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It's been all over the news, the recent banter between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk regarding the ongoing debate of Artificial Intelligence. Two of the greatest minds in the tech space going at each other over what should be or shouldn’t be, so what’s all the fuss about? Let’s take a look:
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Atlanta is more well-known for city icons like Coca Cola, the Braves, the airport, and Southern cookin’. But did you know Atlanta is also known for Trap music?
Atlanta based rapper, 2 Chainz, has said in a recent Instagram post that he “Gave my city an unforgettable experience that the whole world took notice to… that will be carved down in history!!”
So can Atlanta actually add a new landmark to its books? Or did they already?
Atlanta based rapper, 2 Chainz, has said in a recent Instagram post that he “Gave my city an unforgettable experience that the whole world took notice to… that will be carved down in history!!”
So can Atlanta actually add a new landmark to its books? Or did they already?
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How many times do you receive LinkedIn messages that are a mile long with tons of links and generic language that you know was just copied and pasted?
Probably a lot, am I right?
Probably a lot, am I right?
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There is no business in the world that doesn't have to deal with the complexities of marketing. So what drives successful marketing? What separates the good marketing teams from the bad ones? In other words, what’s the secret formula to successful marketing? Let’s take a look at at the top three traits of great marketing teams:
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Around the globe, more and more countries are starting to invest in big data centers, including Ireland, UK, and the Netherlands. But it’s the US that has a remarkably fast-growing market for big data as due to its great infrastructure, connectivity, and low corporate tax rates. Most of the well-known data centers in the US are located in northern Virginia, New York, Silicon Valley, Dallas, Chicago and Los Angeles. However, Atlanta is jumping up in rank with its 13,000 tech companies.
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It's been a long time coming, but the moment is finally here. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had great videos to share with my LinkedIn network, but haven’t been able to post them until today!
We can thank LinkedIn, as they just released the newest update, allowing users to directly upload videos to their newsfeed. So, if there’s a surplus of exclamation marks on this blog, just know that I’ve been waiting for this for a while now.
We can thank LinkedIn, as they just released the newest update, allowing users to directly upload videos to their newsfeed. So, if there’s a surplus of exclamation marks on this blog, just know that I’ve been waiting for this for a while now.
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People are in search for the next best place to start their business, the next city to be crowned the title of “the next Silicon Valley.” In the coming years, there has been one consistently outstanding city that has been displaying strong entrepreneurial and technological growth that has the potential to become the next tech hub – and that city is Dallas.
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It was Monday 26th of June 2017 - the big day where I will start my first day at my first internship at an outsourced marketing firm. I remember coming here on Sunday afternoon, the day before to take a peek at where the beginning of my marketing career will start. Though it is a long distance away from home, I was excited to travel here every morning for the next few months. It has been three weeks since that Sunday afternoon, though it may sound a long time already, it has been going by in a flash.
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We always want what’s best for our business, however, we aren’t all-rounders and competent in every aspect of our business. That’s why there is a growing trend in outsourcing – companies are now more inclined to subcontract their IT department, HR department or even their marketing department to external companies. But with all these choices in the market, you are sure to be overwhelmed with the sea of potential partnerships.
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In the world of business and economics, there is the Pareto Principle – it describes that 20% of our actions contributes to 80% of our results. Generally speaking, this applies in the marketing industry too! Small marketing tasks and fixes can definitely make a big difference or build up to create a greater impact.
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Pinterest for B2B Companies: Reach More Customers & Build a Loyal Following
May 18, 2016 Written by Darla Cullen There are 100 million active users on Pinterest and a 176 million registered users, according to DMR. You may be familiar with using Pinterest as a user, pinning your favorite DIY and cooking recipes, but have you considered using the site to promote your B2B business?
Aside from the sheer number of users on Pinterest, you will be reaching a market that is engaged with this tool. As a B2B service firm you can begin sharing a culture, a lifestyle a philosophy that are more difficult to communicate through other digital platforms.
Aside from the sheer number of users on Pinterest, you will be reaching a market that is engaged with this tool. As a B2B service firm you can begin sharing a culture, a lifestyle a philosophy that are more difficult to communicate through other digital platforms.
