Apologies if some of the links in this blog do not work, this blog has been transferred to the Next-Up website from our old company Northern Lights PR. I have spent the last two years listening to women talking about their career aspirations, the barriers they face and the help they need to be … How to create your personal brand – and why it will get you promoted and on boards
Two new contenders crashed onto the social media scene last week – Periscope and Meerkat. Both are live video streaming apps and their arrival is already being hailed as a revolutionary moment in the way we communicate with customers and with each other. Unsurprisingly, in the fast-paced world of social media, Meerkat already appears to … How will Periscope or Meerkat benefit business?
Hard to believe, but it is YouTube’s tenth anniversary this year. Hard to believe because surely it’s been around for more than ten years? I was asked by a journalist the other day about the significance of YouTube. Here are the ten ways I think it has had most impact. 1. Better teaching and learning … 10 awesome ways YouTube has changed our world in 10 years
The FT’s Maija Palmer recently looked at chief executives who are on Twitter. The article quoted Linda Bolg of Socialbro who said ‘I would personally always advise (the CEO) being on Twitter as it can raise the company profile’. It was great to see social media being covered from a strategic perspective rather than as … Should CEOs be on twitter? Why they should – and why they shouldn’t
This is it – I’m putting my neck on the line and I’m making a decision about whether Google+ will shutdown or whether Google+ will become bigger than Facebook. I’ve spent many months understanding and learning to love this platform and then developing insights and Google+ tips for businesses. I’ve delivered a wide range of … Is Google+ the future of social media?
Thanks to Nick Bramley for this guest blog. Nick and Victoria Tomlinson were recently accredited as trainers by the Institute of Leadership and Management for the University of York – everyone loved Nick’s session on his 20 top sales tips and here he has kindly agreed to share them with you. Existing Customers – it … Top 20 sales tips for sales success
Get your board into technology Last week Sony cancelled the release of Hollywood film, The Interview because of computer hacking threats. The company has been slated for this decision – even by President Obama – not just for being weak but because Sony’s board is seen as not being IT savvy and not having managed … Where are the opportunities for 2015?
Office parties in the holiday season are an important part of rewarding and motivating staff, but in the social media age they can be fraught with potential pitfalls for damaging your brand and causing costly employment issues. With staff’s lives now intertwined with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and a wealth of other social media platforms, occasions … Managing social media at the office party
In part one of the ten top tips for Goole+ blog I talked about the unstoppable rise of Google+ and why every business should now be using it to improve their online profile. The blog looked at why Google+ is a powerful tool in ensuring you get to the top of Google’s search rankings, why … Ten top tips for Google+ – Part Two
