Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 8, 2017

Here’s a snippet from the article, you really must read it: “The world’s third-largest asset manager installed a bronze statue of a defiant girl in front of Wall Street’s iconic charging bull statue on Tuesday morning as part of its new campaign to pressure companies to add more women to their boards. ” (Wow.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 26, 2012

Here are some questions to ask yourself as you develop a strategy for social networks, both new and old. This question should not only alter your strategy but could effect whether you’re going to be present at all. However, a fashion or retail company has to be on there because their audience is active and present on the network.

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The Marketing Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2007

05 am Coverage Questions ! helps the company in its marketing communications efforts. Subscribe to Blog Updates Feedburners Stats Email Subscription My Company About Hi, I am Daksh author of themarketingblog & co-founder of Iffort, a web-strategy & digital marketing consulting firm.

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Firebelly

AUGUST 30, 2013

In a company blog post, LinkedIn described their vision for the service, which will launch September 12th. Photo Credit: Flickr: smi23le. Along with privacy issues for the new young users, some now say the company’s creditability could be called into question.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 3, 2013

Image: UOregon Conference Services via Flickr, CC 2.o. Now imagine someone asks you the classic party get-to-know-you question: “What do you do?”. And you tell them about how you like to eat ice cream and jog and take care of your dog, and you manage a company that sells lawnmowers. Then you ask them the same question.

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Social Media Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2012

It's not too long ago (okay, in social media terms, it was eons ago) that Flickr was one of the major social networks. But the rise of Instagram as a deft and light app that allowed seamless integration into sites like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and more made some wonder if there was a future for Flickr. So what happened? Remember that.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2014

Image: aussiegall via Flickr, CC 2.0. Why: The new roles and responsibilities of the modern-day communicator can seem daunting. 4 content creation tips for B2B software companies. Why: The recent DDOS attacks on Evernote and Feedly revealed a great deal about each company’s attitude toward crisis communication.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 8, 2013

Image: Sean MacEntee via Flickr, CC 2.0. 4 Questions to Ask Before You Publish Content. Why: In this WUL post, I explain why several short stories rather than a few long ones can serve your company’s content needs. Let me back up… if you took a long weekend, did you enjoy it? Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

Better question: How can we optimize and improve our existing social media programs? Better question: How can we encourage existing customers to truly engage with our clients on the social Web? Better question: How can we encourage existing customers to truly engage with our clients on the social Web? What do you think?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 22, 2013

So I posed the question on Twitter and Facebook to see what others think. A company branded address seems more professional. shonali I do, however one CEO said I wasn’t a “real company” b/c of it. shonali I do, however one CEO said I wasn’t a “real company” b/c of it. Before and after.

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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 managed online footprints for nonprofits and a Fortune Global 500 company. I questioned my motives and passions. I am saying goodbye to the digital life and hello to community affairs. I spoke at colleges.

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Harp Interactive

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Whether you are a business with brick and mortar stores or a company without borders, you should be tapping into the growing number of local audiences seeking products and services in their own locality. Flickr and Panoramio geotag and display these images in a mapping context. Google has added geotagging to Blogger. Your turn to act.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 19, 2013

It might answer a question you ask or have been asked, so here it is again. I got an interesting question from someone I know (name withheld on request) recently. That’s a good question. In fact, I thought it was such a good question, that I wanted to share my answer with you! Image: naunasse via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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The Marketing Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2007

44 pm Questions which make you think. Subscribe to Blog Updates Feedburners Stats Email Subscription My Company About Hi, I am Daksh author of themarketingblog & co-founder of Iffort, a web-strategy & digital marketing consulting firm. A place to put thoughts. A way to get criticized.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

Image: dkshots via Flickr, CC 2.0. Things can go south with a simple question like, “ What about Sam? Take the time to develop a crisis communications plan. One of my biggest peeves is seeing a company start a Twitter account or Facebook Page after a crisis happens, or seeing an uptick in activity after the bottom falls out.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 27, 2013

This week 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. Today I want to dig deeper into some specific things to DO to build community on your blog.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

He asked some very thoughtful questions, and I did my best to answer as thoughtfully. Image: janetmck via Flickr, C C 2.0. Here are a couple of excerpts: First, what can a company thinking of hiring an agency, expect in terms of service that they have been missing by running PR in-house? Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Brands know they can’t ignore these platforms (which is why 95% of B2B marketers have created corporate social media accounts) and the successful companies have figured out a way to effectively engage and build strong relationships with their customers. Image credit: Flickr. The product? What are their dreams and fears?

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 18, 2010

It’s a good question, and one that everyone should ask before they get started. Just because you’ve heard that other companies are doing it doesn’t mean that social media will magically work for you. It finds your customers Companies using traditional marketing methods (e.g. Why do businesses need social media?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Image: twchoi11 via Flickr , Creative Commons Though I wouldn’t consider myself as devoted as some fan clubs. Earlier this year, Korean netizens questioned the academic credentials of musician Tablo , pen name Daniel Armand Lee, who graduated from Stanford University in 2002.

