Social networking has exploded in popularity in the past few years, so it makes sense that marketers would want to follow consumers to this space. I’ve seen some great examples of campaigns that have been very successful with reaching fairly large audiences through social media channels, but I wonder how responsive people are to most […]
When you talk about developing a social media strategy, it can sound quite complicated and a little confusing. I was searching for an example to show visually how the flow of information works within a company’s social media/content marketing strategy, when I came across this awesome video by a company called IdeaPaint. IdeaPaint is a […]
Deciding where to go in the social media space can be kind of confusing, especially for B2B clients. Most companies seem to think they need to be on Facebook, but do they really? Every business is different, so the deciding factor will be whether or not your audience is there. The best way to figure […]
It seems as though these days we’re always talking about social media and convincing clients to embrace new developments in technology. Things change so quickly these days that I can understand how some people might see it as nothing more than a fad. However, the next time I come across someone who seems to think […]
I came across this video in an article by Jay Dunn and thought the concept was so cool and innovative that it just had to be shared. Here’s a little summary of the project: In North America, we’re starting to see QR codes being used more often in advertising. While it’s really just starting to take hold […]
Content marketing is a phrase you hear being thrown around a lot lately. But what exactly is content marketing? Let’s try to break it down, shall we? What exactly is content marketing? I’ve heard lots of different ways to explain it, both highly technical and overly simple. The best way I can think of to […]
Last week’s post was about how important it is for marketers and business owners to develop writing skills. Even if you aren’t writing your own website content or marketing materials, it’s still a skill you need to have. If you are sending emails to clients, you need to make sure that you can clearly communicate […]
Cold calling. You’ve no doubt been on the receiving end of a cold call. They always seem to come when you’re in the middle of doing something. They come out of nowhere, which is probably why they’re so annoying. Chances are, you’re not thinking about whatever it is they’re selling, so you’re forced to switch […]
The other day I was looking up a business and went to their website. I searched around a bit on the website and saw case studies from 2001. It made me stop and think about the company. Do I want to engage with a company that has 10-year-old case studies? I then went to check […]
Oh, how I love a good infographic. This one (from the awesome Techvibes) illustrates just how much social media use is growing and changing in Canada. Three things really stand out for me. The first is the huge jump in the number of LinkedIn users. This might be due to its recent IPO, but I […]
