tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56118535032464066382024-03-12T23:19:13.680-04:00Simple Marketing BlogA Weblog and Newsroom for Simple Marketing Now LLC, a marketing communications consultancy focused on simplifying customer interactions with social media and content marketing.CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.comBlogger366125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-77556259183105130902014-06-20T08:30:00.000-04:002014-06-20T08:30:02.448-04:00How's Your Website 'About Us' Page?I love 'about us' pages. Do you? When done well, they are powerful for communicating what a company and its people are all about.<br />
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Here are my thoughts on the website 'about us' page:<br />
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What are your reactions? Do you have some favorite 'about us' pages? Please do share them here.<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-56135224565441171062014-05-16T08:00:00.000-04:002014-05-16T08:00:11.338-04:00Simplicity Matters. Simple Marketing in Action from BRITE ConferenceI recently revisited this article and found the observations about simplicity in marketing grounding.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-88268358488651111642014-03-27T11:42:00.000-04:002014-03-27T11:45:25.953-04:00Building Trust to Generate Leads: an Inbound Marketing DefinitionWhat's your preferred method for generating leads? Does it involve building trust?<br />
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CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-17532982210347603612014-01-10T08:30:00.000-05:002014-01-10T08:30:02.132-05:00Getting Found Online Matters More Than Ever!Yes. It does. Really. Check out my original article, titled:<br />
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(Here's a link to the latest GE study on the subject, titled <a href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130712005396/en/GE-Capital-Retail-Bank%E2%80%99s-Annual-Shopper-Study" target="_blank">GE Capital Retail Bank’s Second Annual Shopper Study</a> which outlines the digital path to major purchases and confirms that 81% research <b>Online</b> before visiting store.)<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-57838283014240991722013-11-15T09:52:00.000-05:002013-11-15T09:52:00.151-05:00What Makes for Digital Marketing Success?This is the first year since 2006 that Bathroom Blogfest didn't take place for a number of reasons, not least of which had to do with life happening (see <a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/blog/flooring-the-consumer/bid/153252/7-Customer-Experience-Insights-from-Charity-Water" title="7 Customer Experience Insights from Charity: Water">7 Customer Experience Insights from Charity: Water</a>).<br />
That said, I enjoyed re-reading <a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/137000/7-Digital-Marketing-Musings-after-Bathroom-Blogfest-2012"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>7 Digital Marketing Musings after Bathroom Blogfest 2012</i></span></a> and being reminded how valuable an opportunity it has been to experiment and collaborate on this project.<br />
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Which, ultimately, is what is at the heart of digitally infused social interactions.<br />
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Let me know what you've learned as a result of your digital marketing experiments. What made them successful?<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-78195845983042632142013-09-18T10:57:00.000-04:002013-09-18T10:57:00.174-04:00Which Blogposts Do You Find Worth Reading?I admire how Denise Lee Yohn highlights favorite blogposts in this article - which includes one of mine:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/140750/Blogposts-Worth-Reading-Brand-Marketing-Goodness-via-Denise-Lee-Yohn">Blogposts Worth Reading. Brand Marketing Goodness via Denise Lee Yohn</a> </span></i></div>
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What's your reaction to this kind of listing? Is it helpful? Inspiring? Does it encourage you to discover new resources?<br /><br />Let me know.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!<br /><br />Best,<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">C.B.</span></i><div>
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CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-53258227099476402372013-08-08T09:30:00.000-04:002013-08-08T09:30:01.696-04:00Learn How Nufloors Uses Social Media to Connect With CustomersLearn from a truly talented and passionate customer advocate. Here's an interview with Nufloors' Cynthia Dean on how she uses social media to connect with customers:<br />
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<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/141353/Social-Media-to-Connect-With-Customers-Nufloors-Cynthia-Dean"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Social Media to Connect With Customers: Nufloors' Cynthia Dean</i></span></a></div>
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CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-14541985363869721172013-07-17T12:03:00.003-04:002013-07-17T12:03:41.697-04:00Learn How BuildDirect Uses Social Media With CustomersI love hearing about social media marketing success stories! In this case, BuildDirect's Rob Banks shares wisdom about how to connect with customers using social media.<br />
