Tag: Business

‘The new unemployables’: Workers over 50

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Social Media, Thoughts

Image by Getty Images via @daylife Since the economic collapse, there are not enough jobs being created for the population as a whole, much less for those in the twilight of their careers. Of the 14.9 million unemployed, more than 2.2 million are 55 or older. Nearly half of them have been unemployed six months … Continue reading ‘The new unemployables’: Workers over 50 →

Want a Raise? Find Out What Your Job is Worth

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Social Media, Thoughts

As a blogger, I get paid in bags of stale Tootsie Rolls. Is that good? I have no idea. Actually, I am getting a better idea of what my job is worth now that I have checked out some salary comparison sites. Specifically, I I’ve found out that there are places you can blog where … Continue reading Want a Raise? Find Out What Your Job is Worth →

Sorry, But McDonald’s Did Not See a 33% Increase in Foot Traffic Because of Foursquare

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Social Media, Thoughts

According to a current headline on TechMeme, McDonalds saw a 33% increase in foot traffic to its stores when it ran a promotion during Foursquare Day earlier this year. At that time, the fast food chain offered users who checked into McDonald's a chance to win $5 and $10 gift cards. On the Econsultancy blog, … Continue reading Sorry, But McDonald’s Did Not See a 33% Increase in Foot Traffic Because of Foursquare →

Restaurant social media and word of mouth

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Social Media, Thoughts

via flickr.com You can follow the 'via' link above to go to the source and read the rest of the article if you're interested in learning more. Comment, call or use the contact form to discuss how this applies to your business... Related articles by Zemanta HOW TO: Hire a Designer or Developer (mashable.com) Think … Continue reading Restaurant social media and word of mouth →

Blogging is the answer. Now, what is the question?

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Blogging, Featured, Social Media, Thoughts

My business website is one of the most visited sites in Wisconsin, outranking websites with much bigger brands, more popular products, and bigger marketing staffs. How do I do it all by myself? The short answer is that I blog. The longer answer is that I have a documented workflow that anyone can use to … Continue reading Blogging is the answer. Now, what is the question? →

Why We All Hate Consultants (and Why It’s Okay)

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Social Media

When my company is stuck, I’m just as inclined to hire an outside advisor as other leaders are. But I hate it. Hiring a consultant means something needs to be fixed, or grown, or that I don’t know what to do next. I’m not talking about contractors whom I hire to do what I need … Continue reading Why We All Hate Consultants (and Why It’s Okay) →

Field trip!!!

Posted on by Todd Lohenry in Social Media

Sue Otten of AGCO, David Sauter of Envano, and I are meeting Randy Sprenger, Electronic Advertising & Direct Promotions, Harley Davidson, for lunch today -- can't wait!!! HD is one of the great global brands and their home is right here in Wisconsin. I'm really looking forward to hearing the inside scoop on how HD … Continue reading Field trip!!! →