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2010 August Archive

Facebook is Shrinking and Going Places

by Sean Ireton
August 31st, 2010

In the past few weeks, Facebook has announced a few changes and additions to their site. These changes would include shrinking the width of pages and removing the “boxes” tab from profiles and pages. The biggest addition is the supposed “Foursquare killer,” Places.

If you have yet to dive into these latest developments, I’m here to help you better understand the changes and become more familiar with their new location based option.

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Posted in: BLASTmedia, Social Media

BLASTmedia's Stars of August

by Julie Zaitz
August 27th, 2010

BLASTmedia’s superstars for the month of August–Emily Trimble, Megan Giannini and Patrick Tarpey. Check out some of their great work!

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Posted in: BLASTmedia, Blastmedia Clients, Client Successes, Social Media, The BLASTmedia Team

BLASTmedia Clients Get Inc.'d

by Ashley
August 26th, 2010

BLASTmedia celebrates clients Skullcandy and Pelican Products for being included on the 2010 Inc. 500|5000 list

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Posted in: BLASTmedia, Blastmedia Clients, Client Successes

Our Own Social Media Marketing Superstar, Julie Perry, Featured in New Book from Entrepreneur Magazine

by Emily Trimble
August 24th, 2010

BLASTmedia is thrilled to announce that our Social Media Director, Julie Perry, is a contributing author to the new book from Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur Press, “Success Secrets of the Social Media Marketing Superstars,” featuring the priceless tactics and insights of more than 20 of today’s social media elite (including our Julie Perry)! Julie’s chapter on mastering YouTube, entitled “YouTube: Leveraging the Power of Google to Get Your Video Content to Millions” is featured alongside other well-known social media authorities such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Chris Brogan, Mari Smith, Brian Clark, Denise Wakeman, Michael Stelzner, and Deborah Micek.

Grab your copy of Success Secrets of the Social Media Marketing Superstars today and get 8 audio and video bonuses at www.SocialMediaMarketingSuperstars.com. And remember, if the increasingly complex social media landscape is too much for your company to wade through, you can always just leave it to the experts at BLASTmedia.

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Posted in: BLASTmedia, Social Media, The BLASTmedia Team

BLASTmedia Visits the Indiana State Fair

by Ryan
August 20th, 2010

BLASTmedia took our annual field trip to the Indiana State Fair. Always an entertaining afternoon trip, this year’s fair did not disappoint. Here’s a recap…

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Posted in: BLASTmedia, Just For Fun, The BLASTmedia Team

Gifts Galore: New York International Gift Fair

by Carey
August 19th, 2010

The NYIGF, held semiannually at the Javits Center, showcases nearly every type of gift you could imagine wanting to give or receive from more than 2,700 companies. From handmade and fair trade goods to collectibles, housewares and jewelry, the fair offers something for everyone. If you’re looking for a unique gift for late summer wedding or are already writing your holiday wish list, here’s a look at a few of the BLASTmedia clients that exhibited at the NYIGF.

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Posted in: BLASTmedia, Blastmedia Clients, Trade Shows

Ingredients of the "Pitchwich"

by Kiersten
August 17th, 2010

When it comes to the elements of a good pitch, we sometimes forget we can simply go back to the basics. Ashley put together a presentation recently where she outlined the most basic…

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Posted in: BLASTmedia, PR tips

A Well-Branded Twitter Background is Worth 1,000 Followers (or More!)

by BlakeFife
August 11th, 2010

With so many people vying for attention on the microblogging Website Twitter, whether you are tweeting for your own personal blog or for business, it is important to use a custom-designed Twitter profile. Blake Fife, as Social Media and Motion Graphics Specialist at BLASTmedia, explains what makes an effective custom Twitter background and some basics on how to create one.

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The Best (And Worst) Social Media Music Videos On The Web

by Sean Ireton
August 9th, 2010

BLASTmedia’s Social Media specialist, Sean Ireton, takes you on a viral video adventure to discover the best (and worst) social media music videos on the Web.

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Posted in: Just For Fun, Social Media

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