As social media continues to connect millions of people worldwide, too many businesses are still missing out. Whether it’s by using social media ineffectively, or not having a social media presence at all, there are a lot of potential customers being missed in this medium. Why is this, though? Is it simple misunderstanding of the medium, or is there another reason many CEO’s are reluctant to dip their toe in the social media marketplace? After all, social media doesn’t have to be difficult to understand – does it?
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Using Social Media to Inspire
While there’s no doubting its potential for bringing people together both online and offline, social media still attracts the naysayers who believe it to be nothing more than a passing fad. Although, like anything, there may be some truth in this, there’s also no denying that when used properly, social media can offer a powerful united voice on the topics that matter. November looks set to continue this worthy trend.
Today’s World and the Importance of Brand You
If someone were to ask you what your brand is, how would you answer them? Would it be your slogan or tag-line? Your logo? Perhaps it’d be your product or service? Then again, maybe it’s your business’s direction. If the question doesn’t give you an immediate answer, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Here I look at what your brand is and why you need to look after it.
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Danny Brown has been providing business branding and emerging media consultancy services to the consumer and commercial markets for more than 15 years, from small start-ups to Fortune 500 businesses.
Danny is currently the Social Media Strategist for Maritz Canada and founder of the 12for12k Challenge, a unique charity project using social media to connect globally and help locally. -