Do you remember in business school when you learned about the four Ps: Product, Place, Price and Promotion in your Marketing 101 class? A lot has changed since I was sitting in my first Marketing class 20+ years ago, however the 4 Ps are still relevant. While marketing professors still refer to the 4 Ps, the implementation is quite different.
Remember the days when you thought 'Place' referred to real estate, a good a visible store front? Then we hit the "dot.com era" and began to think beyond brick and mortar to having a website. In today's fast moving digital economy you need even more than just a digital presence.
Now you need a website that is mobile-friendly. The computer that we use the most, is the one that fits in the palm of our hand. In fact, by 2018, according to eMarketer, global smartphone users will reach the 2.5 billion mark. And nearly 86 million consumers will make a purchase on their device in 2016.
Remember the days when you thought 'Place' referred to real estate, a good a visible store front? Then we hit the "dot.com era" and began to think beyond brick and mortar to having a website. In today's fast moving digital economy you need even more than just a digital presence.
Now you need a website that is mobile-friendly. The computer that we use the most, is the one that fits in the palm of our hand. In fact, by 2018, according to eMarketer, global smartphone users will reach the 2.5 billion mark. And nearly 86 million consumers will make a purchase on their device in 2016.
I've been blogging a lot lately about lead generation. For most businesses it is the hot topic because, if you are not generating leads, little else matters. I my previous blog I discussed content creation, but today I'd like to focus on one specific form of content and that is blogging.
Writing a blog can be easy, fast and effective for generating leads. It can also be a complete waste of time if not done well, with no real purpose. You know the adage, "If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it fall, does it make a sound?" Think of your blog as a tree in the woods, if no one reads and responds to your blog, does it make an impact on your business?
Here are things you must consider to write a blog that makes an impact:
Writing a blog can be easy, fast and effective for generating leads. It can also be a complete waste of time if not done well, with no real purpose. You know the adage, "If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it fall, does it make a sound?" Think of your blog as a tree in the woods, if no one reads and responds to your blog, does it make an impact on your business?
Here are things you must consider to write a blog that makes an impact:
"How far do you live from Waco, TX?" "Do you watch HGTV?" "Have you seen Chip and Joanna?" These are questions I've heard from California to Pennsylvania and Kansas to Tennessee.
People are just obsessed with Chip and Joanna Gaines, a couple living on a farm in central Texas who spends their days remodeling dilapidated homes. These are just normal folks, flipping inexpensive houses in a small town. They decorate the homes with vintage farm items, decorate with painted exposed paneling (now called shiplap), and have their friend repurpose some old wood into a dining room table.
If I told you five years ago that this would have people glued to their TV waiting for the big reveal, or traveling to a town plagued by bad press to shop at a store in an abandoned rusty silo, you would think I was truly crazy. If I told you this was big business, including real estate, a Bed and Breakfast, a store front, a bakery and branded items, you would want on-board.
People are just obsessed with Chip and Joanna Gaines, a couple living on a farm in central Texas who spends their days remodeling dilapidated homes. These are just normal folks, flipping inexpensive houses in a small town. They decorate the homes with vintage farm items, decorate with painted exposed paneling (now called shiplap), and have their friend repurpose some old wood into a dining room table.
If I told you five years ago that this would have people glued to their TV waiting for the big reveal, or traveling to a town plagued by bad press to shop at a store in an abandoned rusty silo, you would think I was truly crazy. If I told you this was big business, including real estate, a Bed and Breakfast, a store front, a bakery and branded items, you would want on-board.
When I meet with prospects and discuss the need for a content strategy, they either...
· Admit they don't know what I'm talking about
· Glaze over, nod and agree (though I know we are not on the same page)
· Or say they've tried content marketing, but in reality they have not or have not done it well, to say the least
While the marketing world is all abuzz about content marketing, it is very difficult to put together a well thought-out, custom designed, highly effective strategy. Before I jump into how to create an effective content marketing strategy, let's first start with the definition.
· Admit they don't know what I'm talking about
· Glaze over, nod and agree (though I know we are not on the same page)
· Or say they've tried content marketing, but in reality they have not or have not done it well, to say the least
While the marketing world is all abuzz about content marketing, it is very difficult to put together a well thought-out, custom designed, highly effective strategy. Before I jump into how to create an effective content marketing strategy, let's first start with the definition.
