The Proactive Report

MAY 4, 2015

She’s been studying this for five years now and she shared the 2014 stats for Inc. Small Businesses Succeeding on Social Media. However, exactly how they’re using it is not general knowledge. Someone who knows these insider insights is Dr. Nora Ganim-Barnes of the University of Dartmouth. That’s impressive.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Siera is also on the Marketing Committee for South Jersey Young Professionals Association and provides freelance social media services to small businesses in South Jersey.

Trade Shows 150

Trade Shows Community Social Media Resources 150

ZudePR

JANUARY 21, 2016

As all small businesses know, you need to spend your time wisely. So, back in early 2014, I plunged headlong into content curation. Content marketing had been mushrooming and seemed to explode as 2013 turned into 2014. Having stepped down as CEO in 2014, he now has more time to share his knowledge. Truthfully.

Digg 104

Digg SEO System Reddit 104

The Stalwart Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

For instance, the New York Times ’ You’re the Boss blog published its last post in December 2014 and renamed its small business section Entrepreneurship. While it’s not uncommon for reporters and editors to change periodically, there are other aspects with the media that alter as well. Are there new sections?

Marketing 60

Marketing Crisis Communications Small Business Measurement 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Some argue that presidential tweets might actually be good for business, even when they’re negative, and recent evidence bears that out. For a startup or small business, a sudden wave of negative coverage can be fatal. But when it comes to most types of reputation crises, they are decidedly unwelcome.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Smart small business owners are constantly learning and sharing tips and tricks of the trade, not just to stay ahead of the pack, but to keep their own skills sharp. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on business best practices. Image: Sung Ming Whang via Flickr, CC 4.0.

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The Stalwart Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

23, 2014 and that its small business section was renamed to Entrepreneurship. While it’s not uncommon for reporters and editors to change periodically, there are other aspects of media outlets that alter as well. For instance, hopefully you knew that the New York Times’ You’re the Boss blog published its last post on Dec.

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Small Business Twitter Analytics Examples 60

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 1, 2014

THE PITCH On Jul 24, 2014, at 8:42 AM, John Larkin (kudos, John!) Happy to write about a broad range of topics, anything to do with Facebook marketing or eCommerce / small business marketing in general. wrote: Hey Lindsay, My name is John Larkin, from PropelAd. Also, any preference as to what type of post I might write?

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MaccaPR

JUNE 27, 2018

From small businesses to Fortune 100 c orporations, brands now even appear to fight for center stage when it comes to advocating on such polarizing issues as gun control, the Administration’s travel ban, LGBTQ rights, racism, protecting the environment and diversity in the workplace.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 27, 2015

The blue line indicates their growth rate, which ticked upwards a small amount from Q4 2014. That’s an impressive number; in 2014, Google processed an approximate 5.7 Facebook wants businesses to pay to be seen. When you think about it, that’s an astonishing feat. Regional Growth. billion searches per day.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

By 2014 it was obvious that video was the rising star of content marketing. While our primary target is digital marketing decision makers at larger companies, we’re happy that these videos have broad appeal to anyone trying to do better digital marketing, even small business people who will never become our customers.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 6, 2017

This year’s report highlighted that the severity of cyber threats is rising with 10MM+ identities Exposed in 15 Breaches in 2011 compared to 11 in 2014. Equally important, is taking steps to secure your business information and infrastructure, as small businesses are not immune to data breaches, hacks or ransomware.

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Trends Mobile Video B2C 49

Solo PR Pro

JUNE 30, 2015

Measurement on a Small Business Budget – Lisa Gerber, Founder, Big Leap Creative. Solo PR Pro founder, Kellye Crane, and member and frequent collaborator Karen Swim relax after the 2014 Solo PR Summit. Instagram for PR Success – Heather Whaling, President, Geben Communication.

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Hotels Conference Analytics Sports 40

Norton's Notes

MARCH 4, 2016

I received an email this morning from The Competition and Markets Authority( CMA ), that prickled my interest, it was about an SEO company that has been forced to cease writing fake online reviews for small businesses and remove those already posted.

Writing 28

Writing SEO Small Business Engineering 28

Stuart Bruce

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

According to the PRWeek Top 150 PR Consultancies list 2014 there are just three consultancies with more than 250 employees – Edelman, Weber Shandwick and Instinctif Partners. Currently, only five companies across the whole country do this on a voluntarily basis, one of which is Pricewaterhouse Coppers.

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PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

E ditor's note: This post was originally published in 2014 and has been updated to be more current and comprehensive. We want to help simplify and optimize the marketing planning process for your business. There are three phases—evaluate, establish and execute (e3)—made up of 15 steps. Evaluate (Steps 1 – 2).

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Yet, according to research conducted in 2019, 40% of small businesses still don’t have a website. With more people than ever researching, shopping and buying online, now is the time to ensure your business is meeting buyers where they are.”. December 2014: 6 Pragmatic Content Marketing Predictions for 2015.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

At the time, the move was roundly condemned by critics, including me , who saw it as a form of extortion, a hit to small businesses and organizations with shallow pockets. Profit dipped in 2014, but in exchange, it more than doubled its revenue in a few years. To some degree, Facebook has monetized social proof.

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

Collaborate with other small businesses in your area to cross-promote each other’s products or services. Host a charity auction with unique items or experiences related to your business. Business Plus. Uncontainable: How Passion, Commitment, and Conscious Capitalism Built a Business Where Everyone Thrives.

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Public Relations Sydney

JANUARY 5, 2015

Review your media coverage Did you achieve as much media coverage in 2014 as you wanted? Think about what other publications you could pitch to, this could be daily newspapers, online blogs or vertical publications such as HR, small business, finance, entrepreneur and retail.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

1) February 18, 2014: Enter GTCR . Sources: Business Wire , PRWeek , RMP Analysis , Chicago Tribune , Mergr.com ). 2) April 7, 2014: Vocus. Sources: GlobeNewsWire , Business Wire , TechCrunch , Adweek , PRWeb ). 2a) June 2, 2014: Vocus + Cision. 2b) September 8, 2014: Outmarket. 4) October 22, 2014: Gorkana.

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 14, 2019

They are a beast to deal with and it can really wreck a small business. And there is nothing the business owner can really do to combat their practices. In the time period from 2014 to 2017, that average fell to 3.7 ” “I’ve worked with some sellers on Amazon.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

That, and the amount of autonomy over my work, are things that make academia (or small business) a fun space to work in. There was so much opportunity and it was a bit easier to contribute in high level decision making. What was it about digital marketing that drew you in? My best advice is this: don’t quit.

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ZudePR

JULY 20, 2016

In 2014, a whopping 581,000 businesses started up in the UK. According to Bloomberg , a staggering 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months. In some small businesses, the owner also produces the product or service, markets it and delivers it to clients.”. Perhaps it’s both.

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Digital PR SEO Small Business Blogging 60

ZudePR

DECEMBER 30, 2016

All 160 episodes since July 2014. The fact he’s built two $50M businesses, has investments in 150 companies, or that he has his own catchphrases. You will enjoy this book if you’re an entrepreneur, small business-owner, or someone trapped in a day job and dreaming of a way out. Hot off the printed press.

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