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Comment on Afraid of social media? Don’t be. by Christina Rodriguez

Christina Rodriguez — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:00:34 +0000

I’m constantly trying to get other artist or writer friends (children’s book folks) to start branding themselves on the internet, so their work can be found. This is a great article to link them to, so thanks for posting!

Comment on Afraid of social media? Don’t be. by Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:48:00 +0000

I’m happy to report that our tentative forays are meeting with success (although I think it’s due more to the passion of our consumers than our effort overall). It’s great fun seeing our fans on facebook interact not only with our brand, but with each other. Last week, one of our fans made a controversial comment about our commercials which other fans immediately called him out on…great entertainment for us marketing geeks!

At any rate, the biggest hurdle we continue to face is our inability to provide our President and CFO with an ROI. Quantifying marketing initiatives will always be a challenge, but the more ambiguous world of social media makes it infinitely more so. CTR and other outdated measurements lack persuasion, especially for a brand that relies heavily on impulse purchase at retail. And for management that comes up through Sales, the ability to translate spend into immediate sales almost always takes precedence over long term brand building.

Comment on Irish-Hindu wedding logo by Amy

Amy — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:53:42 +0000

Thanks Sam, Darren, and Doug for your compliments on the design. I’m really torn about how to deal with this issue, because we’ve found out about some unauthorized uses of this logo. I suppose that doing a tattoo for yourselves is fine, and I appreciate your asking if you can. If you choose to use it, please do send me a pic because I’d like to see how it comes out.

We’re still trying to work up a solution for how to handle requests to use this logo in other non-commercial scenarios (like wedding invitations and on personal projects). I appreciate that everyone who has requested permission to use it here respects its significance, and respects my ownership of it.

Comment on Irish-Hindu wedding logo by Sam

Sam — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:48:40 +0000

Fantastic merge of cultural identities, and needless to say, an awesome aesthetic represented by the Celtic continuum and Sanskrit representation of consciousness.

Like Darren I find this an incredibly appealing design for a tattoo. I think, however, that the shame of cannibalizing a pre-existing design would overwhelm any desire to find a place to smear it on my body.

That being said great food for inspiration. Many thanks!

Comment on Afraid of social media? Don’t be. by David McClure

David McClure — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:22:46 +0000

If further proof were needed (and it’s not) of the benefits of interactive blog style websites, and proper use of social networking, here is a comment we just received from a client about a blog website we did for them last year.

“People love it, by the way. In fact, I just left a meeting in which someone said, “The design and interface is awesome.” Kudos to you. Anyway, we’ve got a couple of new interns who are going to start blogging on it again. Finally. They’re excited about it and the blog …did wonders for our search engine optimization.”

We love our informed, appreciative clients.

Comment on Afraid of social media? Don’t be. by Leslie Bass

Leslie Bass — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:50:38 +0000

Very good post. From other points of view, no one is any longer shielded from their actions, remarks, etc. Out instantly. Analysis before it even is finished. Being my age I find it a little disconcerting; but it is now and will not be going backwards. One of the losses is contemplation, reflection. Gone by the wayside….Leslie

Comment on 7 Common Misconceptions that Business Owners have about Social Media by Amy

Amy — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:25:07 +0000

Leslie,
I agree about the blather that populates most personal blogs, facebook and twitter streams. Most of the chatter is dull, just as most of the chatter in real life is dull.

But I see social media as an AWESOME business tool, and much more than just a forum to hedge complaints. It’s also a way to grow and develop your business from listening to what your clients like and don’t like. It’s a way of cementing loyalties.

Comment on Afraid of social media? Don’t be. by DigitalDoyle

DigitalDoyle — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:25:07 +0000

Excellent post, Amy, and dead on target.

Well done!

Comment on Happy Father’s Day, all you Breeders and Non-Breeders by Christine Kless

Christine Kless — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:02:10 +0000

Love the picture and the expression on mom’s face!
Enjoyed your post and your honesty.
We love your family and hope to see you all soon!

Comment on 7 Common Misconceptions that Business Owners have about Social Media by Leslie Bass

Leslie Bass — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:30:44 +0000

With regard to FB and marketing, yours is about the only reason I can think of using it for business, i.e. hedging complaints. Lots of young people use it as a life line for everything.

Mostly I find people spewing out notices of their very boring life as if we are interested as to what and where they ate every meal. Better yet, what they are cooking tonight. Love it when they share pics of their half-eaten plate of food. Gourmet mag they are not.

Sometimes I even get announcements of naps, grocery store forays, headaches…etc. Such fun. Can’t figure out the reason for these posts. They can’t actually think people are that interested in their every thought? Or maybe they do!

Leslie