Suze Bragg and Sima Dahl join forces to deliver timely insights on the best marketing, social media and technology solutions for your business. Whether you're a newly minted entrepreneur or an industry veteran, you'll find tips and practical advice you can leverage in your business today. en-us http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243.html?nid=3218 Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use November 9, 2009 http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243/post/130050413.html?nid=3218 According to the June "2009 Marketing Trends Survey" by StrongMail Systems, 42 percent of nearly 1,000 global business leaders polled p... http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243/post/790050279.html?nid=3218 Last week I was asked to give an interview by Chicago ABC Channel 7 reporter Leah Hope. 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A new study out by The Nielson Co. shows that about half of the U.S. population visited a social networking Web si... http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243/post/1120049312.html?nid=3218 In an Ad Age article on Tuesday, July 21st, Forrester Research writer Josh Bernoff wrote, "Unlike the last recession, digital marketin... http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243/post/600049260.html?nid=3218 Lauren Freedman, President of e-Tailing Group recently said, "The integration of community and social networking within e-commerce has reach... http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243/post/1970049197.html?nid=3218 Earlier this week I had the honor of presenting to City College of Chicago students interested in starting their own business on behalf of the... http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243/post/810049081.html?nid=3218 Spotlight on Success takes a look at real companies achieving brand visibility and driving sales through better social media and marketing. ... http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243/post/440049044.html?nid=3218 While sitting with a former CEO last month, drinking coffee and discussing politics, Phil looked me in the eye and said, "You're in marketing?... http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243/post/1590048959.html?nid=3218 Conversations about your brand are happening, online and off, and while you can't control what people are saying about your company, product or s... http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243/post/1050048705.html?nid=3218 After studying and working with websites since 1994, I am still a bit perplexed by what I view as a slow adoption rate by many non web-based compan... http://www.expertBusinessSource.com/blog/430000243/post/1300048730.html?nid=3218 The Red House Furniture Store: Crunchy mattresses and all. 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