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The Golden Age of the Boston Internet Entrepreneur

Genuine VC

I was in my early 20’s just barely out of school when four of us (peers) started Sombasa Media (aka BargainDog ) here in Boston beginning in 1998. In only a few short years, the strong pillars of the local Internet scene, like Lycos & CMGI (+ affiliated companies), had fallen away and been rendered irrelevant.

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Demand Generation: 7 Tactics to Fuel Your Funnel

ConversionXL

The information needed to make decisions is all around them: in their communities, at events, and at the end of a Google search. Sprout Social research shows that when a CEO has an active presence on social media, 70% of consumers feel more connected to that brand. Any affiliate could host a webinar, no matter how small the audience.

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Wednesday Guest Stars :: Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct.

Duct Tape Marketing

Jason Falls Jason Falls is a social media strategist, thinker, speaker and educator. He also offers a question-and-answer and learning community at ExploringSocialMedia.com. Shama is a bestselling author with her book - The Zen of Social Media Marketing: An Easier Way to Build Credibility, Generate Buzz, and Increase Revenue.

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Podcast Strategy: A Roadmap for Businesses

ConversionXL

The first shows were created in late 2003, and the term itself was coined in 2004 by combining “iPod” with “broadcasting.”. I’m a strong believer in not jumping into a technology, channel, or media format just because everyone else is doing it. As a result, my agency partnered with Milepost Media to create Podcast for Closers.

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How to Run Effective Online Sweepstakes Campaigns

ConversionXL

After that you can earn more “votes” by posting affiliate links of the campaign on social media – brilliant! Create brand awareness through a focused social media campaign, encouraging content sharing between users. Create a new community channel for customer interaction, provide updates, and generate news.

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Transcript And MP3 Of My $180,000 Website Flipping Presentation

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

In 2004 I began blogging. To find that buyer, I pretty much contacted the people who were within my sphere of influence within the community of Magic – players, card store owners, people who traded cards. It’s just a forum, that’s all this is, a community forum with lots of people sharing an interest. I love that.

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How to Build an Audience with Social Media Brand Marketing

ConversionXL

They’ve grown to attract big-name clients like LinkedIn, PayPal, and Shopify, mostly through social media channels rather than organic search. In this article, you’ll learn how to use social media brand marketing to build a well-known brand and grow your business. Why social media is one of the best approaches to building your brand.