Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

have honored those films and actors that stand out from the crowd, creating a brand that exudes excellence. So, taking a (gold) leaf out of Oscar’s book, this week’s roundup features seven posts that examine how smart branding strategies can position your company (or you) as unique in a sea of competitors.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 25, 2013

Someone I absolutely don’t know found me, somehow, and wanted to consult with me on an issue that is not strictly a digital media or social/PR issue, but more of a “personal communication” and perception issue. Was I somehow branding myself as a personal or life coach? via Flickr, CC 2.0. Image: Guudmorning!

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ProBlogger

MARCH 24, 2022

The post 7 Strategies for Growing Community on Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. Recently on ProBlogger we’ve been looking at the topic of building community on a blog. We started by identifying 9 benefits and 3 costs of community on a blog and then looked at 5 stages of building community on a blog.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Internet , Marketing > 11 Common Mistakes That People Make With Their Personal Brands 11 Common Mistakes That People Make With Their Personal Brands by Tamar Weinberg on October 7, 2010 Share This is a guest post from James Adams.

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Ari Herzog

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Of the three largest social networking sites in the United States, I plan to use Facebook the most, LinkedIn the second-most, and Twitter the least. Facebook in 2013. I continue to use Foursquare, Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr, Yelp, and other platforms. That is the order of my priorities in 2013. Twitter in 2013. Got a question?

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Social Media Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2012

It didn't seem possible just eight short months ago when Facebook announced that it was acquiring the fledgling hipster photo sharing app for $1 billion. It's not too long ago (okay, in social media terms, it was eons ago) that Flickr was one of the major social networks. It was the photo sharing site of choice. Backed by Yahoo!,

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Social Media Marketing

MARCH 29, 2013

As brands worldwide realize how to use video for business, the focus has shifted from integrating video to developing visual content that’s truly engaging. The YouTube marketing specialists at Pixability recently conducted a major study of 200,000 branded videos on YouTube, and ultimately discovered that more than 50% had lunder 1,000 views.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 24, 2022

The post 7 Strategies for Growing Community on Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. Recently on ProBlogger we’ve been looking at the topic of building community on a blog. We started by identifying 9 benefits and 3 costs of community on a blog and then looked at 5 stages of building community on a blog.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 4, 2014

via Flickr, CC 2.0. It’s a landslide: Community creates results. The Harlem Shake depended on community. User-generated content is far better at creating that community. Red Bull’s events, including the famous Flugtag and Crashed Ice, have literally transformed brand material into live action. Image: mayeesherr. (in

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 3, 2014

Image: Aidan Jones via Flickr, CC 2.0. Ken Mueller reminds us why the same rules that apply IRL community interactions should apply online. Crisis Communications: My Crush on Under Armour’s Response. What steps do you take to ensure you and your brand are personable when interacting online? Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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The Marketing Blog

MARCH 2, 2010

02 am Facebook vs Twitter (A Comparison) Jump to Comments With over 40,000 tweets per minute and new-user registration growth rate of 1500%, you would expect Twitter to give a close fight to the social networking giant Facebook. Distribution Platform :: Facebook Facebook dominates on its own platform with about 72k (92.6%) reactions.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 2, 2014

Conversations, when initiated and managed well, can drive reputation, expand reach, and build brand loyalty. Image: AJ Cann via Flickr, CC 2.0. Why: Is your brand using multiple social media sites to converse with potential customers? Randy Bowden has four steps to help you revamp your brand’s social engagement.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 28, 2014

Blogging is a great way to start conversations, share ideas, and build your online community. Whether through guest posts or original content on your own site, blogging can help your brand gain traction (I mean, just look at me!). Image: Mike Licht via Flickr, CC 2.0. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Monday Roundup: Blogging.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Brands… and how ironic is it that he’s the only person for whom I felt the need to attach an affiliation?) You can also find WHR 2012 on Facebook and on WHR 2012 on Flickr , so you can draw on those resources to share the campaign with your community and urge them to help out.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Image: Steve Garfield via Flickr, CC 2.0. IKEA ignores the lessons of Lego and The Ranger Station, sends C&D to a brand ambassador. In this short yet compelling read, Shel Holtz takes a walk down memory lane, sharing why discouraging brand ambassadors due to red tape can ultimately hurt reputation and sales.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 20, 2014

Image: Mike Licht via Flickr, CC 2.0. Dear Social Business & Brand Leaders: Value My Time and I will Value Your Brand! Dear Social Business & Brand Leaders: Value My Time and I will Value Your Brand! Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Monday Roundup: Justice and Equality. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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The Marketing Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Home About In the Media Building a People Centric Organization A Study on How Business Entities in India are Using Facebook September 7, 2010.5:43 If your brand has a website, you would definitely want to analyze its performance in terms of visitor traffic, its navigation patterns, where the visitors are coming from etc.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Image: Siddharth Sharma via Flickr, CC 2.0. Facebook Advertising on a Small Budget. Why: Developing a budget for Facebook Ads is daunting to most small businesses. Why: How can you find the right influencers to accelerate brand awareness, lead generation, and conversions? How Does A Brand Build Loyalty?

