In case you missed it, Pew Internet released a report last week that included a few interesting stats. In particular, the...
1 in 5 women using Pinterest? I don’t think so.
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Arik’s Social Media Blog
Arik’s social media blog has been in publication for more 12 years and recognized by industry outlets like PRWeb and PRWeek as one of today’s leading industry blogs. With 1,500+ posts, his content is frequently syndicated on popular sites like PR Daily, Social Media Today, Business Insider and Ragan.com.
Why Seinfeld’s “do the opposite” theory is perfect for social media
You remember that Seinfeld episode? The one where George lands the job with the NY Yankees? Remember how he got the job? By...
Blogger focus groups: Viable idea for brands?
Last week, I was having a conversation with a client of mine. Talking about bloggers and an opportunity we might have in...
Minnesota Craft Brewers: Who’s making social media work?
If you follow me at all online, you know I'm a HUGE craft beer geek. Not to the level of some, certainly, but let's just...
5 reasons to get excited for the MN Blogger Conference
In two-and-a-half weeks, more than 200 bloggers will convene in the Allina Midtown Commons for the third annual MN Bloggers...
Is blogger outreach becoming a “spray-and-pray” tactic?
Exhibit A: A pitch I received from a rather large (but shall remain unnamed) advertising agency last week. Keep in mind,...
Is art direction the future of community mangement?
By know, we've all heard the news: Social media is all about visual storytelling. Facebook's relatively new Timeline...
Is authoring a social media book the consultant equivalent of the corporate MBA?
Lately, it seems like everyone is writing a social media marketing book. I mean, I could have written that sentence last...
4 social media e-newsletters that should be in your inbox
I don't know about you, but my inbox if FLOODED each day with emails from clients, partners, friends and yes, people trying...
25 things I’ve done by 40 (and 25 more I want to do)
Today, I turn 40. To be perfectly honest, I've had a really hard time with 40. My kids are getting older (my youngest goes...