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How Ready is Your Company to be Social?

September 1, 2011 By Harrison Painter 6 Comments

Companies are spending more money than ever on social media. eMarketer estimates that U.S. social media spend will exceed $3 billion for 2011, a 55% increase over last year. Even large brands like Coca-Cola cut their traditional ad spend by 6.6% to move that budget over to social media in 2011. I understand that a [...]

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7 Tips to a More Productive Blog

August 25, 2011 By Harrison Painter 7 Comments

There are few things that sadden me more online than seeing a blog that had so much potential turn into a desolate space. When I thumb through the archives of these digital graveyards, I can see they came out strong, but it must have hit them that to blog is hard work, and they just [...]

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QR Codes: Should Your Brand be on Board?

July 26, 2011 By Harrison Painter 2 Comments

First popularized in Japan and South Korea, QR (quick response) codes are beginning to catch traction in the United States. QR codes have been used for a number of applications including artwork, literature, entertainment, and most importantly as a marketing tool. Should your brand adopt QR codes? How can this technology be leveraged for a [...]

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Tweetdeck Training for Business 101

July 17, 2011 By Harrison Painter 1 Comment

I wanted to share a training I recently did for a client and pass it along to all of you who might be struggling using Tweetdeck and make your social media experience more productive. Enjoy! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or are interested in more advanced trainings! LOVE IT! Harrison [...]