February 2012 | POINT-KNOW-BUY

Smartphone-toting consumers are embracing a world in which they can find out about (and potentially buy) anything they see or hear, even if they don’t know what it is or can’t describe it in words. POINT-KNOW-BUY will reshape consumers’ info-expectations, search behavior and purchasing patterns. We check out the drivers, from smartphones to the emerging visual tech ecosystem. With examples from brands like Google, Heinz, Adidas and Amazon…

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December 2011 | 12 CRUCIAL CONSUMER TRENDS FOR 2012

While we certainly live in ‘interesting’ times, there are more opportunities than ever for brave and creative brands and entrepreneurs to deliver on changing consumer needs. Read the 12 must-know consumer trends for 2012, from SCREEN CULTURE to RED CARPET to POINT & KNOW…

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3 Internet Marketing Trends You Don’t Want to Miss

The interplay between search, social media and content presents and opportunity for creative and adventurous marketers to engage with an ever increasing internet audience.

To adapt to this new universe, internet marketers need to carefully watch customer needs and expectations and then create a dynamic cycle of interactivity that relies on search and social.  These three trends are not the ones to overlook.

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3 Internet Marketing Trends You Don’t Want to Miss – Top Rank Online Marketing Blog

August 2011 | “2011, SO FAR”

2011, SO FAR

Instead of ambushing you with yet another Big New Trend this month, we decided to make life (somewhat) easier with executive summaries of all of 2011’s Trend Briefings. From 11 CRUCIAL TRENDS FOR 2011 to RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS to THE F-FACTOR, there’s plenty of theory, innovations and opportunities to get you ready for the turbulent second half of the year…

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June 2011 | INNOVATION EXTRAVAGANZA

INNOVATION EXTRAVAGANZA

Each year around this time, we bring you a Trend Briefing that is a bit more lighthearted than usual, focusing almost exclusively on the endless and exciting innovations that are popping up all over the world. Welcome to INNOVATION EXTRAVANGANZA 😉

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Improving Business Leads | How to Be More Interesting and Engaging

Of course you’re mom always assured you there was something interesting about you. But why do your online business presentations keep falling flat?

There’s still something personal and human in business networking. Charisma and social finesse count for plenty, as not only a mom can attest. There really are some things you can do to make yourself more engaging, interesting and that ultimately will draw the leads in.

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Improving Business Leads | How to Be More Interesting and Engaging – Site Pro News

Small Business News | Small Biz Social Media Guide

Figure out the latest trends and exactly what your business needs to be looking at in the near future!

Getting started in social media might seem like a lot in terms of time and expertise and just knowing all the sites you need to sign up for. This blow by blow analysis is designed for the newbie and the seasoned, with a sampling from the best minds in the business.

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Small Business News | Small Biz Social Media Guide – Small Business Trends

5 Mistakes Many Home Business Start-Ups Make

Working from your home isn’t going to be exactly what you’d thought. There are lot’s of preconceptions that are spot on, like you really can take conference calls without getting dressed.

But what about the important mistakes? Things you could or should plan for? These are the five most common and important mistakes that today’s home-based entrepreneurs are making. Avoiding them early is the key to your success.

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5 Mistakes Many Home Business Start-Ups Make – Site Pro News

May 2011 | THE F-FACTOR

THE F-FACTOR

That’s F for the Friends, Fans & Followers who influence consumers’ purchasing decisions in ever-more sophisticated ways.

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Is About.Me Worth Using For Your Business?

Is it just one more social media fad to distract folks already trying to keep up with the big four or five in social media?

About.Me is in use by very few people other than digital marketing enthusiasts, designers and some other web based professionals. This will change, as About.Me becomes a tool that will support and improve your business reputation.

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Is About.Me Worth Using For Your Business? – Social Media Magic