by Jacob Shriar March 10, 2016 Follow @jacobshriarMarch 10, 2016 Firing an employee is one of the worst experiences you can have at work for both people involved. It’s a topic that many managers like to avoid. When is the right time to fire someone? Everyone deserves a second or third chance, but how many … Continue reading How Do You Know When It’s Time To Fire Someone?
by Erin Dore Miller March 7, 2016March 7, 2016 We are excited to roll out this new format for our Quick Tip blog posts! This feature provides screenshots for each step, along with easy to follow instructions. In the coming weeks, we will also be sharing more information about how this format will be available … Continue reading How to Add Someone to a LinkedIn Conversation
by Paul Mauer February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 Look – SEO is important. In fact, it might be the most important tool in your marketing strategy. As we discussed HERE, the concept of SEO extends far beyond the mechanics of Google – it’s about being in front of your customers at every stage of their … Continue reading Is Someone Handling Your SEO? Make Sure They Can Answer These Top 5 Questions
by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, December 31, 2015 The era where a mere click and impression are top metrics is dead, but as Julia Greenberg, staff writer at WIRED, puts it, “someone still needs to shoot this zombie in the head.” The events that will take place in 2016 might surprise even seasoned marketers and advertisers. … Continue reading Ringing In 2016 Predictions, But Someone Must Shoot This Zombie In The Head
by Eleanor Shakiba December 12, 2015December 12, 2015 Have you ever been frustrated by someone who was given feedback, agreed to change and then just carried on with their old behaviour? This is a situation which occurs all too often. Yes, it is frustrating to find that your feedback message hasn’t been actioned. But before … Continue reading What To Do When Someone Ignores Feedback
Marc GubertiJuly 25, 2015 Social media is commonly used as a platform for marketers to promote their content and products. Millions of businesses use social media to communicate with their customers every day. These conversations are typically one-sided. Business accounts send out tweets but don’t bother responding to their customers. Businesses and individuals need to … Continue reading 10 Ways To Continue A Conversation With Someone On Social Media
by Tristan Higbee May 20th, 2015 In the last couple months I’ve gotten several emails from people asking me to write for their blog. I’ve ended up writing for some and not writing for others. What made the difference? The four elements below were common in those emails that I responded to in the … Continue reading How to Ask Someone to Write for Your Blog
Liz MurphyMay 15, 2015 I’m in a chipper mood today, you guys. So if your organization has a blog, have a free high-five. You rock. If you don’t, this is your intervention; we’re here to help. Blogging is awesome for so many reasons, but here at Quintain, we know publishing a steady stream of content … Continue reading What Do You Do With Content Attribution When Someone Leaves?
Liz KislikMay 5, 2015 It’s awful to work with someone who’s passive-aggressive. You may think you have a clear agreement with a colleague, about concepts, details or both, but then nothing happens. The individual seems fully on board in meetings and public settings, but when it’s time to take action, they won’t pull the trigger, … Continue reading Do You Work with Someone Who Rolls Over and Plays Dead?
Gail OliverJanuary 29, 2015 Don’t you love people who try to sell their social media marketing skills based on their number of followers? A lot of people have even taken their allegedly huge list of followers and used it to become product influencers and ambassadors. Before you fall for some of these claims, here is … Continue reading How to Tell if Someone Really Is a Social Media Marketing Expert
