by James Ball | Feb 25, 2010 | Case Studies, Community, Content Marketing, Networking, Social Media, Strategy
I encounter the most apprehension and resistance when talking about the content creating aspect of social media. Businesses are taking a more pro-active role in their own marketing efforts like never before. Understanding the necessity, and faced with the need to...
by James Ball | Feb 12, 2010 | Networking, Resources, Social Media
If you aren’t using social media icons and/or links in EVERYTHING that you put out on a regular basis, such as email and newsletters…well, you just ought to be, that’s all. These “social stamps” belong everywhere; they’re not just for websites and blogs. Email isn’t...
by James Ball | Feb 9, 2010 | Blogging, Community, Networking, Social Media
Cathy Iconis, with the help of several contributors, started a blog for Atlanta Small Businesses on January 1, 2010, called Atlanta Small Biz. I too, am now a regular contributor there. I will be providing the readership with social media marketing ideas, advice, and...
by James Ball | Feb 4, 2010 | Case Studies, Community, Facebook, How To, Marketing, Networking, Social Media, Tweetup, Twitter
I first learned of FuegoMundo through Twitter. I saw lots of tweets both from them and about them. If you’re one who watches the tweet channel, then you already know that this was enough to pique my interest. I did what many others would do in a situation like this; I...
by James Ball | Feb 2, 2010 | How To, Listening, Networking, Social Media
I’m witnessing a wonderfully low-tech trend lately, and it’s happening in some pretty high-tech environments. I’m talking about good old fashioned note taking…like, on paper and stuff. I’m even seeing more scribbles, doodles, and downright art in the margins. Be still...