• Why Your Strength Within Lies Without
    Often we're afraid to show our failings because we think it's a sign of weakness. But real strength comes from accepting perceived weakness and how we shoulder it. 
      http://dannybrown.me/2012/02/22/strength-within-or-without/
  • Why Research is Key and How to Create a Research Station For Your Social Media Strategy
    Social media allows research to be involved like never before in the marketing mix. Which is why having something like a research station is key.  
      http://dannybrown.me/2012/02/20/social-media-research-strategy/
  • The Clear and Continuing Need for Blogger Outreach Specialists at PR Agencies
    The need for a good blogger outreach program is becoming increasingly important for PR agencies. So why do so many still miss the boat when it comes to getting blogger outreach right? 
      http://dannybrown.me/2012/02/19/blogger-outreach-pr-agencies/

Sunday Brunch – Twitter As a Marketing Tool

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Sunday Brunch – Twitter As a Marketing Tool

Welcome to a new episode of Sunday Brunch, where we talk about your questions on social media, marketing, business tips, entrepreneurship and more. Today’s question is one that’s been asked a few times, both in the comments of past blog posts as well as online on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. The question is: “How can you use Twitter as a marketing tool?” There are a few ways, and I look at some of these in the video – hope it…read more

Sunday Brunch – Improving Your Google Traffic

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Sunday Brunch – Improving Your Google Traffic

Welcome to a new episode of Sunday Brunch, where we talk about your questions on social media, marketing, business tips, entrepreneurship and more. Today’s question is from Gini Dietrich, CEO of communications firm Arment Dietrich and owner of the popular Spin Sucks blog. Gini asks: “Danny, when I saw you speak at PodCamp in Toronto, you said Google is your number one driver of traffic. Our number one driver is Twitter, then Facebook, then Networked Blogs, then Hootsuite, and THEN…read more

Sunday Brunch – Organizational Tools

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Sunday Brunch – Organizational Tools

Welcome to a new episode of Sunday Brunch, where we talk about your questions on social media, marketing, business tips, entrepreneurship and more. Today’s question is from John Komatsoulis, owner of Learn About LLC, a Business Development Firm with offices in North Miami Beach, Florida, Albrightsville, Pennsylvania & Montreal, Canada. John asks: “What tools do you use to keep your day organized?” Thanks for the question, John, and I hope the video helps. If you have a question, you can…read more

Sunday Brunch – Promoting Old Blog Posts

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Sunday Brunch – Promoting Old Blog Posts

Welcome to a new episode of Sunday Brunch, where we talk about your questions on social media, marketing, business tips, entrepreneurship and more. Today’s question is from Erica Allison, owner of Allison Development Group, a strategic public relations and marketing firm located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Allison asks: “Is there a general protocol for promoting or tweeting your archived posts?” Thanks for the question, Allison, and I hope the video helps. If you have a question, you can send it…read more

Sunday Brunch – Awareness and Social Media

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Sunday Brunch – Awareness and Social Media

Welcome to a new episode of Sunday Brunch (with special guest Phantom the cat), where we talk about your questions on social media, marketing, business tips, entrepreneurship and more. Today’s question is from Dorina Ene, Media Planner at Springer and Jacoby Romania, a media and advertising agency. Dorina asks: “Why is social media so important to brands? Do you think that only using social media can raise awareness?” Thanks for the question, Dorina, and I hope the video helps. If…read more

Sunday Brunch – Small Steps in Social Media

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Sunday Brunch – Small Steps in Social Media

Welcome to a new episode of Sunday Brunch, where we talk about your questions on social media, marketing, business tips, entrepreneurship and more. Today’s question is from Claire of Selection Criteria, an Australian-based recruitment firm for government (and my apologies for getting it the wrong way round in the video!). Claire asks: “What would your advice be for small business with limited time and budget in terms of setting up a social media strategy? There are lots of avenues to pursue,…read more

Sunday Brunch – Customer Engagement

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Sunday Brunch – Customer Engagement

Welcome to a new episode of Sunday Brunch, where we talk about your questions on social media, marketing, business tips, entrepreneurship and more. It’s a little later today due to technical issues with my web host, so my apologies for that. Today’s question is from Kevin Murray, who runs a family driven online marketing company over at WorkWithTheMurrays.com. Kevin asks: “Other than running a sweepstakes or contest, what real campaign or Social Media Strategy can be run to promote not…read more

Sunday Brunch – Elevator Pitch

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Sunday Brunch – Elevator Pitch

Welcome to a new episode of Sunday Brunch, where we talk about your questions on social media, marketing, business tips, entrepreneurship and more. Today’s question is from Ari Herzog, who offers consulting and speaking services as a new media consultant and writer/editor over at AriHerzog.com. Ari asks: “I’d enjoy learning how you introduce yourself to strangers — whether online or off — due to your multiple hats. Between your work with Bonsai, 12for12K, and other initiatives, let alone the multiple sites…read more

Sunday Brunch – Social Media Policy

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Sunday Brunch – Social Media Policy

So here it is – the inaugural episode of Sunday Brunch, where we talk about your questions about social media, marketing, business tips, entrepreneurship and more. Today’s question is from Doreen Iannuzzi, who is the Vice President of New Media over at Diversity Media Services in Toronto, Canada (hope I pronounced your surname correctly, Doreen!). Doreeen asked: “With the seemingly dramatic increase of businesses and companies wading into social media areas, what are your thoughts about incorporating (for example), a…read more

Introducing Sunday Brunch

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Introducing Sunday Brunch

Last week, I asked for your help in coming up with a name for a new series I’m starting on the blog. With more than 80 comments (some including multiple suggestions), it was really hard to choose from the very awesome names you came up with. After a sifting process and a lot of back and forth over the final few, the new series is going to be called Sunday Brunch, as suggested by Phil McDonnell. The name is the…read more

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