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02.22.13 | posted by btrandolph

how do you solve a problem like maria

shape content strategy the von trapp way

the hills are alive with content strategy lessons. do _you_ solve your problems like maria? [read more...]

01.17.13 | posted by btrandolph

where does pinterest fit in the sales cycle?

pinterest and the sales funnel

where does pinterest fit in the sales cycle? pinterest is a hawker, not a closer or crm device. an article I read this week casts doubt on the value of pinterest as a tool for retailers. I think they are looking through the wrong end of the funnel. [read more...]

01.05.13 | posted by btrandolph

thinglink lets you embed links in images

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embedding links in youtube videos boosts engagement and clicks. will the same thing happen with thinglink’s links in images? [read more...]

12.06.12 | posted by btrandolph

wonkavision? external annotation is golden ticket for youtube marketers

wonkavision: external annotation on youtube

in the past week or so, youtube annotations have gone more wild than a catholic schoolgirl at a fraternity party. annotations in youtube have been around for a while. this month, however, youtube released a new feature set for partners that allows external annotation. That is, clicking a cute blouse or a gold-plated ipad in a video can now transport viewers directly to a page where they can buy the product. [read more...]

10.29.12 | posted by btrandolph

traditional media ads still preferred by consumers…or are they?

is traditional media advertising still preferred?

a recent study seems to show consumers prefer traditional media advertisements, but the results are based on a flawed survey. [read more...]

10.05.12 | posted by btrandolph

can myspace make it back in the charts?

myspace was an early leader in social media but has fallen on hard times lately. will the planned relaunch help myspace recapture its old glory? [read more...]

09.25.12 | posted by btrandolph

google+ endorsements in your ads? here’s how

make your google+ ads more effective with social extensions. ads will be annotated with plus ones they receive [read more...]

09.09.12 | posted by btrandolph

dynamic pricing is watching your wallet

some e-retailers are playing with identity-based pricing. dynamic pricing against competitors has been going on for a while, but now it’s what _you_ do that could cost you. [read more...]

09.04.12 | posted by btrandolph

green(er) grass and high tides: the art of the upsell

upselling to subscribed members: greener grass image

exec summ: I am on emusic’s monthly subscription plan. emusic wants me to buy more music, also known as incremental purchase. here is a strategy for making that happen more often: make me want it. [read more...]

08.31.12 | posted by btrandolph

May I Approach? Lawyers Getting Their Facebook On

legal marketing facebook: shark image

smart law firms are hiring even smarter marketing folks who know digital inside and out. [read more...]