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Social Media for Small Businesses – Defining a Strategy

12 Sep

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/

Fundamental to any successful social media program is aligning the strategy to a specific business goal and then defining and prioritizing the marketing tactics to support it.  This is especially important to small business owners who are braving the complex world of social media for the first time and seeking a manageable plan that is worth their effort and brings value to their business.

“What Should My Social Media Strategy Be?,” the second PR Newswire article in a six-part series focused on social media for small businesses, helps those just getting their feet wet with social media identify possible social media objectives – from increasing networking opportunities to generating leads to improving customer service.  The article also provides some basic steps to help position a business for social engagement, as well as tips for small business owners to locate their audiences – and potential customers – online.

To read the complete article, visit http://bit.ly/OEt5dh.  Stay tuned for next week’s article, “Which Social Media Sites Should I Use for My Strategy.”

PR Newswire’s PR Toolkit is a comprehensive resource that provides small businesses and entrepreneurs the tools to develop an affordable public relations & marketing plan that helps them increase search engine rankings, generate interest from potential customers, engage with key audiences and grow their businesses.  The toolkit features relevant content such as informative white papers, interactive webinars and how-to articles and premium access to educational resources, as well as the opportunity to take advantage of special offers designed specifically for small businesses. To request information on how PR Newswire can help your small business, click here. You can receive updates on new PR Toolkit content by following @prnsmallbiz on Twitter.

About PR Newswire

PR Newswire (www.prnewswire.com) is the premier global provider of multimedia platforms that enable marketers, corporate communicators, sustainability officers, public affairs and investor relations officers to leverage content to engage with all their key audiences. Having pioneered the commercial news distribution industry 58 years ago, PR Newswire today provides end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content — from rich media to online video to multimedia — and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. Combining the world’s largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire enables the world’s enterprises to engage opportunity everywhere it exists. PR Newswire serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a UBM plc company.

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Rachel Meranus
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
PR Newswire
+1.201.360.6776
Rachel.Meranus@prnewswire.com

Meryl Serouya
Marketing and Communications Associate
PR Newswire
+1-201.360.6009
Meryl.Serouya@prnewswire.com

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Integrating Search and Social with Content Syndication to Maximize Storytelling

12 Sep

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/

 The volume of content being published and the pace at which it is being created is increasing rapidly, requiring professional communicators to evolve their strategies and give their content the strongest opportunity to be seen, heard and interacted with by their online audiences.

At Content Marketing World 2012, PR Newswire’s Global Director of Emerging Media, Michael Pranikoff, addressed how the syndication of content is a critical factor in how content is found in search and shared through social media.  Specifically, he explored how organizations can integrate the three elements to strengthen the visibility and engagement of their brand, product, or message with their intended audiences.  To view his presentation, visit: http://slidesha.re/QCFSj9

Michael was in the company of dozens of innovative and inspiring presenters at Content Marketing World and PR Newswire’s representatives in attendance were blogging about their favorite sessions and lessons learned.  To read about some of the highlights from Content Marketing World Day 2, visit Beyond PR for blog posts including:

About PR Newswire
PR Newswire (www.prnewswire.com) is the premier global provider of multimedia platforms that enable marketers, corporate communicators, sustainability officers, public affairs and investor relations officers to leverage content to engage with all their key audiences. Having pioneered the commercial news distribution industry 58 years ago, PR Newswire today provides end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content — from rich media to online video to multimedia — and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. Combining the world’s largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire enables the world’s enterprises to engage opportunity everywhere it exists. PR Newswire serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a UBM plc company.

Media Contacts:
Rachel Meranus
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
PR Newswire
+1.201.360.6776
Rachel.Meranus@prnewswire.com

Meryl Serouya
Marketing and Communications Associate
PR Newswire
+1.201.360.6009
Meryl.Serouya@prnewswire.com

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AllFacebook Marketing Conference 2012

3 Sep

LONDON, September 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/

London Event Uncovers Facebook Marketing and Monetisation Strategies

Rising Media and WebMediaBrands (Nasdaq: WEBM) today announced details surrounding the launch of AllFacebook Marketing Conference in London, for 19 November, 2012.

AllFacebook Marketing Conference is a full-day event for marketers, entrepreneurs, and media professionals who are interested in leveraging Facebook to grow their businesses and extend the social reach of their brands. The conference is packed with case studies, practical advice, and real-world perspectives on how to effectively monetise this social media platform.

Delegates will thoroughly understand how to implement tools, research, and apps into their business strategies and gain insight on best marketing strategies. Attendees will learn about the vast opportunities and risk factors involved with Facebook marketing and the social mobile landscape.

AllFacebook Marketing Conference program provides fresh insight on the latest Facebook tools, apps, demographics, research, marketing, and advertising opportunities. Some of the social media thought leaders that will speak at the event include:

  • Dom Dwight, Conversation Manager, Yorkshire Tea and Taylors Coffee
  • Megan Pagliuca, Vice President and General Manager of Digital, Merkle
  • Matt Peters, Founder & Creative Director, Pandemic Labs

“Social media is one of the most exciting platforms for digital marketers, and Facebook offers a wealth of opportunities for businesses and brands,” said CEO of Rising Media, Matthew Finlay. “However, the problem for many is knowing where to start and how to develop a strategy to achieve their objectives. AllFacebook Marketing Conference brings together every aspect of social media marketing, from the latest Facebook tools to advice on consumer engagement. Anyone looking to enhance their brand and extend their social media outreach should attend this conference.”

The AllFacebook Marketing Conference, London will take place on 19 November, 2012 at 200 Aldersgate, St Pauls, London, EC1A 4HD.

To take advantage of the conference’s early bird rates, register before 15 September 2012: http://www.mediabistro.com/events/allfacebook/2012/11LONDON/register.asp
About Rising Media

Rising Media is a specialised media company excelling in the production of business technology-related conferences and exhibitions. Rising Media currently produces events including eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, Conversion Conference, Search Marketing Expo, Predictive Analytics World, DemandCon, Affiliate Management Days, Internet Marketing Conference, Web Effectiveness Conference, Social Gaming Summit, Building Business Capability in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Sweden and Australia. See http://www.risingmedia.com for more info.
About WebMediaBrands Inc.

WebMediaBrands Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM) (http://www.webmediabrands.com) is a leading Internet media company that provides content, education, and career services to social media, traditional media and creative professionals through a portfolio of vertical online properties, communities, and trade shows. The Company’s online business includes: (i)

mediabistro.com, a leading blog network providing content, education, community, and career resources (including the industry’s leading online job board) about major media industry verticals including new media, social media, Facebook, TV news, advertising, public relations, publishing, design, and mobile; (ii) InsideNetwork.com, a leading network of online properties providing original market research, data services, news, and job listings on the Facebook platform, on social gaming, and on mobile applications ecosystems; and (iii) SemanticWeb.com, a leading blog providing content, education, community resources and career resources on the commercialization and application of Semantic Technologies, Linked Data, and Big Data. The Company’s online business also includes community, membership and e-commerce offerings including a freelance listing service, a marketplace for designing and purchasing logos (stocklogos.com) and premium membership services. The Company’s trade show and educational offerings include conferences, online and in-person courses, and video subscription libraries on topics covered by the Company’s online business.

All WebMediaBrands press releases are here:
http://www.webmediabrands.com/corporate/press.html

Media Contact
Jackie Bissell
Rising Media
jbissell@risingmedia.com
+44(0)1580-714332
+44(0)7710-512617

SOURCE: Rising Media

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Enterprise Virtual Agent Provider IntelliResponse Unveils New Website

27 Aug

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) August 27, 2012

IntelliResponse Systems, the leading provider of virtual agent technology solutions that drive profitable online conversations, is pleased to announce the official launch of its newly designed website at http://www.intelliresponse.com.