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 11, 2014

Image: Steven Depolo via Flickr, CC 2.0. Why:Storytelling is vital to the success of your brand because of its connection-building power. Why:What’s the secret to making hashtags work for you and your brand? What are some of your favorite secrets for brand success? Would the Real Holly Dawson Please Stand Up?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 24, 2014

Image: Maria Ly via Flickr, CC 2.0. I wrote this post a while back, because I thought it was a great way to explore how a little trust can go a long way when building your online community. Why Brands Must Choose Influencers Wisely. How do you build trust within your business community? Happy Monday!

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2019

Studies show that users on platforms like Twitter and Pinterest maximize their engagement when brands post as many as 15 tweets or 11 pins per day. If you are a global brand catering to consumers in different timezones, you may want to increase this frequency further in order to address to these various geographies.

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The Marketing Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

47 pm Facebook and India Jump to Comments Our team recently made a visual presentation which talks about ‘Facebook’ and its penetration in India. Alltop Social Media said: Facebook and India [link] Social-Media.alltop [.] We have tried to cover some interesting insights via the presentation. We would be glad to help.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 14, 2014

Image: Paul Townsend via Flickr, CC 2.0 . In this guest post for Jay Baer ‘s Convince and Convert, Greg Hickman explores why major brands and SMB’s can benefit from this affordable marketing strategy. Why: How are B2B brands achieving results with content marketing? How does your brand conduct a stellar campaign?

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 23, 2014

Image: Depone via Flickr, CC 2.0. In this WUL post, Dan Cohen shares five reasons why your brand must get on the customer-centric wagon today. Be Your Own Publisher on Social Media: 8 Brands that Kill It. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The social network, as most of us think of it, is nothing more than the likes of Facebook or Orkut, among others. But to the world at large, it’s not just about Facebook (or the related movie), but a community that has been built over the years around a common interest or topic.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Image: Scottish Libraries via Flickr, CC 2.0. Marketers Everywhere: Stop Marketing Your Brand. In this guest post for Jay Baer ‘s Convince & Convert, Kristen Matthews provides some tips on acquiring more than just brand mentions from your network. What brands have stories that you find compelling?

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 27, 2014

Image: Cornelia Kopp via Flickr, CC 2.0. In this post for Steamfeed , DJ Thistle remind us to break the cycle of bad blogging practices by focusing on quality and the company we keep in the blogging community. 5 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Building Brand Loyalty. Is Guest Blogging Dead? Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 19, 2014

Image: LEOL30 via Flickr, CC 2.0. Why: A smart business owner knows that brand loyalty grows out of value. Why: In this classic from the WUL vault, I examine the real value of Facebook fans. Why: Guest bloggers can be a great way to promote your brand and add value to your blogging efforts (as we have seen!).

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 4, 2014

Image: Trey Ratcliff via Flickr, CC 2.0. Ian Cleary takes a look at why automation can help keep your communication channels open while you identify real prospects. In this guest post for Jay Baer ‘s Convince and Convert, Emma Bostwick examines how your brand can take advantage of the rise of the digital coupon.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 28, 2014

Image: Steven Depolo via Flickr, CC 2.0. Why: Regardless of their background, some people reject personal branding because it seems to go against their values. What Small Businesses Can Learn from the Creative Community: Share the Journey. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Monday Roundup: Challenge the Status Quo.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 26, 2012

Social Media and marketing teams have been scrambling to figure out a strategy for Pinterest , and rightfully so – it’s a force to be reckoned with from a branding and a business-driving perspective. Does your brand message fit the network? You could find out that your overall brand message doesn’t even fit the nature of the network.

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Proactive Report

JUNE 1, 2010

What might raise a few eyebrows is this finding of the iVillage and SheSpeaks survey Women and the Digital Path to Purchase : 50% of women are fans or followers of grocery, health/beauty or household product brands and the stores that carry them. 36% follow a food/beverage brand. 32% follow a health/beauty brand. Blogs 33%.

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The Marketing Blog

APRIL 18, 2010

47 pm Facebook & India Jump to Comments This is a statistical post, which collates data from various blog-posts, press-releases and news sites. The objective is to analyze the usage trends for one of the biggest sites on the Internet – Facebook and world’s second most populous country – India. growth in India.

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The Marketing Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

45 pm Facebook will surge ahead in India Jump to Comments I was just reading an interesting news-story, published in today’s edition of Economic times. It compares Facebook & Orkut in India. The story which quotes data from Vizisense.com , predicts that inside 7 months Facebook should be able to overtake Orkut.

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Ari Herzog

AUGUST 22, 2013

I spent four wonderful years self-employed as a digital marketing trainer, consultant, and community manager. I taught MBA students and small business owners everything from Facebook marketing to email marketing. I logged onto Facebook less. I am saying goodbye to the digital life and hello to community affairs.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 19, 2013

Image: cobalt123 via Flickr, CC 2.0. Why: In this post for SteamFeed , Jen Olney offers some great tips to make your site’s typography more visually pleasing and help potential consumers see quickly whether your brand is a good fit for them. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Monday Roundup: Seeing is Believing.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Image: Vox Efx via Flickr, CC 2.0. In this guest post for Jeff Bullas , Pete Hugh explores how you can use social media to gain traction for your brand. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Since tomorrow is Election Day here in the U.S.,

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