Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

2 – Advertising Agency & Boutique PR and Advertising Agencies. Prior to starting my own public relations and marketing consultancy, I worked for one of the largest global advertising agencies as well as smaller boutique PR and advertising agencies. Thanks to Natalie Harper, Harper PR. #3 Image Credit: Natalie Harper.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 5, 2013

Chicago-based BrightTag ranked #4! Customers Don’t Want Ads, They Want A Conversation | Fast Company – [link]. The Culture of Free and The Future of Google – [link]. Measuring What Matters: How To Pick A Good Metric – [link]. Ranking the Top 10 Cloud Startups – [link]. ” – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 28, 2011

Built in Chicago – a Movement, a Mission, a Community - [link]. How Images Improve—or Destroy—Conversion Rates - [link]. Small businesses err when cutting employee benefits – this impacts employee loyalty - [link]. 8 ways to get advice and inspiration for your startup idea - [link]. 70% of U.S.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 12, 2011

The image above is from an outstanding collection of black and white photographs taken by Vivian Maier, a street photographer whose work was discovered at an auction in Chicago. One-way, outbound, non-conversational messages still work – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 18, 2013

Lots of great insight in this Hacker News Conversation about MVPs and getting started - [link]. 30% of Excelerate Labs CEO’s have been women – Chicago more diverse that most and growing! 30% of Excelerate Labs CEO’s have been women – Chicago more diverse that most and growing! - [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 2, 2011

Good to see increasing local VC investment activity in Chicago startups – [link]. helping Twitter-enable Charlie Sheen for a direct-to-fan conversation – [link]. How to Make Money in 6 Easy Steps – [link]. Good post about why you should not force-sell customers when they first visit – [link].

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

When you do get them on the phone, look for commonalities that might help start a conversation. You can also try to build an initial following by leveraging public relations (PR). A company has to be really good at PR to get a lot of buzz. The founders warned of expecting a PR firm to be a magic bullet.

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The Next Web

JULY 7, 2012

Thus exists the entire PR industry, bless it… And thus exists the entire PR industry, damn it. As I mentioned, the people who pump the PR bellows are constantly trying to generate media interest in the companies that they represent. I honestly expected PR folk to reject it outright. The Future.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 23, 2014

Prior to starting a company he worked in PR where he helped put out fires and manage digital communications. In Chicago for example, there’s a big demand for renting rooms versus hotels. If you think a coffee shop is a good place to have such a conversation think again. Len Kendall is the founder of CentUp.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Waiting for a flight home from Bangkok the other week, I found myself leaving the lounge at the same time as a lovely elderly woman from Chicago. We struck up a conversation (of course we did, dear reader, do you not know me? Want customers who will do your PR for you? United did that. Does your company?

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

MAY 1, 2012

Okay, it’s not a battle, it’s a conversation, but it’s definitely a road trip, and definitely about the Doing. FEI is an amazing event, and, wouldn’t it be great if that innovation “conversation” was happening all over? Want some PR for your thing? And online? Get in touch!

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2013

I have published many of these PR Tips before. Every project, every conversation was shaped by people’s perception of my undergraduate degree in economics and my “track” at Accenture. Then I got my MBA at University of Chicago and reinforced my brand. My brand was “business guy.” Not operational.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

In no expert in Seattle but when I look around I see: enterprise software (Microsoft), the market leader in cloud services (Amazon AWS), games (Xbox), some of the most innovative retailers in the country (CostCo, Starbucks, REI) and what is left of Boeing (HQ moved to Chicago). Not to mention every major agency, many PR firms, etc.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 19, 2019

Certain Chicago post offices were staying open until midnight for the taxtime procrastinators. On the way north from the Chicago suburbs to Wisconsin, I thought it would be a great idea to have my own PR firm. I constantly — I mean constantly — use the word Epic in conversations and social media postings.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 12, 2020

Thanks to Patricia Jones, Paws PR ! #5- Sometimes our boldness allows us to enter into faith conversations with others, which we find to be a blessing. 5- Participating in networking groups. Photo Credit: Mimi Bosika. As an owner of the company, it also allows me to seamlessly connect the business with my personal life and beliefs.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2012

6 Copywriting Mistakes That Shatter Conversion Rates – [link]. 6 Copywriting Mistakes That Shatter Conversion Rates – [link]. Why Chicago Needs to Recruit and Retain Great Tech Talent – [link]. The 50 Best Sandwiches in Chicago – Chicago magazine – [link]. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 8, 2015

How to Make a Dent in “The Women Problem” in Chicago – buff.ly/1FKFUQy. Deadly Conversion Busters: How a Lack of Goodwill Could Be Hurting Your Authority bit.ly/1InLxVh. Why a Billion Dollar Startup Just Sold for $15 Million (and What Founders Can Learn From It) buff.ly/1GMqXJO. ea…004 on Illustration Served crowdspring.co/1P4BPMU.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 29, 2017

After a few months working out and end jobs around Chicago, I met an extraordinary business consultant who helped me build my business from the ground up in exchange for social media services. And at the root of all cultures and so many conversations is food. My skill set limited to theater and social media. Photo Credit: Judy Katz.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 10, 2014

An awesome overview of the Chicago tech scene – crowdspring.co/1krnniz. “Chicago is now ranked as one of the top ten cities in the world for starting a company” | The Economist – crowdspring.co/19TzjmX. New Years Resolutions For Small Businesses and Startups – crowdspring.co/1cC7HmZ.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Why Chicago needs to stop playing by Silicon Valley’s rules | by Adrian Holovaty – crowdspring.co/1f87594. Simplifying the UX of Your Sales-Driven Website to Increase Conversions – crowdspring.co/1fdzKta. What I Would Look for When Choosing a VC – Knowing What I Know Now? – crowdspring.co/1f7WXgp.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

The Story Behind My Chicago Start-Up: What Worked and What Didn’t - [link]. Focus On Conversions, Not Just On Site Traffic – [link]. Conversations About The Future Of Advertising with @edwardboches - [link]. Trust in Friends Declines, Trust in Experts Rises – Social Media and PR Still Win - [link].