Online customer self-service and virtual agent technology is an exciting but rapidly expanding market with a growing variety of offerings for organizations to choose from. IntelliResponse’s new website aims to provide greater clarity for organizations that want to better understand how they can deliver a superior online customer self-service experience. By empowering consumers with the right tools to take their online interactions to a new level, organizations can drive new revenue, customer loyalty and insight, while simultaneously reducing customer service costs.

“Consumer-facing organizations that want to provide an enterprise-level, integrated customer service experience across all channels – web, mobile, or social media – will gain the most benefit from our Enterprise Virtual Agent (EVA) solutions,” explained Mike Hennessy, Vice President, Marketing at IntelliResponse. “Our latest website provides many educational resources, videos, and tools to help visitors more easily obtain the information they need and to quickly understand which solution is right for them.”

The IntelliResponse Virtual Agent solution empowers organizations to create profitable online conversations with prospective and existing customers in a variety of ways. By guiding customers through the information gathering process and acting as an “online concierge”, IntelliResponse Virtual Agents increase the likelihood of conversion to sales and solve a variety of customer experience and customer service issues.

Follow IntelliResponse on Twitter @IntelliResponse and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IntelliResponseInc

About IntelliResponse Systems IntelliResponse is the leading provider of virtual agent and knowledge management software solutions for the enterprise. We create profitable online conversations for our private and public sector customers around the world.

With our patented Enterprise Virtual Agent (EVA) solutions, corporate websites, mobile applications, social media channels and agent desktops can all be transformed by an engaging virtual concierge, empowering customers to ask questions using natural, conversational language and delivering an effective and engaging online experience.

With more than 360 live customer-facing implementations answering 100 million+ questions annually, IntelliResponse is the gold standard in first line customer experience management.

For more information about IntelliResponse, visit http://www.intelliresponse.com.

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9841234.htm

SOURCE: PRWeb

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Marketing Strategies of E-commerce Enterprises

25 Aug

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 25, 2012 –/PRNewswire-Asia/

1.       Acquire New Users and Maintain Old Users

E-commerce marketing should focus on two points. Firstly, acquiring new users will be important, and then maintaining the old ones by communication is also very necessary, and meanwhile they should let the old users help to get new users, which to some degree is the ultimate goal of the marketing. And under the guidance of these two goals, the marketing department will get clear about their own responsibilities.

New users can be acquired through different promotion channels, of which the steps and phases will also be different. And during every phase, there may be some loss of users, and the marketer’s job is to try to make this not happen. In addition, different from the acquisition of new users, the core of the maintenance of old users will be exploring the maximum value of them.

Generally speaking, the value of existing users can be divided into two levels: 1. Their contribution to the achievement and revenue. For example, this will take place when free users turn into paid users, and when paid users repeat their purchases, and then the increase in both the frequency and in the contribution of a single purchase will lead to the growth in the revenue. 2. Their help to attract new users, such as the common word-of-mouth marketing campaign.

SooBest, in its practice, has developed conventional marketing activities respectively for new and old users, which become great partners and supplement each other very well. Throughout the process, over time the new users will become old users, and old users will also bring a certain number of new users. With much effort put into the analysis of the data got from each of the activities, SooBest has found all the indexes of the old and new users, which have become the core indicator of the whole marketing campaign.

2.       Combined Effect

Often there are lots of enterprises, in the infancy of their marketing, which focus on studying or imitating the marketing recipes of those leading companies in the field. Yet they get quite different results. So what goes wrong here?

First of all, factors including products, prices, promotions, website designs, customer service,logistics and distribution, and after-sales service are all affecting the success of an order. To control these factors, integration and efficient co-ordination will be required.

In many cases, the decision-makers tend to set their eyes on those media channels that can contribute much to the achievement, or those very low-cost ones, while they usually ignore and even give up a lot of other expensive or small channels. SooBest, however, attaches more importance to making good use of the unique value of each channel, thus to affect consumers from different angles. So, as long as the budget permits, SooBest never abandons any single promotion channel proven effective, even when some particular ones perform not that well currently. The SooBest team certainly knows what they are doing, because they are aware of the hidden value behind these seemingly vain attempts.

3.       Phased Promotion

Generally the first 3-6 months or even a longer time will be needed for seeking proper promotion channels for a newly established website. Sometimes the success, or the failure, will come just so suddenly that you can’t even predict it at all. The safest method will be acquiring the first batch of users as experimental subjects with resources or modes that are familiar to you, which, in fact, means low cost.

After constantly repeated tests and optimizations, SooBest is now doing well in its business, offering products from mainly bridal wedding dress, fashion jewelries, women’s handbags at the very beginning, to fashion women’s clothing, sexy intimates apparel, fashion men’s clothing, latest cellphones, and digital accessories now. And all of the items are well-received by both the old and new customers. SooBest’s marketing department has already drawn a lot of valuable conclusions from their experience, and the accumulation of these data surely will become the key to the expansion of its business scale and the promotion channels. Besides, SooBest also goes for advertising promotion, a more precise SEM (Search Engine Marketing), as well as affiliate advertising.

4.       Cost Control of Promotion and the ROI (Return on Investment)

The cost of acquiring new users to some extent tests the market competitiveness of the enterprise. To survive in the market, the company should consider this cost as the core indicator of their marketing strategies. They should fully take into account the users’ Arpu value and the gross profit margin. Then security can be ensured by overall cost control and living within their means.

 

 

SOURCE: Soobest.com

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New Website Allows Users to Confess Their Deepest and Darkest Secrets

24 Aug

Boston, MA (PRWEB) August 24, 2012

RawConfessions.com now allows Internet users to quickly and anonymously divulge their deepest, darkest secrets to the online community. Regardless of whether it is a secret thought, rendezvous or desire, the site posts confessions for other visitors to read and rate, allowing a secret peek into someone else’s life while the confessor is able to get something off his chest.

Users are able to read, rate and comment on the secrets on a wide variety of topics, including family, love and relationships, stories of revenge and even embarrassing confessions.

RawConfessions.com easily allows Americans to submit their confessions regarding virtually any topic – even those which are too risqué for their priests and therapists.

Registered users of RawConfessions.com are allowed flexible options for interacting with this community of virtual confessors – following others and specific confessions, as well as tracking personal confession history. Custom avatars available for these users ensure continued anonymity while divulging even the most intimate details about their private lives.

Comments and rating features at RawConfessions.com provide both an online support system for especially gregarious situations discussed, and the most popular confessions are listed so that users can peruse and comment as they please. There is no secret or desire that is too provocative for the online community of confessors at RawConfessions.com.

This community welcomes anyone looking for a stimulating way to virtually witness the events of others’ lives or simply get something off their chest. RawConfessions.com provides a way to divulge the deepest, darkest secrets that users enjoy both reading and confessing.

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9832937.htm

SOURCE: PRWeb

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YellowPagesGoesGreen.org Announces Launch of New iPhone App

23 Aug

East Northport,NY (PRWEB) August 23, 2012

YellowPagesGoesGreen.org, a massive business directory website at the forefront of the environmentally-conscious “Green” movement, is proud to announce the successful release of their own in-house developed, fully functional Application (“App”), now available for Apple-branded digital devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Joining the previously-released Google Android version, which has already established itself, this new Apple-specific App is now available for free download via Apple’s iTunes Store.

“This new App for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad puts the power of the Yellow Pages in the palms of users’ hands, allowing them to forego wasteful print books and instead conveniently search through over 28.5 million individual business listings throughout both the United States and Canada from the comfort of their preferred digital device. For environmentally-minded consumers, YellowPagesGoesGreen.org and these new innovative applications are clearly the perfect match” said Michael Keegan, CEO of the digital media company Yellow Pages Directory Inc.

“Search and browse through millions of businesses located in both the United States and Canada, with GPS directions to navigate the business of choice; even upload your own business listing. Never before has the public had such a comprehensive solution to their emanding needs” he added.

The Apple App Store first opened in April of 2003, and as of June, 2012, there are over 635,000 third-party applications available for download for users of the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad. The total number of apps downloaded as of March, 2012, is over 25 billion; clearly, the addition of YPGG to such a high-traffic digital destination will only serve to highlight its prestigious profile allowing millions of Apple users to see what the app can being to the table.

