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Unique Insights into an Online Community [Podcast]

March 22, 2012 By 3 Comments

Unique Insights into Online CommunitiesIn my monthly podcast with co-host Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spinsucks blog we experimented with inviting the Spinsucks community to ask us questions about anything. In hindsight we might have been better off asking the questions, but we’ll let you be the ultimate judge!

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Summary

A cast of regulars from the community joined us via the blog talk radio chat and as callers. The cast of “characters” included:

We did manage to have some redeeming features including giving Steven Streight some tips on breaking back into business after a setback. At one point the episode was compared to an old Howard Stern episode, and it almost went there with a little help from Jack Steiner, but we did manage to head that off. It was a fun experiment.

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 3/21/2012.

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Venus Wins and Why you might want to use Pinterest [Podcast]

February 23, 2012 By 2 Comments

What about Pinterest?Listen to a conversation with guest Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spinsucks blog to discuss Pinterest and how it fits into the 2012 Social Media Landscape.

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If you are on the edge and not really ready to dive in to Pinterest this episode may help you take the plunge. Among other things you will learn:

  1. Business applications of Pinterest (hint: graphically appealing products are a hit).
  2. That it allows you to brainstorm with a collective of your friends.
  3. The time you invest may be worthy of falling under your entertainment budget, not business.

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 2/22/2012.

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Better Public Speaking Podcast

January 26, 2012 By 4 Comments

Better Public Speaking EpisodeAre you interested in public speaking? Listen as I discuss how to be a better public speaker with featured guest Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spinsucks blog.

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In this episode you will learn some actionable tips on how to be a better public speaker.

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 1/26/2012.

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The Ins and Outs of Blogging: Episode 3 Developing Content [Podcast]

December 1, 2011 By 1 Comment

Ins and Outs of Blogging LogoThinking about starting a blog? Want to get more out of your current one? Check out episode 3 of 3 “Developing Content” on the ins and outs of blogging with my featured guest Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spinsucks blog.

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In this episode you will learn about developing content for your blog and other social networks. One of the key aspects discussed is the importance of creating original content and avoiding the pitfall of providing un-original thoughts and ideas. You may also want to review this article written by Tim Otis, it was mentioned during the podcast.

See also:

Episode 1: “Getting Started”

Episode 2: “Building Community”

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 11/30/2011.

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What is Content Marketing? [Podcast]

November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Content Marketing Panel Graphic

On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving I connected with a excellent panel to discuss content marketing. The three panelists brought a breadth of knowledge about content marketing:

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Summary

The three experienced content marketers in this panel helped explain what content marketing is. You can also expect to learn about:

  • The importance of compelling content.
  • The importance of being conversational.
  • What branded journalism is and why people use this method.
  • Re-purposing your content.
  • Creative ways to produce content from non-bloggers/writers.

Quotable

“Compelling content is like porn, you know it when you see it.” – Steve Farnesworth

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 11/23/2011.

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The Ins and Outs of Blogging: Episode 2 Building Community [Podcast]

October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Ins and Outs of Blogging LogoThinking about starting a blog? Want to get more out of your current one? Check out episode 2 of 3 “Building Community” on the ins and outs of blogging with my featured guest Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spinsucks blog.

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This episode helps you evaluate the value of a community for your blogging objectives and provides you with some guidance on how to do it effectively if you do determine it’s important for your mission. You may also want to read this Resource of the Day feature by my friend and past guest @Tinu who honored us by doing a great review of this episode. You might also want to check out Episode 1, “Getting Started“.

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 10/26/2011.

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The ins and outs of Blogging Episode 1 [Podcast]

September 30, 2011 By 5 Comments

Young BloggerThinking about starting a blog? Check out episode 1 of 3 “Getting Started” on the ins and outs of blogging with my featured guest Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spinsucks blog.

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This episode takes you from “I am interested in blogging” to “I am blogging” with some excellent tips to save you time and get you started on the right foot.

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 9/28/2011.

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Google Offers live in the Bay Area, NYC and Portland OR

July 12, 2011 By 4 Comments

Groupon had the opportunity to sell to Google for $6B (Billion with a B) not too long ago, with Google launching offers do you think they are kicking themselves for not taking it? I know many readers of popular PR/Marketing Blog spinsucks.com thought so when Gini Dietrich wrote “My Groupon Prediction” and got me interested in the subject.

Creeping out of the woodwork it seems Google Offers Beta is now operating in several major metro Markets including NYC, Portland, OR, Oakland/East Bay, San Francisco and reportedly coming soon to Austin, Boston, Denver, Seattle and Washington D.C.

Google Offers Beta Locations

In all likelihood the entry of Google into this space may not indicate the end for Groupon, but how much is enough to satisfy the founders and investors in Groupon?

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