I don’t mean to offend you, but…
By Amber Osborne, {grow} Contributing Columnist I am sure we’ve all had a friend, coworker, customer or even a stranger say a version of this phrase to us before. Usually, this passive aggressive disclaimer, ”I don’t mean to be a [insert negative term here] but…” is followed up by something offensive or downright mean. I […]
The always-on world has checked us into iHotel California
By Amber Osborne, {grow} Contributing Columnist Being a CMO and online marketer with a product based in social media management, I am guilty of falling into this vicious “always on” circle. I don’t have a 9-5 job. Sometimes feel I have a 24/7 job! I’m notorious for scaring people with my response times to tweets, […]
Live first. Post later.
We live in an amazing, connected world. But Amber Osborne tells us that sometimes it’s not about the tech, it’s about respect.
Why the little guy won marketing’s biggest prize
An analysis of the surprise winner of the Super Bowl sweepstakes, marketing’s biggest prize
The State Of Social Business
New research shows companies investing heavily in social media but just 25 percent reporting a commensurate increase in revenues.
Introducing the Essential Marketing Companion
For a couple of months, I had been thinking about doing a podcast and finally, decided against it. I just thought that taking on another content-creation project might dilute my other efforts. Â In fact, there was only one way I would EVER do a podcast, and that is if I got to do it with […]
The essential guide to hiring a marketing specialist … when you’re not a marketing person!
It’s not easy hiring a marketing specialist when you have no experience in the field. Here’s a guide to show you how!
The most powerful advice I ever received for my business, and my blog
The most powerful advice I ever received came down to one important sentence from a remarkable teacher.
A spicy approach to addressing complexity on your website
A Thai Food Court offers a spicy lesson on how to make the best website, and while it may seem like a paradox, less is more in business, website complexity
A futurist’s view of the “next big thing” in social media
Venessa Miemis’ Twitter bio describes her as a “Metacog, futurist and thought architect tracking emerging media and technology trends & impacts.” Now THAT got my attention. Currently pursuing a masters degree in New Media Studies at the New School in NYC, she has been passionately thinking and writing about the future for seven years. Venessa kindly agreed to an interview […]