March 2012

Tom Sawyer Goes Social – Hootsuite’s Crowdsourcing Insights

By Adam Leiter
Posted on Tue, Mar 27th, 2012

A lot of companies talk about user-generated content and crowdsourcing from advocates, but it’s first critical to think about what motivates people to work on a brand’s behalf…

 

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Throwaway Marketing – Why We Trash Some Of Our Best Ideas

By Jessica Doban
Posted on Wed, Mar 21st, 2012

Walking away from a good idea is difficult, but it's often just as important as creating one in the process of making a concept come to life.

 

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Homeless Hotspots' Good Intentions Can't Stop Crisis Communications

By Steve Rosen
Posted on Thu, Mar 15th, 2012

"Homeless Hotspots" at SXSW brought up an issue that many well-intentioned campaigns encounter...when your intended conversation goes off-track and causes the need for crisis communications.

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Star Group At South By – Best Weekend Quotes From SXSW Interactive

By Adam Leiter
Posted on Tue, Mar 13th, 2012

Our favorite quotes and comments from SXSW 2012 sessions and panels, with some great insights on branding, digital design and social media.

 

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When Your Commodity is Common Good – Nonprofit Social Media

By Mike Hagan
Posted on Wed, Mar 7th, 2012

Many nonprofits are engaging people on social networks, initiating conversations, and prompting action to make the world a better place. As another channel in the marketing mix, social media represents a direct conversational touchstone for a group’s supporters. But what is the best way for a nonprofit organization to approach the world of social media?

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