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Ryan Koechel
joined the groups Social Media Marketers, Social Media, Online Media Jobs and We're Hiring2 more
19 weeks ago
Erin Lariviere
Do you host webinars for customers? If so, what service do you use to host them? So far, I've checked out GoToWebinar and WebEx. Do you have experience using either of these from a presenter's standpoint? Or another service you'd recommend?
70 weeks ago from Internet Marketers, New Media Marketing, Community Managers and Web 2.02 more
Tonyta recommended this
Tony Deblauwe:
GotoWebinar or GotoMeeting are easy. Other ones like Yugma or Fuze have problems. Only drawback is playback of video in the webinar. Often when ...MoreGotoWebinar or GotoMeeting are easy. Other ones like Yugma or Fuze have problems. Only drawback is playback of video in the webinar. Often when you project a YouTube video for example, the audience does not hear anything and sees a black-out image.
70 weeks ago
70 weeks ago
Ryan Koechel:
I personally like webex better solely because it has the feature of calling your phone to get you on the call versus having to call into ...MoreI personally like webex better solely because it has the feature of calling your phone to get you on the call versus having to call into gotomeeting, also call quality of gotomeeting is not that good if some people are on softphones.
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Ryan Koechel
Anyone in Madison a developer interested in AR or have experience in it?, I have a project I need to fast track and I could use some help.
Ryan Koechel
Anyone in Madison a developer interested in AR or have experience in it?, I have a project I need to fast track and I could use some help.
Ryan Koechel
I'm looking to do a promotion online where a consumer uploads a photo of themselves via their cell phone, enters their name and home address and we get to post their photo on our site, for doing so they will get a free gift from us. Does anyone know any hosted solutions for something like this, or off the shelf software that is capable of this? We want this to be mobile focused and as such don't want to use flash.
Jackie Hussein:
Don't forget you'll need their DOB. Can't use photos of children without parent/guardian consent.
I'm not sure what mobile forms you can use, but ...MoreDon't forget you'll need their DOB. Can't use photos of children without parent/guardian consent.
I'm not sure what mobile forms you can use, but see what twitpic does? Or you could even have them email or text it to you.
62 weeks ago
I'm not sure what mobile forms you can use, but ...MoreDon't forget you'll need their DOB. Can't use photos of children without parent/guardian consent.
I'm not sure what mobile forms you can use, but see what twitpic does? Or you could even have them email or text it to you.
62 weeks ago
Sam Rye:
Hey Ryan, think we have some capability in that sort of thing - send me a scope of your idea at MoreHey Ryan, think we have some capability in that sort of thing - send me a scope of your idea at sam.rye@enspiral.com - would be happy to talk through things.
62 weeks ago
62 weeks ago
Ryan Koechel
I'm looking to do a promotion online where a consumer uploads a photo of themselves via their cell phone, enters their name and home address and we get to post their photo on our site, for doing so they will get a free gift from us. Does anyone know any hosted solutions for something like this, or off the shelf software that is capable of this? We want this to be mobile focused and as such don't want to use flash.
63 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Tracy Brisson
I started reading Academically Adrift, the new book that claims that US universities actually widen the achievement gap because colleges don't teach students critical writing and thinking skills. More here: http://bit.ly/dK4LLs What are your thoughts? Does our current higher education system actually contribute to the structural unemployment problems we're facing in this country?
70 weeks ago from JobSTART 101, Education, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Brazen Undergrads2 more
Ryan Koechel, Brett Kunsch, Ethan Stanislawski, Rebecca Thorman and Eric Sforza and 2 others recommended this
Tracy Brisson:
More great points, everyone.
@Megan. I agree, but since our institutions can't keep up, I think they need private partners like coaches and ...MoreMore great points, everyone.
@Megan. I agree, but since our institutions can't keep up, I think they need private partners like coaches and tutors to bridge the gap.
