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Distinguishing Social Media from Content Marketing

July 22, 2010 at 3:36 PM by David Chapin

“Social media” sure is a popular term, isn’t it? It is not hard to find seminars, blog posts, newsletters and all sorts of experts to teach us how to harness social media. People are all atwitter (pun intended) about getting on the social media bandwagon. Social media is the marketing flavor of the month, maybe even the flavor of the year.

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Interruption Marketing is Dying

July 20, 2010 at 3:34 PM by David Chapin

Interruption marketing is dying. The history of the aptly named “commercial break”) which breaks into your attention stream), is a prime example of escalating sophistication. Despite the growing sophistication of marketers, the rules have changed, the power struggle between buyers and sellers has changed and the buyers are now winning the battle.

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Clear Terminology: Social Media and Content Marketing in the Life Sciences

July 14, 2010 at 3:26 PM by David Chapin

Let’s be clear with our terminology. I’m speaking specifically about the need to differentiate between social media and content marketing.

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Treat the Cause, Not the Symptoms.

July 12, 2010 at 3:23 PM by David Chapin

Treating the cause brings longer lasting relief than treating the symptoms. In medicine and in marketing, treating symptoms can bring temporary relief, but it doesn’t address the root cause of the condition.

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Why it is Important to Have a Strong Point of View!

July 8, 2010 at 9:06 AM by David Chapin

In sales, if you are going to hear "No," you want to hear it early in the process, so you can move on from uninterested prospects to qualify someone else – someone who might be a better fit.

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