I’ve been talking to people about the whole concept of the digital referral: what it is, how to recognize it and how to inspire them to happen. Digital referrals increase when you actively participate on online conversations and create opportunities for others to notice. To that end, here is a list of 15 things that you can do in less than 10 minutes per day.
Author: Howard Yermish (page 11)
Quick Thought on Using Social Networks
In talking with business professionals, I hear the debate about whether to personally use social networks as part of a sales or marketing strategy. My thoughts on this are simple: online social networks make the disconnected and impersonal world of technology feel more connected and human. And in the absence of truly remarkable products or services, businesses rely on remarkable people.
Visual Voicemail Envy
For those of you with Blackberries that are jealous of the visual voicemail that we iPhone users have, check out this new service (now in beta) called HulloMail.
Two Things
Just wanted to let you know about two things that are coming up. I will be presenting a new seminar with the Philadelphia Business Journal on September 29th, another seminar at the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase and Forum on October 1st.
Overstepping the Bounds
Let me start by saying that I am a member of ASCAP, but this is seriously ludicrous. The one that really feels strange is that the music publishers want to collect royalties for the 30-second “preview.” They are claiming that the preview should be considered a performance. Perhaps I should be paying royalties for singing songs in my head?
If this is true, it is about time (Update: It's true)
from Apple Insider: AT&T 3G MicroCell to offer unlimited iPhone calling for $20 extra. In summary, AT&T lets me pay an extra $20 and I get my own 3G cell network in my home/office that hooks into my broadband Internet connection. And if you are an AT&T customer for broadband and landlines, you might even get the service for free.
Brian's Coin Trick
Okay, so if you love technology and enjoy a good magic trick, take a look at this video from my good friend Brian… [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih7uLa-9e-g]
Always Teaching
Seth’s point is to avoid the knee-jerk angry reactions, rather to focus on long-term education. If you know me, you know that I’m always willing to share my knowledge to those asking the questions. Perhaps this post explains why.
Overheard: "Not Losing"
“In this economy, not losing is the new winning.” Sounds like “head in the sand” tactics to me, which is of course ironic because the story was about Ocean City, Maryland. If most businesses are thinking “not losing” then only a few will be thinking, “winning.”
Book Publishers Beware
If you are an author (or composer, painter, photographer, etc.) you used to depend on the publishers to help organize and energize your reading audience, but more realistically, get a copy of your book onto the shelves of retail book shops. With a website, Facebook page, Twitter account, etc. an author can probably do a much better job of finding and engaging her audience and perhaps with more “authentic” conversation, instead of a “buy my stuff” broken record.