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<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/141643/BuildDirect-Uses-Social-Media-to-Connect-With-Customers"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">BuildDirect Uses Social Media to Connect With Customers</span></i></a></div>
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-34173057053011988082013-06-20T10:00:00.000-04:002013-06-20T10:00:00.370-04:00How To Find Content with Meaning for You OnlineFinding meaningful content online is an even more critical matter when there's so much more content available via so many more channels. Think how difficult it is to find just the right TV program when you don't just have 3 network channels to choose from, but also hundreds of cable channels... The online world is that and more!<br /><br /> The solution has to do with filters which help you find content with meaning for you online.<br /><br /> Here are my thoughts on this matter:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/138963/Filtering-Content-For-Meaning-to-Get-More-Business"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Filtering Content For Meaning to Get More Business</i></span></a></div>
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CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-60818070214779869302013-06-06T10:00:00.000-04:002013-06-06T10:00:04.634-04:00Download Content Marketing Guide!If you are curious about implementing content marketing for your business, you may find Simple Marketing Now's Content Marketing 101 Guide helpful.<br />
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<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/142734/New-Content-Marketing-Guide-Available-for-Download"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>New Content Marketing Guide Available for Download!</i></span></a></div>
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I'd love to hear what you find more helpful.<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-33808058085100069752013-05-16T10:00:00.000-04:002013-05-16T10:00:02.330-04:00Curious About Title Tags and Meta Descriptions?I am. I'm curious how companies large and small use - or don't use - their digital real-estate to promote their digital visibility and describe themselves in their title tags and meta descriptions.<br />
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In this article, I explore what several large companies do:<br />
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<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/143067/SEO-Tips-Having-Fun-with-Title-Tags-and-Meta-Descriptions" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">SEO Tips: Having Fun with Title Tags and Meta Descriptions</span></i></a></div>
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Let me know what you think!<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-45972221041704760772013-04-24T10:00:00.000-04:002013-04-24T10:00:10.098-04:0010 Digital Marketing Tips for 'Climbing Out'Inspired by the 2012 Bathroom Blogfest - and a few acts of mother nature - I invite you to read my<br />
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<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/137614/10-Digital-Marketing-Still-Climbing-Out-Tips-Bathroom-Blogfest-2012"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>10 Digital Marketing 'Still Climbing Out' Tips: Bathroom Blogfest 2012</i></span></a></div>
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-24366184622074574912013-03-28T10:00:00.000-04:002013-03-28T10:00:05.573-04:00Timless Online Marketing TipsIf you're looking for timeless online marketing tips, you'll enjoy the presentation I put together for Coverings last year.<br />
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<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/124495/Online-Marketing-Tips-from-Coverings-Central-2012" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Online Marketing Tips from Coverings Central 2012</i></span></a></div>
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Let me know what you think!<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-11026316096889652052013-03-20T09:00:00.000-04:002013-03-20T09:00:11.335-04:00Making Social Media Personal, Corner Grocery StyleWhat's so powerful about social media is that it can enable the kind of personal relationships that form the basis for ongoing, long term business relationships - like the ones that corner grocers depended on.<br />
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Here are my thoughts on the matter:<br />
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<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/125059/Social-Media-Corner-Grocery-Style"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Social Media - Corner Grocery Style!</span></a></div>
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I'd love to hear your thoughts.<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-92161247184308084802013-02-20T09:30:00.000-05:002013-02-20T09:30:00.173-05:00Ready to Develop Breakthrough Business Marketing Ideas?My favorite marketing conference BRITE is happening March 4 through 5, 2013 in New York City. I think you'll enjoy these highlights from last year's conference:<br />
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CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-42356844686686464932013-02-07T08:30:00.000-05:002013-02-07T08:30:02.959-05:00How To Engage on FacebookFacebook continues to evolve with new search tools, tweaks to the algorithm for appearing in fans' newsfeed, etc. The constant, though, has to do with engagement. If you're interested in and intrigued by Facebook, you'll enjoy this article:<br />
