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Naughty and Nice: 7 Memorable Brands from 2012

By Michele Weisman 2012 was a year of breakthroughs, struggles and accomplishments. There were tragedies and milestones. And as the web and social media shared it all, 2012 flew by in an instant. From silly memes, gifs, and social good to serious social media crises, here are 7 memorable brands from 2012.

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What Does It Really Mean To Have A “Likeable” Brand?

By Tommy Walker What does it mean to have a “Likeable” brand? This idea of likeable has become something of a fascination for me, because the phrase itself is so subjective. As marketers, the biggest obstacle we have to overcome is this burning need to be likeable to everyone. Shocking to say on Likeable.com I [...]

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Three Key Takeaways From The #WOMMASummit

By Michele Weisman   Last week I attended the Word of Mouth Marketing Association’s annual Summit in Las Vegas. The three day event featured social media marketing and word of mouth thought leaders as well as brand pioneers in the digital space. Topics ranged from social media measurement, content strategies, offline events, and customer engagement. [...]

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HOW TO: Like A Facebook Page Via Text Message

By Michele Weisman There are multiple ways to like a Facebook page. You can like a page from a friend’s timeline, a News Feed story, an ad, a sponsored story, or from Facebook search. Another way that is often overlooked is the ability to like a Facebook page via Facebook’s “text to like feature.” Brands, small businesses, celebrities, authors and political figures have the [...]

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Why You Need Passion To Be A Strong Marketer

By Michele Weisman “It’s more important that you be passionate about what you do all day than it is to be passionate about the product that is being sold.” - Seth Godin Passion is key to your success. It makes your job, not “just a job,” but a meaningful part of your life. If you are [...]

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How To Create A Facebook Promoted Post

By Michele Weisman We have all heard the phrase, “content is king.” Creating likeable content takes time and a specific strategy. Consumers can now make assumptions by just skimming a brand’s Facebook page. Are they responsive? Do they create likeable, shareable content? How often do they post? Do they care about their community? However, your content [...]

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Everything You Need To Know About Twitter’s New Brand Profiles

By Michele Weisman Twitter announced an update to their profile pages today. Marketers can now showcase their brands more efficiently and effectively. All new profiles are available for any user or brand. Here are some highlights of the new features:

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Three Great Apps for Going Back to School

By Kelsey Brooks As the summer ends, and the school year begins, there is a sense of urgency to get prepared. Going back to school shopping can be stressful and overwhelming after a long, lazy summer. Luckily, these three apps will help the transition be a little easier!

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Announcing the 40 Most Likeable Brands on Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube

By Michele Weisman Earlier this month, we announced the 2012 Top 40 Facebook Pages along with a list of 20 of our favorite Likeable client Pages. The votes are in and the results have been calculated. After thousands of nominations from our community, we are pleased to announce the 40 Most Likeable Brands on Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube! Thank you [...]

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7 Steps To SlideShare Success

By Michele Weisman SlideShare has emerged as the leader in making presentations social. Often described as the “YouTube for slideshows,” SlideShare allows businesses and individuals to upload, store and share presentations as well as documents, PDFs, videos and webinars. Two months ago, LinkedIn acquired Slideshare to help professionals be more effective and productive through the content they create and [...]

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