Lenny's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

PR can work, but rarely does. And if we sell to friends, they might buy it because they feel bad or whatever. They should buy it because they see value in it, and that’s how we’ll know it’s a good idea. .” Get press Three startups I looked at had meaningful success with early PR.

Ideal Customer Profiles 112

Ideal Customer Profiles CPO B2B Startups 112

Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 3, 2014

By performing blogger outreach and guest blogging on industry blogs, you can build trust with your audiences and grow your reputation. Blogger outreach combines a traditional PR campaign with a linkbuilding campaign and is a good way to pitch industry blogs to land spots as a guest blogger. Share Your Content!

Planning 48

Planning Content Marketing Work Management Blogger 48

Convince & Convert

JULY 20, 2010

RT @MikeCorak: Honored as guest blogger on C&C-RT @jaybaer: 5 Steps to Winning Fans with Content Strategy [link] [link] Abby Thanks for the resources. About a year ago, I wrote a guest post here titled “ Use Online Listening for Competitive Research. I actually work at Vertical Measures!

Social Media 141

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 141

Convince & Convert

APRIL 20, 2010

Which is closer to buying, a consumer searching for “flat panel TV&# or a consumer searching for “26 inch 720p flat panel TV.&# ? But the reality is, your blog is probably a lot more broad than you think.

Long Tail Marketing 117

Long Tail Marketing Blogger Paper Content 117

Convince & Convert

MAY 12, 2010

It's mostly based on buzz and mass popularity. What separates 'social' now from what has come before is that it got buzz, got cool, got popular. Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web.

Paid Search Agency 121

Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies CAN-SPAM PR 121

Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2010

This sounds simple, but it’s shocking how many bloggers aren’t clear on the core business rationale behind their blog initiative. Blogging for Community These blogs seek to guild a consistent readership that interact with the blogger(s) and advocate on behalf of the content on other social outposts. What’s the Point?

Webinar Metrics 132

Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy Paid Search Agency Blogger 132

Convince & Convert

JUNE 29, 2010

More people making stuff (100 million bloggers can’t be wrong) 2. More people making stuff (100 million bloggers can’t be wrong) 2. Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web.

RSS 118

RSS Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies PR 118

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. blog comments powered by Disqus Subscribe to Convince & Convert Jay Baer Greetings. Im Jay Baer.

Social Media 137

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 137

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

Google’s new Buzz technology recognizes this convergence, by treating email connections between us as the core atomic unit of the social Web, rather than newer, more ephemeral connections made on Twitter, Facebook or elsewhere. (For You are becoming one of my favourite bloggers! Im Jay Baer.

Social Media 114

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 114

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 16, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. [link] Higher Calling Media RT @SadieMHarris Blastoff for My New Social Media Newsletter [link] [link] [link] MyCrowd.ca Im Jay Baer.

Newsletter 114

Newsletter Social Media Media Paid Search Agency 114

Convince & Convert

JULY 26, 2010

He’s a former journalist turned PR guy and straight shooter at New Media Cowboy. Sales reps from traditional PR distribution services were even quoted as saying, “there’s a reason it’s free.&# – implying that it doesn’t perform well. I think pitchengine and its concept is going to rock PR world.

Social Media 115

Social Media SEO Marketing Websites PR 115

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 21, 2010

People want to buy from companies that are smart, helpful and responsive. Traditionally, customer case studies, PR and analyst relations have filled this role. Post on Google Buzz. Answer prospect questions. It’s no longer the biggest ad budget that wins. Social media provides the mechanism to demonstrate those qualities.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Business Paid Search Agency 100

Convince & Convert

MAY 25, 2010

PR pros, read this!) ^NS Holden-Bache RT @jaybaer: How to add the digital ecosystem to your ad/PR agency (incl. Holden-Bache RT @jaybaer: How to add the digital ecosystem to your ad/PR agency (incl. Holden-Bache RT @jaybaer: How to add the digital ecosystem to your ad/PR agency (incl. link] , via @kenburbary. (PR

Paid Search Agency 124

Paid Search Agency Online Marketing Advertising Agencies Ads 124

Convince & Convert

JULY 5, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. fb [link] SEO India Interesting Post blog comments powered by Disqus Subscribe to Convince & Convert Jay Baer Greetings. Im Jay Baer.

Paid Search Agency 116

Paid Search Agency PR Advertising Agencies Word of Mouth 116

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Shana Hyder ’s The Zen of Social Media Marketing : An Easier Way to Build Credibility, Generate Buzz, and Increase Revenue. To elevate your brand to a thought leadership zone requires buy-in from every facet of marketing. Matt is a nationally recognized, award-winning blogger, as well as the President and Founder of Heinz Marketing.

B2B Thought Leadership 134

B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Planning Digital Marketing Funnels 134

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 2, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. [link] blog comments powered by Disqus Subscribe to Convince & Convert Jay Baer Greetings. Im Jay Baer.

Facebook 122

Facebook Paid Search Agency Webinar Metrics Advertising Agencies 122

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. Im Jay Baer. Ive founded 5 companies, and spent 15 years running digital marketing agencies.

Social Media 114

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 114

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Heading over to buy it… Guest I really don’t want to be one of those people that trashes an author online but the thing I have never understood about Scott is the claims he makes all over the web. [link] UNcanny Insights From UnMarketing | Book Reviews | Social Media Consulting – Convince & Convert | Glenn Friesen [.]

