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Tim Walker
Memo to every company considering a big merger: take a hard look at Sprint-Nextel.  - Business Insight Zone
February 29
Even executives are human: they see the potential upside of the deal — both for their company and for themselves — and their desire for things to work out overwhelms their better judgment.
Joseph Carrabis
Troublesome Targets: Where Analytics and Audiences Meet  - Internet Marketing
February 29
Analytics without Audience Specific Knowledge? No Way!
Denise Wakeman
Making Money with Your Blog  - Your Project Partner
February 28
Last year my partner and I presented at BlogHer Business and hosted a round table discussion about how to make money with your blog. There are many, many ways and though for a service professional or small business we advocate showcasing your expertise to attract business, you can create a revenue stream with ads, affiliate links and more.
Chuck McKay
Where Are The Goal Posts? Where Is Your Team?  - Advertising Made Simple
February 27
Truthfully, you can't answer this one. If you tried, shame on you. You're gambling the future of your team without any idea of where you are or where you're going.
Kevin Stirtz
Four Things Any Company Can Do to Improve Customer Service  - Smart Marketing
February 19
Poor customer service seems like the norm in many companies. It’s almost cliche. In some industries it’s so common that when we do get great service we feel like we’ve won the lottery, if only for a moment. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Benjamin Tomkins
Say What's Matters to Them, Not You  - Effective Communications
February 13
Internal operational language puts internal needs ahead of client needs at your peril.
Lee Odden
30+ Online Marketing Tactics for Small Business in 2008  - Search Engine Smarts
February 5
What are some of the successful online marketing tactics being implemented now and into 2008? Below is a list of 35 such tactics that may be meaningful for both BtoB or BtoC marketers.

Latest Comments in Marketing & Advertising posts

You nailed it Kevin. Great moves to make to get your customer service in line. Most companies try to start at the ground level and work their way up with a customer service initiative and that seldom ever works. If the management doesn't offer good service to their employees and customers, chances are that the employees will not offer it either. It starts at the top and then the trickle down effect takes place. Be friendly! Smile at someone today for no apparent reason and see what happens! You may just make someone's day and get a return customer as well.
By: Kim Shuford on Four Things Any Company Can Do to Improve Customer Service
Howdy Khyle, Yes, I like where you're going with this. I was shocked at the number of LeadGen/DemandGen companies (even the larger ones) that aren't going full out in simplifying their process via technology. Some companies seem wedded to in-house solutions that were probably fine years ago and are now just slowing the process. Go figure. Thanks for reading and commenting.
By: Joseph Carrabis on LeadGen, DemandGen and the SEO/SEM tie-in
Kevin- This is a terrific summary of steps that move a company toward a culture where great service is provided. I have found it really helpful to put employees in the shoes of a customer and check for standards at their own company, a competitor or a typical service experience. Rebecca ...
By: Rebecca Mazin on Four Things Any Company Can Do to Improve Customer Service
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By: Frequentia on 30+ Online Marketing Tactics for Small Business in 2008
You're certainly right, staying on top of emerging trends is certainly one of the main challenges of a business owner. The extensive list of tactics is really impressive. If we would have to look at the 5 or 10 best ways; what would be your choice? Thanks for your great work. Frequentia ---------------------- http://frequentia.net ...
By: Frequentia on 30+ Online Marketing Tactics for Small Business in 2008