Insights

November 16, 2010

How to Enter the World of Online Contests

Online contests and sweepstakes are a great way to build excitement about your products, increase traffic to your website, boost sales and obtain valuable customer information. After coordinating several recent online contests for our client Eureka, I have amassed a few rules that should be followed when coordinating and conducting online contests: Dot your i’s and cross your t’s. Planning
October 22, 2010

The Blank Slate

PR writing is an art. Between giving clients what they want, impressing supervisors and of course — delivering something newsworthy to media — there’s a lot to think about and a lot of “masters” to serve along the way. As a result, getting started can be a challenge. Just as a new painting starts with a blank canvas, most PR
September 16, 2010

Social Media Applications for B2B

Last month I talked about the growth of social media use in the B2B sector, and some simple steps marketers should consider when formulating a social media plan. Now – which social media tools are best to implement your plans? Here’s a hint – most don’t look much different from the social media tools you see and use every day.
September 9, 2010

On-Screen Secrets: Achieving Video Success

Online video has become an important instrument in a marketer’s toolbox. With the rise of YouTube and user-generated content, companies are looking to stay relevant and find ways to infiltrate the video space. I recently attended the “On-Screen Secrets: Achieving Video Success” webinar hosted by online video company Pixability and social media guru Peter Shankman. Here are some takeaways that