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		<title>Social Media Expert or snake oil salesman?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mak</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems like everyday we&#8217;re introduced to at least a half dozen new &#8220;Social media experts&#8221; who will gladly assist your business with Twitter, Facebook, Blogging and whatever else is popular that day. With unemployment so high right now, a lot of would-be entrepreneurs are diving into social media, simply thinking that just by knowing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Things You Need to Know About Social Media</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before diving head first into a social media marketing plan for your company (side note: we ALWAYS recommend going in with a plan) there are a few things you should seriously consider. Many people do not fully understand the concept of social media marketing and why it is so entirely different from traditional methods of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Common Social Media Mistakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many businesses are jumping into the social media realm full force and we applaud these efforts! Likewise, many people are falling prey to common mistakes and errors.  Although social media tools are relatively simple to operate from a technical standpoint, the mindset that a business must adopt in order to approach these tools correctly is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Permission Marketing &#8211; Marketing of Today</title>
		<link>http://3rdidea.com/inspiration/2010/01/11/permission-marketing-marketing-of-today/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=permission-marketing-marketing-of-today</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to Seth Godin, &#8220;Permission marketing is the privilege (not the right) of delivering anticipated, personal and relevant messages to people who actually want to get them. It recognizes the new power of the best consumers to ignore marketing. It realizes that treating people with respect is the best way to earn their attention.&#8221; (Read [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social Media &amp; Business: Common Concerns and Objections</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diving into the realm of social media is not a task to be taken lightly. Many people know they need to be there,&#160; but yet many concerns linger in their minds stopping them from seeing the true value in tools like Facebook, Twitter, blogging, etc. This massive shift in the way products and businesses promote [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social Media Requires A Complete Shift in Thought for Marketers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://3rdidea.com/inspiration/?p=523</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There is no question about it. Social media is the marketing of today. Although it is not the only form of effective marketing, it is impossible to ignore. Many businesses and people are trying to take the same old principles for advertising and simply implement them on social  media forums. They are still in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Business, Social Media, and Authenticity</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://3rdidea.com/inspiration/?p=487</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Being genuine and authentic are words that inevitably pop up in conversations about social media and social media marketing. It sounds simple enough, but yet people sometimes still get caught in the trap of shameless self promotion and appear like a robot instead of engaging with users and participating meaningfully. I&#8217;ve been thinking about authenticity [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When it Comes to Social Media and Business, if There are No Conversations, You’re Missing the Point.</title>
		<link>http://3rdidea.com/inspiration/2009/09/28/when-it-comes-to-social-media-and-business-if-there-are-no-conversations-you%e2%80%99re-missing-the-point/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=when-it-comes-to-social-media-and-business-if-there-are-no-conversations-you%25e2%2580%2599re-missing-the-point</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://3rdidea.com/inspiration/?p=477</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Social media marketing is powerful and necessary. There is not doubt about that. Everyday, millions of people are exchanging information about products, brands, and the businesses they love! They are giving recommendations, feedback,  and sharing their experiences. Businesses tend to commit social media suicide, however, when they forget this most important and fundamental aspect of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social Media in Plain English</title>
		<link>http://3rdidea.com/inspiration/2009/09/25/social-media-in-plain-english/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=social-media-in-plain-english</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I came across this YouTube video and thought it was excellent! For those still asking yourselves, &#8220;what&#8217;s the point?&#8221; , this short video should help answer some questions. Plus, it&#8217;s very entertaining! (You might get hungry for ice cream though.)  Enjoy!]]></description>
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		<title>Tight Marketing Budget? Inexpensive Marketing Tips for Retail, Restaurants, and Entertainment Businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems that businesses are cutting back as much as they can. Unfortunately, this often means that marketing and advertising budgets take a back seat. This is one of the worst things to do! Remaining consistent with your advertising while others are cutting back and disappearing results in gaining market share and more customers! However, [...]]]></description>
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