crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 31, 2011

One of the least expensive and most effective ways that small businesses can grow is through the strategic application of public relations. PR can be executed on a modest budget, and the awareness and word-of-mouth that can be attained is priceless for a small company. Want 3 national press mentions in the next 12 months?

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Men and Women Entrepreneurs: Not That Different – [link]. 12 Creative Design Ideas That Went Viral (And The Lessons You Can Learn) – [link]. 12 Creative Design Ideas That Went Viral (And The Lessons You Can Learn) – [link]. Lean Startup 101 for Developers – [link]. Steve Jobs’s Strategy?

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2021

London-based entrepreneur Joseph Ashford Ellis knows first-hand the challenges and opportunities inherent in marketing startup organisations. His experience includes developing a marketing strategy, producing events, public relations, strategic planning, investment opportunities and crisis management.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 31, 2013

Simplicity | Entrepreneur by Debra Kaye – [link]. Four Lean Advertising Campaigns That Went Viral | Harvard Business Review – [link]. . “A brand that stands for what all brands stand for stands for nothing much.” ” | by Seth Godin – [link]. The Secret to Successful Product Design?

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

New OK Go Video – White Knuckles (Have these guys mastered full-proof viral videos?) – [link]. How Google Saved $100 Million By Launching Google Instant – [link]. The future of books – [link]. If superheroes were hipsters – [link]. I hope you enjoy these links!

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

10 things about kids from which entrepreneurs can learn – [link]. There, I Said It: Screw Viral Videos – [link]. Marketing Is About Values – [link]. crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Anna Banana’s - [link]. Marketing Is About Values – [link]. Fight When it’s Time to Fight.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 5, 2010

Why People Hate Your Viral Marketing – [link]. Earned Loyalty – [link]. The Real Reasons Big Brands Don’t Rank – [link]. Smart thoughts on importance of audience size as measure of our reach – [link]. Consumer Reports: Half of Social Network Users are “Oversharing&# – [link]. Who Uses Google AdWords?

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Finally, we work hard to create marketing value in the social media space and work to engender word-of-mouth and the viral effect. In April of 2004 Burger King and their agency, Crispin Porter + Bogusky had an insight that led to what was, at the time, the most successful viral effort ever launched by a business: the Subservient Chicken.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 30, 2012

Bill Gates: We need crazy energy entrepreneurs – [link]. What Every Start-up Should Know about PR – [link]. Going Viral on Pinterest: Driving Big Traffic and Making Pinterest a Real Marketing Solution – [link]. Never Make Counter-Offers – [link]. Spotify Is Raising At A Stunning $3.5 – [link].

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or veteran SMB owner, chances are you’re aiming to better publicize your message to a given target audience. Whatever the case, there are tools and strategies you can use as an SMB owner to build your social and PR game plan. And, it doesn’t involve a monthly retainer.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 8, 2020

Now to pitch something like this, you do not need to create a fancy PR release. If you want your data to be understood quickly by the PR reporter, graphs are a great way to do this. Social media content has a tendency to go viral, so incorporate quizzes in your pitches. Tips For Successful PR Outreach and Link Building.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 15, 2013

How to Be Happy: An Entrepreneur’s Perspective | Forbes – [link]. An Entrepreneur’s “Stop Doing” List | Inc – [link]. Vinod Khosla To Entrepreneurs: Venture Capitalists Are Not Your Friends | Forbes – [link]. ViralSearch: Identifying and Visualizing Viral Content – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 16, 2012

Women (Entrepreneurs) Who Go Their Own Way – [link]. 5 New Spots for Chicago Tech Entrepreneurs – [link]. Marketing the Viral Effect and Not-for-Profit Gold – [link]. Competitive Differentiation that Matters – [link] 7 Rules for Bootstrapping a Business – [link]. Why I left Google – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2014

Entrepreneur Russ Fradin Makes More Money, Less Noise | Hunter Walk – buff.ly/1A6Bopo. Not All Viral Videos Are Good Content Marketing – crowdspring.co/12NPqSc. Inside Square’s Winning PR Strategy | Fast Company – crowdspring.co/1u8oYst. Obamacare and Pre-Solving Predictable Problems | LinkedIn crowdspring.co/1u8pmau.

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View from Seed

MARCH 8, 2016

Jesse Derris is the founder and CEO of Derris & Company , a PR, branding, and communications firm based in New York. Jay: How should a tech entrepreneur frame “brand” as an idea in the first place? What are some common, early mistakes entrepreneurs make when developing their company’s brand identity and message?

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 2, 2012

Why Tech Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries Struggle to Raise Funds – [link]. 3 things entrepreneurs need to know about patent law reform – [link]. The Illustrated Anatomy of a Viral Pinterest Scam – [link]. :” The tension between market sizing and innovation – [link].

