How to Research Companies Online- Power Prospecting with Google Search
Perhaps you’re bidding on a lucrative contract and you would like to see what other vendors offered in the past. Maybe you’re a salesperson whose niche is government contractors. Either way, Google can provide you with amazing insight, information and contact information for prospects.
Facebook Friend Requests & LinkedIn Invitations – 5 Tips for Not Being Mistaken for a Stalker or Aggressive Salesperson
There are a few things that you should keep in mind while making new connections. Here are five tips for getting “accepted”.
Bye-Bye PowerPoint! Why I ♥ (Love) Prezi!
My seemingly happy love affair with PowerPoint was destroyed when I discovered Prezi- the latest development in presentation software. Prezi allows users to set up presentations closer to the way in which people think- based on perspective. Prezi offers zooming and tilting abilities.
The Role of Social Media During Natural Disasters
The role of social media in the wake of natural disasters is still unclear, but sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube can be of great value when tsunamis, earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters strike.
10 Things I Have Learned from a Baby Boomer (In less than six months)
Karen McCullough and my friendship demonstrates the true power of collaboration. Here are ten things that I, a Gen Y, learned from a Baby Boomer-
How Meeting Planners Can Use Foursquare to Promote Events & Conferences
Foursquare, a location-based social network that allows users with smartphones to “check in” at venues, can be used to increase engagement for both public and private events. Meeting planners and event professionals who are not currently utilizing this social media site are losing out big time!
How to Get Publicity, Get Featured in Magazines & Get on TV
If you’re reading this post, I’m guessing that you know the importance of good PR. Unfortunately, if you do not already have media/ reporter contacts, getting featured in magazines, on television and in other media outlets can be a bit of a challenge… UNLESS you do the following.
Protect Your Brand- Why Your Nonexistent Nipple Ring Can Hurt Your Brand
Protecting your brand from yourself is not enough. Sure, we all know of CEOs like Bob Parsons and John Mackey who seem to make a habit of committing what would appear to be brand hara-kiri. However, the fact of the matter is that employees, friends and family can pose as much if not more of […]
Mind Control? The Hidden Messages in Television
I don’t know if I’m the only one, but I frequently feel overwhelmed with advertisement messages on billboards, television, the Internet, and people’s clothing. It seems that everywhere I turn, there is an advertisement. One of the most subtle forms of advertising are messages and images in movies and television. To be honest, I never […]
Social Media Overload? Make Social Media More Manageable in Three Minutes.
We’ve all been there- too much email, direct messages, updates, tweets, check-ins, event invites and pokes! However, you can make social media networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn more manageable with these tips.