5 Rules for Pitching on Shark Tank
FROM THE BLOG | A few simple but critical tips for anyone even thinking about appearing on the TV show Shark Tank.
Read MoreWhy I’m Self-Publishing My First Book (and Why Perhaps You Should, Too)
FROM THE BLOG - It turns out that many of us who’ve thought about getting a book in print are struggling on the execution. One oft-quoted figure is that 81 percent of Americans “would like” to write a book (but presumably have not).
Read MoreCustomizing Your Twitter Page
Social Media Reboot Pt. 2 — Customizing Your Twitter Page Are you still sportin’ the default Twitter clouds-and-eggs combo for your Twitter profile? If so, you’re missing out on a powerful and simple branding opportunity, as well as a way to visually scoop up more followers. The video below explains how to fix that. Before you get started, here’s what you’ll...
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Time for a Social Media Reboot
Sometimes, just because we know to do something doesn't mean we actually do it. Digi-techno people like myself sometimes fall down on using social media to learn, grow, and connect. So I'm going "back to basics" to get the most out of social media.
Read MoreA Few Thoughts on Obama’s Jobs Speech
FROM THE BLOG: If speaking in public has ever made you nervous, just imagine doing it in front of an actively hostile audience -- one that you have to persuade to your way of thinking. That was President Obama's assignment last night in delivering his "jobs speech" before a nationally televised joint session of Congress. We look at the nuts and bolts of his presentation ...
Read MoreEmployee Engagement: The $300B Business Problem
FROM THE BLOG: “America’s disengagement crisis” at work is a business problem that costs the country some $300 billion annually. Here are some things to do to make sure your firm isn't among the many losing out.
Read MoreReady to Embrace Sustainability AND Profits?
FROM THE BLOG: We here at Digital Delta Media hold the firm conviction that doing well by the planet is completely compatible with making a profit.
Read MoreIntroducing a New (and FREE) Guide to Using YouTube
YouTube is the No. 1 video-sharing site on the Internet. You should be using it. But getting started can be intimidating. A free, 30-page guide from Digital Delta Media helps you "slash" through the confusion!
Read MoreGalloping Gertie — A Cautionary Tale of Failed Communications
FROM THE BLOG: An infamous bridge collapse from history offers a poignant reminder of the need for effective communications on projects.
Read MoreEven More Ideas for Creating Content
FROM THE BLOG: Have you put off blogging, or making any kind of content, because you can't think of any topics that people might find even semi-interesting? Help has arrived ...
Read MoreSteal From These Firms’ Playbooks for an Engaged Workforce
FROM THE BLOG: What's the secret sauce that differentiates those employers where people actually look forward to coming to work, versus the places where employees show up simply to collect a paycheck -- and grudgingly, at that? We take a look ...
Read MoreLessons from Obama’s Speech on Osama
President Obama had a tough assignment in announcing the death of U.S. Enemy No. 1 Osama bin Laden: how to convey the news that would let a nation begin to breathe easier while maintaining a tone that was both respectful and inspirational. We examine how it went.
Read MoreAre You Committing These PowerPoint Sins?
Unfortunately, many presenters today confuse the main message itself with the most convenient tool they have available -- PowerPoint. The result over the past couple decades has been nothing less than presentation carnage. Here's how to prevent it.
Read MoreVIDEO – Content Marketing 101
VIDEO: Before you flush money down the toilet with traditional advertising, be sure you've checked out content marketing - giving away some of your best information can actually net you more customers and fans.
Read MoreLearn Tech Skills You Need to Make It in This Economy
FROM THE BLOG ... Learn how to blog, build a Web site, use social media and other critically important tech skills at Tech Camp -- a live seminar in May.
Read MoreHow to Hire a Writer
FROM THE BLOG ... Do you know the essential requirements to look for before you spend your valuable cash on hiring a writer? Find out in this post ...
Read MoreVIDEO – Use This for Public Speaking Fears
VIDEO | In this video, learn why time is your biggest ally when it comes to getting ready to speak in public.
Read MoreHow to Write White Papers
FROM THE BLOG: White Papers are the Trojan Horses of marketing. The stealth airplanes. You could also liken them to white knights. Use them properly and watch the leads come falling from the sky.
Read MoreTips for Writing for the Web Part 2
FROM THE BLOG ... Welcome to Part 2 of our two-part series on better writing for the Web. In this era of gnat-sized online attention spans, you seriously need these techniques for grabbing readers by the lapels and convincing them to grab right back.
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