How To Feed The Social Media Beast

More good thoughts from Heidi Cohen… Social media is like a hungry teenage boy. As any parent will tell you, when it comes to food, they’re never satisfied. Similarly, social media has a voracious appetite requiring continual feeding in the form of content and communications in a variety of formats. What’s a marketer to do … Continue reading How To Feed The Social Media Beast

Stop lying to yourself!

The problem isn't writer's block... …it’s actually writing the damn post. You don’t need ideas, open Google Reader or join #Blogchat.  You’ll have enough ideas to write posts for the next year. The problem is, when you actually WRITE the post, then it’s real.  Then you are dangerously close to publishing it.  Which means suddenly … Continue reading Stop lying to yourself!

Why most bloggers fail…

...no matter how hard they try... If you visit your favorite blogging tips and marketing tips blog today, you will come across a lot of tips, ranging from tips on writing well to tips on building an audience. The reality is that a lot of new blogs spring up every day, and the majority of … Continue reading Why most bloggers fail…

How To Design Your Blog

One of my new, favorite bloggers Heidi Cohen has these thoughts on blog design for you to ponder… Writers at heart, many bloggers rush through selecting their blog design elements without much thought when they first start. But the reality is that design is core to your blog’s brand and readership. Therefore, out-of-the box blog … Continue reading How To Design Your Blog

10 Steps to Beginner Brand Building

Francine Hardaway of Stealthmode Partners has some good thoughts about brand building for beginners here… So you’ve made the resolution that in 2012 you are finally going to “get into” social media and use it to build a brand for yourself or your business. You’re not a geek, and you’re not with a big corporation … Continue reading 10 Steps to Beginner Brand Building

Daily Digest for 1/6/2012

Focus on curation“The Three C’s of Information Commerce: Consumption, Curation, Creation dlvr.it/13Z3ZlTodd LohenryFri, Jan 06 2012 04:10:34ReplyRetweet“Content Curation: Are You A Fire Hose or A Focusing Lens? | Beth’s Blog - su.pr/1pDncfTodd LohenryFri, Jan 06 2012 04:10:34ReplyRetweet“You Are the Future of Content Curation - YouTube - su.pr/2UpP8KTodd LohenryFri, Jan 06 2012 04:10:34ReplyRetweet“12 Business Blogging Shortcuts … Continue reading Daily Digest for 1/6/2012

Trending topics for 1/5/2012

Photo by Todd LohenryPicasa Web AlbumsThu, Jan 05 2012 05:49:40Curation and Content Marketing“The Three C’s of Information Commerce: Consumption, Curation, Creation dlvr.it/13Z3YhTodd LohenryWed, Jan 04 2012 17:18:43ReplyRetweet“Content Curation: If You Can’t Be the Source, Be the Resource - Engage - su.pr/7civvhTodd LohenryWed, Jan 04 2012 17:18:43ReplyRetweet“What on earth is Content Curation as well as How … Continue reading Trending topics for 1/5/2012

12 experts on the key thought leadership trends for 2012

Craig Badings has put together an epic post on thought leadership trends for 2012. He starts… I asked 12 people who I consider to be leading global commentators on thought leadership as well as a couple who have produced some amazing thought leadership programs in-house over the years to comment on four critical thought leadership … Continue reading 12 experts on the key thought leadership trends for 2012

Trending topics for 1/3/2012

What now?“It's a New Year - Now What? feedly.com/k/tWPDEXTodd LohenryJanuary 3, 2012 7:07:37 AM ESTReplyRetweet“10 Social Media Resolutions for 2012 ducttape.me/toe9JyJohn JantschJanuary 3, 2012 7:07:37 AM ESTReplyRetweet“Social Networking in 2012 bit.ly/s5BWaEthomas cliffordJanuary 2, 2012 1:41:18 PM ESTReplyRetweet“How US consumers are interacting with brands in the social media space bit.ly/t6iHBk via @AskYTM [Infographic]Mari Smith ☼January 3, … Continue reading Trending topics for 1/3/2012