Paper-based business directories waste tons of paper every single year, countless trees are cut down and destroyed to create, resulting in phone books rotting in landfills, harmful pollution released into the atmosphere, and overall environmental decimation to our fragile planet.

“For consumers who take both environmentalism and fast, practical business solutions seriously, there’s really only one answer- forgo antiquated and wasteful print phone directories and embrace the new technology of the YellowPagesGoesGreen.org, it’s web site, and mobile applications for both Apple or Android devices, keeping the solution to your business needs both cutting-edge and green at the same time,” added Keegan.

About Yellow Pages Directory Inc.,
As owner of both YellowPagesGoesGreen.org and PaperlessPetition.org, offers an environmentally-friendly Web-based alternative to paper telephone directories while providing a simple and convenient mechanism for customers to opt out from the receipt of printed yellow books. Both web sites have been instrumental in promoting opt-out awareness across the United States over the past several years, allowing users to reduce their own environmental footprints in the process. Yellow Pages Directory Inc. has also taken steps to reduce its own impact on the environment through the use of the most up-to-date and energy-efficient web-hosting services available.

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/android-iphone-itunes/mobile-apps/prweb9833430.htm

SOURCE: PRWeb

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MotorCycle Direct Connect via the Social Media Scene

23 Aug

(PRWEB UK) 23 August 2012

The addition of social media to MotorCycle Direct’s portfolio aims to provide customers with alternative channels that are simple and quick to access when contacting the motorcycle insurer. MCD’s Marketing Manager Clare Base praised the progress stating that ‘the addition of social networks to our communication strategy is a huge step towards a closer community of happy bikers. We want to engage our customers honestly and effectively and social media will be pivotal in helping us achieve this.’

MCD’s presence on the most popular of social mediums - Facebook, Google+, Twitter and YouTube will enable users to access vast quantities of information including, but not limited to, motorcycle reviews, events and competitions. Direct links enable users to obtain hassle free insurance quotes from the MCD website and the many helpful hints and tips provide great advice on topics such as how to keep insurance premiums low and how to provide basic first aid in an emergency.

Each month there are competitions to win biking accessories, such as this months’s motorcycle meta alarm, all of which are publicised on MCD’s social media pages. Simply following MCD before 30th September on Facebook, Google+ or Twitter enters users into a competition to win a motorcycle kit worth £250!
There are many advantages to becoming a fan of MCD through the various channels. Facebook fans will receive regular updates and offers that aren’t available to anyone else, whilst Twitter’s short but snappy updates will keep followers abreast of the latest happenings in the motorcycle world.

Upon joining Google+’s circle, members will find some longer posts that include exciting reviews and blogs from MCD’s team of bloggers, Steve, Andy and Craig. For example, one recent post previews this year’s Goodwood Revival and using a bit of legacy knowledge points out the sure to be highlights of the weekend. Notifications of posts are sent directly to member’s inbox’s for convenience.

With so many new and exciting mediums available to connect with customers, MCD would like to take the opportunity to encourage users to also contribute to these pages. Questions are frequently posed on all three channels to help bikers get involved with the thriving and constantly growing communities.

Whichever mode of communication is preferred there is a team of MCD professionals waiting to make biking easier and more enjoyable. Get in touch now by calling, requesting a call back, filling in the online quotation form or now by using Facebook, Google+ or Twitter!

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SOURCE: PRWEB

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New Poll: Recruiters Prefer LinkedIn Over Other Social Media Sites

23 Aug

Canton, OH (PRWEB) August 23, 2012

Which social media site do recruiters like the most?

Perhaps the answer is an obvious one, but according to a recent poll conducted by Top Echelon Network, an elite network of highly specialized search firms, the answer is LinkedIn.

The poll posed this question to Preferred Member recruiters in Top Echelon Network: “Which social media site appeals to you more, both personally and professionally?”

The vast majority of recruiters who participated in the poll chose LinkedIn (79.0%). Behind LinkedIn were Facebook (14.5%) and Twitter (3.2%). Google+ received no votes, and neither did Pinterest.

A little over 3% of respondents chose “another site” as their answer.

According to Top Echelon Communications Coordinator Matt Deutsch, the results of the recruiter poll aren’t that surprising.

“There are many recruiters who use LinkedIn to source candidates of interest for their open job orders,” said Deutsch, who’s been with Top Echelon since 2003. “However, it’s important to note that not all recruiters use LinkedIn. There are some who choose not to use the social media site for sourcing purposes, but considering the nature of LinkedIn and the opportunities that it presents for uncovering passive candidates in the marketplace, it’s not a surprise that nearly 80% of poll respondents prefer LinkedIn.”

Deutsch noted that the poll included both a personal and professional consideration. As a result, it’s not a true indication of what recruiters prefer on a personal level.

“When you combine the two, most recruiters choose LinkedIn,” said Deutsch. “However, from a purely personal point of view, with no professional considerations, there’s a good chance that a site like Facebook might have garnered more votes. As it is, a handful of recruiters chose Facebook over LinkedIn on both a personal and professional level.

“When working their desk, though, I would venture to say that recruiters have more success sourcing viable candidates through the use of LinkedIn.”

The results of this poll were collected during the week of Monday, July 16, through Sunday, July 22. Top Echelon Network was founded in 1988 in Canton, Ohio.

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9824096.htm

SOURCE: PRWeb

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Webinar: The State of SEO and Internet Marketing in 2012

21 Aug

state of seo and internet marketing

Everyone knows that search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the main players in internet marketing. But how has it evolved in the past year? How has the internet marketing industry as a whole changed?

96% of internet marketers say their teams are involved with content creation as a marketing strategy. Social media, SEO,content and analytics lead the charge as the top growth areas in internet marketing. These and other fascinating results emerge from SEOmoz’s new survey on the state of search engine optimization, internet marketing, and the marketing profession.

Take in the full survey results, expertly analyzed by Rand Fishkin, CEO of SEOmoz, and Dharmesh Shah, Founder and CTO of HubSpot. Learn how companies are leveraging internet marketing strategies to grow their businesses, and learn it from the best industry thought leaders.

During this 60-minute webinar, you will learn:

  • How to utilize content in your SEO and inbound marketing
  • How to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving internet marketing landscape
  • What the best SEO practices in today’s marketing industry are
  • Data that will help you make smarter marketing decisions

DURATION: 60min

PRESENTERS: Rand Fishkin, CEO of SEOmoz, and Dharmesh Shah, CTO of HubSpot.

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Rand Fishkin is the CEO of SEOMoz. He co-authored the Art of SEO from O’Reilly Media, co-founded Inbound.org, and was named on PSBJ’s 40 Under 40 List and BusinessWeek’s 30 Best Tech Entrepreneurs Under 30.

Follow Rand on Twitter: @randfish.

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Dharmesh Shah is the Founder and CTO of HubSpot. He is the co-author of book “Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media and Blogs” published by Wiley in October, 2009. He also authors a blog, On Startups.

Follow Dharmesh on Twitter: @dharmesh.

WHO SHOULD VIEW?

Marketing professionals interested in incorporating SEO into their business decisions. No technical experience necessary.

WEBINAR LINK: http://bit.ly/StateofSEOandIM

SOURCE: HubSpot

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Is Social Still Cool?

21 Aug

What Social Says About Your Brand

An exclusive, live webinar from Social Media Today

August 21st at 12pm EST / 9am PST 

Register here: http://bit.ly/N3jJuy 

A communications strategy can set your company apart simply by being new, distinctive, and indicating that you’re riding the cutting edge of technology. A few short years ago, that’s what motivated many brands to embrace social media – so can social still impart that same distinctiveness? Yes, but only if you use a social strategy’s tools, techniques, and emerging best practices in a savvy and committed manner. Novelty alone is not enough – a social strategy has to make a real effort to manage the complicated realm of human relationships.

