Join us on our new blog site
Posted: December 1, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentJust a quick note to let you know that we have expanded our blog to include additional thoughts on the role of marketing for your financial institution or small business. Please join us at http://oconnellconsultinggroup.com/blog/ for the latest commentary, tips and tools to support your marketing efforts. Lauren O’Connell
Don’t Do This On LinkedIn!
Posted: November 13, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentA quick read from John Souza at Social Media Impact on the things people do on LinkedIn that make others angry, or hate you or see you as a stalker. The author also provides top line suggestions on how to use LinkedIn effectively. A good article.
50 Social Media Terms You Need to Know
Posted: October 29, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentWondering what a hashtag does or what CPC stands for? Amy McIIwain from Financial Social Media has put together a dictionary of 50 social media terms. She includes universal terms as well as those used exclusively in LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Pinterest. Keep this handy and pass it on!
Now What?
Posted: October 18, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Facebook likes, UNICEF likes Leave a commentSo you have a Facebook page and a respectable number of likes – now what? This article by Courtney Seiter provides some interesting ideas on what to do with your likes to help you accomplish your goals. The UNICEF campaign example is startling and worth a look – how did you react to it?
Best Days to Post an Email
Posted: October 8, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Best Day for Emails, email posting Leave a commentResearch by Marketing Sherpa across all industries reflects that Tuesdays, followed closely by Wednesdays, are the best days to post an email. The author cautions you that these results may not hold for all businesses and markets, so be sure to test this timing and track your results. An interesting and quick read – what days are the most effective for your company?
LinkedIn accused of using your contacts for promotional emails
Posted: September 24, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentLinkedIn is being sued for tapping into members’ contact lists and sending promotional emails to your contacts. The plaintiffs claim LinkedIn does this when your external email is open and you sign up for their “grow your network on LinkedIn” offer. It’s not clear that LinkedIn is denying they do this from this article from ars technica – what do you think?
7 Types of Facebook Fans and How to Make the Most of Them
Posted: August 12, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentThis article by AllFacebook shares ReachLocal’s 7 types of social media fans, the challenges in engaging them, and how to effectively connect with each type. A quick and easy guide to help boost your fans’ engagement, especially in Facebook. Read the article and ask yourself – what types of fans does my page attract and are we connecting with them in the most effective way possible? http://allfacebook.com/infographic-7-types-of-facebook-fans-and-how-to-make-the-most-of-them_b119122
7 Best Practices for Success In Social Media
Posted: August 7, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentAndera has compiled a list of 7 best practices that your financial institution should do to be successful in social media, although they really apply to any industry. As with many of these advice articles, the author stresses defining your goals, strategies and commitment to keep it fresh. It’s worth reading for the rest of the best practices though, as well as the details shared. Which best practice do you struggle with the most? http://thefinancialbrand.com/32224/7-tips-for-social-media-in-banking/
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