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On the subject of Football and Marketing, the Super Bowl is fast approaching us and there’ll be no doubt on the big effect social media will have this year.
Check out the article from Mashable about the Super Bowl’s Social Media Command Center.
An excerpt from the article: “a fan won’t need to tweet, “where can I find parking?” to get help; Raidious operatives will be able to pick up on a general phrase such as “parking sucks” to offer assistance.” <–WOW!
Tim Tebow picture from Inc.
Sorry, I couldn’t resist! I’m dedicated to only blogging about social media for small businesses. But what about hiring the right people when you start creating more momentum for your business? I found this article from KOSBE’s Facebook Status. (It’s from Inc.)
Great tips on finding exceptional talent! I absolutely love this article. People often only think of me as Social Media but I love management/leadership. Throughout my MBA, I loved being the leader and assuming responsibility for assigning tasks for classmates based on strengths. Go Gators! Tebowing!
Jamie Turner (photo from @AskJamieTurner on Twitter)
I just listened to the most innovative webinar on How to Get Started on Mobile Marketing with Jamie Turner – Bluetrain Mobile Webinar. I suggest to actually listen to the 1 hr webinar but you if you don’t have the time, don’t worry, I have taken the main bullet points that could be applicable to small business owners (especially those with restaurant, stores, providing a service with a physical location) and posted the tips below
Let’s begin with stats:
Great infographic to back up the need to invest more in Social Media by HubSpot It could be useful to hire a full-time Social Media Coordinator or even a contractor for those with a tight budget. An investment now in a Social Media job position could be lucrative within a couple of months (look below for inspiration).
HubSpot Infographic
10 Easy Customer Engagement Ideas for Small Business.
^^^ As I have always said, Marketing is Sales in Disguise. I completely agree with #5 about Calling Customers. As a salesperson at heart , how can you not afford to spend 10 mins of your time getting to know about your customers, their likes, their NEEDS, and most importantly addressing those objections you’ll most likely find out when you get to know them???
from Mashable
6 Tips For Building a High Quality Blog Following.
I agree with number 4: “Allowing guest bloggers to post on your blog brings twofold benefits: more content for your blog, and new reader exposure for your site.”
Plus…most importantly focusing on your niche and consistency!
Social media sites help small shops spur sales – USATODAY.com
I have a passion for helping business grow their presence online through Social Media, I have a soft spot for Women owned businesses, I’m a believer that using Twitter can help grow sales and increase clientele through innovative marketing campaigns. For example (on the above link) it shows how a upscale boutique spurred sales through Twitter, here is an excerpt:
Photo from 2MRealty
I usually like to write about how to grow clientele through Social Media but today I want to let you know how to be healthier by using social media and apps. I believe being healthier will help you have more energy to grow your business. (My New Year’s Resolution is not just loose weight but be stronger & run a 5K without being exhausted.)
Make sure you share in your status updates on Facebook & Twitter about starting a fitness program and take pictures of your progression to get more inspiration to continue and inspire others, maybe have a workout buddy too to keep reaching your ideal goal!
Check out the Apps here: “Top 12 Diet & Weight Loss Apps to Help you Shed the Pounds”
*Valentina is not a Doctor, Dietician, or Trainer, please consult your doctor before starting an exercise regime.
I’m back from vacation and I had a chance to take a mini break to recharge. I found these amazing articles on social media for the new year such as:
Why should I do twitter to tell people that I’m brushing my teeth? I often hear this from those skeptical folks who don’t understand that Twitter is a source of knowledge and a tool to communicate with masses of individuals who share your hobbies, interests, and passions! Visit the info graphic below to fully comprehend the benefits, uses for biz vs. personal, and what to do:
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