In a world where a big chunk of the global population is fluent in digital social practice, being cool is understanding how to use social tools reach, engage, and please people to the mutual benefit of your business and its customers. Brand definition in the interactive web is also crucial to maintaining a ‘cool’ business image. So what exactly does that mean for you and your business?

Join our panel as we delve into key questions defining a cool digital brand:

  • What do we mean by cool, as applied to a consumer or B2B business?
  • Can any business be cool by following best social practices?
  • What companies exemplify savvy use of social behind their brands?
  • What’s uncool, and how can your business avoid landing there?

About the Panel:

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 Gabby Nelson

Gabby Nelson is the director of internal and external communications for Select Comfort Corporation – the company responsible for creating and bringing the revolutionary Sleep Number brand to consumers through its innovative and individualized line of Sleep Number beds and bedding. Nelson’s primary role is to create communications strategies that positively influence the actions of the company’s key constituents, including shareholders, employees, potential employees, customers and consumers. Specifically, Nelson is responsible for financial communications, corporate social responsibility, crisis and issues management, employee communications, brand and product public relations and social media.

Prior to joining Select Comfort, Nelson spent more than five years with Fleishman-Hillard, working her way up to managing supervisor within the Healthcare and Consumer Practice Groups. Nelson specialized in marketing communications, issues and crisis management and national media relations for companies such as UnitedHealthcare, DuPont and General Mills.
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 Erika Napeletano

Erika Napoletano is the Head Redhead at RHW Media, a Denver-based online strategies consultancy. Her blog, RedheadWriting, is a bastion for “unpopular thoughts and blunt advice – delivered” and consistently strives to say what others won’t and don’t (but should) about marketing, social media, business integrity and life in general. She’s the author of two books (due out Spring 2012) including The Power of Unpopular with John Wiley & Sons, a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine, was recently named by the Denver Post as one of Colorado’s top Twitter Personalities and received the 5280 Magazine Top of the Town 2011 Reader’s Choice award for Best Twitter Personality.

Learn more about her at ErikaNapoletano.com, including information about her upcoming speaking engagements and what her clients, readers, and audience have to say about her. Be afraid.

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Maggie Fox, Moderator, Social Media Group

Maggie Fox is the founder and CEO of Social Media Group, established in 2006 and one of the world’s most highly respected  independent agencies helping business navigate the socially engaged Web. Pioneers in their field, Social Media Group has developed social media strategies for some of the best-known brands in Europe and North America, including; Ford Motor Company, SAP Global Marketing, Norwegian Cruise Line, 3M and Thomson Reuters. Maggie has been interviewed about social media by The Washington Post, CBC Radio, The Globe and Mail, CBC News, CTV News, AdAge and The Financial Post, among others. She was also named one of the Top 100 Marketers in the 100th anniversary edition of Marketing Magazine and sits on the Board of the Empire Club of Canada.

SOURCE: Social Media Today

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Online Marketing Company, fishbat, Inc., Comments on Recent Advice for Small Business Owners using Social Media Marketing

19 Aug

Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) August 17, 2012

On August 17, 2012, online marketing company, fishbat, Inc., released a statement in response to recent advice from Melinda F. Emerson on how to leverage social media marketing for small businesses.

According to Emerson, “there are five steps that I think everyone should take if they are serious about using social media as a marketing strategy.” Some of the advice Emerson suggests includes investing in a website design from a web developer, blogging, adopting a targeted strategy, sharing helpful content, and knowing the best keywords to use for SEO.

VP of Client Relations at fishbat, Inc., Justin Maas, states, “Emerson’s advice is valid, for a business of any size, but we feel it’s important to remember how an agency can help. There are agencies that can assist with keyword selection for SEO, social media outreach, and blogging. There are companies that specialize in a specific area and companies, like fishbat, that specialize in all of them in-house. The best thing that any business can do for itself is to find professionals who can help them get the best reach possible.”

With the combined advice of Emerson and Maas, fishbat, Inc., believes that social media can be properly leveraged to help businesses of all sizes grow and see profit. A well-executed digital marketing strategy can be planned and executed with help from social media marketing professionals.

fishbat, Inc. is a full service online marketing firm. Through social media management, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, and public relations, fishbat strives as a marketing firm to raise awareness about your brand and strengthen your corporate image.

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Millionaire Entrepreneur Training Course Now Available for Website Owners Online

19 Aug

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Millionaire entrepreneur training course is now available to review for website owners or business owners thanks to the Internet Marketing for Beginners website. This informative video series breaks down the concept of starting a website online and exactly how to monetize it to bring in a positive monthly cash flow. Thousands of people start online businesses each year although many reportedly fail within the first year. The Internet Marketing for Beginners website is revealing with the tips and tricks in the video series how to take any website from obscurity to the first position in Google within a one month period.

The 24th day of April is a day that many website owners around the world woke up to find that Google had leveled the proverbial playing field. On this April day, Google put its Penguin adjustment in action and as much as 20 percent of the search engine results were affected. This change hurt new websites as well as established ones that had been popular in the past. The public statement from Google reported that spam features were enacted to shift the focus of search results to ensure relevant pages are served when web users search for products, information or services online. Website owners that rarely updated their websites were one of the largest groups affected.

“Google in 2012 is not the same search engine from 2007,” said a representative from the Internet Marketing for Beginners Website. “The new rules and algorithm updates are requiring that websites take a different approach to provide value to web users. The video series we’ve released covers this in great detail,” said the representative.

The growing trend of social media websites has become harder to ignore as these websites are now reporting millions of signups monthly. A website owner with a single website can have a more difficult time driving fresh and unique traffic to an existing website without making drastic changes. Part of the information revealed in the new entrepreneur training course details how to mix what are called social signals in with an existing website to provide a direct link between website owner and web user.

Business owners and website owners that are struggling to keep up with the Google algorithms and constant loss of traffic could benefit from the proven methods to grow e-commerce sales by accessing the entrepreneur training series located on the Internet Marketing for Beginners website.

About Internet Marketing for Beginners

It takes more than a website and a shopping cart to earn money online and the creators of the Internet Marketing for Business website found that out the hard way. Internet marketing has changed in the past five years and is flooded with competition. There are millions of consumers making purchases online each day and Internet Marketing for Beginners teaches website owners how to capture a good percentage of these sales. Both marketing and product creation secrets are covered to give any person the knowledge to succeed with a website in 2012 regardless of experience level.

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Muscle Up Marketing Announces Addition Of Social Media Marketing Services

19 Aug

PRWEB August 18, 2012

Muscle Up Marketing has announced the addition of social media marketing services to its list of marketing strategies and solutions. Specializing in health club, fitness facility and gym marketing, the new Social Media Marketing program marks the latest effort in Muscle Up Marketing’s ongoing commitment to providing innovating marketing solutions that deliver results.

Social media marketing has become a critical component in marketing and advertising campaigns. While it may once have seemed to be a passing fad, it has become a mainstay in successful marketing, and can deliver tremendous benefits. Muscle Up Marketing’s proven social network strategies can boost sales and increase retention while keeping customers engaged, active and excited.

“Social networking can be a powerful way to market to new customers and to keep existing customers excited”, explains Jon Butts, President of Muscle Up Marketing. “We help fitness facilities and health clubs learn how to engage their customers, get a conversation going, and attract new business through the power of social media”.

For more information about Muscle Up Marketing and the new Social Media Marketing program, visit http://www.muscleupmarketing.com.

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Muscle Up Marketing has earned a reputation for providing creative, engaging marketing campaigns for health clubs and gyms across the country. With its customized approach and its one-client-per-market business model, Muscle Up Marketing helps clubs expand their reach and drive new memberships.

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Social Media Causing Rise in San Diego Plastic Surgery?

18 Aug

SAN DIEGO, CA, August 18, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/

 Recent reports of social media being responsible for an increase in the number of plastic surgery procedures being performed may be exaggerated, according to San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. John T. Alexander II at Alexander Cosmetic Surgery (http://www.alexandersurgery.com).

