General Social Media tips
The Referral Key – Strike Two
I just received an email from The Referral Key that includes about 100 names, emails and (some) phone numbers. These people are connected to my original list of contacts. The message is: Referral Key is excited to report that your professional network is expanding. We have identified professionals in your circle of trust’s network that…
Read MoreThe Referral Key: Is this the new LinkedIN?
I’ve seen it before with sites like Facebook’s “Branch Out” – here comes another business networking site that claims to be the “new” LinkedIn. This week, I have received quite a few requests to connect with people via a site called “The Referral Key“. The subject line says: Are you taking on new clients? The…
Read MoreWhy You Need To Stop Automatically Pushing Your Messages Using Social Media
(Early) last year, I used to advise clients to use tools such as HootSuite or Ping.fm to send one message to many people. I thought it would be more effective for time management. Thing is, it was easier for my clients; not for the END USER = their clients. Pushing content along automatically to different…
Read MoreBest Practices: Social Media done RIGHT
Week 1: Where your customers (probably are) Week 2: Starting with a strategy Week 3: Measurement and Metrics Week 4: 10 Tips to Create GREAT Social Media Content (& Win Over Your Customers). So how is your Social Media campaign coming along? Inquiring minds wanna know! Email me at leslie (at) punchmedia.ca to let me know what is…
Read MoreMonologue vs Dialogue: Businesses still don’t “get” how to use Social Media
Now that “Social Media” is in the process of being accepted as a viable medium for connecting with clients, there are a lot of businesses who have created a presence on Facebook, Twitter etc. They may be present but they aren’t actually using Social Media properly. I still see many businesses pushing out brochureware. (Their…
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