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer 115

Convince & Convert

JULY 21, 2010

Marketers have a responsibility to ensure that bloggers are providing disclosure and that statements are not misleading or unsubstantiated. Having a social media policy is considered an enforcement action by the FTC, which can be important if you are sued for misleading or unsubstantiated claims on a blog or by a blogger.

Social Media 155

Social Media Paid Content Media Advertising Agencies 155

Convince & Convert

JUNE 3, 2010

Sorry Works Contrast that with the guts and class (and good crisis management sense, despite having zero PR counsel) shown by umpire Jim Joyce in the immediate aftermath of his blown call, robbing Armando Galarraga of a rare perfect game. A coven of PR practitioners. That’s how much we are wired to forgive. Billions of dollars.

Social Media 157

Social Media Media PR Webinar Metrics 157

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 24, 2010

We absolutely realize it could be interpreted as if we’re trying to “buy&# votes with Make-A-Wish Foundation as the conduit. Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. Im Jay Baer.

Paid Search Agency 111

Paid Search Agency PR Advertising Agencies Word of Mouth 111

Convince & Convert

MAY 13, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. I love your quotes and they are spot on! Man: …… your awesome. blog comments powered by Disqus Subscribe to Convince & Convert Jay Baer Greetings.

Social Media 153

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 153

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. Here's why: [link] blog comments powered by Disqus Subscribe to Convince & Convert Jay Baer Greetings. Im Jay Baer.

Social Media 128

Social Media Email Marketing Social Marketing Paid Search Agency 128

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

I’m a big believer in humanization of your blog (in fact, it’s one of my 11 must-dos for serious bloggers ). Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. Im Jay Baer.

Paid Search Agency 109

Paid Search Agency Webinar Metrics PR Advertising Agencies 109

markempa

JUNE 21, 2006

A number of bloggers I know have become or are in the process of becoming published authors after starting a blog. A number of bloggers I know have become or are in the process of becoming published authors after starting a blog. I’m delighted to tell them that it all started with my blog.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation B2B Sales Generation B2B Thought Leadership 120

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. This, I'll try. Im Jay Baer. Ive founded 5 companies, and spent 15 years running digital marketing agencies.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency PR 115

Convince & Convert

JUNE 17, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. Reminds me of @jaybear Twitter obsession article – [link] blog comments powered by Disqus Subscribe to Convince & Convert Jay Baer Greetings.

Twitter 126

Twitter Paid Content Paid Search Agency PR 126

Convince & Convert

MAY 4, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. Im Jay Baer. Ive founded 5 companies, and spent 15 years running digital marketing agencies.

Social Media 116

Social Media Enterprise Management Media Webinar Metrics 116

markempa

JULY 5, 2007

« Podcast: Interview with MarketingSherpas Anne Holland | Main | Early Stage Leads are too important for Sales People Alone » Off-Topic: On Selling Ideas in 1776 Fellow blogger Tom Pick, over at the The WebMarketCentral Blog tagged me to write something off topic, interesting, seasonal and non-work related this week.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Generation B2B Thought Leadership Leads 120

Convince & Convert

MAY 5, 2010

link] [link] Eileen Buleza Interesting approach one PR agency is taking to build online communities and connecting consumers with brands. link] [link] Eileen Buleza Interesting approach one PR agency is taking to build online communities and connecting consumers with brands. Im Jay Baer.

Social Media 126

Social Media Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Media 126

Convince & Convert

JULY 6, 2010

More from Convince and Convert 7 Secrets to Successful Social Media Farming The Conflicting Faces of Social Media 18 Social Media Quotes Convince and Convert Recommends How to Introduce Social Media to Your Business (Danny Brown) Social Media Marketing… Simplified (The Arkayne Blog) Alexandra Kirsch and the Perfect Blogger Pitch (Danny Brown) Tagged (..)

Social Media 138

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 138

Convince & Convert

MAY 27, 2010

If someone fills out the form to download the document, and they have a large following on Twitter (as determined by an instant Flowtown look-up), you can automatically send and email to your PR team to follow up with that individual. Someone should buy Flowtown, pronto. agencies, you should be experimenting with this too).

Paid Search Agency 123

Paid Search Agency Social Media PR Advertising Agencies 123

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Is it good enough to just say “here is our product, go buy it?&# Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. and hope for a.02 02 conversion rate – I don’t think so! Im Jay Baer.

Social Media 123

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 123

Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Virtually every b2b buying decision involves some level of research on the web. Buyers won’t buy from you if they can’t find you. Keep up with the leading b2b bloggers by subscribing to the B2B Marketing Zone and regularly visiting this new site, BtoBbloggers.com. facilities management software) and branded searches (e.g.

Marketing Budget 40

Marketing Budget Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation Paid Search Agency 40

Convince & Convert

MARCH 10, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. Im Jay Baer. Ive founded 5 companies, and spent 15 years running digital marketing agencies.

Social Media 117

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 117

Convince & Convert

APRIL 28, 2010

Same with the message board trolls, who are all too easy to overlook in favor of bloggers and Twitterers. Sore spot with us PR types.) Sore spot with us PR types.) Don’t assume that the person that gave you one star on a Yelp review is some sort of carnival freak outlier. link] Russ Henneberry Wow.

Social Media 149

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 149

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

link] [link] WordWrite PR RT @kyleplacy: RT @jaybaer: 6 key need-to-knows about social media's impact on your business. Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. Im Jay Baer.

Conference 116

Conference Organization Paid Search Agency PR 116