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Integrating Social Media into Your Growth Plan

August 22, 2010 By Doug Bruhnke 1 Comment
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What a wonderful event at Growth Nation headquarters in SkySong featuring the one and only Lon Safko. Thanks to Lon and a full house of attendees who made the event fun, educational and inspirational! Our meeting was centered on developing social media strategies that fit Arizona businesses. At this event we were focused on helping Phoenix, Tucson … [Read more...]

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Lon Safko, Social Media and Growth Nation 8/12

July 30, 2010 By Doug Bruhnke 1 Comment
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Growth Nation is pleased to be hosting the one and only Lon Safko, principal at Extreme Digital Marketing and author of The Social Media Bible, in a special advanced marketing session at our global headquarters in SkySong on August 12th from 9am to noon. Lon is one of the world's top authorities on social media marketing. He's also a wonderfully … [Read more...]

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Getting Social (Media) to Grow

January 16, 2010 By Doug Bruhnke Leave a Comment
Getting Social (Media) to Grow

This week I participated with other social media experts in Social Media 2010. The event was held in Mesa, Arizona by Greater Phoenix SCORE and the Arizona Department of Education, sponsored by Constant Contact. The keynote speaker was the amazing Lon Safko, author of The Social Media Bible. During the last day of the program, we presented a summary … [Read more...]

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51 Free Marketing Tips #21 through 30

November 21, 2009 By Doug Bruhnke Leave a Comment

Are you ready for more free marketing tips from Growth Nation? Thanks again to Francine Hardaway, Ed Nusbaum and Phillip Blackerby for inviting me to share these with the current Tempe Fast Trac group of entrepreneurs last month. There are 51 free marketing tips, and here's 10 more. 21. Get some content out there. Francine Hardaway is the queen of … [Read more...]

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51 Free Marketing Tips: #11 through 20

November 8, 2009 By Doug Bruhnke Leave a Comment

Thank you for your interest in the 51 free marketing tips. These were inspired by Francine Hardaway and Ed Nusbaum of Stealthmore Partners and Fast Trac. Here are the second 10 (of 51) free marketing tips for small business. These next 10 are sprinkled with foundational items that every business should do but most don't. 11. Practice the 6 P's. Be … [Read more...]

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Get Your Small Business Noticed in the Press

September 27, 2009 By Doug Bruhnke Leave a Comment

We serve our clients with a comprehensive package of marketing services including publicity. Here are some general tips for start-ups and small businesses on gaining publicity. Know and be your brand – Develop and be able to articulate your target market(s), your offering, how you’re different and your key message. Keep it personal – Frame … [Read more...]

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Is Your Business Ready for Social Media?

April 19, 2009 By Doug Bruhnke Leave a Comment

This week in preparing for The John Adam Show www.thejohnadamshow.com I was taken aback by a social media expert who actually recommended AGAINST using a social media campaign at one of our clients. WOW - that was refreshing! Usually if you've got a hammer, every problem looks like a nail! At Growth Nation we don't have all our marketing resources … [Read more...]

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