Being selfish
From Tim BurschAugust 27, 2010 at 1:35 pm
There is so much information available today. I could seriously read for hours on end and still have more to read.
I’m reading, well maybe scanning, over 100 blogs ... (more)
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August 27, 2010 at 1:35 pm
More on hearing in social media
From Tim BurschAugust 12, 2010 at 5:38 pm
There are a lot of companies and organizations listening online. Everyone seems to have tools pointed at the web, mining data on their brand and customers. All of this adds up ... (more)
Was the Old Spice Campaign Really Social?
From Tim BurschAugust 6, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Have you seen the recent Old Spice marketing campaign? Who hasn’t is more like it. If not, take a look. Yes the numbers were huge. Really big.
[Adweek Source]
Was any of that ... (more)
Cheeseburger Smoothie?
From Tim BurschAugust 4, 2010 at 10:26 am
There is this big company that just started offering "Real Fruit Smoothies." Except their main business is burgers.
Another company, Jamba Juice, maker of real fruit ... (more)
Moving from Listening to Hearing
From Tim BurschAugust 3, 2010 at 9:18 am
The buzz today in business is engagement and listening. Social media tools have made it easier for companies to listen to what customers and prospects are saying. Listening helps ... (more)
Relevance starts with your data
From Tim BurschJuly 23, 2010 at 4:54 pm
How do you know if your message is relevant?
We all get emails from marketers right. Some are spot on and some just don’t make sense.
Like these three, yes three emails I received ... (more)
Missed Opportunity?
From Tim BurschJuly 22, 2010 at 9:27 am
Our camera battery died and Target doesn’t carry it anymore. My wife goes into National Camera. We had no idea how much batteries were–sheesh.
The salesperson quickly ... (more)
Second Impressions
From Tim BurschJuly 14, 2010 at 9:44 am
I know, first impressions count. But what about the second impression?
First impression: I was looking for a new dentist last week. My wife left a message. No response ... (more)
How 279 Virtual Gems Made Me a Bigger Fan
From Tim BurschJune 21, 2010 at 9:27 am
Technorati Tags: Apple,iPhone,SCRM
Where did all my money go?
Yeah, I finally got an iPhone a few months ago -I know, early adopter. When I’m not using it my kids are. ... (more)
Why do people form community?
From Tim BurschJune 16, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Since the dawn of time we have formed groups of people. Today we have the ability to build online and offline community around ideas that we care about.
So, why do we form community? ... (more)
Why has it been so quiet here?
From Tim BurschJune 3, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Why has it been so quiet here?
I recently started a new job with Gage Marketing. Really exciting! I’m working on social marketing with large brands.
Part of my job will ... (more)
True Fans
From Tim BurschApril 29, 2010 at 11:57 am
Have you heard what Cold Play does for their front row seats? They find people from the nose-bleeds and upgrade them to amazing seats. Whoa. That’s crazy generous. And smart.
I ... (more)
Quick Update
From Tim BurschApril 29, 2010 at 8:43 am
I’ve been quiet lately due to some exciting changes. Watch for more soon!
I’m heading to SOBCon today to connect with some amazing people.
Take care,
Tim
... (more)
Interview with Kevin Hendricks
From Tim BurschApril 19, 2010 at 8:39 am
Want to change the world? Kevin Hendricks does and his new book might give you some ideas. I had the opportunity to connect with Kevin about his book Addition by Adoption. He uses ... (more)
How do you pick an online community?
From Tim BurschApril 16, 2010 at 9:04 am
If you are like me you have joined a handful of social networks. Think about how much time you really spend on each of them. Yeah, probably not much except for a few favorites?
In ... (more)
Inputs and Outputs
From Tim BurschApril 15, 2010 at 12:06 am
Some businesses focus on goals, results, and ROI (outputs). That’s really important. Without results you won’t be in business long.
I wonder though, do we think enough ... (more)
6 reasons to get off the fence and start blogging
From Tim BurschApril 12, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Get your voice out there. If you are not using your voice you will not be heard, or maybe even ignored.
Connections. You will find people that want to connect with your story.
Thinking. ... (more)
Noticing Great Work
From Tim BurschApril 7, 2010 at 8:59 am
How do you know when you see great work? Is it an emotional response. A connection. Joy. Maybe all of these.
I just want to take a moment to notice some of the great work ... (more)
4 reasons to start ignoring networks
From Tim BurschApril 6, 2010 at 8:19 am
There are a hundred networks you could join these days. Should you? You know your customers are there, interacting and talking about your product or service. But you only have ... (more)
A reminder to take a breath
From Tim BurschMarch 31, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Today a reminder to just be.
(via @chrisbrogan)
Here’s to some peace in your week.
... (more)
How many pitches really work?
From Tim BurschMarch 29, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Do you ever get a sales pitch by email? I received one recently that totally missed the target. It was confusing, had too much information, and did not compel me to any action. ... (more)
Go looking for complaints
From Tim BurschMarch 26, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Part of my work is managing online communities. I would hesitate to call it management. It’s more like development. Mostly relationship development.
When you sell something ... (more)
Stick with one idea
From Tim BurschMarch 25, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Have you ever walked away from a meeting or sales presentation and wondered what the heck was that about? I did today. I learned a lot about a little, and went away confused. ... (more)
Who will take a stand?
From Tim BurschMarch 23, 2010 at 11:35 pm
I’ve been thinking about standing. What does your business stand for or against? Do you know?
It seems like the businesses and stories that catch our attention are the ones ... (more)
Your website is your storefront
FromMarch 22, 2010 at 5:09 pm
When you want to find something, you Google it right? You don’t pick up the Yellow Pages.
So, if the first impression for your business is your website, how does it look?
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