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The Realtime Report

APRIL 16, 2014

While there’s little doubt that small businesses should have some sort of Twitter presence due to the ease of access, simplicity, and potential quick engagement with customers (both potential and existing), there’s no denying that ROI has always been a question mark for small business owners. Image via Flickr. What’s New?

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2014

Image: aussiegall via Flickr, CC 2.0. Why: The new roles and responsibilities of the modern-day communicator can seem daunting. 4 content creation tips for B2B software companies. Why: The recent DDOS attacks on Evernote and Feedly revealed a great deal about each company’s attitude toward crisis communication.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 13, 2012

I intend to build a viable business, so as I work to grow and expand Tootzypop I’ll be asking myself the following questions. Does my audience want entertainment, or community, or both? Image: Bruce Guenter via Flickr, CC 2.0. We insist on good journalism, and we honor our readers’ overscheduled lives by keeping our posts short.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 14, 2009

Are you a company or do you know a company that has immersed itself in the social media waters and succeeded? As small companies with limited budgets, nonprofits may feel that they are unable to dive into the wide world of social media. This is a good question and one that Epic Change has mastered rather successfully.

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Direct Marketing Observations

APRIL 19, 2010

Do some of the following questions and comments sound familiar? This graphic by Forrester Research, refers to the types of people that hang out in communities and what they do in those communities. Share images on Flickr. and another would say “We have to&#. and you know what? Upload music and comment on the music.

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Tweet Guest post by Connie Bensen , the Director of Community Strategy and Social Media at Alterian , which provides leading marketing products for the enterprise. They create pockets of communities where like-minded people share information and seek advice. Locations of communities online & offline. Uncover Content Ideas.

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Akamai Marketing

APRIL 4, 2011

Before you answer – let me give you a hint: its a trick question. Now hear this: No one ever joined Facebook or Twitter so they could follow a brand or a company. What you give your community, otherwise, seriously, why should they care? Maybe your clients are creative and visual so they like YouTube or Flickr better.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2011

Image: Jimee, Jackie, Tom & Asha via Flickr, CC 2.0. I’ll wait for you to stop laughing at the obvious irony of Facebook criticizing another company’s user privacy policy. Burson failed on both accounts here, and if I was their client I’d have questions for them about their ethics and what they truly believe in.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 30, 2012

With more than 90% of companies now using social media to find employees and 82% having a Facebook page , there’s no question that business use of social media has become commonplace. Other social activity and presence (Flickr, SlideShare, Wikipedia, etc.). Facebook / LinkedIn / Google Plus metrics (i.e.

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Proactive Report

JANUARY 24, 2011

One of the questions still being asked in C-suite offices around the globe is: What return do we get on all this conversation in social media? Perhaps the question should be, are we providing what our customers and community want in social media, so that they will do business with us? Two way communication. . Good value.

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Social Media Marketing

JULY 18, 2013

Be vigilant, community managers. But the question of b is another question entirely. Commentary Good companies are storytellers; great companies are story doers. Image credit: h.koppdelaney (Flickr). Users can now add photos to comments to all Facebook pages globally.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 25, 2010

Many companies partake in this “shiny toy syndrome&# and do it all without a plan or strategy in place. Just do it while giving back to the community as well. This may be nothing more than a refresher course in the Captain Obvious department but even the savviest of companies is still missing the boat. Engage in dialogue.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 19, 2010

One of the most common questions in social media is – “is it worth it?”. However, the question remains to be answered – is it worth it? When it comes to profitability, increased revenue, and efficient use of time – the question of “is it worth it”, takes on a life of it’s own. Every industry can benefit from social media.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2015

Thought leadership is content marketing that taps into the talent, experience and passion within your business to consistently answer the monumental questions on the minds of your target audience, on specific subject matter. The company continues to celebrate success. Image: Paul Swansen via Flickr, CC 2.0. Steve Jobs.

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The Marketing Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Awesome bullet points, helps to clarify lots of things for those with questions and give insight into why certain people shove social media away. Awesome bullet points, helps to clarify lots of things for those with questions and give insight into why certain people shove social media away. link] #socialmedia [.]

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 7, 2010

People often brand themselves as an expert in a field or an authority on a topic, but are careless with the way they present themselves, calling into question their expertise, and injecting doubt into the minds of potential customers. Define your thought patterns and opinions so that your brand is always consistent. That is not realistic.

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Adam Cohen

JULY 12, 2010

It happens in all industries, but lately I’ve seen retail companies keep their “Consumer Insight&# group focused on traditional insight like mall traffic patterns and planograms. But those same companies need to leverage, not ignore, that insight available when fusing social media into the marketing mix they already have.

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