by James Ball | Dec 28, 2009 | Case Studies, Community, Listening, Marketing, Networking, Resources, Social Media, Strategy
It all started yesterday with this tweet from my friend Carol Flammer: At this exact same moment, I overheard a LEGO® commercial that my daughter was watching say something about “social skills”. This started me thinking about ways to best explain certain aspects of...
by James Ball | Dec 22, 2009 | Blogging, Listening, Networking, Resources, Social Media
That’s right; I want you to keep an eye out for someone. Her name is indeed Amber, and there’s a reward involved, so pay attention! If you’re like me, you keep a keen eye out for anything useful. If you are also interested in social media (I hope that’s why you’re...
by James Ball | Dec 14, 2009 | Facebook, How To, Marketing, Networking, Resources, Social Media
I’m happy that you are moving forward with a Facebook page for your business. I am pleased that you realize the potential for a small business in a smaller town like yours to have an engaged Facebook presence. I’m glad we had the discussion when we did. There are...
by James Ball | Dec 11, 2009 | Advice, Listening, Networking, Resources, Social Media
Don’t attempt to read this today without “Take A Chance On Me” by Abba. I stuck it in here to make it convenient for you. You’ll just have to take my word for it…you’ll get more out of the experience! I like Cheese Grits, and I like opening my RSS feed...
by James Ball | Dec 1, 2009 | Listening, Networking, Resources, Social Media
I didn’t “get it” for a long time. Most of the people I talk to don’t “get it” either. It is paramount in engagement, and yet many of us think that we can manage well enough without it. It’s free to anyone that wants it, and you can have it TODAY! **LISTENING** Before...
by James Ball | Nov 24, 2009 | Blogging, Resources, Social Media
In a meeting last night with a local company who are embracing social media, I heard myself say something as we parted, it’s a familiar phrase for me “I’ll be sending you some information, some helpful links, and a big chunk of my favorites folder. This may...