69 weeks ago
@Megan. I agree, but since our institutions can't keep up, I think they need private partners like coaches and ...MoreMore great points, everyone.
@Megan. I agree, but since our institutions can't keep up, I think they need private partners like coaches and tutors to bridge the gap.
69 weeks ago
Rachel Howe
I was working as a non paid, intern with a company helping them with their social media. I gave them tips on SEO and tried 2 get them to start a blog-they havent. I was going to come up with topics that they could tweet about and post on Facebook, but that never happened. I come to find out that they got an "MBA consultant" (rolls eyes) 2 do a "social media audit" as well and they shrugged me off w/o contacting me for a month, I had 2. Im kind of offended about the whole thing. What do u think?
Ryan Koechel:
Shrug it off; that's how lots of businesses think. I'm sure everything you gave them would have helped; but often without providing all the ...MoreShrug it off; that's how lots of businesses think. I'm sure everything you gave them would have helped; but often without providing all the content the business needed for the blogs, tweets, fb you'll find social media and seo plans won't get put into action.
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
How much work are you doing between Christmas and New Years? I'll be online every day until New Year's Eve, but I'm probably working at about 50% capacity as I'll also be spending time with family and friends that I haven't had time to see yet.
Diane:
I'm on vacation, but I check my work email every day. Everything can wait until I get back.
73 weeks ago
73 weeks ago
Scott Messinger:
I've been on vacation since the 23rd, and I won't be back in the office until the 3rd. I've answered about 2 phone calls from people who just ...MoreI've been on vacation since the 23rd, and I won't be back in the office until the 3rd. I've answered about 2 phone calls from people who just couldn't find anyone else at the office, but other than that I haven't even thought about work.
73 weeks ago
73 weeks ago
Stephen Alred
I've been wondering and thought I would crowd-source the answer. Why do you think that HP, is still one of the most mediocre performing stock giving it's acquisitions and good-looking financial statements? You would think it would've skyrocketed once it revealed that it was going to release WebOS tablet and phones in 2010.
80 weeks ago from Economics and Finance and Personal Finance
Rod Peña:
I think Tom Peters put it better than anyone else when he said -- in speaking about M&A -- that it's naive to expect that the mating of two ...MoreI think Tom Peters put it better than anyone else when he said -- in speaking about M&A -- that it's naive to expect that the mating of two dinosaurs will somehow conceive a flock of gazelles. When two conflicting cultures are still like Compaq and HP are still trying to make it work after all these years, it's inevitable for less-than-ideal products to roll out as a result. It's not just the commoditization of computers and printers at hand here: it's the knowledge that when HP decides to compete in markets where there are clear market leaders, coming out with offerings which are less than ideal from the get-go make an already yawn-inducing organization even more invisible. Buy at your own risk.
80 weeks ago
80 weeks ago
Stephen Alred:
Hmm...good points. So the strong financial statements and earnings, wouldn't make a difference on a rise (or stability) in share price?
80 weeks ago
80 weeks ago
Ryan Koechel
I'm curious if anyone else was affected by the IE 8 Smartview filter error yesterday? We were along with Visa.com and quite a few other major websites. Read more about it here: http://zd.net/8XEWu9
We had just sent out an email to our customers moments before this bug hit us; now we are figuring out the best way to address it with our customers. Have you experienced anything similar and how did you address it with your users/customers?
81 weeks ago from Web Startups
Ryan Koechel
FontanaSports.com has soft launched a brand new site; check it out! http://www.FontanaSports.com
Ryan Koechel
Todays groupon is a $40 gift certificate for only $20 at Fontana Sports. Great reason to stop in and check out the new downtown store at 216. North Henry. Also, this Friday-Sunday is Maxwell Street days downtown!
Ryan Koechel
Check out this very interesting story over at physorg.com : http://bit.ly/a1xxsa Looks like marketers have finally hit the ceiling on how meaningful and relevant we can make ads before consumers get creeped out.
