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The 4-1-1 on Facebook metrics
May 3, 2013 | Inga Rundquist
With numbers continuing to grow, it’s becoming increasingly important for marketers to pay attention to how their Facebook pages are performing.
4 things political campaign ads can teach us about marketing
October 24, 2012 | Inga Rundquist
Elections bring advertising - and especially TV spots - to the forefront, and we can learn a lot from them.
Word of mouth marketing has a whole new taste
September 9, 2012 | Inga Rundquist
People trust - and often base their buying decisions - on the product/service reviews they read online.
Are you ready for SoLoMo?
May 1, 2012 | Inga Rundquist
SoLoMo is the new retail frontier, requiring customer service in new channels. Instead of the actual physical location, retailers must now start paying a lot more attention to their digital footprint, too.
Are you ready for the Facebook Timeline transition?
March 28, 2012 | Inga Rundquist
The big day is nearly here! After much anticipation, Facebook Timeline will automatically go live for all brand pages on March 30th ... gee, that's Friday!
Pinterest bursts into social media world, becomes top traffic driver for retailers
February 7, 2012 | Inga Rundquist
Pinterest was the 60th most-visited website in the US last month, with total visits growing from 10 million to 17 million since the start of the year.
Is Social Media in your 2012 plan?
December 12, 2011 | Inga Rundquist
Social media is not a fad. It's a significant shift in how consumers want to interact with companies and brands. A company's participation in social media - or lack of participation - sends a clear message to consumers about their willingness to connect.
Are you ready for real-time marketing?
August 30, 2011 | Inga Rundquist
Just recently, HARO founder and entrepreneur Peter Shankman, was boarding a flight to New York City after a long day of meetings. Shortly before shutting off his phone for the flight, he jokingly tweeted about how much he wished he could have Morton's ste
Know it. Be it. Say it.
March 29, 2011 | MindFire Team
As a small business owner, it can be hard to decide how to prioritize your efforts when it comes to branding and marketing. Much of your time and energy is focused on your product or service, your cash flow, and where you will find your next customer.
3 changes to Facebook pages that make marketing easier
March 24, 2011 | Inga Rundquist
Chances are you've probably heard that Facebook recently underwent another Facelift. And while some of the previous modifying, updating and sculpting over at Facebook have gone undetected, this change has turned more than just a few heads.
The art of social media – think of it as a cocktail party for your business
November 12, 2010 | Inga Rundquist
Facebook now has more than 500 million active users. Five hundred million! That's a 5, with eight zeros behind it. And that's not all. Of the 500 million active users, 50 percent log on to Facebook in any given day.
Why your company needs a social media policy
September 14, 2010 | Inga Rundquist
Indulge us, if you will, with this little scenario: One morning you open your Outlook to find your inbox full of emails from friends, colleagues and clients who are shocked and outraged about a comment one of your employees made on an industry blog.