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Top 25 Social Media Blog Sites You Should Be Following

Are you looking for some great social media blogs? There are so many social media blogs out there its hard to choose just a few! In honor of Social Media Day, we are going to share with you our 25 favorite social media blogs, in no order. These are all based on content, quality, engagement, and success. Our top 25 Blog Posts to read and follow : Simply Measured This is an impressive social media company with a lot to offer! Not only do they maintain their clients accounts, but they … [Read more...]

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Design is How it Works!

By Patsy Stewart 3 Comments

A great man once said: Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works – Steve Jobs It is important to have a clean appealing design in all mediums that speak to many and not just one particular audience. What we think Steve Jobs was trying to say is that - Design is all about how it Works! Things can look pretty but it is not only how someone can look at the piece of work in all aspects. It is how one relates to it, finds it easily, understands it and wants … [Read more...]

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Why you Should Stay Socially Trendy!

By Patsy Stewart 6 Comments

Social Media Marketing is all about information and connecting with others. Society loves to know what is going on in the world, so this makes it very important to provide current information so your fans know what’s going on. Aaron Lee stated: “These days, social media waits for no one. If you’re LATE for the party, you’ll probably be covered by all the noise and you might not be able to get your voice across. It could only mean that if you want to be heard by the crowd, you have to be … [Read more...]

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Make the Customer the Hero of Your Story

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Many businesses create a story that showcases the product as the "Hero". If you really want your customers to buy or appreciate your product then you should make them the hero or star of the story, not your business. Ann Handley, MarketingProfs Chief Content Officer, wrote a great article that explains in a modern tone what it really means to make your customer the hero of your. Click on the link below to read her … [Read more...]

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How to Respond to Social Media Comments

By Patsy Stewart 35 Comments

Whether you are involved in a blog post or social media platforms, comments mean that you are engaging with your fans. It is very important to start and continue that conversation. But sometimes comments can come back to bite you if you are not careful. Just because you produce some great content and get a lot of positive responses doesn’t mean you wont get some remarks that are not as optimistic. Social media is all about impressions and creating a more personal conversation between the … [Read more...]

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Are the 2015 Super Bowl Commercials as Important as the Game?

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We all know that the Super Bowl is about football but it’s also about Advertising! People now watch the Super Bowl for the commercials just as much as the game. This event has become more than just about sports. It’s a brands way to capture attention from all the eyes of the game on social media. This year several companies pre-released their 2015 commercials instead of waiting to release them on Sunday. Check out the 2015 previews: … [Read more...]

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Top 25 Social Media Influencers You Should Follow

By Patsy Stewart 25 Comments

It's important to stay connected and in the moment in any social media platform. Following the right people can be essential. They can influence how you think, how you connect with others and how you and learn. Learning from experts in your field or in business can help you achieve greater results and allows you to see different objectives while coming to your own conclusions. If you already follow these individuals, you know what we’re talking about! If you aren’t following these … [Read more...]

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Why is it so important to attend social media conferences

By Patsy Stewart 1 Comment

Having a job in social media is amazing. There are still lots of people who think that you just sit on Facebook all day, but there is more to it than that. One figures out your social media strategy, finding the right time to post, understanding what works and what does not, and building strong connections with clients and fans on a daily basis. By attending a conference one is able to connect with others who are like you. You can learn from others as well as what is new and evolving in the … [Read more...]

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No Knockout without the setup

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Just in case you are not familiar with entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, he is an owner of VaynerMedia. This company works closely with Fortune 500 companies to develop digital and social media strategies and content. He is also on the best seller list for his book: Jab,Jab,Jab, Right Hook. So Gary knows a thing or two about advancing social media. This quote from Gary is genius! People are intriguing and want to know what you are about. They want to trust you and know your story. This … [Read more...]

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How to Prepare for a Black Friday Social Media Campaign

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I know everyone waits for Black Friday pretty much all year round; am I right? And now with the advancement with the Internet we have Cyber Monday. Black Friday is one of the major shopping days in the year just before Christmas. It is called this due to many retailers claiming their numbers are in the highest on that day than any other that year. To be in the black is a great thing for a company – red is what you don’t want. Cyber Monday only started a few years ago when … [Read more...]

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