Ryan Koechel
I heard Logan's is having a half off special on food and drinks during the USA vs England match today. Anyone know of any other World Cup specials going on?
Ryan Healy recommended this
Ryan Healy:
We went over to Logan's for the match. I'm hoping they have a similar special for the rest of the cup. Brat's was way to packed, so Logan's was ...MoreWe went over to Logan's for the match. I'm hoping they have a similar special for the rest of the cup. Brat's was way to packed, so Logan's was a good compromise.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Ryan Healy
Looks like Groupon just came to Madison. The first promotion is at Bradbury's, they need 20 people to sign up to make it happen. Check it out if you're interested!
102 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET and Wisconsin Badgers1 more
blake hall recommended this
Ryan Koechel:
We (Fontana Sports) are putting together a groupon offer for the area that you should see real soon; keep your eyes out!
102 weeks ago
102 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
I tend to get things done quicker than our President can sign off on them since he has a ton going on. He often wants to ensure he isn't being a roadblock, and we talk strategies to ensure that doesn't happen. Lately, I've noticed he says "Oh, email me that I'll talk with Brian (our CEO) about it" and then never does. But I've noticed if I print out what I need approved, and put it in front of him, he's more likely to remember. What small things like this help you interact w/ your boss?
102 weeks ago from The Boss-Employee Relationship, Productivity & Time-Management and Alice.com1 more
Emily Jasper:
@Rebecca, we live by our calendars. I'll be sad to go back to a less structured environment, but who knows, maybe it'll be fine.
102 weeks ago
102 weeks ago
Alyssa Carter:
This may be obvious but I've found that putting action items in the title of the email on tight schedules (ie, 'Does 11am today work for me to ...MoreThis may be obvious but I've found that putting action items in the title of the email on tight schedules (ie, 'Does 11am today work for me to come into your office?') get WAY higher response rates. Also, the shorter the email, the better! I've noticed some managers will get it done if it's a note, but some will just stick it in the pile and it will still never gt done. It all depends on the person's preferred interaction, and sometimes boils down to the medium of communication they get bombarded with the least!
102 weeks ago
102 weeks ago
Ryan Koechel
So I'm at IRCE this year shopping for a new PPC platform provider/vendor; does anyone have recommendations? I've spoken with Rise interactive before and continue to be interested in their platform; I'd love to hear feedback about them or any other providers.
Ryan Koechel
Just listened to an interesting presentation from execs from Staples and iProspect about measuring lifetime value from PPC advertising. I'm wondering how many people measure lifetime value of their paid clicks? and how do you measure the value when you are a multi-channel retailer?
Ryan Koechel
Just listened to an interesting presentation from execs from Staples and iProspect about measuring lifetime value from PPC advertising. I'm wondering how many people measure lifetime value of their paid clicks? and how do you measure the value when you are a multi-channel retailer?
Ryan Koechel
Just listened to an interesting presentation from execs from Staples and iProspect about measuring lifetime value from PPC advertising. I'm wondering how many people measure lifetime value of their paid clicks? and how do you measure the value when you are a multi-channel retailer?
Rich Funk:
I'm in the same presentation as we speak. I'm wondering the same thing. Seems like it would take a lot of internal reporting to figure something ...MoreI'm in the same presentation as we speak. I'm wondering the same thing. Seems like it would take a lot of internal reporting to figure something like that out.
102 weeks ago
102 weeks ago
Ryan Koechel
Anyone else attending Internet Retailer this week in Chicago?
Ryan Koechel:
Compete.com's Managing director is talking about Alice.com right now; using you as an example of how well you drive organic traffic from blogger, etc
102 weeks ago
102 weeks ago
Ryan Koechel
Anyone else in Orlando for Internet Retailer's IRWD and want to meet up to share ideas or talk shop about SEO?
Ryan Koechel
Anyone else in Orlando for Internet Retailer's IRWD and want to meet up to share ideas/critiques?
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