Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Is Copernicus or Aristotle Running Your Business?
There are several businesses I work with... and I think the ones I enjoy the most are the ones who recognize that they are not as important as their customers are. Some of the others don't even acknowledge that there…
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Checking Your Site’s Rank with Personalized Search
One of my clients called last week and asked why, when she searched, her site was first in the rankings but another person had her down the page a bit. If you hadn't heard the ruckus, Google has turned on…
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Are You an Elephant or a Butterfly?
I watched a presentation with Roger Williams , a regional non-profit owner and entrepreneur. Roger shared a fantastic business analogy; he asked, " Are you an Elephant or a Butterfly ?" Both elephants and butterflies are memorable, but they have…
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It’s Time for Your Year-End Marketing Review
It's that time of year again... when you must put time aside to review your annual marketing plan. Next year may be more important than any year previous with the rapid adoption of social media strategies. Here's what I recommend…
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Six Degrees of Social Media Optimization
Having worked heavily in the online software industry over the last decade, I suppose it's not a surprise that more folks are seeking my advice on the development and enhancement of their platforms - especially with regard to social media.…
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Why Your Business Should Use Twitter
Many businesses continue to struggle with why they should use Twitter. Pick up a copy of Twitterville: How Businesses Can Thrive in the New Global Neighborhoods by Shel Israel. It's a fantastic book that documents the birth and growth of…
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99Designs: Unlock Your Business’s Creative Potential Quickly and Affordably
Businesses need eye-catching designs to stand out from the competition. Whether launching a new product, revamping your website, or creating a memorable brand identity, having the right design can make all the difference. That's where 99Designs comes in, offering a…
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Predictive Marketing Analytics with ThinkVine
What would the Return on Investment be if you could change your marketing mix? This is a question that large customers with complex marketing strategies (that are balanced between a multitude of mediums) ask themselves every day. Should we drop…
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The Business Impact of Early Adoption and Change
I'm reading Kevin Eikenberry's book, Remarkable Leadership , and I will have coffee with Kevin tomorrow. It's a fantastic book - and one chapter hit home with me on championing change . Kevin discusses change in great detail. One of…
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MC Hammer 2.0 and Personal Branding
If you wanted to research a celebrity who has been able to re-energize their career through social media, my first example would be MC Hammer. Everyone has seen the Behind the Music and rise and fall of MC Hammer as…