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<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/128305/Facebook-Tips-for-Engagement" id="dnn__ctl8__ctl0_BlogsRep__ctl2_BlogLink"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Facebook Tips for Engagement</i></span></a></div>
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Once you've read it, let me know what tips you'd add for engaging on Facebook.<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-46098465037830255522013-01-31T08:30:00.000-05:002013-01-31T08:30:04.469-05:00How Inbound Marketing Benefits a BusinessCurious how inbound marketing can benefit a business? Here are my thoughts:<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-21409942287553695042013-01-17T07:30:00.000-05:002013-01-17T07:30:02.185-05:00Social Networks for Employee EngagementCurious how social networks create employee engagement? Here is perspective on how big business does so:<br />
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Let me know your reaction and how you might apply these ideas to your business.<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-69648499757090361022012-12-21T10:00:00.000-05:002012-12-21T10:00:06.161-05:00How Best to Engage on FacebookEven though rumor has it that Facebook will be changing again (!), engagement still matters.<br />
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Here are thoughts on how best to engage on Facebook:<br />
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<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/128305/Facebook-Tips-for-Engagement" title="Facebook Tips for Engagement"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Facebook Tips for Engagement</i></span></a>
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I'd love to hear what you've found most effective for engagement on Facebook.<br />
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I wish you and your family Happy Holidays and wonderful success in 2013!<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-18555130606638797292012-12-06T14:27:00.002-05:002012-12-06T14:27:27.394-05:00Focusing on Customers the Way a Fish Market Does!<br />
Do you associate remarkable customer service with fish markets? Here's one account you may enjoy:<br />
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Makes for a whole new appreciation, no?<br />
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-25551508098403835522012-09-28T10:00:00.000-04:002012-09-28T10:00:06.082-04:00How To Write Strong Blog TitlesWhat goes into writing strong blog titles? It's part art, part science. This article offers suggestions on how to write blog titles strong enough to bring you just the right visitors!<br />
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CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-4819597902419490382012-08-28T08:30:00.000-04:002012-08-28T08:30:00.659-04:00Why Online Conversations MatterDo check out this article which came out of my presentation at Natural Beauty Summit Americas [NBSA]:<br />
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I'd love to hear your thoughts.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">C.B.</span></i><br />
<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-43476119423163299372012-08-10T15:12:00.004-04:002012-08-10T15:12:52.690-04:00Practical Simple Marketing in the News - 8/10/12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Weekend! Here, for 8/10/12, are links and resources shared on Twitter and tagged <b>#practicalmktr</b> grouped here together in <b><i>Practical Simple Marketing In The News.</i></b><br />
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Simple & Practical Marketing Data</h3>
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<li>Data on who influences whom on Facebook. DYK women influence men!! <a href="http://ow.ly/czvsX" target="_blank">ow.ly/czvsX</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Insights on how people use mobile apps: <a href="http://ow.ly/cKqcj" target="_blank">ow.ly/cKqcj</a> i-users = more loyal! #practicalmktr
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<li>Interesting social media distinction: midsized businesses suffer gap <a href="http://ow.ly/czvyS" target="_blank">ow.ly/czvyS</a> #practicalmktr
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Practical Marketing Advice</h3>
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<li>Love this advice of public speaking from @Phil_Pond <a href="http://ow.ly/cGB2g" target="_blank">ow.ly/cGB2g</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Wise perspective on blogger outreach from @leeodden <a href="http://ow.ly/czvCg" target="_blank">ow.ly/czvCg</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Gr8 #practicalmktr advice: RT @jmctigue: 5 More Ways to Shorten the Sales Cycle With Inbound Marketing - <a href="http://dld.bz/b7stA" target="_blank">dld.bz/b7stA</a>
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<li>What's your social media routine? 6 steps from @socialmedia2day <a href="http://ow.ly/czvDR" target="_blank">ow.ly/czvDR</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Be interesting when nurturing leads. #practicalmktr advice fr #CMI: <a href="http://ow.ly/cKrx6" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/cKrx6</a>
