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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

The much-anticipated launch of Timeline for Brands is coming soon to a Facebook Page near you. Last September, when Facebook launched its “Timeline” initiative for personal profiles , speculation began about when this change would be available for Facebook Pages as well.

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MARCH 9, 2015

Meerkat could also stay a separate entity and maybe try to enter other social networks such as Facebook. Will Meerkat be something brands can take advantage of? One thing is guaranteed: it is an app that brands and online marketers will be keeping their eyes on.

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JULY 19, 2011

More specifically, many business owners are concerned that the average Facebook user is not typically part of their target audience. Since this study reveals that the typical Facebook user is a loyal friend and consumer, it is evident that the site is an ideal market to create buzz for business.

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MAY 4, 2011

Social Media Strategist Caroline Melberg spells out the steps to take when you need to change your Facebook identity: So let’s say Jane Doe is an administrator of the “Pretend Company&# page on Facebook. One of the mysteries of Facebook, solved. Tagged as: admin facebook , branding , C.E.L.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

The much-anticipated launch of Timeline for Brands is coming soon to a Facebook Page near you. Last September, when Facebook launched its “Timeline” initiative for personal profiles , speculation began about when this change would be available for Facebook Pages as well.

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AUGUST 15, 2011

Are you one of the many businesses interested in advertising on Facebook ? Regardless of the site’s age, many brands have seen success when using Facebook ads as a marketing vehicle for their companies. Run them for a day and then view your ad statistics on Facebook to discover which ad performed the worst.

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The Social Media Incubator

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

A new change to Facebook may help brands and their engagement levels. Past algorithm changes to Facebook’s News Feed have hurt some brands, particularly smaller brands, by limiting reach and ultimately hurting engagement. However, the newest change to Facebook gives those brands hope.

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The Social Media Incubator

MAY 29, 2014

Many of the large social media players, such as Facebook and Twitter, have internal reporting policies where the owner of a trademark can prevent another party from improperly using a trademark. It may be beneficial to create your own positive press and benefit from the viral effects of promoting your brand on social networking sites.

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The Social Media Incubator

JULY 15, 2014

This may sound like bad news for businesses who have invested time and money in social media marketing efforts, but it’s important to look at the details of this poll before panicking. Social media will not always lead to direct sales, but it is to be used as a tool in an integrated marketing approach in order to influence consumers.

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JULY 16, 2013

Article guest-authored by Craig Robinson, an online writer for Qwaya , a Facebook ad campaign tool. Can a Facebook post go viral for you? A Facebook status provides you a great opportunity to live in someone’s News Feed and to quickly and easily be shared and passed along until you go viral. Get Your Timing Right.

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JUNE 3, 2014

Let me ask you this: The last few times you scrolled through Facebook or Twitter and only saw a written post without an image attached, did you read it? Having your business branded with well done photography not only gives your clients a better idea of what to look for, but it gives them an idea of who you are. Never Miss A Moment.

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JUNE 22, 2011

When you are marketing your business today, you need to place yourself where your potential customers are spending the most time. &#. Consider these social media stats: In the US, there are now over 149M active Facebook users. 63% of social media participants state that they will recommend these brands to their friends and associates.

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Amidst all the hype, it’s pretty clear that social media is here to stay as a viable marketing avenue for businesses large and small. Graphic Facebook Posts – Studies show that fans interact more heavily with Facebook pages that make liberal use of images and video as opposed to strictly text-based.

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AUGUST 19, 2013

Business branding pages – Most social networking sites that allow you to set up a business branding page allow you to brand your business page consistent with your business website. Event apps – Facebook, Google+, and other social media websites have Events apps where you can promote your events.

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The Social Media Incubator

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

The Internet research marketing company, comScore, announced their data for the most visited websites and Pinterest attracted approximately 25.3 million visitors while breaking through to join the top 49 in ranks this past September, continuing on in this online social media marketing frenzy. Wow, did we see this one coming?

