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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The goal: get people to read your blog posts. While blogging acts as an integral SEO tool, your blog will have to engage readers to get them to leave a comment, share it or come back. Getting started can be awkward but there are a few tricks to finding some good topics to blog about. Three Industries that Need….

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MARCH 13, 2014

As marketers, we’re very optimistic people and not usually known for taking a hard. Blog community social content performance influencer marketing marketing predictions 2014 real time analytics real time monitoring social insights social media ads'

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JULY 9, 2014

Take a look at some of this week’s top stories to help you optimize your marketing strategy. How to Spot the Weakest Part of Your Blog Post (and What. Blog Content Marketing'

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 16, 2013

In a marketing and public relations world that is constantly evolving, it is imperative to keep up with the latest terms, lingo and vocabulary associated with the current trends. Influencer Marketing is turning out to be one of those terms that people should pay attention to, especially from a social media standpoint.

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Firebelly

MARCH 11, 2011

of Marketing, J.C. As I approach the 3 year anniversary of my first blog, Tidbits from The Marketing Nerd , I can definitely say the last 3 years have been a tremendous learning experience. In this post, I wanted to share my experience so far with vlogging vs. blogging. Guest post by Mark Juleen , V.P. Hart Company.

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Here’s some of the top players in apartment marketing sounding off on what’s important. Mark Juleen, VP Marketing, J.C. I’ve been bullish since day one, but for marketers we may see a shift away from Facebook, or other platforms, and more effort over on G+. 2014 is upon us. This will be the year for Google+.

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Firebelly

OCTOBER 7, 2013

What I’ve found is our blog is very much like an episode of Pawn Stars in that it’s amazing the information one can find when sifting through what is lying around. Below is a list of our top performing blog posts and why they are essential reads: Clever QR Code Example: The World Park. Who knew QR codes could be so clever?

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Firebelly

OCTOBER 2, 2012

I had figured this out as a marketer, but I refused to do sales at all. I flat-out told him I would be the marketing guy, but would not do sales, because those guys were slimy, completely forgetting that this was 1) how he had built his career, and 2) he was my boss. So what does that have to do with content marketing?

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Firebelly

JUNE 22, 2014

Beginning to think about escalating a social media marketing program or beginning a new one? Blog Social Media Marketing' These posts have been written to help you think through whether you need an agency, how to prepare for the search; and how to think through your use case. Best of luck!

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Firebelly

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

So far Twitter has had no problem attracting users from the marketing world. And yet, despite being the second most popular social networking site behind Facebook for industry business objectives, just 55 percent of the marketers who are currently using the social media network say they are satisfied with the service.

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Firebelly

AUGUST 8, 2012

The ContentPlus Infographic: The Anatomy of Content Marketing below depicts the importance of an integrated marketing approach. This approach includes content marketing through curating, creating and promoting the brand’s core ideas and values to its clients. Do you have an integrated marketing approach?

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Firebelly

OCTOBER 23, 2012

What Does Soccer Have to do With Content Marketing? If you want to succeed at content marketing, sometimes you only have to be an orange cone. You only have to write a blog post once a week, and tweet a few times a day, and dabble on LinkedIn or Facebook. You started blogging once a week. You tweet 3 times a day.

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Firebelly

AUGUST 18, 2010

Firebelly Vice President Chantelle Flannery will also be at the conference signing copies of her book Corporate Blogging for Dummies. We look forward to seeing you this weekend! As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 26, 2012

So you shot a video of your latest product offering and you want to get some SEO/content marketing juice out of it. To give yourself another boost, embed the video on your blog or website, and be sure to promote the link on Twitter, Google+, etc. Try putting up a transcription of the audio in with the actual media file.

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Firebelly

JANUARY 22, 2018

Each month, the phrase “SEO is dead” is searched about 210 times, providing evidence that a smattering of marketing professionals aren’t entirely sold on the benefits of using search engine optimization to increase website traffic. For each dollar marketing professionals spend on influencer marketing, they produce $6.50

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Firebelly

OCTOBER 12, 2012

As an enthusiastic photographer, I’m always reminding people that when it comes to content marketing, it’s more than just writing. But there’s so much more to content than the written word that when people forget the other forms of content, they’re missing out on an important piece of the content marketing wheel.

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Firebelly

JUNE 12, 2014

Or when you really need one… Below I’ve listed out twelve surefire signs that you don’t need a social media marketing agency. Blog social media marketing agency' Congratulations! You are a rare breed and/or you are part of a world wide corporation that owns everything in sight! Check out the list.

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Firebelly

JUNE 20, 2014

Questions To Guide You As You Start Thinking Social Did your VP of Marketing just walk in to your office and say “social media. Here’s a few questions and suggestions to help you prepare for your mission – and to help you search for a social media marketing. we need it. make it happen. now”?

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Firebelly

JANUARY 12, 2012

Whether this is the first time you’re reading our blog or you’re a regular reader – let me thank you! But perhaps the most important thing to know is that our blog is a place for us to think aloud on matters that are on our mind. yeah it's pictures of me - I'm over it. What should we be writing about?

