Just in the Nick of Time...Why You Need a Social Media Plan in 2011

If you thought you could get away without using social media in 2010, you'd better think again for 2011!  Social media is here to stay! It's time to start making your social media lists AND checking them twice...and three times!

If you don't have ANY clue where to start, check out Modello Media, Inc. and their "Just in the Nick of Time" package deal they are offering through the holiday season! 

I know people struggle with their marketing budgets thanks to our tenuous economy and I know what you're thinking - I JUST don't have a marketing budget!  

Sometimes you've got to spend a little money to make some money and...you don't have to spend a lot either - why I wanted to pass along this fantastic deal because I know you're crunching the digits as you wind down your year.

So here's Victoria's deal, plain and simple - no muss, no fuss! 

60 minutes of phone consulting for...$50! (that's less than original $60 fee she offered 2 years ago - wowwww!)

So where do you start? 

• Want to do a better job of promotion using social media?
• Need a stronger LinkedIn presence?
• Want to integrate offline and online marketing?
• Wish you could pull off a great direct mail package?
• Want to effectively use a new trick or tool on the market
• Need guidance on a new website or blog?

And I know your social media list goes on and on...
The topic is up to you, and anything related to online marketing is fair game.

Choose 2 convenient hours on the 21st, 22nd, 27th or 28th of December - email  Victoria@ModelloMedia.com

Oh, and by the way...if you schedule a minimum of two hours, you receive a free copy of Victoria's newest ebook, LinkedIn For The Clueless! The only requirement to receive this bonus is that one of the hours must be scheduled during the above dates mentioned. 

Soooo...STOP blaming your web designers, business managers and everyone else under the sun for your failed social media plan - or lack thereof! 

Don't wait until 2011 is half-over to create a social media plan! For more information about Victoria's "Just in the Nick of Time" holiday deal - contact Modello Media, Inc. today.

Merry Holidays & wishing you MUCH social media succes in the New Year!

Are You LinkedIn for the New Year?

My motto for the New Year is "out with the old and in with the NEW!" I've been working on my business plan and marketing goals for 2011. Guess what's at the top of my social media marketing list? That's right - LinkedIn.

Is LinkedIn at the top of YOUR list for 2011? I am guessing that some of you used these excuses when it came to WHY you didn't use LinkedIn this year: 

• "Yeah well, I signed up for LinkedIn but I have no idea how to use it."
• "Why do people keep asking me to join LinkedIn? I don't know them!"
• "I don't have time to chat with other business people!" 

Excuses, excuses! It's time to throw out your old thinking when it comes to LinkedIn, and dial into a new approach to LinkedIn this year.

Modello Media, Inc. CEO Victoria Ipri gives us all the HELP we need with LinkedIn this year. She recently launched her savvy, easy-to-read  LinkedIn for the Clueless book just in time for 2011. Her book also makes a great last-minute holiday gift for those on your list who need an extra social media push!

"LinkedIn For the Clueless demystifies LinkedIn, breaking down and making sense of the reasons why you should care, and exactly which features to concentrate on to get the best results for your efforts," Victoria shares. 

Victoria was kind enough to share a sneak preview from her book. I recently picked up LinkedIn for the Clueless and loved it.  It's perfect for both newbies and seasoned social media pros. Her book offers great insight and tips on how to successfully navigate the LinkedIn waters! 

"Marketing is storytelling, and nowhere can you enjoy the opportunity to tell your story more effectively than with social media marketing. Companies who have built great communities online -- Starbucks on Facebook, Zappos on Twitter, Graco on Flickr, The Personal Branding Network on LinkedIn, and Dell everywhere -- have figured out:

 Who they are (in terms of public perception)

 How to capture market attention

 Why consumers should invest in the company story

What’s your company story? What do you believe in? With what traits do you want your audience to associate you? No doubt, you’ve got a story to tell. Spend some time thinking deeply about it. Your story anchors your entire marketing effort."

 

Are you LinkedIn for the New Year? Click here  to find out more information about LinkedIn For the Clueless.