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- Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
The Death of the Agency of Record
The landscape is morphing for agencies. In the last week, I’ve been on no less than 5 sales calls where the prospect already had a service provider, were choosing a provider, or already had an agency. We were hired by one company to increase their search engine ranking. After reviewing their site for under a minute, I let them know…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
The Dangerous Lure of Avoiding the Social Web
I was thinking about naming this post, Why Jonathan Salem Baskin is Wrong… but I actually agree with him on many points in his post, The Dangerous Lure of the Social Web. I agree, for instance, that social media gurus often try to push businesses into leveraging the media without fully understanding the culture or resources at the company they’re…
- Content Marketing
Facebook Small Business Survey Results
Roundpeg is focused on small business. So, while I am always intrigued with what larger companies are doing, my business depends on my understanding of what small business owners do, think, want and need. And because of that focus, we have launched a series of studies to understand how small businesses ( 1 – 25 employees) used social media. While there…
- Content Marketing
Corporate Blogging: The Rap Song
We love SeanieMic, a parody rapper that’s done a ton of fantastic cuts. His songs have made it viral all over the web, so we asked him to spit some rhymze about our book, Corporate Blogging for Dummies. Seanie nailed it! With nothing but an autographed copy of the book in his hand, we raised a beer and a few…
- Content Marketing
Blue Yeti: A Versatile, Affordable Microphone That’s Ideal for Conferences, Interviews, Streaming, and Podcasting
Online content creation has exploded in recent years, with conferences, streaming, and podcasting becoming increasingly popular mediums for communication and engagement. A critical element in ensuring high-quality audio output is a reliable microphone, and the Blue Yeti microphone has emerged as a top choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will delve into why the Blue Yeti…
- Sales and Marketing Training
Innovation Without Utility Is Death for Startups
Tonight, I found myself in a passionate discussion with a mentor of mine. The topic was a company we both care about, but our perspectives on their direction diverged significantly. My concern centered on the company’s inability to deliver on the promises they make to their customers. My mentor, however, argued that their innovative approach and success in capturing industry…
- Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Three Pillars of Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has changed over the years but many professionals haven’t kept up. I still attend events where speakers talk about outdated techniques and provide business owners with wrong information. We don’t just spout off on SEO, we have been leaders in this industry for many years. We’ve also achieved incredible ranking for our clients… resulting in more…
- Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
Indy is StartUp Friendly
Douglas Karr, was one of four judges who helped us select the winning team from Startup Indy. In this interview he talks about why he was involved, and why it makes sense for tech firms to launch a startup here in Indianapolis. Douglas Karr on Judging at StartUp Weekend
- Email Marketing & Automation
Top 5 Ways To Accidentally Become a Spammer
The worst possible insult you can receive on the Internet is to be accused of being a spammer. Any other attack on your character doesn’t have the same staying power. Once someone thinks you’re a spammer, you’ll almost never get back on their good side. The road to spamville is one-way only. Worst of all, it’s surprisingly easy to take…