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Firebelly

APRIL 22, 2013

.” But what does this mean for marketers and brands? Facebook Home: What’s in It for Marketers? What is it and what does it mean to marketers? What does Facebook Home mean for marketers? How can marketers exploit the potentials of Facebook Home without alienating customers?

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Firebelly

AUGUST 2, 2012

I talk to a lot of people who are intimidated by blogging. ” I usually point out that they just did right there, and that blogging is not as hard as they make it out to be. The great thing about blogging is that while, yes, it technically is writing, it’s less formal than writing. A blog is informal.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Fridays 5 Fun Social Media Finds | Main | 5 Helpful Social Media Must Reads » August 11, 2010 Firebelly VP Co-Authors Corporate Blogging for Dummies (Out Now!) It shares best practices of corporate blogging - including tricks of the trade, what works, and traps to avoid.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Twitter chats can be a great way to solicit (and share) social media marketing advice. What: Different blogging topics are discussed each week. When: Sundays at 9pm EST. Sample topic: Finding Your Blog’s Target Audience. What: In-depth discussion on social business, marketing, media, leadership, ROI, and relationships.

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 18, 2011

We make it a point to hang out regularly and collaborate (disclosure: he’s a Firebelly Marketing client and our attorney). I just caught up with David with some questions about intellectual property, social media promotions, and the risks of personal blogging. Not to mention, he’s cultured, handsome and stylish.

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Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

And what if the headline had been “Boost your Blog Traffic” instead? What if the original title of this post had been “Boost Your Blog Traffic”? And I’ve seen blog posts and magazine articles that are just about that jumbled. A blog post is around 300 – 400 words. So why, how, what?

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Firebelly

MAY 14, 2012

Here are your 5 must-reads on Instagram marketing that we don’t want you to miss. The Rise of Instagram in Social Marketing: Tapping Into Consumer Creativity. 5 Awesome Examples of Instagram Marketing From Real Brands. 5 Awesome Examples of Instagram Marketing From Real Brands. That’s too bad.

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Firebelly

JANUARY 4, 2012

Our 8-part Facebook For Business blog posts were among our most popular posts of 2011. Whether it’s a Facebook contest you’re hosting or an off-Facebook marketing effort you want to make your Facebook fans aware of, turn your profile image into a “billboard” display… Tip #7: Facebook Video. Tip #1: Pages not Profiles.

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Firebelly

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Whether its theoretical or empirical, the value of basing marketing around real insights is the new standard. Right now at Firebelly, we’re working on many of these areas to understand first hand how to use social data in a meaningful way to develop customer insights. So where did we start? And already, insights are emerging.

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Firebelly

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Erik Deckers, is co-author of No Bullshit Social Media: The All-Business, No-Hype Guide to Social Media Marketing (2011), Branding Yourself: Using Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself (2010) and Twitter Marketing for Dummies (2009). He is Vice President of Creative Services for Professional Blog Service, a social media agency.

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Firebelly

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Blogging by teens (ages 12-17) has been cut in half - from 28 percent in 2006 to 14 percent in 2009. Where did they go? Social networking sites (SNS). 73 percent of teens and 72 percent of Gen Y are now active on at least one SNS. 71 percent of young adults prefer Facebook while 66 percent of younger teens prefer Myspace. View an alternate.

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Firebelly

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

This year has been one of major upheaval after another for content marketers. Here are three things that every content marketer should have learned from the past 12 months. For example, the big co-citation link here is my use of “content marketing” in the headline, plus my name. Boom , co-cited.

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Firebelly

JULY 2, 2012

The Firebelly crew is back in the office today after spending last week in San Francisco for the AllFacebook Marketing Conference. Photos, Engagement Are Keys To Facebook Marketing Success. Marty Weintraub On Finding Your Facebook Marketing Demographic. Post a picture. Want To Really Engage With Facebook Fans? Listen To Them.

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Firebelly

MAY 12, 2014

Blog mobile augmented reality' But now augmented reality is seeping into ecommerce for a more “real life” experience for its users. So, what does this really mean for all involved? Augmented reality is a computer generated visual for its.

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Firebelly

JANUARY 19, 2012

Based on numerous meetings with all kinds of people and organizations – here are a few of the top reasons that some groups will have a tough time succeeding with their Facebook marketing efforts. They think of Facebook as a ‘silver bullet’ that will fix all of their marketing woes.

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Cyber Monday Is Here! What is your overall marketing strategy? What are your marketing/business goals for your social media marketing? What types of supporting marketing will you use to promote and extend the reach of the program? View an alternate.

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JANUARY 6, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « 5 Ways to Fan the Viral Flame | Main | Social Search: Tempur-Pedic "Ask Me" Commercial » January 06, 2010 Firebellys Top 9 Blog Posts of 2009 I wanted to do a brief recap and share with you the most-viewed posts on Firebellys Digitalia blog in 2009. View an alternate.

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MARCH 19, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Facebook Fans Mean Business (And Are More Likely to Buy) | Main | Hook A Facebook Fan Up: Theyre Looking For Discounts » March 19, 2010 Social Media Marketing Madness [Cartoon] It has been uber busy in the Firebelly office this week. Having trouble reading this image?

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