Monthly Archives: October 2009

Twitter for non-profits: "Social media for social good"

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Michael Cage

I found a cool video I want to share with you today about a local non-profit organization, The Blood Center of Central Texas, using Twitter to promote their cause. The Blood Center’s Austin location, which serves 10 counties and 34 hospitals, is responsible for supplying blood to over 1 million people. Using a “Tweet Up” [...] Continue reading →

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The Tortoise, The Hare And Your Local Business

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Michael Cage

You’ve undoubtedly heard Aesop’s famous fable, The Tortoise And The Hare … If not, or if it’s been a while … here’s a 10-second recap: The tortoise, ridiculed by the hare for his slow plodding, challenges the hare to a race. At the onset, the hare bursts into the lead and, confident he’s got the [...] Continue reading →

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Social Media For Local Lead Generation

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Michael Cage

I read a great article today that I want to share with you about using social media to generate leads for you local small business. There are lots of “how to’s” out there on social media, and this is one of the better I’ve come across: it’s simple and to the point. Of the 20 [...] Continue reading →

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