Social Media

Microsoft Stores Burst Into Random Line Dancing Now?

November 18, 2009

At the sake of being repetitive in my love for certain computer manufacturing branding and marketing efforts, and utter disappointment for others, I leave you with a simple video, which I think should speak for itself. I’m definitely not getting a holiday season job at a Microsoft store … To read more about why...

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Facebook Promotions Go Premium

November 10, 2009

Last Thursday, the Facebook Marketing page announced new guidelines on running promotions through Fan Pages. Why more marketers aren't in a frenzy, I don't know because in one short posting, they basically annihilate 90% of the reason any brand actually has a Fan Page—having something of value to communicate to their customers on the...

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2 Keys to Online Brand Conversations

October 30, 2009

What is the best way to start an online conversation? Once it starts, how do you keep it going? Both the questions and the answers are deceptively simple...

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Transparency: The New Path to Premium Status

October 23, 2009

What is a premium brand? The definition we use here at the WD is that a premium brand is one that is recognized as being of greater value than its competition. In fact, when we have new clients take the WD Premium Brand Test we ask the question “does your brand have superior features...

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Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself

October 22, 2009

Social Media. It’s the buzzword of the moment and rightly so. Numerous studies continue to be published, each revealing the depth and value of social media efforts, which pique the interest of even the most timid of interactive users. Regardless of continued success stories, it seems that most brands approach this medium of advertising...

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Starbucks Apologizes for Great Branding

October 8, 2009

In the last few months, there has been much ado about Starbucks’ rebranding some of its stores to strip away their corporate identity and revamp the locations with local character. According to an article in The Seattle Times, some stores—including the one featured in the article—will include alcohol, live music, and many other elements...

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Can Social Media Harm Premium Brands?

October 5, 2009

Some Premium Brands are fearful of joining the social media dialogue. "What if someone says something bad about us?" If you've ever thought this, then keep reading.

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Is Social Media a Fad?

September 24, 2009

Social Media - Here to stay or gone tomorrow?

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