by Brad Friedman | General Business Advice, Social Media
People often ask, “How do I use Pinterest for my business?” Pinterest has made a swift entry into the world of social media and is now a very popular social media site. Pinterest’s target audience is predominately middle-aged women who use Pinterest on a daily basis. If part or all of your target audience is middle-aged women, it would behoove you to incorporate Pinterest into your marketing strategy. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
Your social media strategy got a big boost last year. Late in 2013, Google made sweeping changes to how YouTube treats people wanting to comment on videos. This is great news for businesses that may have shied away from YouTube, in spite of its many obvious advantages. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
LinkedIn is the leading social network for businesses and networking. In 2012, the Pew Internet and Social Networking Project found 20% of adults who use online networks use LinkedIn. Only Facebook, which was initially established for socializing only, had more adult participation. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media

Financial Advisors have found many ways to use Facebook while continuing to comply with regulations promulgated by the SEC and FINRA. One way for Financial Advisors to grow their prospect list and generate new clients is by running online promotions. The idea of running a Facebook promotion may not sit well at first, but it is achievable after receiving permission from your Compliance Officer. With just a quick understanding of how it works and some creativity, even the most novice social media user can create an engaging promotion. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | General Business Advice, Social Media

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If you’re sidestepping social media marketing because you get your business through word of mouth, there are two things you need to hear: (more…)