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Giving Social a Healthy Pass
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June 7, 2015
This is the last but not least of my interviews in preparation for our panel called Why CMOs Won't Invest More in Social Media at The Social Media Shake-up.  This time, Bill Koleszar, CMO at American Family Care, gives me the prescription for overcoming his primary marketing challenges which currently exclude social media.  That's not to say Bill doesn't see social playing...

Social Media Still Works Wonders for Media Brands
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June 6, 2015
Talking to Scot Safon, the former CMO of The Weather Channel, about social media is like revisiting a day at Disneyworld with a nine-year-old. Bursting with enthusiasm, they can't possibly tell you fast enough all of the things they enjoyed, rarely recollecting the negatives while maintaining an unabated commitment to revisit the newest attractions as soon as possible.  That said, Safon's enthusiasm...

Social News Roundup | June 5, 2015
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June 5, 2015
1. Users Score Meerkat, Periscope Highly For Social Events  Photo Courtesy of TechCrunch Only 21% of adults say that they’re interested in Meerkat or Periscope. Find out why these people want to use it here.    2. Pinterest Announces Buyable Pins for iPhone and iPad Photo Courtesy of SocialTimes  This week, Pinterest announced their introduction of buyable pins on their mobile...

The changing face of digital communication – are emojis the future of online advertising?
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June 5, 2015
It’s hard to believe that texting is no longer the quickest way to communicate. Have “lol,” “omg” and “ttyl” gone out of style? Brevity and clarity are two underlying principles that allow social media to thrive. As users’ attention spans diminish, it becomes increasingly important to relay information in the most clear and concise manner, thus giving rise to the...

Cause Funding + Prepaid (+ Social?) = WeCareCard
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June 4, 2015
Next week at the Social Media Shake-Up, I have the privilege of moderating a panel called Why CMOs Won't Invest More in Social Media. Based on our pre-panel discussions, it should be a lively conversation featuring three terrific CMOs: Katharine Mobley of WeCareCard,  Scot Safon formerly of The Weather Channel and Bill Koleszar of American Family Care. Why this panel?  From...

Social News Roundup | May 29, 2015
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May 29, 2015
1) Not one brand ranks in the Top 100 for YouTube   Image courtesy of Adweek Native YouTube creators have loyal followings most brands can only dream of. To keep from falling too far behind, brands should take note of the tips found here...   2) When it comes to Facebook, timing is everything   Image courtesy of SocialTimes 50%...

CMO Insights: Building Loyalty Through Sampling
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May 26, 2015
This is part 2 of my interview with Daniel Lubetzky, founder and CEO of KIND Snacks and author of Do the KIND Thing, a book I'd recommend to anyone, especially those intrigued by the notion of doing well in business while doing good. In this post, we dive deeply into the evolution of KIND's loyalty building activities.  Several items of...

Social News Roundup | May 22, 2015
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May 22, 2015
1) Facebook IQ shares the blueprint for successful summer branding.    Photo courtesy of SocialTimes As people head outdoors, their mobile devices come with them. This summer focus on mobile, as 70% of people who connected to Facebook did so through mobile. To see the full infographic click here.   2) Social media etiquette lessons: 7 ways to say thank...

Doing the KIND Thing with Daniel Lubetzky, part 1
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May 20, 2015
Once a decade or so, I fall in love with a book by a business founder.  In the 90's it was Herb Kelleher's Nuts, the inspiring story from the founder of Southwest Airlines.  In the aughts it was S. Truett Cathy's Eat More Chikin Inspire More People, a remarkable rundown on the rise of Chick-fil-a.  [Though I don't share Cathy's politics, I couldn't...