All posts tagged: Social Media Marketing

Quantity v. Quality in Social Media Marketing

A social media campaign’s quality can be directly linked to how much business the campaign is generating. The bottom line and brand awareness should always be the main functions of a campaign, not the hunting and gathering of followers. You may think that pursuing followers is an actionable part of broadcasting your message, and that’s true to some extent. However, when was the last time your followers put a dent in your bottom line? Have you sold more product or services because of it? Some may be lucky enough to say yes, but the majority will admit it didn’t help propel business, only their ego. Who cares? Far too many marketers emphasize the number of social media followers they have, and some go so far as to buy followers. Buying follower lists is not a recommended strategy. Your paid followers will quickly fall away unless your campaign depends on credibility, influence, or real relationships. They don’t care. Presuming a million followers makes you look famous or more of an influencer, and if that’s your goal, you should …

How to Sprout Your Global Business!

No, Virginia, this isn’t your mama trying to crash the glass ceiling any longer. The times have changed, business climate is restyled, and the growth of business has morphed into whatever you want it to be; whether a multi faceted corporate entity is in your future, or a one man band operation, you have the ability to adopt what suits your interests best. How does a business sprout and grow? Here’s where a heavy dose of fear is likely to either build an empire, or have you retreating to the unemployment office or your current employer’s cubicle. Do what you do best and be the best at what you do Let’s start with some golden advice. The secret is there is no secret; don’t do business that you can’t do well. In other words, don’t take on clients, cases, or opportunities that you don’t have every reason to expect will add value to the growth of your reputation as the best. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you should take on anything that comes your way, but looking at the long term, …