Posts for "Blog"


I’m Not Dead…

From Young and Frugal
February 8, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Hi Internet, It’s been about 14 months since my last blog post, so excuse me while I shake off some rust and update you about my life. About 14 months ago I announced to ... (more)

Interns Wanted

From March Communications
February 8, 2012 at 10:54 am
Looking for a PR internship? Would you like to work at a dynamic, fun, tech PR agency located in downtown Boston? Then March PR is the place for you! Daily responsibilities include ... (more)

Are we addicted to social media?

From March Communications
February 8, 2012 at 9:21 am
So many of us claim to be “addicted” to things like Pop Chips, texting, yoga, or playing games like Angry Birds or Words with Friends, but is addiction to social media becoming ... (more)

Making Sense of the Application Landscape

From Young Entrepreneur - Small Business & Entrepreneur Community » Blog
February 8, 2012 at 7:00 am
New year, new toys. Consumer electronics, that is. I’m just getting back and reflecting on CES (Consumer Electronics Show), the largest tech geek kickoff of the year. This ... (more)

Online Newsrooms – Maximizing Media Opportunities

From March Communications
February 7, 2012 at 2:21 pm
In PR, some of the most strategic campaigns are launched around news or product announcements. But, these involve a lot more than just issuing a press release. It often takes months ... (more)

Your Dream Will Die Without The Startup Essentials

From Young Entrepreneur - Small Business & Entrepreneur Community » Blog
February 6, 2012 at 11:22 am
I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. Just because you are not profitable ... (more)

Enhance Your Business’s Twitter Experience

From HigherVisibility
February 6, 2012 at 11:18 am
Twitter is a no-frills social networking site that allows users (or Tweeple) to stay in communication with each other through brief updates.  Each update (or Tweet) has a 140-character ... (more)

Social Media Support Helps Reverse Komen Decision

From March Communications
February 3, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Susan G. Komen For the Cure, the nation’s largest breast-cancer advocacy agency, has had a rough couple of days. Earlier this week, the public learned that Komen would stop ... (more)

Social Media Changing the Game for Super Bowl Advertisers

From HigherVisibility
February 3, 2012 at 10:40 am
A few events a year give companies the opportunity to reach millions of people. The Super Bowl is one of them. Many people watch the game not because they love football but to ... (more)

Five Mistakes to Avoid in Global Marketing

From Young Entrepreneur - Small Business & Entrepreneur Community » Blog
February 3, 2012 at 7:00 am
Taking the leap and marketing your business overseas could be the best decision you make this year. The economic outlook might be gloomy in the United States and Europe, but that’s ... (more)

Ramit Sethi’s Sales Page Review (AKA – How To Make Long Form Sales Copy Work)

From AndyDrish.com
February 2, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Today I was studying Ramit Sethi’s sales page. Many people don’t realize how talented he is at writing copy… For his latest product ‘Find Your Dream Job’ ... (more)

Facebook IPO Filing: Some Quick Facts

From HigherVisibility
February 2, 2012 at 10:51 am
The big news in social media is Facebook’s filing of its initial public offering—the first step needed for the company to go public in the spring. The company could raise as ... (more)

Utilizing Call Tracking in Internet Marketing

From HigherVisibility
February 1, 2012 at 10:47 am
One of the beautiful things about internet marketing versus other forms of traditional marketing is the ability to obtain better conversion data. Can you track the response rate ... (more)

10 Reasons You’re Not Reaching Your Goals; or, What I Learned from Writing a Really Crappy Novel

From Young Entrepreneur - Small Business & Entrepreneur Community » Blog
February 1, 2012 at 7:00 am
I hit a big goal of mine – finally – just before 2011 ended. I finished writing the novel I began five or so years ago. When I say finished, however, what I mean is ... (more)

British Tourists’ Twitter Fail

From March Communications
January 31, 2012 at 7:28 pm
As if there aren’t enough reasons already for people to be wary of what they publish on social media platforms, two British tourists were recently detained by U.S. Department ... (more)

When is the Best Time to Tweet?

From March Communications
January 31, 2012 at 5:11 pm
In an infographic, Dan Zarrella recently showed that “contra-competitive timing”, or publishing new content when there is less noise to compete with, can help your ... (more)

An Update

From Tim Bursch
January 31, 2012 at 3:29 pm
The only thing constant is change. Well I’m finally back to writing in 2012. It’s been a few busy months. One thing that’s been changing for me is my not-so-new ... (more)

Seal the Deal: The 6 Laws of Successful Sales

From Young Entrepreneur - Small Business & Entrepreneur Community » Blog
January 31, 2012 at 10:51 am
Each and every business focuses on its sales numbers.  Whether a company offers products or services, their ultimate success depends on how many people they can convince to invest ... (more)

The Cloud 2012

From March Communications
January 30, 2012 at 5:40 pm
There’s commentary left and right about the cloud. Alistair Croll’s contributed InformationWeek piece Top 12 Cloud Trends Of 2012 and Bernard Golden’s CIO piece Cloud Computing ... (more)

Coca-Cola Polar Bears and the Super Bowl

From March Communications
January 30, 2012 at 11:24 am
Whether you’re a football fan or not, you’re probably going to tune into the XLVI super bowl this year for either the game or commercials. For me, it’s both, which is why ... (more)

Super Bowl Advertising 2012: The Year of the Commercial Preview

From March Communications
January 30, 2012 at 10:08 am
The Super Bowl is the Egg McMuffin of advertising events (see what I did there?). It is where the biggest and best brands from around the world come to show off their talents in ... (more)

Why You Need to Compartmentalize Your Life when Building a Business

From Young Entrepreneur - Small Business & Entrepreneur Community » Blog
January 30, 2012 at 7:00 am
Starting a business can be one of the most challenging things that you can take on in your life. While the rewards of owning your own business cannot be matched in the corporate ... (more)

God bless you, social media

From March Communications
January 27, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Since social media exploded onto the scene there’s been one question on everyone’s mind – will the Pope be ok with this? Well, not really. Regardless, it’s nice to know ... (more)

March Yoga Nights

From March Communications
January 27, 2012 at 12:13 pm
As we approach the end of January, it’s a good time to check in and see how you’re doing with your New Years’ resolutions. Are you on target with your goals? Do you need ... (more)

Twitter Beginning To Censor Tweets?

From HigherVisibility
January 27, 2012 at 10:52 am
People tweet for many reasons. For some it is truly a social tool while many business owners tweet to communicate with their customers. This week Twitter announced it would withhold ... (more)