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) recently reported an increase in the number of procedures may be due to people’s perceptions of themselves after seeing their pictures on social media platforms. There have been reports that some patients seek cosmetic surgery after noticing defects in their profile photos. In fact, some surgeons are beginning to call these procedures “Facebook Lifts,” even if there’s no facelift involved.

But Dr. Alexander says that while social media may be responsible for some degree of increased awareness, it hasn’t been a driving force like some have claimed.

“There’s no doubt that facial cosmetic surgery is popular in San Diego, and my practice is seeing an increase in procedures performed,” says Dr. Alexander. “But I’m skeptical that Facebook and other social media channels are contributing significantly to the increased interest in facial procedures. Certainly, social media has been a great place for people to learn about our practice and connect with us. If anything, the more likely scenario is that patients are choosing a procedure and then going on Facebook to tell all their friends and show off their new look.”

Dr. Alexander said he believes that social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are doing a lot of good for plastic surgery, letting patients communicate easily with each other by recommending doctors they’ve had good experiences with. The doctor also points to cosmetic-specific social sites like RealSelf.com, which allow people to share their cosmetic surgery and medical spa stories, review doctors, and answer questions for prospective patients.

“Rather than just causing people to question how good they look, social media has in fact helped people boost their self-confidence and their knowledge about cosmetic surgery,” adds Dr. Alexander. “It’s allowed patients to share their success stories and feel great about how they look. This is the trend I see in the relationship between social media and plastic surgery in San Diego, and it’s part of the greater role the Internet has played in our field over the past 15 years.”

Dr. Alexander points to his own practice’s website, which has seen dramatic changes in recent years as patients increasingly rely on web-based information gathering to select a surgeon. Alexander Cosmetic Surgery’s own website offers a wealth of information including before and after photos, as well as videos of the doctors and virtual tours of the offices.

“We’ve had a tremendous response to the before and after gallery,” notes Dr. Alexander. “Patients are able to share their own before and after pictures on Facebook and sites like that, which is a lot of fun for the patient and their network of friends and family. But with our online gallery, visitors get to see many results from our practice, all in one place. You couldn’t get that kind of immediate interaction even just 10 years ago.”

Alexander Cosmetic Surgery (http://www.alexandersurgery.com) has been San Diego’s leader in facial rejuvenation and cosmetic plastic surgery since 1964. Led by father and son duo, Drs. John T. Alexander, M.D., and John T. Alexander II, M.D., F.A.C.S., J.D., the clinic has a history of patient dedication and care, while leading the way with innovative treatments such as the QuickLift procedure.

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Experience Advertising Online Marketing Agency Launches on Business.com

18 Aug

SUNRISE, FL –(Marketwire – August 17, 2012)

Experience Advertising, one of the leading online marketing agencies in the U.S., has announced their recent launch on Business.com. As a premier online destination for businesses of all sizes, Business.com offers B2B marketing services that put advertisers in front of buyers at all stages of the purchasing cycle.

Experience Advertising’s award-winning online marketing agency specializes in affiliate marketing management, SEO/SEM search management, and social media management. They are at the pinnacle of the affiliate world, having managed over 100,000 affiliates on the major networks like Commission Junction, LinkShare, ShareASale, and the Google Affiliate Network. Experience Advertising continues in its quest to further develop and expand its online marketing outreach and visibility and to offer the most up to date and innovative marketing strategies to its affiliate marketers and vendors.

CEO Evan Weber explains, “We are excited to have launched our company on Business.com’s online advertising agencies section in an effort to further extend our agency’s reach across the online marketing sphere and as part of our campaign to deliver cutting-edge marketing strategies.” Accessibility to provisional tools and resources such as Pay-Per-Click, Pay-Per-Lead, Pay-Per-Download, Display Advertising and Directory Advertising and the added accessibility to online marketing channels for their clients led Weber to initiate the company’s launch on Business.com this month.

Experience Advertising is renowned for their complimentary support and training infrastructure for affiliate marketers, as well as for their online marketing agency services for companies, including the following traffic channels: SEO, paid search (SEM), affiliate marketing, social media, conversion rate optimization, referral programs and web design. Experience Advertising’s success in the industry can be attributed to its ability to grow a comprehensive and interactive platform that maximizes relevant advertising opportunities and performance-based marketing strategies that stay ahead of the trends. Their multi-faceted and continuously evolving marketing plan is expected to cement Experience Advertising’s position at the forefront of the online marketing community now and into the future.

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Foot Locker ‘Approved’ Campaign Launches With NBA All-Stars

16 Aug
If it's at Foot Locker, it's #Approved. (PRNewsFoto/Foot Locker)
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/
Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, today unveiled its latest national advertising and integrated marketing campaign.  This is the first effort under the Approved umbrella created by worldwide advertising agency BBDO, and features three spots starring a dynamic group of elite NBA All-Stars including Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, James Harden, Kevin Love, and Russell Westbrook.

“At Foot Locker, we know that our customer wants the best in style and performance so that they stand out with confidence, and that’s exactly what we are providing them,” said Foot Locker EVP of Marketing Stacy Cunningham.  “As an authority and source for top men’s athletic footwear and apparel, we pride ourselves on delivering the hottest sneakers and apparel with quality to match. If it’s at Foot Locker, it’s Approved.”

Beginning August 16, the Approved affirmation will come to life across a breadth of channels, including a comprehensive in-store experience, broadcast, print, and digital. The Approved campaign will emphasize Foot Locker’s commitment to providing customers with the premium footwear and apparel they can trust.  The comedic commercials feature the five charismatic players off the court in entertaining and compromising situations highlighting the season’s latest trends in footwear and apparel. Sneaker enthusiasts will be able to connect with the NBA athletes they love through social media channels to share photos and engage in commentary.

“To me, the Approved campaign means that the style and pieces are stamped, they’re validated, they’re solidified by Foot Locker,” said NBA Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony. “It’s that stamp of approval that you can only get at Foot Locker.”

The spots center around the fantastical lengths the guys go to in order to keep their Foot Locker Approved gear fresh. For example in “Tear Away,” Harden peels off an infinitely layered outfit from Foot Locker and in “Melos,” Anthony has a team of “extra Melos” sporting all his new gear, so he can wear everything at the same time. Another example is “Yacht,” where Harden and Love don’t want to have to take off their Approved Foot Locker gear when they get in the pool, so they ride around on  a forty-foot inflatable pool yacht.

The campaign comes during a key selling season for Foot Locker retail stores, which offers everything from shoes, shirts, hats and hoodies to help complete the fall look.

To view the new advertisements, please visit youtube.com/footlocker.

About Foot Locker:
Foot Locker, Inc. is a specialty athletic retailer that operates approximately 3,350 stores in 23 countries in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Through its Foot Locker, Footaction, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, and CCS retail stores, as well as its direct-to-customer channels, including footlocker.com, Eastbay, and CCS.com, the Company is a leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.

Additional information may be found at www.footlocker.com | Twitter: @FLunlocked #Approved | YouTube: www.youtube.com/footlocker | Blog: http://unlocked.footlocker.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/footlocker

Contacts:
Bryan Kirsch, Edelman
Bryan.Kirsch@Matter-Edelman.com
212-729-2126

Kelly Pepe, Edelman
Kelly.Pepe@Edelman.com
212-819-4874

SOURCE: Foot Locker http://www.footlocker.com

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The Oogieloves — This Summer’s Social Media Darlings — Have Done It Again!

15 Aug

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/

The Oogieloves in The BIG Balloon Adventure have almost doubled their twitter followers in the past week, approaching 1,000,000 followers and have over 13,000,000 views on YouTube and with traffic to the Oogieloves website (www.oogieloves.com) causing the site to crash three times over the past weekend.

