Archive for the ‘Psychology and social media’ Category

Five weird lessons from an unexpected viral post

An unexpected viral post created some interesting lessons in human behavior, social media engagement and the purpose of LinkedIn in business.

To know the value of Snapchat, we must understand Batman

Snap may not make it as an independent company, but its “nostalgia imprint” is the key to understanding the long-term value of Snapchat.

Social Media Addiction is Real: How to Take Your Life Back

Social media addiction is real and a growing problem, according to new research. Take your life back with these suggestions.

Social media, conflict, and my emotional paralysis

I want to help people and contribute to the social media conversation. But sometimes the news is so bad, for so long, I feel emotional paralysis.

Love, politics and content marketing

In this new Marketing Companion episode, Mark Schaefer and Tom Webster review Content Marketing World and why politics and content marketing fell flat

3 Timeless tips for selling your online product in an overcrowded market

Why likeability leads to sales and other insider tips from Mars Dorian on how to sell your products in an overcrowded market

A significant content insight if you’re marketing personal services

Marketing personal services takes a human touch. People are buying you, not your content so there is an imperative to bring a human dimension to marketing.

Can you blog effectively if you need to be liked?

Do you need to be liked? That factor may be getting in the way of you becoming an effective content creator. Instead, focus on being respected

Tearing down the house: How to handle social media haters

A lot of people advise to ignore social media haters. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt. Here is some real-world advice about dealing with the pain.