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Strategies for Jumpstarting Productivity — 4 Tips

Whether you’re coding websites, writing content or selling advertisement, time seems to slip away before that to-do list is kaput. With so many distractions (social media, Netflix, Reddit.com), it’s no wonder workers struggle to stay focused. A Gallup study found that employees with access to a desktop computer, paper document, mobile device and desk phone…

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Tips for Using Evernote in Marketing

You know how it goes, you find a great article online that has a great fact or tidbit in it. Later that week (or month) you are talking about just that article with a colleague and you want to send them the article…but here’s the rub. You have to find that article again. With so…

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How to Get Published on the Trophy Blogs

You are looking for ways to ramp up your influence online and you know that guest blogging is one sure way to get there. Not just writing for any blog mind you, rather for highly appealing, influential blogs in your niche. You know, trophy blogs. Such sites include some of the more common ones such…

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Avoiding Brand Name Confusion

Adidas, McDonald’s, GEICO – these are just a few of the thousands of successful brand names out there, and they’re shining examples of what every businessperson wants their brand to eventually become. Looking at just these popular brand names, you spot some commonality. For instance, these brand names are unique; they’re not common names you’ll…

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Small Business Marketing Expenses & Planning

Every enterprise—from the solo practitioner to the emerging corporation—must eventually face the reality of its ledger. Whether you are operating on a shoestring budget or managing a robust allocation, the goal remains the same: transforming small business marketing expenses into a high-performance investment. To build scalable momentum, you must move beyond simply “spending” and start…

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How B2B Companies Can Use Social Media

Many B2B companies remain hesitant about social media and unsure how platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram can serve their business objectives. While much social media advice focuses on reaching individual consumers, B2B businesses have significant opportunities to leverage these platforms to connect with potential clients, build authority, and foster business partnerships. According to marketing…

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Winning Social Media with Pinterest

Pinterest is one of the newest social media sensations on the web. It skyrocketed into popularity during the fall of 2011 and has been steadily growing at an amazing rate ever since. In fact, it has a 0% attrition rate – this means that either no users are stopping their use of the site, or…

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Paradux Media Group Teaches Social Media Class at Rogue Valley Business Resource Fair

Paradux Media Group announced its participation in the Rogue Valley Business Resource Fair, returning once again to teach a social media class for local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The event marked the tenth annual Rogue Valley Business Resource Fair, a long-running community resource designed to support small businesses throughout the region. The Rogue Valley…

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The Real Enemy: Social Media Fragmentation

Fragmentation—whether in traditional media or across today’s social platforms—remains one of the biggest challenges facing small business owners. Social media fragmentation doesn’t just mean “more options.” In practice, it often means more work, more cost, and less effective reach. We’ve addressed social media fragmentation before, but the pattern continues to repeat itself. New platforms emerge,…

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Top 10 Twitter Chats for Social Media

There are many reasons that Twitter chats are gaining popularity. They can be used quite successfully for branding yourself or business as well as promoting products. I have had many people asking for  a calendar of Twitter chats so, I am providing you with a list of the Top 10 Twitter Chats for Social Media that I…

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The Real Purpose for Press Releases

OK, I’m going to let you in on a little secret… Press releases aren’t just for inviting reporters to press conferences anymore. In today’s fast-paced, digital-first media environment, the purpose of press releases has evolved in a big way. Time-strapped journalists now use them as a starting point for research, as background context, and in…

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Radio vs Social Media

The title is a little misleading, as it’s not pitting one against the other as much as trying to point out more similarities. Many small business owners invest in radio every month. These same business owners scratch their heads and wonder what or how social media fits into their marketing plans. So, for those business…

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Managing Social Media Profiles: Why Less is More

We’re almost hard-wired to believe that more is better. However, this isn’t always the case when it comes to social media. Social media is all about being the true, authentic, one-of-a-kind you. Several social networks enforce this idea by limiting users to just one account or profile. Many platforms have strict policies against multiple profiles,…

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5 Businesses that Should NOT be on Social Media

Every business today has a Facebook page, Twitter account, or corporate LinkedIn profile. Many blogs and news articles push the idea that every business should be on social media. But the truth is that some companies shouldn’t invest time in social media. You might be off the hook if your business falls into one of…

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Choosing the Right Marketing Agency: What to Look For

As the new year approaches, many businesses evaluate their strategies and marketing plans. If you don’t have a marketing agency, now might be the time to start looking for one. If you already have one, you might be considering a change. Or, if you’re satisfied with your current agency, consider this article “food for thought”…

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5 Reasons Social Media Should be in the 2011 Marketing Plan

Social media certainly is all the rage right now – but will it be in your 2011 Strategic Marketing Plan? If not, here are five reasons it should be: Your customers are on social media. They have Facebook accounts, Twitter profiles, and Foursquare check-ins and are on Linkedin. If your business isn’t on them, you’re…

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Lessons in Brand Authenticity

I stumbled across a question posed on LinkedIn this morning that got me thinking. The question was: How do you see social platforms evolving in the future? While I answered it from a personal standpoint, I neglected to answer from a brand authenticity perspective—an oversight I aim to correct here. Social Media is evolving every…

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