Social Media & Influencer Marketing

Social media and influencer marketing are powerful tools for businesses looking to engage with their target audience, build brand awareness, and drive conversions. By leveraging social media platforms and partnering with influential individuals, companies can expand their reach, establish thought leadership, and ultimately drive more sales. Key subtopics within social media and influencer marketing include social media strategy, content creation, community management, influencer identification and outreach, and performance measurement. Implementing an effective social media and influencer marketing strategy can help you connect with your audience on a deeper level, increase brand loyalty, and ultimately boost your bottom line. Check out the articles below to discover how social media and influencer marketing can help you take your business to the next level.

  • Using Content Creation To Build Trust With Your Audience

    Using Content Curation to Build Trust With Your Audience

    I’ve been doing a lot of content curation lately; you know, the latest fashionable trend in digital content. At least, I hope it’s fashionable because it’s a wonderful development that throws a wrench in the works of automated delivery. Content…

  • Marketing is not easy

    For Traditional Businesses, New Media Is NOT Easy

    Social media is easy. SEO is easy. Blogging is easy. Stop saying it. It's not true. Technology is daunting. Conventional companies struggle with leveraging technology and newer channels to get positive results. Many abandon or avoid it altogether. Online search…

  • new media manifesto

    New Media Manifesto: The 10 Rules Successful Businesses Must Follow In Today’s Era

    Marketing has evolved from its humble beginnings with limited mediums like print and radio to encompass dozens of channels across television, direct mail, and billboards. Today, the digital age has ushered in thousands of platforms, primarily online, where brands interact…

  • Are you an elephant or butterfly?

    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…

  • The Six Degrees of Social Media Optimization for Business

    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.…

  • Reasons Why Businesses Use Twitter

    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…

  • 99Designs - Crowdsource Your Graphic Design

    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…

  • The Business impact of early adoption and change

    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…

  • Influencer Marketing and Internet Famous

    Influencer Marketing: Beware of the Internet Famous

    A few weeks ago, I received an email from a woman asking about my book . It was a bit of a sad email - reading that a woman who wanted to buy my e-book had spent a ton of…

  • Douglas Karr Social Media Expert Indianapolis

    Social Media Use Does Not an Expert Make

    Yet again today I was invited to a handful of events - in person and via webinar - to gain exposure to a social media expert and their take on social media marketing. As I review their profiles, LinkedIn profile,…

  • Business and Marketing as a River

    Navigating the Currents of Business Leadership

    Rivers, like businesses, are constantly changing. Yet we often struggle to perceive this ongoing change, instead focusing on snapshots or isolated periods. This limitation in our perception can lead to misunderstandings about the true nature of rivers and organizations. Imagine…

  • Twitter in Real Life Video

    Let’s Hope Your Brand Doesn’t Sound Like This on X

    Before you read any further, take a moment to watch the short video below. It is comedy, but it is also an uncomfortably accurate mirror for how many brands show up online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTN9We8unmU I remember the first time I saw…