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Influencer: a word that’s often thrown around by marketers, YouTube viewers, and Instagram followers to define someone with digital clout and online selling power.  But did you know that many internet personalities and entertainers cringe at the utterance of the term influencer? This is likely due to the perceived box they get shoved into when this title is given to them. It’s important to remember that these internet personalities’ actions, content, and points of view connect with audiences on a

  People are tired of traditional advertising. They skip through commercials and ignore banner ads. They’re skeptical of marketing claims. In the age social media, people want to hear from other people, preferably people they trust. They listen to friends, family, and coworkers. They read reviews and the watch influencers.  They also follow influencers – trendsetters, celebrities, YouTube stars, critics, bloggers, experts, analysts – major players who have gathered large and active followings on social media channels. Influencers hold sway

Good things come to those who ask for them. At least this much is true when we’re talking about online reviews. Let’s be honest, we’re all guilty of not giving credit where credit is due sometimes. We get lazy or we just don’t think of it. But if someone were to flat-out ask you for a review – you just might be more inclined to follow through. Learn how to build your online reputation when you Make the Ask For Online Reviews, #73

Are you ready for the ultimate FOMO tactic? Make people feel like their worlds will crumble if they miss a chance to become part of the exclusive beta test you’ve engineered. Launch a new product, service, or even an entire business in such a way that anyone who’s anyone will crave to be first in line. Find out about this powerful way to build buzz and more in today’s newest Growth Tactic for your 100-Day Digital Growth Plan. It’s #64,

Top 5 Ways to Evaluate Your Social Media Plan Doing social media marketing is the equivalent of running a marathon--not a sprint. That's why you need a solid strategy and a way to monitor success. The question is, how do you know when you’ve hit a milestone? Here's an even bigger question: what does success actually look like on social media platforms? If social media is all about creating a presence for your business, then it has to be one that

Discover the best way to pitch your guest blog idea and learn how you can use these guest blogging opportunities to build relationships. Successful Guest Blogging & Relationship-Building is Growth Tactic #20, the newest tactic for your 100-Day Digital Growth Plan. We're offering our favorite tips and insights to keep you learning and growing well into 2017! Overview -- Successful Guest Blogging & Relationship-Building Stop guessing…and start guest-ing! The benefits of guest blogging on other well-respected and prominent sites are