Overused Buzzwords in LinkedIn Profiles
The LinkedIn Analytics Team did some research to show what makes people cringe when they look at our LinkedIn Profiles. They pulled out those clichéd words and phrases, the ones that are so ambiguous they don't really tell the reader anything. Here are the top 10 buzzwords used in the USA in 2010: (more…)
Don’t Sabotage Your Personal Online Brand
We've read many articles about people losing their jobs, losing their marriage, and even getting arrested for things they've done while on any number of different social media sites. Let's explore some of the ways you can sabotage your personal online brand and ways to prevent this from happening. (more…)
Facebook Significantly Changes Pages
Once again, Facebook is making some changes. Facebook has announced major changes to the design and functionality of its Pages. The result is that Pages now more closely resemble individual user Profiles in look and functionality. We think you're going to like the new features. You can preview the changes when you login to Facebook and visit the Page(s) you are an admin of. Facebook allows you to opt-in each Page to the new design until Mar 11, when they will automatically transition it for you. (more…)
Your 2011 Digital Strategy Step 3
The Friedman Group works with clients to develop a digital strategy that integrates with the rest of the clients' Marketing Plan. There is no cookie-cutter approach that we use to determine a client's needs. Every client is different and requires a specific, thoughtful plan. That being said, it may be helpful to use a checklist to help get the ideas flowing and the conversation started in a brainstorming session. To help make our point, we have created a three-step process we wish to share with you in this series. You will find links to the entire series here. (more…)