This week I have a bit of an editing challenge for you. I promise, it’s actually a FUN and BENEFICIAL exercise – unlike some of those projects you may have been subjected to during your more formal education. I learned this one from Pat Flynn. I’m a big fan of Pat’s work, and a lot of what he does over at SmartPassiveIncome.com. I read Pat’s recent book “Will if Fly?” a couple … [Read more...]
Get on the PODCAST wagon as a guest (in 3 easy steps!)
This week I’m on the podcast wagon. I don’t actually have one myself, but I know many who do. It’s yet another tool for positioning as an expert, nurturing a community that you own, and developing a personal connection with your tribe Did you know? 67 million Americans listen to podcasts monthly. Podcast fans listen to 5 shows per week. The average listening … [Read more...]
5 Tips for earning media quotes
First I got a call, then a text during a meeting. Recognizing it was a reporter, and seeing the timeliness of the request, I excused myself at the next break, replied initially, became informed, and then articulated an opinion in order to respond to the reporter’s questions. They were writing an article on celebrity endorsements, particularly featuring men, in the age of the … [Read more...]
Google analytics data retention: how to guard against coming changes
May 25, 2018 is a date you might want to circle in your calendar. That's the day that GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) comes into effect in the EU. Even if you are not in the EU, this will effect you if members of your list are. There has been much chatter in marketing circles about GDRP. If you are familiar and compliant with CASL (Canadian Anti Spam Legislation) in … [Read more...]
LinkedIn native video VS Facebook live video
This week I’m sharing with you the results of a little video experiment I’ve been doing. I have written recently about using video to be more human at scale, and how video was being favored in social media algorithms. Over the last five weeks I have been doing a Facebook live video on Friday’s to tell about the content that would be coming out in the weekend newsletter. The … [Read more...]
