I write about strategies to turn fans into customers and customers into fans. I also share ways to use real-time strategies to spread ideas, influence minds, and build business.
A few hours ago, Twitter launched a new feature called Moments. I see a big opportunity to use Moments in your newsjacking efforts. Moments is a new tab in the Twitter application alongside the existing “Home,” “Notifications,” and “Messages”.
The New Rules of Marketing & PR was originally published in the first edition way back in 2007. That’s like half a century in dog internet years. When I first wrote the book in 2005 and 2006, Twitter didn’t exist and Facebook was only on college campuses (you needed a .e...
"Just because" isn't a good reason to interrupt someone you are connected to with your sales message.
Are you are trying to explain new marketing to those who “just don’t get it” like, maybe, your bosses, your employees, your spouse, your parents, or your kids? This new film about Content Marketing is the best way I’ve seen to share the ideas of reaching people with content ...
In our modern world of Web interfaces, online purchases made easy with a few clicks, pre-populated order forms, and social media share buttons, it’s easy to interface with dozens or even hundreds of companies and never have an encounter with a human.
Sometimes a Newsjacking opportunity sets itself up brilliantly. It’s a shot on goal when the goalie is distracted and the defenders are out of position. Occasionally, you’ve got an ideal chance to get noticed.
The online relationship begins the second a potential customer hits your homepage. The first thing he or she needs to find is a self-reflection. That's why you must organize your site with content for each of your distinct buyer personas.
Today, buyers are in charge. Google is our first stop during any shopping excursion. We check out a company’s site and blog and YouTube channel before considering doing business with them. We fire up LinkedIn an hour before an initial business meeting. We check out the CEO’s...
Marketing and Sales Strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging companies, and bestselling author of 10 books including "The New Rules of Marketing & PR".
