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SOCIALFISH APRIL 2, 2012  The Best Adult Learning is Social Learning Aaron Wolowiec (who’s recently launched EventGarde LLC , a brand new consulting firm for meetings and educational strategy) has a MUST READ post on adult learning principles and andragogy (which “places value on the process of learning. ”). In a nutshell: 1. Adults are internally motivated and self-directed. Adults bring life experiences and knowledge to learning experiences. | KYLE LACY APRIL 2, 2012 Quick Guide to Using Pinterest for Personal Branding Unless you live under a rock, you would be hard-pressed to find someone that has not heard of Pinterest. The site hit the social-networking scene with a bang and it keeps building momentum as millions of people start pinning and developing their own personal brands. It has the potential of being one of the top new ways to build your business and your personal brand. So let’s get down to the meat and potatoes, Pinterest is currently in beta mode so you must request an invite in order to join the site. Be sure to ask for invite as soon as possible. People collect a ton of things. Yah I know. | THE RELATIONSHIP ECONOMY APRIL 2, 2012  Show Data With A Meaningful Narrative A company introduces a new service and brings it to market at a reduced “buy now” price then two weeks later they increase the price. The executive then states ” Sales are down and we need to lower prices back to the introductory rate in order to increase sales” Will lowering prices increase sales? Learning vs. Using Data. Leaders have used data to justify their decisions. | JASON YORMARK APRIL 2, 2012 How I Fail At Social Media Nobody is perfect right? I’m certainly not, and that is also the case as it pertains to my social media usage and strategies. I’d like to think I get a few things right of course, but I’m not without my failures and what better way then to parade them out into the open for all to see right? Some might think I’d be foolish to do so, but part of the reason I think I’ve found the level of success with my blog over the years is by delivering an authentic, transparent voice. So with that, I’ve come up with my list of social media failures. Social Media | | | | | | | |
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SPIN SUCKS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012  Good Content vs. Bad Content
Today’s guest post is written by Jayme Thomason. spoke at a content marketing conference a while back, and sat horrified in the audience while another speaker advised an audience full of newbies that 50 short, keyword optimized posts are better than a few longer pieces. understand his intentions, and that he probably wasn’t condoning crap content. But what all those new, eager marketers in the audience heard was “quantity over quality.”. This is not good advice. This is the mentality that is creating our global content pollution problem. People are not stupid. We all know that. MORE >> -
CREATIVE RAMBLINGS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 Why Pinterest is great for SEO
Are you part of the millions of people addicted to Pinterest? If so, there is a good reason for that. The social bookmarking site for pictures and videos is an excellent traffic generator and promotional booster for businesses and entrepreneurs that know how to leverage it. really started using Pinterest heavily during the pre-launch phase. Branding Google Great Resources Tips branding tips Pinterest search engine optimization The Little Big eBook on Blogging traffic generation tips MORE >> -
WAXING UNLYRICAL | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012  Change: It’s A-Comin’
You know how, when people have really big news to give you, they dilly-dally about it? You get this huge build up , and all the while, you know something really big is coming, and you want to tear their hair out and scream, “Get on with it!” ” Not me. I’m all about getting straight to the point. Because what’s the point of keeping you in suspense, right…? Ok, ok. My big news is this: come April 16, I start at MSL Washington as their Vice President, Digital. know!!! That’s big news, and a big change, isn’t it? It always comes down to people. MORE >> -
SPIN SUCKS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012  Five Things to Watch Out for as Facebook Goes Public
Because I had a lot of time to read last week (what with not sleeping and all), I got caught up on this month’s Fast Company. The cover story is called “ American Idol ,” and it’s about Mark Zuckerberg and the pending IPO for Facebook. Because of their IPO quiet period, Facebook did not comment. Rather the writers combined five years of interviews to put together 12 page story about the $28.4 billion CEO and the company he’s built. Love him or hate him – or even love or hate Facebook – you have to admit he’s doing something right. MORE >> -
PUSHING SOCIAL | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 Why You Might Be Your Blog’s Worst Enemy
Pushing Social. Over the last two years, I’ve discovered that the key to successful blogging isn’t great content, an awesome audience, email newsletters, or guest posting. Instead blog success is built on “mental toughness.” ” I’ve seen super smart people stumble and fall because they couldn’t take the daily pressure of growing a blog. I’ve watched social media celebrities make dumb decisions because they let their mental demons get the better of them. don’t fault them. Blogging, hell business in general is emotionally challenging. MORE >> -
- No Pictures Allowed TWIST IMAGE | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Why You Might Be Your Blog’s Worst Enemy PUSHING SOCIAL | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- In the Heart or In the Hand – What Comes First in EPIC Stories? CONVERSTATIONS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- 5 April Fools’ Day & Social Media Must-Reads FIREBELLY | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- 6 Lessons from the Aspen Institute Dialogue on The Future of Content 2020 ENGAGE | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Is Cloud Computing a Viable Option for Countries With SMB Driven Economy? SOSHABLE | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- How to Cultivate Creativity IMAGINE YOUR REALITY | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- How Offline Marketing Techniques Can Radically Effect Your Online Business SMALL BUSINESS MAVERICKS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- How to Transfer Data from MS Excel into a Word Document IDACONCPTS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Sprout Social for Social Media Interaction and Analytics BARE FEET STUDIOS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Show Data With A Meaningful Narrative THE RELATIONSHIP ECONOMY | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Win 1 of 10 Trips to The Great Barrier Reef in Queensland Australia PROBLOGGER | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- BigMarker.com: Social Network for Communities MINDJUMPERS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Creativity 2012 – Week #14 MY CREATIVE TEAM THINKING | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- A few noteworthy social media campaigns ONLINE COMMUNITY STRATEGIST | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- How Razoo Became a Mobile Platform GEOFF LIVINGSTON | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Bees Awards Submission Deadline Postponed MINDJUMPERS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Show 379 - What is crowdsoucing and crowdfunding? ENGAGING BRAND | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Video: Community, Basketball Legends and the Lower 9th Ward During the 2012 NCAA Final Four in New Orleans SOCIAL WAYNE | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Come Join the Party: Industry Leaders Define the Shifting Roles of Branding BLUE FOCUS MARKETING | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Cartoon of the day JEFF ESPOSITO | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- What’s The Deal With Facebook Timeline? TAYLOR MAREK | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- What’s The Deal With Facebook Timeline? TAYLOR MAREK | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- What’s The Deal With Facebook Timeline? TAYLOR MAREK | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
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