Social Platforms Move at Warp Speed – How to Get Heard

By Lee Traupel No business can grow in today’s always on Digital Eco System unless you are a social platform competent brand. Marshall McCluhan was prescient beyond his years when he published: “Understanding Media: The Extension of Man.” Platform and message are symbiotic. Your brand story has to be optimized for each platform, with visuals…
The Surprising Marketing Lesson From a Very Old Bakery
The Surprising Lesson From a Bakery We recently had some friends visiting San Francisco from Washington, DC, so we went up to spend time with them. We saw a lot of things I haven’t seen, even though I’d lived 30-40 minutes from San Francisco for most of my life. One of the places we saw was…
7 Advanced Thoughts On Content Marketing

The dream of hordes of customers flocking to business blogs in search of educational content to supplement their buying decisions fuels the content economy. Powered by storytelling, eye-catching visual elements, and favorable statistics, content marketing is taking control of the digital marketing world. Obviously, business goals can be achieved through content marketing, but it needs…
This Content Marketing Principle Is Proven To Succeed

The Unbelievable Surprise on My Hook I never expected it to happen, but it did. It was a warm day in Alabama and I was fishing with my dad at a lake. We both had a line in the water and we were waiting for a bite. When all of a sudden it happened. My bobber…
7 Actionable Tips for Creating Remarkable Content

Every blogger wants to create content that truly resonates with their audience. I’m talking about really hitting home with advice, guidance, insights, and commentary that each and every reader can put into practice right away. That’s the goal, but it is much easier said than done. In fact, much of the content that is published…
The Secrets to a Powerful Blog Post

As a blogger, finding the right words can make all the difference. And today, with more than 152 million blogs on the Internet, that difference can determine your success. While every blog post won’t be a home run, you will get better with each word you write. When asked her secret to writing award-winning content, PD…
How Brands Can Maximize Influencers Through Marketing Campaigns

It is not uncommon for brands to engage with social media influencers, for creating and distributing content. By doing so, brands get access to the process of creation and distribution of relevant content. The content created by influencers is often distributed on their own website, but also pushed in their social media networks. More often…
How to Map Out a Winning Content Marketing Strategy for Your Business

Your business should not only stand out from the rest online, but also that you become a thought leader in your industry. By writing new content each week we are creating new opportunities – and, that requires articles which are original and engaging. What’s the first step for creating highly visible information that will make…
For an Effective Content Strategy, Context is Key

Online content marketing is no longer an option for your small business, it’s a necessity. Your prospective customers are spending their time looking for answers. They’re asking for recommendations through search and social media. If you’re business isn’t there when they’re looking, you are missing opportunities without even knowing it. Unfortunately, the world of online…
How To Use Emotional Headlines To Grab Readers

By Barry Feldman How to Move Readers to Share Stories [71.4] I spent some serious time messing with the sub-heading above. It’s a good one, but I’ve done better. Keep reading and you’ll understand. First, know this: I want a lot of people to read this blog post. Bloggers generally attach great value to the number of…
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