Oblivious Americans alerted by National Health Care Bill
Millions of Americans oblivious to politics, probably don’t know what district they reside, and probably don’t know who their legislators are; now seem to be standing up and voicing their concerns about the proposed National Health Care Bill.
» Read MoreFacebook Fan Pages – Get to 100 fans, and then what?
Sending one of your Facebook friends a recommendation to a fan page should come with this mandatory caveat:
“It is worth fanning this business, organization or group because it has something unique and exciting to provide to you that will enhance your life”
iTunes one-click Subscription to Podcasts
I found some coolness today with iTunes that I did not expect. One click subscription to a podcast!
» Read MoreShould municipalities use Social Media?
While businesses are quickly identifying the benefits of using social media tools to listen to what people have to say about them, and then participate in the discussion, governments have been almost completely absent.
» Read MoreElevator Pitch for Bash Foo
Today I challenged myself to write down my elevator pitch for my company, Bash Foo Social Media.
I didn’t want any pretentious chatterworthy buzz that receives the requisite head nods from the unattentive masses.
Rather, I wanted to first peak curiosity and then deliver a relentless choke hold that you can’t get out of.
Is “how many” still important?
Esse est percipi. We are often challenged with the question of whether something becomes relevant in the absence of an audience. This blog posting discusses how traditional marketers often canvass all to get some, and that social marketers get one at a time. I share how sometimes a little of both is best.
» Read MoreWhy does your digital marketing campaign suck? – Podcamp Ohio
Mike McDermott, Community Manager for Bash Foo Social Media shares his thoughts on how to amplify your voice without turning off social media participants.
» Read MoreHeaded off to PodCamp Ohio 2009
Headed off to PodCamp in Columbus. If you are going as well, be sure to catch my presentation at 1:40PM in room 185.
» Read MoreForbes.com – Comments from Bash Foo
Is it better to have thousands of followers who could care less about what you have to say, or is it better to foster a few, key influencers who recognize the importance and value that your ideas and commentary have for them and the social media industry as a whole?
» Read MoreOpening the Kimono on Trade Secrets
Businesses are already acutely aware that in order to engage in business partnerships, start a company, or build one’s business, some information has to be disclosed. There is usually a dance then between the sales and marketing team and the company attorney(s) to determine what exactly is classified as trade secret and what is not. If this has not happened yet in your organization, I HIGHLY recommend it. 