“Like the phenomenon of Apple’s introduction of the iPhone 4s, Target’s introduction of the Missoni brand and Disney with the introduction of the Princess Dolls, The Oogieloves are finding their way to the top of pop culture,” saidKenn Viselman, Producer, The Oogieloves in The BIG Balloon Adventure. “We are humbled and delighted by the response we are receiving to our sweet and lovely film.”

The movie, which is opening nationally on Oogust 29th, is a unique, interactive experience for audience-goers. It allows children to be children, encouraging them to sing and dance with their new onscreen friends, helping “move” the adventure along through their activity.The fun and fantastic adventure follows the Oogieloves - Goobie, Zoozie and Toofie – as they set out to find five magical golden balloons in time for their good friend Schluufy’s surprise birthday party. To learn more, visit www.oogieloves.com.

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Moving From Marketing Buzz to Conversions – How to boost Holiday Sales [WEBINAR]

15 Aug

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/

While the Holidays are still some time away, there’s no question marketers are gearing up to enhance brands’ sales by developing robust marketing and digital plans. To learn how to boost Holiday sales with a comprehensive 4-month digital plan, join Mediative’s Jennifer Dunn, Senior Product Manager, Display Advertising, and Yuli Shumsky, Direct Response Product Manager for a 45-minute live webinar. Topics will cover:

  • Generate interest in your offering with your secondary audience – the gift receiver
  • Create awareness of this interest with your primary audience – the gift buyer
  • Lead your primary audience to purchase, all while optimizing your ad spend

During the webinar, Jennifer will showcase how to strategize and structure Holiday display campaigns, while Yuli will elaborate on how to deliver campaigns at an optimized ad spend.

To register, click here.

About Mediative

Mediative is a digital marketing company providing performance services and access to media platforms. Organizations who want to significantly enhance their digital presence and influence buyers turn to Mediative to help generate revenue by quickly moving their targets from awareness to purchase. Location and research-based data fuels Mediative’s insight, which is leveraged across consultative performance services, online properties, and location-based marketing platforms in the dynamic digital world. With precise and unmatched knowledge of how “shoppers and clients buy”, Mediative takes a consultative and holistic approach, based on their people’s passion for insight and results, to provide the outcomes marketers and businesses need now, and for the future. Mediative has over 150 employees across four Canadian offices: Montreal, Toronto, Kelowna and Vancouver. For more information, visit www.mediative.ca or follow @mediative on Twitter.

Media Contact: Aline Badr, Senior Corporate Communications Manager Mediative, 416.263.6782, Aline.Badr@mediative.ca

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TheKnot.com Teams Up With CrowdRise To Launch Crowdsourced Wedding Charity Registry Program

15 Aug

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/

TheKnot.com, the #1 wedding planning resource, today announced the launch of its Charity Registry Program powered by CrowdRise, the leading micro-fundraising site benefiting nonprofit organizations. Couples who are passionate about giving back can now choose from 1 million+ nonprofit organizations to create their own charity registry so that guests can make donations as their wedding gift.

“Brides and grooms love having donations to their favorite charity alongside traditional gifts on their gift registries, and guests feel good ‘buying’ them!” says Carley Roney, cofounder and editor in chief of TheKnot.com. “We are thrilled to partner with CrowdRise to build out TheKnot.com Charity Registry Program because of its innovative ability to make fundraising fresh, fun and completely viral through a social community.”

“TheKnot.com Charity Registry Program is awesome and reflects the notion that people want their own philanthropic narrative to be part of everything they do,” says CrowdRise Cofounder Robert Wolfe. “People giving to people who are doing something amazing for charity is so much more personal than people giving directly to a charity. I’m confident that weddings will become one of the most notable ways that people choose to give back.”

To help raise awareness for the Charity Registry Program, TheKnot.com has also partnered with Runaway Bridesmaids, a trio of female travelers and authors who’ve gathered a team of more than 100 friends, boyfriends, husbands and colleagues to run the New York Road Runners Fifth Avenue Mile in New York City on September 22, 2012. Runaway Bridesmaids Holly Corbett, Amanda Pressner and Jennifer Baggett and their friends all plan to run in bridesmaid attire (even the men!).

Amanda Pressner and her fiancé will run the mile as TheKnot.com Charity Registry’s “First Couple” to raise money to help fight sex trafficking through New Light, an organization that provides shelters, healthcare and education for women and children in India’s largest red-light district.

Amanda and four additional Runaway Bridesmaids will run the ING New York City Marathon on November 4 fully dressed in their bridesmaid attire to show their charitable support.

“It’s so important to give back, and the new Charity Registry Program from TheKnot.com makes it easy for you to use your wedding day to do good,” says newly engaged Runaway Bridesmaid Amanda Pressner. “Because we’re getting married in our 30s, my fiancé Jason and I have already acquired many of the household items—like linens, dishes and flatware—you might find on a traditional registry. Rather than replacing what we already own, we’ve encouraged our guests to channel their generosity to a cause that we believe in by making donations through our charity registry. Even a modest donation to Runaway Bridesmaids will go a long way toward helping women in need start a wonderful new life of their own.”

For more information on the Charity Registry Program available at TheKnot.com, visit the TheKnot.com/CharityRegistry.

About TheKnot.com

The Knot is the nation’s leading wedding resource, reaching nearly every bride in America through the #1 wedding website, TheKnot.com; The Knot national and local wedding magazines; The Knot book series; and syndicated columns in newspapers nationwide. The Knot is the flagship brand of XO Group Inc. (NYSE: XOXO; http://www.xogroupinc.com), a global media and technology leader devoted to weddings, pregnancy and everything in between, providing young women with the trusted information, products and advice they need to guide them through the most transformative events of their lives. Follow The Knot on Twitter @theknot.

About CrowdRise.com

CrowdRise is a fundraising site dedicated to the idea that raising money for charity and giving back has got to be fun. CrowdRise’s custom-built platform and game mechanics provide fundraisers, charities and events with a unique way to raise the most money for their causes and share compelling philanthropic stories with their personal networks. The site lets anyone turn their friends into an active base of donors for any cause.

In 2011 CrowdRise topped Mashable’s list of “Most Innovative Crowdfunding Platforms” and was named a “Top 25 Best Global Philanthropist” by Barron’s. CrowdRise was founded by actor and activist Edward Norton, producerShauna Robertson, and the founders of Moosejaw, Robert and Jeffro Wolfe.

Thousands of charitable organizations, events, celebrities and everyday donors have made CrowdRise their philanthropic base for giving back.

CONTACT:            

Melissa Bach
Public Relations Manager
The Knot
(212) 515-3594
mbach@xogrp.com

Aaron Gannon
SunshineSachs (CrowdRise PR)
(212) 691-2800
Gannon@sunshinesachs.com

Holly C. Corbett
Runaway Bridesmaids Founder
The Lost Girls
(917) 628-9420
hollyc@lostgirlsworld.com

SOURCE: TheKnot.com

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JetBlue Offers Fans of the Chart-Topping Group The Wanted 50% Off Roundtrip Fares and a Chance to See The Band Perform Live

15 Aug

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/

JetBlue Airways’ (Nasdaq: JBLU) is making it even easier for fans to attend its upcoming, exclusive Live From T5 performance by the chart-topping British-Irish male pop vocal group The Wanted on Wednesday, August 22 at 6 p.m. ET. Today only, customers can use promo code THEWANTED while supplies last for 50% off roundtrip flights to New York’s JFK on August 22 with a return the same day or on August 23.  (a)  Codes are subject to limited availability, so book at jetblue.com to catch the performance.  Customers planning to catch The Wanted’s Live From T5 performance should plan travel times accordingly.

The musically inclined airline’s Live From T5 Concerts are held post-security at Terminal 5 (T5) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York and are only available to ticketed customers and contest winners.

Eager fans wanting to attend The Wanted’s exclusive Live From T5 performance should follow @thewantedmusic for additional chances to win passes. JetBlue has also teamed up with Charitybuzz.com, the leading destination for online charity auctions for an opportunity to meet The Wanted prior to the show. Proceeds for the auction will go to JetBlue’s Swing for Good charitable campaign benefitting KaBOOM! and PBS KIDS. Bidding is available atwww.Charitybuzz.com/LivefromT5.

