The following post is part of an ongoing blog mini-series titled: Without A Strong Brand, You Ain’t Got Jack So…cial! A Dozen Rules For Attracting & Keeping Your Social Consumer. Rule #5 – Have Some Freakin’ Manners At first, I thought I was being ridiculous to include a Rule around social etiquette. Then I went [...]
Without A Strong Brand, You Ain’t Got Jack So…cial! (Part 11 of 18)
by Brody on 10. Aug, 2011 in Facebook Page Admins, Social Media, Social Media Insights, Uncategorized
Without A Strong Brand, You Ain’t Got Jack So…cial! (Part 3 of 18)
by Brody on 22. Jul, 2011 in Facebook Page Admins, North Social, Social Media, Social Media Insights, Uncategorized
The following post is part of an ongoing blog mini-series titled: Without A Strong Brand, You Ain’t Got Jack So…cial! A Dozen Rules For Attracting & Keeping Your Social Consumer. To all of you brand haters that think social media makes the brand less important, please. Brands are actually more valuable than ever before – [...]
What is a brand worth to a Facebook fan?
by North Blogger on 21. Jun, 2011 in North Social, Social Media, Things Heading North, Uncategorized
iMedia Connection recently asked 12 social media thought leaders to answer this question in 420 characters or fewer, which is the maximum length of a Facebook status update. From brands and agencies, to technology leaders and commentators, the experts weighed in on the benefits from both sides of the “like” button. Read the full post [...]
Quit Whining About Your Social Media Budget
by Brody on 10. Jun, 2011 in Entrepreneurial Insights, North Social, Social Media, Things Heading North, Uncategorized
Contrary to popular belief, creating and launching a high impact custom Facebook Page doesn’t require a Madison Avenue ad agency, an army of software developers, and soliciting 24/7 advice from every so-called social media expert with a Twitter handle. Trying to do too much, or copy the “insights” from huge global corporations will just cause [...]
Happy First Birthday North Social!
by North Blogger on 06. May, 2011 in North Social, Social Media, Things Heading North, Uncategorized, What's Happening At North?
Hard to believe it was only one year ago today that we rang the North Social cash register for the very first time. Over the past 12 months we’ve had one hell of a rocket ship ride and we owe a ton of thanks to countless people for helping us achieve some pretty remarkable things. [...]
Lights. Camera. Facebook Page Makeover.
by North Blogger on 29. Mar, 2011 in Entrepreneurial Insights, North Social, Social Media, Things Heading North, Uncategorized
We often get asked by brands how they can add more sizzle and shine to their Facebook page just like their bigger, corporate competitors without eating up their budget. Well, in true North Social fashion, we decided to actually show you how to maximize your resources and get more out of social media by shooting [...]
Do you have a Get Out The Vote strategy for Facebook? We do.
by North Blogger on 27. Sep, 2010 in North Social, Social Media, Things Heading North, Uncategorized, What's Happening At North?
The mid-term elections are coming up in five weeks. If you live in California this means two very important things: • You better have a good persuasion and GoTV strategy for your Facebook page. • You only have 35 more days of Meg Whitman ads to watch… Over 15 million people in California over the [...]
Get Paid For Talking About Beer
by North Blogger on 10. Jun, 2010 in Social Media, Things Heading North, Uncategorized, What's Happening At North?
We know, it sounds good to be true…but it is. North is currently recruiting guys ages 21 to 30 to participate in a fun and entertaining consumer research project. Selected participants must be light beer drinkers and will paid $150 cash for two hours of “hardly work”. To sign up and see if you qualify, [...]
A Virtual Fire Can Brighten Up Your Day…
by Brody on 07. Dec, 2009 in Things Heading North, Uncategorized, What's Happening At North?
Take some time out from the hustle of the holidays and just sit back, relax, and take in this toasty virtual fire. Believe us, the last thing on your mind will be fighting for a parking spot at the mall or waiting in a long cash register line. Follow our lead and take in the [...]
9 Ways Your Business Could Be Using Social Media, But Probably Isn’t
by North Blogger on 03. Nov, 2009 in Entrepreneurial Insights, Social Media, Things Heading North, Uncategorized, What's Happening At North?
This just in, consumers are now spending more time on social networks than any other form of website, including porn. The time is now to make the most of this newly emerging opportunity to connect with your consumer, to shape your brand, and develop long-term customer relationships at a fraction of ‘above the line’ media [...]
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