Month: October 2018

  • You Ask, I Answer: How To Spot Fake Social Media Influencers

    Amanda asks, “How can you spot a fake social media influencer from a real one?” There are four metrics and one qualitative test that will help you identify low-quality influencers from high-quality influencers and spot fake influencers from a mile away. Watch this video to learn more. The five tests: – Are virtually all of…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Social Media Placeholder Accounts

    Eduardo asks, “Does it make sense to have an active social media account like Facebook if you’re not really active on it, I.e. putting likes, leaving comments?” There are three primary reasons you’d want to have an active social media account. Watch the video to learn what they are. Can’t see anything? Watch it on…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: How To Become an Instagram Food Influencer

    Stacy asks, “How do I become a more influential personality on Instagram? I don’t want to go the automated route, but I don’t have much of an audience. My goal is to be a food influencer.” As with all things, we tackle – in order – strategy, tactics, execution, and measurement. First, strategy. Does the…

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  • Fun Fact Friday: Just How Much Data Is A Zettabyte?

    One of the starting points for my keynote speech on artificial intelligence is that, as a civilization, humanity will create approximately 30 zettabytes of data in 2018 according to IDC. But just how much is a zettabyte? Watch this video to learn what a zettabyte is in Netflix terms, plus other stunning Internet usage facts.…

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  • Solicited Review: TechSmith SnagIt 2019

    In this review, learn the two features that matter most to me as a marketer, one which protects personally identifiable information, and the other which makes design feedback much easier. FTC Disclosure: I was provided a review copy of the application at no cost. Learn more about TechSmith SnagIt 2019 here. Can’t see anything? Watch…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: What’s Working in Social Media Marketing?

    Paula asks, “What’s working in social media in 2018? What isn’t?” In this video, learn the 3 things that aren’t working today and the more-than-half-dozen things that generate results in today’s social media marketing environment. Let’s start with what isn’t: – Broadcast only – Unpaid only – Automated only What is working? – Stronger points…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Amazon Alexa vs. Google Home for Marketers

    Drew asks, “What’s your take on Amazon’s smart assistant and devices versus Google’s?” As a consumer, use cases depend. As a marketer, both platforms are valuable; in this episode, learn the trick for marketers that puts your content in both places with a minimum of re-work. Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: How to Choose a Data Science Course

    Sherry asks, “What sets apart a good data science course? What should I look for in the curriculum?” Great question, and an important one in today’s world when companies are offering “crash courses” and “become a data scientist in X weeks”. Would you feel comfortable going to someone who did the “crash course in surgery”…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Choosing a Marketing Career Specialization

    Joe asks, “I am currently considering a specialization in e-commerce or social media. At the same time, I’m open to any field in marketing as long as I can gain experience. What advice do you have?” At the end of the day, marketers need to consider three key factors in choosing their career paths. Learn…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Human Roles in Predictive Analytics

    Nathan asks, “Do you see a place for human contributions still in predictive analytics even with A.I. taking over?” There are indeed still reasons for humans to play a role in predictive analytics. Watch the video to learn the three most important reasons, and especially why more seasoned, experienced professionals are essential to the data…

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