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JUNE 24, 2010

I’ve been in marketing or advertising (online or otherwise) for 20 years. I’ve been thinking lately about why I got involved in social media. Testimonials are a huge part of the infomercial world, as they are for effective social media. You’re thinking that I’m crazy. But, I’m not.

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APRIL 14, 2010

It’s about marketing sideways , not marketing head-on. Nationwide Insurance has a terrific iPhone app that allows you to document a vehicle crash in real-time, including photos, collection of the other drivers’ insurance information, and other key details. Isn't that where promotional campaigns serve a purpose?

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AUGUST 11, 2010

But, I’m excited by the possibilities, eager to get our kids set up in what I think will be a terrific situation, fired up about our new home, and eager to get integrated into the Indiana social media community. Even getting this far has been a carnival ride of mortgage, insurance, real estate, movers and utilities drama.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

She specializes in social media strategies that lead to actionable plans to achieve real world objectives. And that’s how I pick the right social media monitoring tool for the job. Leave your additions, and any questions, in the comments! What about you? Any factors you look for or service you use that I didn’t mention?

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JULY 13, 2010

She develops and supervises strategic communications programs for major companies in professional and financial services, with a particular emphasis on the legal, consulting and insurance industries. Why not try spending time commenting in your targets’ community blogs? I don’t believe in a “digital divide.”

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APRIL 27, 2010

Ask Emmanuel Rosen , – whose revised version of Buzz Marketing should be required reading for all communicators. Why can’t you make your FAQ a marketing and sales tool, instead of a necessary evil? Louis to Phoenix, coming back from SocialFresh. But I submit the face of US Airways should be Randy, not Sully.

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