I spoke to a graduate-level marketing class at the University of Colorado and had an interesting exchange. I first asked how many thought Facebook was for business. Many said it wasn’t. I then asked how many follow Pages specifically to get information about a business. Most of those who said Facebook wasn’t for business raised…
Adults—that is, those of us who’ve been around the block a couple of times—know that LinkedIn can be a vital tool in a search for a new job. It’s a great way to connect with influential people and employers and recruiters frequently use LinkedIn when they are filling positions. According to a 2010 Jobvite survey,…
Or, How NOT to blow getting a great job because of your online presence! It’s that time of year…graduation time. Thousands of eager college graduates flooding employers with their resumes, anticipating they’ll be hired immediately. Then…nothing. They end up having to take a job—any job—that comes along. This is the generation that grew up using…
For those of you who aren’t on Twitter—and maybe even for some of you who are—you’ve probably seen posts on LinkedIn, Facebook and other social media sites along the lines of: “Looking forward to getting #nachos and a #beer tonight at the #Colorado #Rockies game.” You’ve probably thought: “What’s with the # symbol?” In the…
We’ve all seen them…the little ads on the side of our Facebook pages. Some of us have even clicked them. However, have you ever considered placing an ad to promote your business? According to a report released by research group eMarketer, they estimate that Facebook will make over $4 billion in advertising revenue in 2011—and…
