know they need to invest in themselves if they want to grow their business. Here are some habits to embrace.

07/01/2014

7 Times Facebook Activity Got People Into Legal Trouble

Some things are not for sharing -

Facebook and criminal activity don't mix well. Here are seven people who landed in legal hot water for their use of the social network.

06/25/2014

How can you improve your posts? Some good ideas here.

The Most Effective Calls to Action for Facebook Posts - wow, some interesting nuggets here!! http://www.marketingprofs.com/charts/2014/25391/the-most-effective-calls-to-action-for-facebook-posts
via MarketingProfs

TrackMaven recently conducted a report, based on 1,578,006 posts shared by brands on 5,804 pages. All of the Pages included had a minimum of 1,000 Likes.

"Please share with your friends and fans" is often the most effective call to action (CTA) for Facebook posts by brands.

Include hashtags, but ideally only one or two.

Posts with lots of exclamation marks (as many as seven!) and lots of question marks (as many as nine!) seemed to garner more engagement. Hmm. Not sure this would work for everyone! :)

You can download the full report here: http://trackmaven.com/resources/the-marketingmavens-guide-to-facebook/

#FacebookTips #SocialMedia

06/19/2014

In the middle of a training session on Facebook for AdAbilities. Lots to learn!

06/18/2014

Social media coaching session tomorrow! Have you registered yet?

06/16/2014

Legendary Broadcaster Dies At 82

Sorry to hear about the passing of Casey Kasem, http://huff.to/1pB0efG

Casey Kasem died Sunday morning, June 15, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington. The legendary broadcaster was taken off life support at age 82. Kasem suffered from a progressive form of dementia known as Lewy Body Disease. On J...

06/13/2014

When He Gets Home From Work, His Giant Lizard Greets Him Just Like A Dog

After a long, tough day at work, all we really want is for our lizard to greet us at the door...

His giant lizard is soaking up some sun in the yard but then notices his owner calling for him. Extreme cuteness ensures...

06/11/2014

How to Avoid Fake Reviews

Don't post fake reviews either!

How many bars in Burbank can be the hippest bar in Burbank? Surprise: only one!

06/10/2014

Thursday's webinar is How to Get More Fans on Facebook. Have you registered yet?

06/09/2014

Posting more often: Is that really the best way to get around lower organic reach?

How to get around that "pay to play" thing-

The message from Facebook is clear: Pay to Play. However, not all businesses have taken this message well. Some have left Facebook while others have tried creative methods to work around the lower organic reach. Yes, average organic reach of a post has fallen. But the keyword here is average, which…

06/06/2014

How to Design a Social Media Campaign |

Here's a step by step social media plan: http://bit.ly/1o3LxiV

Do you know how to set up a social media campaign? This article shares the five core elements you need to build a social media campaign that works.

06/06/2014

Here's Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' Performed Entirely On Beer Bottles

This is really good.

Here's Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' Performed Entirely On Beer Bottles. I bet they had a lot of fun making those instruments.

06/04/2014

LinkedIn's New Profile Design Takes a Hint From Facebook and Twitter

Time for a LinkedIn profile makeover -

LinkedIn unveiled a new profile design for premium members Wednesday, one of a number of new features for the company's paid users.

06/02/2014

Our June 12 webinar for 360 clients is "How to Get More Fans on Facebook." Register today!

05/30/2014

Social Media Examiner: Social media marketing how to, research, case studies, news and more! |

Grab Social Media Examiner's free Social Media Marketing Industry Report http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/

Social Media Examiner helps businesses master social media marketing to find leads, increase sales and improve branding using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube

05/28/2014

Facebook Lets Restaurants Post Menus to Their Pages

Restaurants! Did you know you can post your menu on your page? http://goo.gl/1yeKYt

Talking on Yelp, Facebook is letting restaurants upload menus to their pages.

05/27/2014

Coaching session tomorrow! How are you doing with your social media profiles? Sign up and share your hard work!

05/24/2014

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF BAD RADIO ADVERTISING

How to make a bad radio ad: http://goo.gl/K1wVqF

A Loyal Reader Writes: “This commercial copy we received from the regional office of International House Of Pancakes is so bad that it’s almost funny. It came from their Vice President of Marketing. “It’s incredible that a company of that size would turn over the task of representing this restaurant…

05/21/2014

Two Stupid Password Tricks for Those Too Lazy for Proper Security

Stupid password tricks -

So simple.

05/19/2014

Facebook Introduces New Way to Flirt With Relationship 'Ask' Button

This could get awkward.

If you've been eyeing someone on Facebook who has their relationship status unlisted, the site is making it easier to find out if they're single.

05/16/2014

Stunning 10-Year Time-Lapse Shows Construction of 9/11 Memorial Museum

Very cool.

Watch a 10-year time-lapse that shows the construction of the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City.

05/14/2014

Top 10 Social Trends for Summer 2014 | Social Media Today

Get ready!

Top trends in the world of social media marketing for summer 2014.

05/12/2014

Solange Knowles' Alleged Attack on Jay Z Ignites Twitter Comedy Hour

What Jay Z might have said to Solange...

Solange Knowles apparently went 5150 on Jay Z, a security camera caught the attack and Twitter's comedy peanut gallery was off to the races.

05/09/2014

Dinosaur Throws Out First Pitch at MLB Game

Wonder if he can hit?

It was a roaring good time.

05/08/2014

Have you registered for next week's webinar, Pinterest for Business? People spend time on Pinterest to find things to buy. What could be better for a business?

05/05/2014

THE ONE THING RADIO STATIONS AROUND THE WORLD HAVE IN COMMON

That would never work in our market...

I've coached radio personalities and copywriters in 37 countries, and the one thing stations around the world have in common is..

05/02/2014

Nostalgic Photo Series Brings Forgotten Gadgets Back to Life

Can't say I get all misty thinking about my old IBM selectric typewriter...

Photographer Jim Golden takes pictures of old technology in his photo series.

04/30/2014

Viral Vid: Emma Stone's Lip Sync Battle

Did you catch this?

We can only imagine how she does karaoke.

04/28/2014

We're continuing our Instagram challenge this week for Wednesday's coaching session. Sign up if you want to show off your Instagram account.