Live From T5 kicks off an exciting week for The Wanted. In addition to customers traveling through New York’s JFK Airport, contest winners from Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego and San Francisco will be flown in for this special performance. Following the performance at JetBlue’s acclaimed Terminal 5, the band will also perform on Good Morning America’s concert series at Central Park on Friday, Aug. 24 and as part of Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the U.S. Tennis Open on Saturday, Aug. 25.

Travelers choose JetBlue for its award-winning customer service and well-known product features, including live satellite in-flight entertainment on personal seatback TVs with more than 140 channels of free programming (b) and reasonably priced first-run JetBlue Features movies (c). Customers also enjoy comfy, leather-clad seats with extra legroom (d) and complimentary, unlimited brand-name snacks and drinks for the ride.

About The Wanted
Success has come quickly for The Wanted with a highly popular headlining show at New York’s Gramercy Theater followed by a sold-out 10-city promotional tour of the U.S.  Their popular single “Glad You Came” on Mercury Records blasted onto the Billboard Hot 100′s Top 10 chart, and with top Digital Gainer honors, the single also jumped to #1 with a bullet on the Top 40 Airplay chart and #2 on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs Chart. Television appearances onEllen and Chelsea Lately bolstered by a feature placement on FOX’s Glee for the group’s premiere U.S. single “Glad You Came” combined to kick the song to #2 on the U.S. iTunes chart . Their latest single, “Chasing the Sun” has also chased its way to #1 on the Billboard radio dance charts. After invading the states, this popular British-Irish band has reached a total radio audience of more than 60 million on more than 160 pop stations.  The group has also recently performed on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC’s The Today Show, ABC’s The View, Fox’s American Idol and NBC’s The Voice and headlined this year’s second annual mtvU Spring Break 2012 in Las Vegas. For more information, visit: http://thewantedmusic.com or https://twitter.com/thewantedmusic.

About Superfly Marketing Group
Based in New York City, Superfly Marketing Group (SMG) is the marketing division of Superfly Presents, a multi-dimensional entertainment agency and co-creator of the iconic Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, as well as other groundbreaking experiential events. Building upon Superfly’s success as a touchstone for the millennial audience and leveraging the company’s expertise with best in class production, SMG launched in 2009 as a strategic partner to brand marketers also attempting to reach this desirable target and drive lifestyle trends. Through its unique market insights, organic consumer approach, and robust industry relationships, SMG has been successful in developing creative programming and strategic marketing programs for a who’s who of corporate titans both at Superfly-produced festivals and as standalone marketing programs.www.superflymarketinggroup.com.

About Live From T5
JetBlue’s Live From T5 concert series debuted in 2009 and was developed in partnership with Superfly Marketing Group. It has since grown into a concert series that transforms the travel experience by producing live entertainment for customers traveling through JetBlue’s state-of-the-art Terminal 5 at JFK. Live From T5 features artists from around the world, including many Grammy Award nominees and winners. Over the past three years the series has hosted performances by Kany Garcia, Ellie Goulding, Chris Isaak, Jason Derulo, Robyn, James Blunt, Taylor Swift, Raphael Saadiq, Sarah McLachlan and rock band Daughtry, among others. All Live From T5 concerts take place post-security in the terminal marketplace.

About JetBlue Airways
JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline(TM) with other focus cities in Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch) as well as super-spacious Even More Space seats. JetBlue is also America’s first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue’s control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 71 cities with 800 daily flights and plans to launch service toProvidence, Rhode Island, as well as Cartagena, Colombia; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; and Samana, Dominican Republic this November, subject to receipt of government approval. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information call +1 800-538-2583 (TTY/TDD +1 800-336-5530) from the USA, or visit www.jetblue.com.

(a) Promo code is subject to limited availability and is good while limited supplies last until 8/15/12 (11:59 PM ET) for 50% off the base fare of a roundtrip JetBlue flight (nonstop or connecting) originating from the United States(including Puerto Rico) and arriving at New York’s JFK on 8/22/12, with return flight on 8/22 or 8/23/12. Roundtrip purchase required and must select both outbound and return flights within the travel period in order to receive the discount. Code (case-sensitive) is valid only for flights purchased on jetblue.com/promo; new bookings only; limit one code per booking. Code is not valid in connection with JetBlue Getaways, award flights, taxes/fees, partner or code share or interline flights, baggage fees, or any other products or services. Code cannot be combined with other offers, cannot be partially redeemed, has no cash value, is not redeemable for cash, but is transferable. If fight reservation is changed/cancelled, a $100 fee per person will apply (plus any increase in fare for changes), and the promo code will only apply to any modified or new reservation if it is booked by 11:59 PM ET on 8/15/12, is for travel within the eligible travel period, and otherwise satisfies all terms and conditions for this offer. Changes/cancellations after 8/15/12 will result in the promo code discount being forfeited. Cancellations are for JetBlue travel credit only, valid for one year. If reservation is not changed/canceled prior to scheduled departure, all money associated with reservation is forfeited. Other restrictions apply.  See http://www.jetblue.com/about/legal/legal.asp

(b) Live satellite TV and radio programming is not available on flights outside the continental U.S.

(c) First-run features are available for $6 on flights longer than two hours. Complimentary movies are offered on JetBlue’s flights to the Caribbean and Latin America.

(d) JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach, based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.

SOURCE: JetBlue Airways http://www.jetblue.com

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Thinkpinion.com To Make Social Media More Colorful & Thought-Provoking, Moving Well Beyond Political Correctness

15 Aug

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/

 Thinkpinion.com (www.thinkpinion.com), celebrating the freedom of speech in all of its glory, launched today as the ultimate online destination for people to give their opinion about anything and everything. Starting in the U.S., the new site plans to become a global reference for the pulse of the people, no matter what the subject.

Since the rapid growth of Facebook, many sites have entered the social online space offering different propositions on how to connect with friends and the wider world from photos and videos to tweets and numerous posts about what people are doing or seeing.

Thinkpinion aims to go beyond everything out there now, by providing an often-lively digital forum where people can share what they are thinking and feeling openly – about absolutely anything, whether the topic is politics, environmental issues, health management, animal welfare, people’s rights, businesses, brands, advertising, the latest celebrity gaffe, reactions to a rowdy reality show, or issues closer to home.To post something, people just need to sign up with Thinkpinion.com through a brief, free registration process.

“Literally anything that is on someone’s mind can be shared on Thinkpinion,” said Thinkpinion.com CEO and Co-Founder Petrina Walker. “We expect people to write a lot about campaigns and candidates leading up to the Presidential election in November, while others might comment about movies, their sex lives, their workplaces and maybe even how to save the world. Some might even go so far as revealing information about an alien abduction, while others could talk about great deals they just found online, why they don’t believe in God anymore or what celebrity they would like to date.”

Other people can then read these opinions and comment as appropriate, after registering. Search and follow systems allow users to find topics and people of interest quickly, while integration with Facebook, Twitter, and other key social network services encourage even broader sharing.  People can register as themselves and become famous for their opinions. However, those who prefer to say what they want without attribution (or potential retribution) can create a new, let-it-all-hang-out identity.

To encourage further participation, the creators have included a gamification system that rewards members with tXP points (experience points) that over time earn them a collection of tPins (awards) that they can award to other thinkpinions or articles. The more points they have, the higher the level they get to and that unlocks more awards.

“We have included a fun, digital reward system on the site so visitors can easily give feedback and the most popular thinkpinions and authors will rise to the top,” added Co-Founder and COO Scott Walker. “Participating members will get recognition and status from continued activity, as well as awards such as tPins, a ‘thumbs up’ and comments, received from site visitors and members. There are over 120 tPins to collect and it will be prestigious to have them all.”

