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Kevin Li
ThinkVine (the start-up I help run) is hiring for client-facing consultants to help clients with marketing optimization delivered through our cutting edge solution... we're a rapidly growing venture-backed tech company so come on board and join in the fun! Website at www.thinkvine.com Check out my profile and get a hold of me through LinkedIn for more information. Spread the word!
48 weeks ago from Digital Marketing Consultants, Interactive Media and Marketing, Generation Y Marketers and Management Consulting2 more
Jason H. Parker
Who's going to be attending SXSWi this year? I, regrettably, will be unable to attend. However, I'd like to get a feel for who in the Brazen Community will be there! There's planning on the horizon for a great event where you can share your SXSW experience and expertise with those of us (like me) who are unable to attend. Reply to this post!
63 weeks ago from SXSW, Social Media Marketers, Digital Marketing Consultants, PR & New Media and Personal Branding3 more
Suzy Tonini:
To make sense of the myriad bands playing at SXSW, check out MoreTo make sense of the myriad bands playing at SXSW, check out http://sxswpicks.com/
63 weeks ago
63 weeks ago
Jason H. Parker:
Hm, I really thought more folks were going to go to sxsw... interesting.
62 weeks ago
62 weeks ago
Jason H. Parker
I attended an awesome conference yesterday here in DC. What is your strategy for successfully processing the whole event? How do you follow up with those who you met?
69 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, Digital Marketing Consultants, Generation Y Marketers, Washington D.C. and Entry-Level Young Professionals3 more
Katie Perry:
@Edward - That's great! Take @Keith's advice and take notes after you speak with someone - Just write comments on the back of a business card. ...More@Edward - That's great! Take @Keith's advice and take notes after you speak with someone - Just write comments on the back of a business card. Also, bring something that allows you space to neatly carry your business cards/promo materials, collect other business cards/materials, and write notes.
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
D. "Diane" of ABC:
Good question, one of the ways my friends and I save time in following up is to invite our new contacts to join us for networking conversations ...MoreGood question, one of the ways my friends and I save time in following up is to invite our new contacts to join us for networking conversations over lunch on the 3rd Sundays of each month. This approach has saved us a lot of time in scheduling etc. see www.meetup.com/networking
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Kevin Li
Looking for a UI/UX graphics designer for a B2C web product (potentially multiple projects down the line). Looking for simple and clean design. No programming experience necessary (we have that handled). We also have experience in working with designers so we don't need hand holding and aren't annoying ;). Get in touch if you have a killer artistic touch in today's digital world. Referrals always welcome! Contact information in my profile (LinkedIn). THANKS!
71 weeks ago from Digital Marketing Consultants, New Media Marketing, Social Media Marketers, Interactive Media and Marketing and Social Media Marketing3 more
Jason H. Parker
I have a variety of freelance opportunities on the plate right now. Would it be wise for me to set up an LLC for tax purposes? How does one do this? I've worked as a 1099 employee before, but didn't have reason to set up an LLC.
Thanks for the help and resources.
77 weeks ago from Digital Marketing Consultants, Location Independent and Freelancing1 more
Jason H. Parker:
Thanks, everyone. Jake, thanks for the web resource. Charlotte, you've explained the situation very clearly to me, and I appreciate it. Jamie, ...MoreThanks, everyone. Jake, thanks for the web resource. Charlotte, you've explained the situation very clearly to me, and I appreciate it. Jamie, I'll touch base with you offline. Way to be a referral generator! Kim, thanks for the info, I'll figure out what makes the most sense for me.
77 weeks ago
77 weeks ago
Timothy Johnson III:
You might want to take a look into www.myllc.com, which is the owned by ...MoreYou might want to take a look into www.myllc.com, which is the owned by the authors that wrote "LLCs for Dummies." The book covers a lot of issue you will or might run into, running an LLC.
77 weeks ago
77 weeks ago
Ronalda Koster
Is there an ideal word or character count for a blog post?
Tweets are limited to 140 characters.
Texts are limited to 160 characters.
Brazen posts are limited to 500 characters.
So what is an ideal word-count for a blog post? I'm sure some of you will say it depends on the content, but surely there must be data-driven evidence to say the optimal post is x characters long. Thoughts?
91 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers and Digital Marketing Consultants1 more
Will Marlow:
I agree with Rebecca. I have been surprised that the longer posts tend to be the most popular. I do have some popular short posts (100 to 400- ...MoreI agree with Rebecca. I have been surprised that the longer posts tend to be the most popular. I do have some popular short posts (100 to 400- words), but if the quality of the writing is high enough, people have a real appetite for longer posts. Here is an unscientific but interesting post that studies the length of popular blog posts by industry: http://www.viperchill.com/blog-post-length/.