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JULY 19, 2013

One of the biggest keys to effective social media strategy is to integrate your offline marketing campaign into your social media campaign. When your audience sees a uniform and consistent campaign in every aspect of your marketing, they are more likely to recognize and remember your brand. Integrate, integrate, integrate.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

‘Presence’ does not mean the company simply has a Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn account. They need people whoknow how to monitor, strategize and use social media to enhance the customer service for that company, as well as the having the ability to build authority for that company and their brand. Take Facebook for instance.

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AUGUST 3, 2015

Tweets or Facebook Posts with offensive or insensitive messages that are not edited, proofed, or viewed by an outside party before they are deployed will most likely backfire. Most consumers don’t want to hear from brands when a tragedy, political event, or social controversy takes place. Responsive crisis. Proofread. Stick to you.

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MAY 6, 2011

Many people learned about the Osama Bin Laden raid via Twitter and Facebook, instead of traditional news sources, and those who did reported that they heard more news, faster than it was being reported through network news sources. Have we seen the last of the “Automated Tweet”? Probably not. Copyright © 2009-2011.

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APRIL 19, 2011

Tagged as: branding , C.E.L. , CEL PR , Facebook , marketing tools , social media , Social media as business tool , social media becoming mainstream , social media news , social media sites , Star Tribune Leave a Comment Previous post: Social Authority and ROI Next post: Social Media is a Helpful Tool – But NOT Behind the Wheel!

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The company set their Facebook wall to “Coach posts&# only, but they did not get defensive and try to defend their decision to use live fur. million “likes&# ) who loves them to come out and support their brand with messages back to PETA right on the page. Instead, they allowed their community (Coach has over 1.2

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

I chose to not say any of these rather snappy replies, and instead explained how social media is different from every other marketing tactic he’s used in the past. It’s really more like networking than marketing – and it requires participation and building relationships to be successful.&#. See the screen shots).

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APRIL 21, 2011

Tagged as: branding , C.E.L. , Tagged as: branding , C.E.L. , Tagged as: branding , C.E.L. , Tagged as: branding , C.E.L. , If it is an emergency and you need to use your phone or do another task that would distract you, find the nearest place to safely pull your car over. Copyright © 2009-2011.

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MAY 10, 2011

Tagged as: branding , C.E.L. , The next time you’re at the store, you might want to grab some anti-bacterial wipes or hand sanitizer – to go! All Rights Reserved www.thesocialmediaincubator.com. Copyright © 2009-2011. All Rights Reserved www.thesocialmediaincubator.com

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

scan or click the QR code to see the packages we offer FTC passes new rules and regulations on social media by admin on November 23, 2009 The world wide web has been a buzz with the newly passed rules regarding social media and full disclosure on blogs and other online marketing avenues. It’s called Cmp.ly Copyright © 2009-2011.

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JUNE 10, 2011

CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) brands are driving nearly 20% of social video views. Content creators need to engage Facebookers. It’s common practice to keep web videos under three minutes in length. The reason is that many people are browsing and won’t watch anything longer than the three-minute time frame.

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The Social Media Incubator

AUGUST 16, 2012

It all happened because of one wrong setting that made a major impact and briefly labeled the brand as a “spammer.”. Baratunde Thurston, director of digital at The Onion , shared an experience of a past crisis in the September issue of Fast Company. Have you edited your post before clicking "publish"?

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MAY 25, 2011

Here are a few key points from Caroline’s presentation: - Have a goal or a plan for your QR Code that integrates with your overall marketing efforts. Caroline explained how quick response (QR) codes can be used as a valuable and measurable business tool. Link your QR Code to a landing page that is optimized for mobile viewing.

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AUGUST 3, 2012

So how does this span beyond the world games and relate to your business or brand? There’s no need to wait for information to passed along by a news website or TV station – you can find out for yourself before the media gets the scoop. This can strengthen the impact and credibility of news stories on a global scale.

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MAY 27, 2011

The next time that someone asks if you would like to pay with cash, credit or check, just pull out your smart phone. No, you won’t be making a call for this one. Google is developing a new feature called Google Wallet , which will allow users to charge virtually any transaction to a credit card by using a smart phone. So how does it work?

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MAY 17, 2011

Establishing and maintaining a successful business is not easy, and it often takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice. The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce has nominated our own Cindy Leines, Founder & Strategist of C.E.L., for doing just that.

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