And There Goes The Yen Again + MORE 04/07/2013
The markets are flickering back to life, and the yen is diving again. The dollar vs. the yen is nearly 99. Just a couple days ago it was around 95, but aggressive BOJ easing is causing the dollar to surge against the yen. Get ready to dust off your USDJPY 100 hats. Please follow Money Game on Twitt.... More »
Avoid Marketer’s FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). + MORE 05/04/2013
I know you’re already busy keeping up on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+. But there are two social nets you need to start tracking, or you’re likely to have that horrible, sinking “I can’t believe I missed it, and I hope my boss doesn’t notice” feeling six months fr.... More »
Apple People Are Not Like Samsung People — Here's The Statistical Proof (AAPL) + MORE 03/19/2013
Apple and Samsung have emerged as the two dominant players in the smartphone wars. In light of Samsung recently unveiling the Galaxy S4, which is right on par with the competition from a hardware perspective, Apple has unleashed a new advertising campaign that highlights why people lo.... More »
B2B Case Study: Maersk Gets Social Media Right + MORE 03/28/2013
Ever since the social media tsunami hit the corporate boardroom in 2008, B2B social media discussions have been usually met with rolling eyes and smug grins. After all, B2B is all about business, not fans, likes, and followers. Right?
At first, one would think the B2B skeptics were right, but Maers.... More »
Just Trying To 'Get It Out There' Makes Your Marketing And Company Worse + MORE 05/22/2013
You don’t just have to “get it out there”. Sometimes that decision impacts your ability to be successful for the rest of your life. Over the last few years a dangerous culture has arisen in content creation where imperfection is accepted as collateral damage for immediacy. .... More »
How to Generate Leads With Video Marketing
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Do you want to attract high-quality leads with social media?Many business owners see a drop-off in new leads because they stop thinking strategically about conversions.
One way to enhance your social media marketing is to create a short, shareable social video—and implement a strategic “mini-campaign” around it to drive opt-ins.
In this article I’ll show 3 ways to supercharge your social media marketing with video.
#1: Create a Short Social Video
Converting social media fans into actual customers starts with getting fans off your social platforms and onto your email list…
Conservative Commentator Michelle Malkin Mocks Michelle Obama's Dance Moves
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Michelle Malkin, a conservative blogger and commentator, recorded a dance routine parodying First Lady Michelle Obama’s routine doing the Dougie with Jimmy Fallon last week. Malkin’s dance, called “The Evolution of Liberal Dancing,” parodies Michelle Obama’s “Evolution of Mom Dancing.” It contains moves like the “Raise the Debt Ceiling,” the “Lapdog Media Swoon,” the “Finger of Blame,” the “Golfing Man,” and “The Stimulus (Let It Rain).” Her moves aren’t bad…
Miguel Cabrera's Monster Spring Training Home Run Is A Great Sign For The Detroit Tigers
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If Tigers fans had any concerns of a Triple Crown hangover, Miguel Cabrera answered those worries with one of the longest home runs you will see in Spring Training. There is no official distance recorded in Spring Training games, but it appeared that he hit the Jonathan Papelbon pitch a mile, give or take (via MLB.com)… Your browser does not support iframes. Please follow Sports Page on Twitter and Facebook.Join the conversation about this story »
Why You Should Pick Up Next Time Mom Calls (and More Great Advice)
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It’s not always easy to take tough advice, particularly when a family member doles it out. But testimonials from 70 of the most accomplished people in business suggest that letting the (sometimes harsh) truth sink in and heeding your elders could be secrets to success.In the latest series of original posts from LinkedIn’s Influencers, “The Best Advice I Ever Got,” top professionals in banking, real estate, public relations, energy, technology and travel (to name just a few industries), shared the nuggets that have guided their careers…
Google Is Going After One Of Facebook's Core Assets (GOOG, FB)
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Google introduced a new sign-in button for Google+ today that developers can add to their website or mobile app. If you’ve activated your Google+ account, this means you’ll be able to log in to various sites and apps using the same credentials you use to access Gmail, YouTube, and other Google services. The Google+ sign-in button is very similar to Facebook Connect, the button you’ve probably seen on several sites that lets you to log in with your Facebook account…