The Nerd Herd
| December 18, 2011 | Posted by Marci under Blog Entry |
I’ve noticed two things lately; first that everybody is going nerdy with their iPads, Xooms, and laptops. Second; today’s nerd customer service needs are under served. Now that we’re working from home or launching side businesses (because no one is sure they’ll have a job from week to week,) the need for free wi-fi and…
Location-Aware Mobile Software: Boom or Bust
| December 6, 2011 | Posted by Marci under Blog Entry, Getting to the Point |
It was just a few years ago that I was asked to be the “Social Media Czar” for an agency. As embarrassing as the title was, I accepted and got to work teaching the staff how to use it on behalf of clients. The staff was excited, management was rubbing their hands together in anticipation…
Director of International Sales, TIC Gums
| November 30, 2011 | Posted by Marci under Local Job Openings |
SUMMARY: The International Sales Manager is responsible for achieving sales revenue and market share targets by developing and executing business plans, coordinating with the Marketing team, and ensuring effective coverage of territories in support of the sales department. This position will act as a coach in the development of an assigned international sales team to…
What’s the Best Strategy for Video on Company Web sites?
| November 23, 2011 | Posted by Marci under Blog Entry, Getting to the Point |
The blending of video and Web site content has arrived. It’s everywhere, and startups are popping up all over to support low-cost video production specifically for Web sites. But the question now needs to be asked publicly: what are we doing with it? By approaching it without a strategy, are we just making corporate Web…
Volume Vs. Intelligent Content – does the squeaky wheel still get the grease?
| November 14, 2011 | Posted by Marci under Blog Entry, Getting to the Point |
Does the loudest voice in the room (or on the Internet) still earn the most attention? With the election coming up and the candidates spouting rhetoric as loudly as they can, I started to wonder; with all of the technology for broadcasting thought and information today, have people organically devised a way to filter for…
Business Websites and Social Media
| November 1, 2011 | Posted by Marci under Blog Entry, Getting to the Point |
I’ve been fielding a lot of questions lately about the role of company Web sites amid the sea of social media venues. Most of the questions sound like this, “Can’t I just launch a blog and a Facebook page and skip building a company Web site?” I understand where these thoughts come from because it…
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
| October 28, 2011 | Posted by Marci under Local Job Openings |
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Inc. Job Description Job Title: Director, Marketing Department: Marketing Reports to: Vice President, Marketing FLSA Status: Exempt Summary The Director will help guide the development and implementation of effective Downtown marketing programs and initiatives, as well as provide communication & marketing support through effective email marketing campaigns and relevant social media.…
Advance The Document Specialists Job Opening
| October 28, 2011 | Posted by Marci under Local Job Openings |
Posted October 28, 2011 Business Development Coordinator – Electronic Healthcare Division We are seeking a Business Development Coordinator to join our marketing/ sales team. The Business Development Coordinator will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong social presence in the health vertical in the Maryland area. This position will be solely responsible for building…
Cloudy with a Chance for Confusion
| October 27, 2011 | Posted by Marci under Blog Entry |
A few days ago Apple rolled out a big iPhone software upgrade that included an invitation to participate in iCloud, which I thought that was a pretty cool thing. Here it is, a special cloud just for all of my Apple devices, where photos move from my phone to my iPad automatically. So of course…
Did you Get Some Nanotechnology on your Pants?
| October 24, 2011 | Posted by Marci under Blog Entry |
So yes, technology is getting smaller and more powerful every day, but most of us don’t know just how small we can go. Researchers have developed machines the size of just a few atoms that do incredibly powerful things like detect cancer tumors in the liver, and strengthen metal at the atomic level. My most…
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