Fri, 25/01/13 – 6:49 | Comments Off on My Third Book: Visual Social Media Marketing: Harnessing Images, Instagram, Infographics and Pinterest to Grow Your Business Online

Today is finally the day 😉
I am really excited to announce my newest book is NOW AVAILABLE –  Visual Social Media Marketing: Harnessing Images, Instagram, Infographics and Pinterest to Grow Your Business Online.
About 6 months …

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Microsoft Innovations: Empowering the Mobile Experience

Sat, 22/02/20 – 16:12 | Comments Off on

Microsoft Innovations: Empowering the Mobile Experience

Microsoft is a global technology leader, constantly driving innovation and transforming the digital landscape. With cutting-edge mobile applications and cloud solutions, the company enables users to work, learn, and enjoy entertainment wherever they are.

Innovative Solutions for Business and Personal Use

Products such as Office 365 and the Azure platform have revolutionized the way both businesses and individuals operate. Microsoft’s mobile solutions provide seamless access to essential tools, ensuring productivity and connectivity on the go.

Security and Reliability

Security remains a top priority for Microsoft. Regular updates and advanced protection technologies guarantee that users’ data stays secure, whether they’re managing business tasks or accessing personal information.

Discover More

Committed to making technology accessible for everyone, Microsoft continues to innovate and grow. To explore the latest developments and learn more about their diverse range of products, visit the official website at Microsoft.

Show Don’t Tell: Good Marketing Isn’t about Irrelevant Messages
Fri, 16/11/12 – 14:54 | Comments Off on Show Don’t Tell: Good Marketing Isn’t about Irrelevant Messages
Show Don’t Tell: Good Marketing Isn’t about Irrelevant Messages

As you probably know, I live in Cincinnati, and the Cincinnati airport CVG has had the highest fares in the nation.  Yes, the most expensive airport to fly from in America has been Cincinnati, an …

Value Added Marketing: An Election Example
Mon, 12/11/12 – 9:53 | Comments Off on Value Added Marketing: An Election Example
Value Added Marketing: An Election Example

I know that we are all glad that the election is finally over and hopefully the charged political commentary across our social network feeds will finally come to an end.
Now that the election is over, marketing …

Are You in the Business of Getting Likes on Facebook?
Thu, 21/06/12 – 9:37 | 2 Comments
Are You in the Business of Getting Likes on Facebook?

No.  You are in the business of what you actually do….  designing sneakers, selling soap or offering accounting services.  Whatever business your in, that is what you actually do.  Unless you are in the business of …

The 2 Minute Social Media Post Rule
Tue, 5/06/12 – 14:30 | One Comment
The 2 Minute Social Media Post Rule

The Biggest Problem with Social Media
I have said for a while in my training now that the biggest problem with social media is that it is free.  What I mean by this is that brands …

Dasani Facebook App – “Recycle” your Photos and Get a Great Cover Image
Tue, 22/05/12 – 9:16 | Comments Off on Dasani Facebook App – “Recycle” your Photos and Get a Great Cover Image
Dasani Facebook App – “Recycle” your Photos and Get a Great Cover Image

 
These days it seems like every brand has a Facebook application…. and personally, I find very few of them at all interesting or engaging.  I came across the Dasani photosynthesis application (I think through an …

You Can Pick My Brain. Just Not For Free.
Thu, 5/01/12 – 10:43 | 9 Comments
You Can Pick My Brain. Just Not For Free.

I was recently reacquainted with an article that came out almost a year ago on Forbes called No You Can’t Pick My Brain. It Costs too Much. I posted the article on Facebook and received a bunch …

Brands and Social Media: Stop Making it Your Own Game.
Mon, 19/12/11 – 8:38 | One Comment
Brands and Social Media: Stop Making it Your Own Game.

Successful social media strategies often require that it isn’t all about you.  The best way to leverage social media for your brand is to look at what is already going on and how you can …

Stop Vomiting QR Codes at Me
Mon, 12/12/11 – 8:14 | 6 Comments
Stop Vomiting QR Codes at Me

Seriously. They are everywhere. They are annoying (because they are overused and misused). They serve no purpose most of the time. Most people don’t know how to use them.
Stop vomiting them on everything.
Just because you …

Online Brand Management with Social Media: My Presentation at PubCon 2011
Tue, 29/11/11 – 7:55 | One Comment

PubCon is one of my favorite conferences to speak at every year, and I normally do a few different presentations at the event.  Today I wanted to share with you my favorite presentation: Online Brand …

Trust me. Social Media Works. The SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN Reasons Why Social Media Works.
Tue, 18/10/11 – 9:40 | 3 Comments
Trust me. Social Media Works. The SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN Reasons Why Social Media Works.

Often times social media consultants say “Trust me. This stuff works.  I know it works.”  And some of the time they are right.  The problem is that they don’t know how to articulate why and …