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Here are a few recommended reads for the business-owner or entrepreneur in your life: 1. 30+ years later, McLuhan’s visually dazzling, quirky exploration of marketing and communication remains a must-read for any Public Relations or Marketing professional. * For the Starter-Upper: .

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Can enterprise SaaS products be viral? The vital stats on successful entrepreneurs – [link]. How To Hire Hackers: A Realistic Guide For Startups | OnStartups – [link]. Asking Questions beats Giving Advice | The Intercom Blog – [link]. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Fatherpreneurship: How to be a Successful Father and Entrepreneur - [link]. SaaS products aren’t viral – [link]. 8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs – [link]. Then Act | crowdSPRING Blog - [link]. Avoid the 50/50 co-founder model – here’s why – [link]. Want to get a job at a startup?

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

10 Must-See Documentaries for Entrepreneurs | CNBC – [link]. What Startup Life is Really Like; Entrepreneurs Share Candid Stories | Tech Cocktail - [link]. 7 Social Media Mistakes that Can Keep Your Content from Going Viral - [link]. Seth Godin is only partially correct – [link]. Advertising Age - [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

An important part of your overall marketing strategy is public relations. I love Duct Tape Marketing , Seth Godin , Chris Brogan and the rest, but give my company coverage in an article in Forbes or BusinessWeek or the New York Times for the greatest impact, the largest audience, and the most meaningful value for our PR dollar spent.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 17, 2015

Kim Kardashian Is a Lot of Things, But Not an Entrepreneur [link] crowdspring.co/1KKoh6v 4 Steps to Being an Entrepreneur Without Quitting Your Job [link] crowdspring.co/1C38ehk Boost Your Chances of Going Viral on YouTube [link] crowdspring.co/1HdNBO8 Stop Sugar-Coating Your True Opinion [link] crowdspring.co/1CFvgp3

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 1, 2016

But experienced business owners and marketing/PR experts all agree that such doubts and fears are irrational. To help ease small business owners and entrepreneurs into the world of networking, here are three basic tips to becoming a networking ninja. If this describes you – you are not alone. image credit: Jurgen Appelo.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 13, 2015

Motivational Quotes from Legendary Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Visionaries (Infographic) crowdspring.co/1Gr35jm. The Secrets Of Writing Smart, Long-form Articles That Go Absolutely Viral crowdspring.co/17YlCF6. What the Seed Funding Boom Means for Raising a Series A | First Round Review - buff.ly/1MpI7A2.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 19, 2011

Here are 10 great tips shared with us by various PR and Media folks that I hope you find useful! Related posts: Lean Marketing: Public Relations strategies for small businesses and startups. 5 great viral marketing campaigns (and what small businesses can learn from them!). Prepare well.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The non-profit benefits from increased promotion to a larger audience, and the small business can benefit from positive public relations, stronger audience engagement, and marketing opportunities that they might now otherwise have. Related posts: Lean Marketing tips: not-for-profit edition.

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Start Up Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

The PR and buzz is unparalleled. Postgame is where digital and viral take over, exponentially increasing the value of a Super Bowl ad with each additional view, comment, blog posting and Twitter comment. Pregame buzz – You’re not buying 30 seconds; you’re buying two weeks of pregame hype as well.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today’s guest is from Frank Strong , director of Public Relations, Vocus – Enjoy! After all, that is what entrepreneurs often do best. Entrepreneurs understand this concept. Frank Strong is the director of PR for Vocus. Social works, but only with effort.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 8, 2015

How One Entrepreneur Raised A Half Billion Dollars crowdspring.co/1HRNSqX. Inspiring Entrepreneurs Who Earn Income on Social Media bit.ly/1zpxEUZ. Inspiring Entrepreneurs Who Earn Income on Social Media crowdspring.co/1zpxFYU. Using PPC Marketing to Make Content Go Viral: Here’s How It Works crowdspring.co/1InOIwn.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 29, 2012

Related posts: Personal branding in a world of meat. 5 great viral marketing campaigns (and what small businesses can learn from them!). We love small businesses, we love creativity, we love the people who are leveraging the internet to promote and benefit from these things and, now, we love Amanda!

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 15, 2015

Read The Fine Print Before You Use Microsoft’s Viral Age-Guessing Tool crowdspring.co/1FSoMIx. Related posts: Twitter Link Roundup #191 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More. The Future Of “Killer” Robots: Helping People crowdspring.co/1ETtAey.

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blog.expensify.com

APRIL 24, 2012

Do you “entrepreneurs” really think a guy or gal that can compile Linux on a bicycle wants to write a secure payment processor on an iPhone, or a Flash app that runs on every browser? I am an entrepreneur and own a start-up, and have hired many coders over the years. And it was slow going to master that. … James.

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