Thinkpinion.com is privately funded by the Walkers, senior executives with marketing and product development backgrounds, who worked for major companies such as Disney, EA, Hasbro and Activision. Brooklyn Inc, a Los Angeles-based developer, helped to bring their vision to life.

With enough people participating, the site has the potential to have an influence on numerous issues as leaders, companies, communities and individuals refer to the views that people have expressed for guidance.  In some cases, Thinkpinion.com will flag appropriate influential parties about particularly passionate issues in the hopes of spurring positive changes.

To voice opinions, people should go to www.Thinkpinion.com, register and let everyone know what they’re thinking now, next week and as often as they’d like.

SOURCE: Thinkpinion.com

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Revolutionary e-commerce site is the perfect marriage of Gen Y’s two favorite things: technology and shopping

15 Aug

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/

Traditional retailers ought to be shaking in their platform stilettos.  Today’s young, trendy shoppers are going straight to where their favorite “haulers” are taking them, a new online ecommerce site where they can share their fashion finds, HaulerDeals.

A “hauler” is a fashion or beauty guru that reveals her latest finds with an audience on YouTube. These hauler videos have hundreds of millions of views.  That translates into a lot of trendanistas clamoring for the goods.

“YouTube vloggers posting their latest shopping finds aren’t just sharing recommendations with close friends,” said Todd Pollak, industry director, retail for Google. “They’re sharing with an audience of thousands of subscribers and millions of views.”

According to a recent study by Google and Compete, nearly one in three shoppers uses YouTube to shop for apparel, with video driving 37 percent of shoppers to an online store.  Thirty-eight percent of Millenials are likely to rely on video to fuel their apparel shopping purchases.

HaulersDeals fuels them even further.  The site, which industry insiders are calling revolutionary, allows hauler-following shoppers to purchase the head-to-toe fashion and beauty looks from their favorites.  It provides a way for them to easily find and purchase the clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and beauty products from some of YouTube’s most-followed haulers.  Each week, the haulers, who have equity in the company, gather their favorite styles called “crushes” from partner brands, and the site offers them at a discount off suggested retail prices.  Items generally sell for less than $100.

It’s an understatement to say HaulerDeals keeps up with the most fashion-forward trends, a benefit to the look-hungry customers, who are mostly teen and 20-something women who love bargains.  It also provides an enormous amount of awareness and exposure for the featured brands to this highly sought-after demographic.

“The brand exposure is huge. That’s what makes haulers and hauling exciting for us,” said Steve Hagstrom, vice president and general merchandise manager for lifestyle brand, Standards & Practices. “HaulerDeals is shaping a new retail model. Its fashion gurus help customers put together ‘their look’ and buy it online.”

“This is an amazing marketing tool for brands because it promotes them to the haulers’ followers who might not be familiar with them,” said Andrea Plsek, vice president of merchandising and brand development for HaulerDeals.  Plsek is a 15-year veteran of the fashion industry who has managed one of the top showrooms in Los Angeles and New York and launched retail faves Black Halo and House of Harlow 1960.  She currently negotiates the deals and discounts with brands that appear on HaulerDeals.

“It hits the right 15- to 25-year-old age demographic,” Plsek said, “and it leads them to items they can’t find in department stores. They might be able to find them in boutiques, but not at the prices they’ll see on HaulerDeals.”

The site integrates Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogs, and image-tagging technology to direct traffic from the haulers’ sites to its own.  In its first three days, it counted more than 600,000 views and 120,000 unique visitors.  HaulerDeals already has over 100,000 Facebook likes since its mid-June launch.

Women’s Wear Daily says HaulerDeals is putting the power of YouTube personalities to drive sales to the test. Industry watchers say it’s passing that test—and then some. HaulerDeals’ sales projections are expected to surpass established traditional online stores like REVOLVEclothing, BoutiqueToYou and Singer22.

“The most interesting wrinkle is that the company is not relying on advertising to drive revenue,” wrote Michael Carney of start-up groundbreaker PandoDaily.  “It’s building a social commerce engine by letting people buy the clothes, accessories, makeup, and jewelry products that the gurus promote in its videos.”

The company was seeded with $1 million in financing from Intelligent Beauty.  IB is the parent company to fashion, cosmetics, and diet system e-commerce heavies JustFab, DermStore, Blush.com, and Sensa.

HaulerDeals founder and CEO Kenn Henman, a 12-year veteran of fashion PR, says the site will change how small fashion brands do business.

“It doesn’t have the high customer acquisition costs associated with most e-commerce firms due to the existing audiences of the YouTubers involved,” Henman said. “HaulerDeals is well on its way to becoming the next power influencer with online shoppers.”

It has also become a power force for the haulers, further increasing their value to the brands they hawk.  It’s moved hauler darlings, including Dulce Candy, Holly Ann-AeRee, ThatsHeart, ItsJudyTime, XSparkage, and Sccasteneda—from girls who get home from the mall and empty their shopping bags for the camera to a critical fashion marketing force.

“A lot of viewers tell me they find stuff that they never would have found,” said Dulce Candy, a fashion and beauty guru whose YouTube channel, DulceCandy87, has more than 660,000 subscribers and whose videos have been watched nearly 150 million times.  HaulerDeals “allows online personalities to show off their latest hauls, and [they] can be purchased from one direct site.”

Says Los Angeles television station KTLA:  “These young trendsetters are sending retail sales through the roof.

To view this video on YouTube, please visit: http://youtu.be/EYke5yTyKes

Media Contact: Kenn Henman, HaulerDeals, +1-323-962-0204, kenn@haulerdeals.com

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SOURCE: HaulerDeals
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Social Media Jobs Hiring Report Now Available for Access

15 Aug

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) August 15, 2012

Social media jobs are one type of employment that those seeking a career change or to pick up extra work are now pursuing. The high demand for social media managers is now two times what it was just three years ago according to published employment data. The Internet Marketing for Beginners website now has a detailed social media jobs report that is available for access. This report lists information about obtaining work as a social media manager and provides hundreds of companies that are actively hiring new social media managers. The surge of available jobs can be attributed to the growth of Facebook, Twitter and blogging websites that are heavily trafficked by consumers in the U.S.

Telecommuting jobs became more popular in the 1980s and 1990s as technology made it much easier for companies to communicate better and streamline daily work. The growth of broadband Internet in the 2000s planted the seed for the social media revolution. With over half a billion Facebook and Twitter users, many of these are corporations and small business owners that seek out consumers online. The creation of the social media manager position is one area that many companies are exploring to help reap the benefits of company-consumer interactions online.

“A social media manager controls the daily information sharing and gathering for a company,” said a representative from the Internet Marketing for Beginners website. “Any person that has social media skills or that can learn these skills quickly could find employment as a social media manager from home,” the representative added.

Work at home jobs can sometimes be given a bad review due to the growing numbers of non legitimate job offers that seem to flood email inboxes and online search results. A recent survey conducted by a leading consumer research firm reported that the average person receives seven messages daily that are labeled as spam. Many of these offers are reported annually to the FTC for potential violations of the consumer trade laws. There are legitimate online jobs that consumers can find through placement agencies.

The detailed jobs report now offered at the Internet Marketing for Beginners website was written to provide accurate information detailing the social media management position and what is to be expected from a hired worker. The salary survey of recently hired workers reported that an entry-level social media manager could expect to receive a starting salary of $53,000 per year not including incentives and bonuses. Some companies are now paying higher wages to retain employees that are proficient in more that one social media website or technical area.

About Internet Marketing for Beginners

Informative information about making money online as an independent worker makes up only a portion of the Internet Marketing for Beginners website. The experts that created this online resource come from backgrounds in business, search engine optimization, real estate and copywriting. Making money online and teaching others how to do it successfully is what the Internet Marketing for Beginners website is based upon. With a helpful staff of experts, a person interested in learning the ropes of Internet marketing and how money is generated online can use this valuable resource daily to get the latest tips and inside information.

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/social-media-jobs/social-media-manager-jobs/prweb9802412.htm

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