Janet Fouts

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Is Brand Engagement Over on Facebook?

Janet Fouts

Even brands with deep pockets are feeling the pinch. Journal post focused mostly on small businesses, and they will certainly be hardest hit by the push towards ads because of three factors: Lack of resources to create effective ads and optimize them for clicks so you ads convert to the goals you’ve set for your campaign.

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Groupon Goes For the Big Brands

Janet Fouts

It’s interesting that Groupon started to offer two coupons at once recently(see above) and we can hope that even if the main offer is a big brand that the little businesses will still be able to opt in to the service. If big brands start sucking up that premium space will there be room left for small business?

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My bestseller and the next book is on the way!

Janet Fouts

US: #1 Marketing for Small Business. #1 22 Small Business and Entrepreneurship. 12 Small Business and Entrepreneurship. It used to be the job of marketers to get a brand or product in front of the audience and stay there. We look at the social media profiles of brands and ask questions.

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Should you start a Google+ page for your business?

Janet Fouts

For most small businesses I’m saying no, wait a bit. There are so many things business page can’t do yet. Unless you’re a big brand with Google Direct Connect you don’t own the page name. So why do all the big brands have Google+ pages then? But what about a smaller brand?

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15 Amazing Women Bloggers You Should Get to Know

Janet Fouts

Shelly owns marketing and branding agency V3 Integrated Marketing. Her book, “The Networked Nonprofit”is a must read for anyone wanting to understand how social media fits into their business model. Her Slideshare , blog and wiki are treasure troves of information for small business and non-profit alike.

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New Social Media Report, and What About UGC?

Janet Fouts

Why do people include a brand name in their social posts? Did you mention the brand? According to the Sprout Social study, 41% of Millennials want to have their content shared by the brand, while only 23% of GenX and Baby Boomers do. Let’s face it, it’s fun to see your photo or review used by a brand you love.

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50 Inspiring Tech Savvy Leaders Over 50

Janet Fouts

Marketing/brand strategist, idea generator, digital content magician, scribbler, information junkie. Small business marketing consultant, speaker and author of Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling, The Referral Engine and The Commitment Engine. a marketing and branding guy | native floridian – georgia transplant ?