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The Social Media Revolution

November 11, 2009

The brains behind this video is Erik Qualman of Socialnomics. Erik is a seasoned social media expert who was a guest on Indie Business Radio a few weeks ago. On the show (you can read a summary, watch a video and stream the audio of the whole show here), Erik shared lots of tips and [...]

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Six Strategies For Being An Effective Media Outlet For Your Small Business

November 8, 2009

In order to be an effective media outlet for your business, you should abide by some basic journalistic principles. While the technologies that support journalistic endeavors are constantly changing, the basic tenets of good journalism have remained constant for hundreds of years. The challenge for you is to use those principles to establish the branded [...]

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Plummeting Newspaper Circulation Creates New Media Opportunities For Small Business Owners

November 4, 2009

This is a momentous time in American history for small and independent business owners. That may seem like an overstatement to some, but it’s not. We are in the midst of en economic transition that is creating new opportunities for tiny businesses nationwide. There are many reasons for this transition, and one of them is [...]

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Proof That Social Media Is Killing Print Magazines

November 3, 2009

When I quit my corporate job to start my business, the first thing I did was call the vice president of public relations at the company I was leaving and ask her how to get good PR. She referred me to a veteran in the industry who broke the devastating news that my business was [...]

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The Depth of My “Social Media” Experience

November 2, 2009

In a day and time when “social media” is just a word I’ve heard when things were being said, I think it is vital that anyone saying they are qualified to teach you how to use social media should be able to validate the depth of their experience as a successful user of new media [...]

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The Media Is You: Atlanta — Venue Confirmed!

November 2, 2009

I am pleased to announce that the venue for The Media Is You: Atlanta has been confirmed! The social media training event of the year for Indies will be held in the southeast at the American Management Association’s Executive Conference Center at The Proscenium located at 1170 Peachtree Street, NE. A short drive from Hartsfield [...]

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I’m Speaking At Social Media Telesummit 2010!

November 2, 2009

Last year, I met Leesa Barnes, author of Podcasting for Profit. Leesa graciously accepted my invitation to be a guest on my radio show, and you can stream or download the interview with here. (Jamila White hosted that show for me while I was away speaking at a conference.) While I hope to meet Leesa [...]

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Can’t Wait To See Kaila Westerman At The Media Is You – San Francisco!

November 2, 2009

I am delighted that longtime IBN member Kaila Westerman will join us at The Media Is You – San Francisco! Kaila is the owner of TKB Trading, LLC, a San Francisco-based supplier of cosmetics colorants for use in toiletries, soap and cosmetics. Kaila also sells waxes, lip product bases, containers, lipstick molds, and associated products. [...]

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Announcing The Media Is Y-O-U!

November 2, 2009

Announcing The Media Is Y-O-U, a one-day intensive, hands on social media training workshop designed especially for Indies! If you’re an Indie Business owner, you know how important it is to use the Internet to spread the word about your products and services. Today, doing that is easier than ever with my one-day intensive, hands [...]

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The Results Are In: Social Media Increases Sales

November 2, 2009

Earlier today, I suggested that social media is just media. Today, I want to share proof that, whatever you call it, it works! According to comScore, a digital marketing intelligence company, the graph below shows a marked increase in the number of discounts and special offers made by retailers on Black Friday (and ten days [...]

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