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 30, 2017

And you know I joke about that but you’re using it in a strategic way that like you said, you’re providing a benefit for somebody before you ever really start a sales conversation. Scott: Exactly. Exactly right. What were those challenges? Scott: Yeah absolutely. Scott: Yeah. That works too.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 4, 2013

Lightbank Aims To Change The VC Game As It Expands Its Investments Beyond Chicago | TechCrunch – [link]. Will 2013 be the year of conversion optimisation? Good reminder on how to better promote innovation … But which is the sideshow? – [link]. Dear Silicon Valley, Ads Are the Hard Part | Digiday – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 25, 2012

Freemium Pricing for SaaS: Optimizing Paid Conversion Upgrades – [link]. Take a Tour of 1871, a New 50,000 sq-ft Coworking Space in Chicago – [link]. Why Instagram Won’t Be the Last Billion Dollar App – [link]. Has the term “innovation” lost its meaning? – [link].

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Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

I used to exaggerate more and my first business partner Dave Jilk would often call me on exaggerating and we’d have long conversations about the difference between exaggerating and lying. Paul Ryan’s 4:01 is faster than my PR over 22 marathons (4:05) – it’s beyond me why he would feel compelled to lie about this.

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Brandanew

JANUARY 8, 2016

Maggie Kravchuk , Rubenstein, PR. These are effective tools to use, for example, if you notice that people are liking the post but for some reason not clicking through to the link – then you can determine what you need to do to achieve that conversion! Ken Herron is the CMO of Unified Inbox , and voted #2 CMO on Twitter.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 30, 2013

More than ever, PR firms, social media marketers, and search optimizers are rushing to push out more web content for clients. Or guide them straight to the contact page to start the conversation. Andy Crestodina is the Strategic Director of Orbit Media , a Chicago ecommerce company. We’re about to see a downpour of web copy.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 30, 2015

Add More Personality to Your PR & Social Media crowdspring.co/1ydtRa6. Lack of Effective Web Design Equals Lack of Conversions • Inspired Magazine crowdspring.co/1xHpgZ4. Explore Chicago’s Architecture Gems Through New Database | Co.Design – crowdspring.co/1D6RNfw.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2017

That was until my husband’s best friend Mike came over and joined the conversation. After years working in fashion PR/Marketing in NYC and Milan, and then as a co-founder/owner of a Brooklyn-based rock ’n’ roll play space for kids under 5, I found myself becoming overly excited about my friends starting new businesses.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 16, 2015

50 Chicago tech CEOs, founders, designers & hackers you should follow on Twitter: tinyurl.com/q85zsa7. One Hundred Questions: A Toolkit for Conversations – Design Milk crowdspring.co/1IEr3o4. Tips for Increasing Shopping Cart and Checkout Conversions | InstantShift crowdspring.co/1xgWyxU. Infographics Lie.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Whatever the case, there are tools and strategies you can use as an SMB owner to build your social and PR game plan. Chicago-based PR firm, Walker Sands Communications has helped us compile a number of tips to help SMB owners publicize their company, sans agency. And, it doesn’t involve a monthly retainer.

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market-by-numbers.com

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Get notified of new posts by email Popular Posts Updated Customer Development Image The Art of the Customer Development Conversation How to find early adopters What is Customer Development? A How-To Customer Development e-book Cust Dev Downloads Check out our download section! My Recent Tweets #SanDiego added to Startup Digest!

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

VC funding in Chicago is down more than 40% – [link]. Conservation of energy in conversation – [link]. Conservation of energy in conversation – [link]. Warby Parker Co-Founder: Creating A Strong Brand Without Marketing | PSFK – [link]. Want to Slash 50% Off Your Marketing Budget? – [link].

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2015

Many franchise systems who receive support from our sister company, iFranchise Group — a premiere franchise consulting group — would ask where could they find services in PR, SEO, and website development. Something to keep extroverts from dominating the conversation and. for introverts to get their actual opinions heard.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 17, 2015

A Conversation With Anthony Hsieh of loanDepot nytimes.com/glogin?URI=htt…. ‘Liking’ Your Neighborhood Cafe on Facebook is Not Enough, Shop Owner Says dnainfo.com/chicago/201504…. Jeff Bezos’s 5 Most Daring Career Moves inc.com/graham-winfrey…. USCIS Reaches FY 2016 H-1B Cap | USCIS uscis.gov/news/news-rele….

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blog.expensify.com

APRIL 24, 2012

Conversely, plenty of folks who write code in more “acceptable” languages/platforms are lazy bastards who have no concept of the underlying complexities of their chosen tools. I tried to continue reading but it is obvious that you are closer to PR or marketing than to the tech area. Federico Delgado.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2016

I have been using it like a short video blog where I’ll take a topic and put out 10-15, 10-second videos on topics like Fund Raising, Tech PR, Recruiting or just “A day in the life of a VC.” I have met people on Snapchat and moved the conversation to email and even phone. It could be one photo/video or 20 in a row.

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