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<li>Don't start campaigns on Friday, and fewer is better <a href="http://ow.ly/cKof2" target="_blank">ow.ly/cKof2</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Comments? embedding copyright-infinging video not a crime <a href="http://ow.ly/cKqx4" target="_blank">ow.ly/cKqx4</a> #practicalmktr</li>
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Simple Marketing Inspiration</h3>
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<li>Social media in action: how Met athlete reacts to good/bad via Twitter: <a href="http://ow.ly/cpzGp" target="_blank">ow.ly/cpzGp</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Open access to research, true peer review: academic journal pub process evolves <a href="http://ow.ly/cKoUa" target="_blank">ow.ly/cKoUa</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>R U thinking re: evolution of brand relationships with fans & customers? <a href="http://ow.ly/cKqiR" target="_blank">ow.ly/cKqiR</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>4 pillars of successful brand bulding. #practicalmktr goodness fr @hootsuite CEO Holmes <a href="http://ow.ly/cKoCu" target="_blank">ow.ly/cKoCu</a>
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<li>Social technologies promise value, productivity in orgs [think social business] <a href="http://ow.ly/cKnjP" target="_blank">ow.ly/cKnjP</a> #practicalmktr
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Brands Being Practical With Social Media</h3>
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<li>Using Pinterest for niche marketing: Bloomingdales <a href="http://ow.ly/czv3I" target="_blank">ow.ly/czv3I</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Social media in action with police: <a href="http://ow.ly/czvn9" target="_blank">ow.ly/czvn9</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Case study: Farmers Insurance helps agents use Facebook for ROI <a href="http://ow.ly/czvqj" target="_blank">ow.ly/czvqj</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>How Zappos uses/mines Facebook insights <a href="http://ow.ly/czPOc" target="_blank">ow.ly/czPOc</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>TIme Magazine Google+ case study: <a href="http://ow.ly/czvIf" target="_blank">ow.ly/czvIf</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Great story! Nicely done Jack Daniels w yr cease/desist letter <a href="http://ow.ly/czMqf" target="_blank">ow.ly/czMqf</a> #practicalmktr</li>
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<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-7824577396623534082012-07-27T14:00:00.000-04:002012-07-27T14:00:07.402-04:00Practical Simple Marketing in the News - 7/27/12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So many great resources to share with you! Here are links and resources shared on Twitter and tagged <b>#practicalmktr</b> grouped here together in <b><i>Practical Simple Marketing In The News.</i></b><br />
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Practical Marketing Advice</h3>
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<li>H2 build email list that grows sales: <a href="http://ow.ly/c5EGD" target="_blank">ow.ly/c5EGD</a> online/offline #practicalmktr advice
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<li>Good LinkedIn etiquette reminders: <a href="http://ow.ly/c5ELY" target="_blank">ow.ly/c5ELY </a>#practicalmktr
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<li>7 Facebook Strategies that work: <a href="http://ow.ly/c5G0Z" target="_blank">ow.ly/c5G0Z</a> which do U use? #practicalmktr
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<li>From Avente Tile The new referral gorilla? Pinterest Referral Traffic Passes Google, Bing, Twitter & StumbleUpon See
<a href="http://techcrunch.com/2012/07/09/pinterest-now-beating-google-referral-traffic-plus-bing-twitter-stumbleupon/">http://techcrunch.com/2012/07/09/pinterest-now-beating-google-referral-traffic-plus-bing-twitter-stumbleupon/</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Using social media to develop better pitches: <a href="http://ow.ly/c5GiW" target="_blank">ow.ly/c5GiW</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>RT @BrettGreene: How to Use Twitter’s New Search Features <a href="http://ow.ly/cbgqG" target="_blank">ow.ly/cbgqG</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>7 steps for social media community brand building: <a href="http://ow.ly/cfutX" target="_blank">ow.ly/cfutX</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Productivity Tips: do less, focus, chunk time, check digital less frequently <a href="http://ow.ly/cfv08" target="_blank">ow.ly/cfv08</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Using Google Scholar to find white paper content: gd tip <a href="http://ow.ly/cfwlb" target="_blank">ow.ly/cfwlb</a> #CMI #practicalmktr
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<li>Have U embraced Google+ Local yet? Any<a href="http://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#practicalmktr</a> rxns? <a href="http://t.co/8RIRwEQw">ow.ly/cpx7o</a><a href="http://hootsuite.com/ow.ly/cpx7o"></a> </li>
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Simple Marketing Inspiration</h3>
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<li>Transmedia interview fr Wharton offers perspective on storytelling, IRL + online interaction, #practicalmktr <a href="http://ow.ly/c5D4s" target="_blank">ow.ly/c5D4s</a>
