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Presentation: Going Social – The Business Edition
Yesterday, I presented to the local International Association of Business Communicators chapter. The audience dynamics were mixed between small and large companies. The attendees were business people who spanned social media – from newby to experienced social marketers. Going Social Each time I prepare a presentation, I go back through the history of presentations I’ve done in the past… dropping…
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Upfluence: Supercharge Your Influencer Marketing and Affiliate Programs
The digital landscape is evolving, and brands must adapt to how they engage with consumers. Traditional advertising is losing its edge as customers increasingly trust recommendations from real people—content creators, influencers, and brand advocates. But managing influencer campaigns, tracking ROI, and handling payments can be overwhelming without the right tools. That’s where Upfluence comes in. Upfluence Upfluence is an all-in-one…
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Social Media Calendar: Your One-Stop Shop for Social Media Templates
Running a successful social media presence takes more than creativity— planning, consistency, and high-quality content. But creating engaging posts from scratch can be time-consuming and overwhelming. That’s where Social Media Calendar comes in. Think of it as your go-to online store stocked with ready-made templates, content plans, and marketing resources to help you effortlessly level up your social media game. What is Social Media…
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The Current State of B2B Marketing Automation
Revenues for B2B marketing automation systems increased 60% to $1.2 Billion in 2014, compared to a 50% increase the year before. In the last 5 years, the industry has grown 11-fold as corporations continue to find value in the key features that marketing automation has to offer. As the industry rapidly matures, the foundations of a great marketing automation platform…
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Web Design vs. Web Development: Understanding the Differences and the People Behind Them
The terms web design and web development are often used interchangeably. While they work hand in hand to bring websites to life, they represent distinct disciplines, skill sets, and ways of thinking. Understanding the nuances between the two not only helps businesses hire the right talent but also empowers aspiring professionals to find their best fit in the world of…
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Social Media Salaries Guide
Whether you’re a strategies, specialist, brand manager, marketing manager, social media manager or a content writer, Onward Search is tracking your salary range and now sharing them in this infographic on US salaries. The news isn’t that good, though, given the state of the economy these numbers aren’t too exciting to me for an industry that’s exploded in growth. Introducing…
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Hey Valley Boys, Remember ChaCha?
If you’ve been reading my blog for long, you’d know that my opinion of ChaCha has had ups and downs. ChaCha is now a client (there’s my disclosure) so I’ve been taking a deeper look… and it’s looking good. Don’t take my word for it! The entire tech community, including the insiders at TechCrunch (the guys that love to hate…
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The Monkey’s Fist: A Practical Sales Approach to Building Trust and Driving Conversions
Sales is as much about psychology as it is about persuasion. The best sales professionals don’t just sell; they guide, educate, and build relationships. One particularly effective technique in this space is the Monkey’s Fist strategy, which helps reduce friction in the buying process while building trust. In the Navy, when a ship approaches a dock, the crew needs to…
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How to Collect and Verify B2B Leads
B2B lead generation is a key element in driving business growth. However, collecting high-quality leads and ensuring their validity is a challenge that many businesses face. Properly collecting and verifying leads is crucial to ensuring that sales teams focus on the most promising prospects. In this article, we’ll explore the step-by-step process for gathering and validating B2B leads to maximize your…
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Crowdsource Your B2B Data Cleansing
Last week I had a great discussion with the folks at NetProspex, a Software as a Service toolset that allows you to enhance and verify your business to business contact records. The system is quite rich, already accumulating data on over 21 million verified B2B contacts. Sometimes it’s easy to collect a name, an email address or some other part…