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Ronalda Koster:
@Rebecca I completely agree that content is key. That said, statistically speaking, I'm sure there is some data driven evidence based on a number ...More@Rebecca I completely agree that content is key. That said, statistically speaking, I'm sure there is some data driven evidence based on a number of factors: Niche, # of comments, # of visitors, # of referrals, # of new subscribers, time on post etc to support an 'ideal length' for a blog. I don't think this needs to be a hard rule - I'm just interested in what the data has to say. With 143 million blogs online, I'm sure there is something to extrapolate.
@Will, I follow Glen at ViperChill and enjoyed his analysis in Feb albeit not statistically significant.
Happy blogging (short & long) everyone and thanks for the comments!
91 weeks ago
@Will, I follow Glen at ViperChill and enjoyed his analysis in Feb albeit not statistically significant.
Happy blogging (short & long) everyone and thanks for the comments!
91 weeks ago
Ronalda Koster
How often do you meet with data people / analysts in your organization? The problem with data is that in it's simplest form it isn't always actionable. Take web metrics for example: visits, bounce rate, referral source, ecommerce goals etc., while these may be interesting data factoids - they don't inspire change or action when displayed as simple numbers. Insight is about getting to the bottom line outcome and communicating, convincing and driving action. Do you regularly action data?
Ronalda Koster
I'm a numbers person so naturally I love data. Recently I've started counting things in my daily life and have loved the changes it's driving. For example, two weeks ago I counted the amount of times I said, 'like' each day and by yesterday I've decreased that amount by 180%. Are you passionate about anything that you can count?
92 weeks ago from Digital Marketing Consultants, Management Consulting, Productivity & Time-Management and Freelancing2 more
EricHFriedman:
If you really want to freak yourself out(!), count the times you blink (!) Academy award winner Walter Murch (ref his book 'In The Blink of An ...MoreIf you really want to freak yourself out(!), count the times you blink (!) Academy award winner Walter Murch (ref his book 'In The Blink of An Eye') holds we blink when we change our internal thoughts, context, sensory flow, etc. Think about your blinking, think about your thinking, and try and have a nice day anyway! -Eric!
92 weeks ago
92 weeks ago
Dr. Paul D. Giammalvo:
Awesome TED talk, Ronalda, thanks for the link!! I have been a TED subscriber now for about 4 years, but never saw that specific talk. Thanks ...MoreAwesome TED talk, Ronalda, thanks for the link!! I have been a TED subscriber now for about 4 years, but never saw that specific talk. Thanks again for sharing.
BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta
92 weeks ago
BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta
92 weeks ago
Ronalda Koster
I'm a numbers person so naturally I love data. Recently I've started counting things in my daily life and have loved the changes it's driving. For example, two weeks ago I counted the amount of times I said, 'like' each day and by yesterday I've decreased that amount by 180%. Are you passionate about anything that you can count?
92 weeks ago from Digital Marketing Consultants, Management Consulting, Productivity & Time-Management and Freelancing2 more
Alessandro Machi:
Interesting that I can connect to this topic and that we appear to have similar business focuses as well. I use numbers for baseball all the time. ...MoreInteresting that I can connect to this topic and that we appear to have similar business focuses as well. I use numbers for baseball all the time. I think it is the number one sport for studying trends and who well or not so well a ballplayer is doing.
92 weeks ago
92 weeks ago
Ronalda Koster:
I have a friend that runs a SAS data mining algorithm on sports team to predict trades before they happen as well as which teams will win. If you ...MoreI have a friend that runs a SAS data mining algorithm on sports team to predict trades before they happen as well as which teams will win. If you are into sports it's a great past time.
P.S. Since I can't edit my post - the 180% should ready 80%.
92 weeks ago
P.S. Since I can't edit my post - the 180% should ready 80%.
92 weeks ago
Scott Kiekbusch
I work for a Boston marketing agency who is trying to fill a couple strategy positions (among others). Please contact me if you're interested. If it works out, I'll split the referral bonus with you.
Cheers!
Scott Kiekbusch:
Looks like 2 positions are still open: MoreLooks like 2 positions are still open: http://www.crameronline.com/contact-us/careers
113 weeks ago
113 weeks ago
TroyW
Hi all! UX guy looking to talk about breaking into interactive strategy here...
Aline Isoz
switzerland's in the place...
Al Cadena
Big news this week...Jeremiah Owyang, digital strategist extraoardinaire, is leaving Forrester Research.
