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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

In a recent article in Ad Age , reporter Judy Shapiro explained that the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) proposed the release of a new Top-Level Domain (TLD) Program. ICANN believes there is a market out there for more specialized domains. Your company would have to fork over a $185,000 application fee.

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

You can schedule a post to your Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to share an interesting article over the weekend, or you can schedule posts for the times you receive the most traffic so you don’t forget when the time comes. Scheduling posts. HootSuite allows you to schedule posts for anytime to any of your networks.

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JULY 16, 2013

Article guest-authored by Craig Robinson, an online writer for Qwaya , a Facebook ad campaign tool. Any social media marketing strategy should include adding a lot of value. Facebook Online marketing Social Media Social Media Tips Strategic Social Media social media marketing strategy viral post' Add Enough Value.

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MAY 29, 2014

The American Bar Association has a good article about brand enforcement on social media and suggests the following steps to protect your brand: Register your brand. Often, looking to the internal policy of the forum rather than engaging in litigation can resolve trademark usage disputes.

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MAY 10, 2011

In the same article, another item is mentioned for being filled with germs – and this one will make you think twice about eating in the car. “…a steering wheel has 700 different bacteria per square inch compared with a public toilet seat with 80 different bacteria per square inch.&# Read the full article.

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APRIL 21, 2011

Read the article. Even talking on your cell phone, while it is still legal in Minnesota, can result in a ticket if you are driving dangerously (swerving into another lane, etc.) or are distracted from driving. Are you willing to risk your life and the safety of others just to send a text? Tagged as: branding , C.E.L. , Copyright © 2009-2011.

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APRIL 3, 2012

Yes, they currently make money on advertising, but to date they are leaving the entire search advertising market (valued at $15 billion annually) on the table. “You need to look at Facebook’s potential revenue drivers with this IPO on the horizon,” says Melberg. “Yes, Have you ever tried to search for something on Facebook? It’s terrible.

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APRIL 3, 2012

Yes, they currently make money on advertising, but to date they are leaving the entire search advertising market (valued at $15 billion annually) on the table. “You need to look at Facebook’s potential revenue drivers with this IPO on the horizon,” says Melberg. “Yes, Have you ever tried to search for something on Facebook? It’s terrible.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

A recent USA Today article claims that “Small businesses use social media to grow”and quotes Smashburger ’s Jeremy Morgan, Senior VP of marketing and consumer insights as saying, “Social media is an opportunity for us to engage with consumers and have a conversation, which is different than paid media, when you’re just shouting through a bullhorn.”. (..)

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APRIL 19, 2011

We were thrilled to be featured in yesterday’s Star Tribune article highlighting the results that our clients have achieved by strategically implementing social media using our social authority strategy, and demonstrating true ROI for their businesses as a result! Tagged as: branding , C.E.L. , Tagged as: branding , C.E.L. ,

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

A recent USA Today article claims that “Small businesses use social media to grow”and quotes Smashburger ’s Jeremy Morgan, Senior VP of marketing and consumer insights as saying, “Social media is an opportunity for us to engage with consumers and have a conversation, which is different than paid media, when you’re just shouting through a bullhorn.”. (..)

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The website article reports that the wave of comments from anti-fur advocates was most likely part of a campaign started by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to try to convince the company to stop using fur in their products completely. Instead, they allowed their community (Coach has over 1.2 Copyright © 2009-2011.

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APRIL 13, 2012

4. Engage in an ongoing online marketing campaign to get the positive word out about your business. Proactively engaging in an ongoing online marketing campaign where you are consistently putting information out about all the good things you do creates a positive reputation online that will balance any negatives if they do occur.

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APRIL 13, 2012

4. Engage in an ongoing online marketing campaign to get the positive word out about your business. Proactively engaging in an ongoing online marketing campaign where you are consistently putting information out about all the good things you do creates a positive reputation online that will balance any negatives if they do occur.

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MARCH 13, 2012

Josh Lloyd, chief technology officer of ShopVisible , recently shared an article on Forbes.com with his recommendations of why businesses should use the tool. Many business owners are asking themselves if they should be using Google+. with everyone in your network – much like cloud computing.

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MARCH 13, 2012

Josh Lloyd, chief technology officer of ShopVisible , recently shared an article on Forbes.com with his recommendations of why businesses should use the tool. Many business owners are asking themselves if they should be using Google+. with everyone in your network – much like cloud computing.

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JULY 12, 2011

According to an article from PCmag.com , there are quite a few top companies that have given legitimate jobs to hackers – including Apple, Google and Microsoft. Does hacking generally have a negative or positive connotation?

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OCTOBER 11, 2011

The New York Times recently released an article about a study conducted by Cornell University that examined “the emotional tone of people’s messages”on Twitter. How about throughout the week, or through seasons? If you’re a social media user, your posts could indicate patterns in your mood changes. How did they do it?

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NOVEMBER 26, 2011

A recent article by Forbes.com serves as an excellent reminder that your secret password might not be so secret. Are you having trouble keeping your personal information password-protected without even knowing it? Do you know if your online passwords are safe enough to protect your personal information?

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Here are 5 old-world marketing ideas that can be carried over to your online marketing strategy , some at a lower cost than their more traditional fore-bearers, with a new-world spin: Newsletters – Remember when you had to write your newsletter, get it designed, printed, and then mailed? and beyond?

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MAY 31, 2013

Data released by market research firm eMarketer earlier this year reveals consumers made $25 billion in purchases last year through their smartphones and tablets, an increase of 81 percent over the previous year. So what can small businesses do to continue to adapt to the mobile market? Why should businesses have RWD?

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

In this case, we take a look at Ad Age ‘s article about individuals and representatives of companies who seem to have simply clicked “Post” before thinking twice. A single click can cause an uproar of negative responses, uncover groundbreaking stories, or release an unlimited amount of information.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Imagine having to check every single thing on a website before you linked to one of its articles. It would change everything about how the Internet, social media and SEO work.”. What if something was added later, after you had linked to it?

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Imagine having to check every single thing on a website before you linked to one of its articles. It would change everything about how the Internet, social media and SEO work.”. What if something was added later, after you had linked to it?

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