Make Yourself An Influencer By Playing The Klout +K Game

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A lot of people continue to talk about Klout and whether it’s something to take note of, or simply another tool that’s fun to use but doesn’t offer real value. Personally, I’m in the second camp. Probably because I don’t feel you can measure influence purely by what you do online, and most definitely because… [Continue Reading]

Internet Fame and the True Impact of Influence

Affiliate marketing masks

You may be aware that there is a big debate going on in the social media blogosphere about “influence” (and you can see links to several blog posts at the end of this one for examples of these discussions). How we need to leverage influencers in our communities in order to get the word out… [Continue Reading]

The Problem with Influence

Ego and big heads

I just read something by a friend that’s both interesting and sad at the same time (and sad as in lame, not as in Bambi). My friend mentioned that he was speaking to a well-known PR guy and author a few months back. The topic of the conversation was a site for bloggers and authors… [Continue Reading]

The Power of Emotional Impact

People talk about influence – what it is, how to get it, how influence is guided by numbers and how to attract the attention of influencers for promotional needs. Folks like my good friend Sue put influence into perspective, while smart folks like Valeria also question how influence is measured. There’s no doubt that influence is a… [Continue Reading]