Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Social media is so pervasive in today’s world that every entrepreneur believes instinctively that they know how to use it for their startup. When it comes to social media for your business, expect a high learning curve, but rest assured it’s not rocket science. Create an integrated conventional marketing and social media strategy.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2010

So they create a task list of all the marketing activities an organization can do: press releases, web site updates, customer case studies, blog posts, daily Tweets, Facebook fan page, attending conferences, etc. You have a marketing department with three people. They’re tasked with doing … marketing. Let me give you an example.

Startup 323

Startup Press Development Team Review SEM 323

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

SEO / SEM are promotional techniques for marketing through the Google distribution channel, which have yielded huge benefits to many companies – Yelp being a prime example. Rebelling is simply a form of snobbery. Online marketing uses techniques for driving promotion and place. Look at Viddy & SocialCast.

Marketing 379

Marketing Startup SEM SEO 379

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2014

Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Put out regular press releases for search purposes and general visibility. Gather leads online from your social media initiatives, mine your contacts, attend trade shows, and use lead-generation services. Get exposure for your expertise.

Marketing 102

Marketing Funding Social Media SEM 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2013

Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Put out regular press releases for search purposes and general visibility. Gather leads online from your social media initiatives, mine your contacts, attend trade shows, and use lead-generation services. Get exposure for your expertise.

Marketing 106

Marketing Startup Social Media SEM 106

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Put out regular press releases for search purposes and general visibility. Gather leads online from your social media initiatives, mine your contacts, attend trade shows, and use lead-generation services. Get exposure for your expertise.

Marketing 94

Marketing Startup Social Media SEM 94

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

The following was available: “I kept hearing about startups that raised VC funding, but which hadn’t filed Form Ds (nor issued a press release). SocialVibe – Social media monetization platform that benefits non-profit organizations and social causes. I’d link to it but it’s behind a paywall. OTHER DEALS.

Venture Capital 285

Venture Capital Startup Advertising Redpoint 285