Don’t wait for People’s Most Influential People issue to break out onto newsstands to determine just how much impact you’re having on your fans (and believe us, it’s probably not as much as Lady Gaga has). Sneak Peek App. Sneak Peak, a new web analytics tool from Visibli, measures the amount of influence your Twitter…

In case you haven’t seen the over-crowded flower-shop windows or the glossy ads at the department store fragrance counter, you may not have heard; Mother’s Day is this Sunday. No, we’re not here to remind you to pick up the phone or stamp that envelope (although you should). We’re here to remind you of one…

In case you’re wondering how to launch a presidential campaign in 2011, we may have the answer. Channeling Barack Obama’s affection for social media marketing, Mitt Romney has thrown his hat in the ring – via social media. Social Media exposure. Gone are the days of press releases and CNN interviews. These days, the best…

Think it’s all about the Benjamins? Think again (although a few crisp hundreds never hurt anybody). But as it turns out, integrating social media into business isn’t all about making profits. In fact, that’s one of the least important results around, according to a poll released on Marketing Pilgrim this week. Among the top motivators…

Yeah, we know, this year’s season of The Bachelor is over, but that doesn’t mean we’re ready to stop talking about making connections. That said, ours don’t have much to do with beautiful blondes in bikinis pining after one lone pretty-boy. After all, business is all about making connections with your customers, and we’ll admit…

You know that social media is here to stay when business gurus begin publishing books on the subject. And we’re stoked this week to pick up Larry Weber’s fourth book Everywhere: Comprehensive Digital Business Strategy for the Social Media Era. What can we say – he’s a man after our own heart. Larry Weber Larry Weber…

Listen, we’re not trying to be dramatic here, but your business is at risk. Okay, that was a bit dramatic. But according to Fox Business this week, resisting the urge to utilize social media in your company can be as good as death wish for your business. As you’re probably realizing about now, this whole…

Here are few quick tips for you business folks that use Twitter. First off, don’t be a Twitter snob! Unless you are a rock star like Michael Jackson, you want to “follow” everyone within your industry. Following others will keep you updated on developments in your market and enable you to network with other professionals…

It may not be the Ritz Carlton, but checking in to Facebook can be just as prestigious – especially for your business. If your desire is to build your brand online, you should be checking out the check-in. What began as a geographical feature – facebookers checking in to businesses or locations – has now…

Sure, you’ve adjusted your business to the times and have started Tweeting. But social media isn’t just about building a presence – it’s about creating conversations. That can be tough, even for the more seasoned Tweeters. In fact, without a genuine conversation, your Twitter account may just be a stream of useless chatter that your followers may or…