That's So 2012: Have Pinterest, Foursquare and Groupon Peaked? + MORE 03/26/2013
Do you fall for social media marketing trends? Slow down and learn from a few whose stars may be fading.I overheard this recently: "I got a Pinterest invitation the other day, and it took me by surprise because I can't even remember the last time I even logged on to Pinterest!" If this person was in.... More »
SearchCap: The Day In Search, December 19, 2012 + MORE 12/19/2012
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Apple Vs. Google Maps: Reality Check Time Google Maps new app is terrific app — although initiating navigation isn’t as intuitive as it might be. But...... More »
How to Become an Online Authority Using Scoop.it + MORE 01/19/2013
What is Scoop.it?
Scoop.it is a powerful content curation tool that allows you to pool information into an online newspaper.
Why is it powerful? Because it provides you the potential to become an authority in your area of expertise, without ever writing a blog (although I wouldn’t say this is advi.... More »
How to Send Out of Office Replies in Twitter + MORE 03/11/2013
Are you travelling for business or going on a vacation? You can create out-of-office automatic replies for people who are trying to reach you via Twitter and they won't expect a response from you right away! This story, How to Send Out of Office Replies in Twitter, was originally published at Digita.... More »
When Lead Generation Feels Like Buying Collectibles 02/21/2013
When you invest so much in your lead generation strategy, your leads can surprisingly feel like collectibles. It might not be a good idea to view them like toys or trading cards but when it comes to collecting things, your lead generation process has a lot in common with collectors in terms of under.... More »
7 Months Later, Facebook Is Still Trying To Persuade General Motors To Advertise Again (FB, GM)
– http://www.businessinsider.com/
Facebook has still not persuaded General Motors to begin advertising on its platform again, seven months after the car company famously yanked its $10 million budget from the company prior to its IPO in May. But vp/global marketing solutions Carolyn Everson says she expects Facebook’s relationship with GM to “be in a better place soon.” She’s meeting with GM executives personally to mend the partnership. Facebook and GM couldn’t have split under more bizarre circumstances…New Message: Why Email Is Still The Master Of Multi-Channel
– http://www.business2community.com/
Email, old fashioned? In the ever-growing (and often-impossible-to-keep-up-with) world of communication streams, email is a relic of the past, right?
Well, no actually. Not even a little bit! The most cursory glance at the stats shows that Email Marketing is not only alive, but dominant.
Despite iPads, smartphones and other techie innovations, the good – and by today’s standards, relatively old fashioned – method of sending out emails to generate business is still as good as any, if not better…
Well, no actually. Not even a little bit! The most cursory glance at the stats shows that Email Marketing is not only alive, but dominant.
Despite iPads, smartphones and other techie innovations, the good – and by today’s standards, relatively old fashioned – method of sending out emails to generate business is still as good as any, if not better…
4 Ways to Profit From LinkedIn
– http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/
Are you a LinkedIn newbie?Do you struggle to network and show off your expertise? Do you want to secure new business?If so, the most important thing to know is that LinkedIn is not just a modern Rolodex or a glorified resume.It contains more valuable information about a contact than you could imagine.All this information can be used to start an interesting conversation that could lead to great business opportunities between you and him or her.LinkedIn contains information that offers great business opportunities…
BII MOBILE INSIGHTS: Worldwide Mobile Phone Growth Lowest In Three Years
– http://www.businessinsider.com/
Mobile Insights is a daily newsletter from BI Intelligence that collects and delivers the top mobile strategy news. It is delivered first thing every morning exclusively to BI Intelligence subscribers. Worldwide Mobile Phone Growth Expected To Fall (IDC via Mobile Marketing Watch)Here’s a headline you don’t see every day. The IDC finds that the worldwide mobile phone market is now forecast to grow 1.4% year-over-year in 2012. “Sluggish economic conditions worldwide have cast a pall over the mobile phone market this year,” says Kevin Restivo, senior research analyst with IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker…BEAT: INITIAL JOBLESS CLAIMS FALL TO 370K
– http://www.businessinsider.com/
UPDATE: Nice number 370K is nicely below expectations and last week. Analysts had expected 380K. Last week was 395K. Key thing is that the Sandy effect is wearing off, and we’re returning to the downtrend. ============= Earlier: One of our favorite economic indicators is initial jobless claims. They come out at 8:30 AM ET, and analysts expect 380K, down from 393K. We’ll have the number here LIVE. Please follow Money Game on Twitter and Facebook…