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<li>Will marketing muck up social media? <a href="http://ow.ly/c5G92" target="_blank">ow.ly/c5G92</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Want 2B involved in global collaboration: Age of Conversation 4? Sign up: <a href="http://ow.ly/cfv5g" target="_blank">ow.ly/cfv5g</a> I'm in! #practicalmktr
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<li>Love being inspired by John Cleese on creativity: <a href="http://ow.ly/cfu8k" target="_blank">ow.ly/cfu8k</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Combining high brow music talent + web marketing = CDZA Cool! <a href="http://ow.ly/cfuSm" target="_blank">ow.ly/cfuSm</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Inspiring excellence from Tom Peters via slide sets <a href="http://ow.ly/cfxip" target="_blank">ow.ly/cfxip</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Ferris Bueller even inspires content marketing wisdom! <a href="http://ow.ly/cfxVs" target="_blank">ow.ly/cfxVs</a> #CMI #practicalmktr
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<li>Content Curation gives brands helping hand:<a href="http://t.co/qR2uQ8Xr">ow.ly/cpy7a</a><a href="http://hootsuite.com/ow.ly/cpy7a"></a> <a href="http://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#practicalmktr</a>
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Brands Being Practical With Social Media</h3>
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<li>3 brands bridging online + offline: Red Bull [FB], Kotex, Honda [Pinterest] <a href="http://ow.ly/c5EbJ" target="_blank">ow.ly/c5EbJ</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>Example of Social Media + Financial Planning: what's yr story? <a href="http://t.co/F3MTjCe1">ow.ly/cpycp</a><a href="http://hootsuite.com/ow.ly/cpycp"></a> <a href="http://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#practicalmktr</a>
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<li>Reinventing Design + social media: @<a href="http://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">Modenus</a> BOB Magazine <a href="http://t.co/5g1ahluE">ow.ly/cptyv</a><a href="http://hootsuite.com/ow.ly/cptyv"></a> <a href="http://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#practicalmktr</a>
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<li>Different perspective on 'getting found online': search, future of crime <a href="http://ow.ly/cfr6m" target="_blank">ow.ly/cfr6m</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>4 examples of gr8 B2B social media marketing content #CMI <a href="http://ow.ly/cfwgi" target="_blank">ow.ly/cfwgi</a> #practicalmktr
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<li>LEGO: great <a href="http://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#practicalmktr</a> story re: managing innovation <a href="http://t.co/xMdzXOKB">ow.ly/cpt4j</a>
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<li>How Google is becoming extension of yr mind:<a href="http://t.co/dQEJIrgy">ow.ly/cpxHs</a><a href="http://hootsuite.com/ow.ly/cpxHs"></a> via CNET <a href="http://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#practicalmktr</a>
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<li>Harnessing Power of Social Media: interview w Barry Libert: Impo to focus outward <a href="http://t.co/EKXmt3Kr">ow.ly/cpsMd</a><a href="http://hootsuite.com/ow.ly/cpsMd"></a><a href="http://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#practicalmktr</a>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Here's a link to </span><a href="http://www.simplemarketingblog.com/search/label/%23PracticalMktr" style="background-color: white;" target="new">previous editions of Practical Simple Marketing In the News</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span><br />
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<br /></div>CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5611853503246406638.post-73324711857051583522012-07-25T10:00:00.000-04:002012-07-25T10:00:08.180-04:00Making Meaning via Content CurationI became immersed in <b>Content Curation</b> in preparation for Info360 which took place in June. Here are content curation highlights that resulted from that experience.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/126259/Content-Curation-Making-Meaning-Out-of-Chaos-at-Info360" title="Content Curation: Making Meaning Out of Chaos at Info360">Content Curation: Making Meaning Out of Chaos at Info360</a>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/126781/Meet-Pawan-Deshpande-Content-Curator-and-Curata-CEO" title="Meet Pawan Deshpande, Content Curator and Curata CEO">Meet Pawan Deshpande, Content Curator and Curata CEO</a>
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<a href="http://simplemarketingnow.com/content-talks-business-blog/bid/128887/Tips-for-Getting-Started-with-Content-Curation" title="Tips for Getting Started With Content Curation"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Tips for Getting Started with Content Curation</i></span></a>
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I'd love to hear your reactions.<br />
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How do you curate content? What reactions have you gotten as a result? What advice would you offer?<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
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Best,<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">C.B.</span></i><br />
<br />CB Whittemorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737846177421292411noreply@blogger.com0