Lyndit MarketingWho doesn’t love a great story? Especially one about an young entrepreneur. The story of Derek Johnson and SMS marketing Tantango is becoming my favorite young entrepreneur story to tell. I am delighted to share with your Derek’s own insights into the world of being an entrepreneur, bringing an idea to life and creating a successful business. Being in Bellingham means as a normal Seattle[...]
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Brotherton Cadillac creates a Twitter focused campaign, Race for a Ride to raise awareness, and up to $140k for a Seattle non-profit. The idea takes donating through social media to non-profits to a whole new level, by offering one lucky tweeter a brand new car (2010 CTS). I personally was very impressed with Brotherton Cadillac for taking the pludge into the deep end of social[...]
Introducing you one of my favorite characters in Seattle. Dave wins many awards in my book for being a great community organizer, supporter of startups, sharing words of wisdom all while sharing a pint at his weekly Thursday group called #Hopsandchops. My first appreciation of Dave came from how accessible he is as a leader in the Seattle entrepreneurial scene I believe he is one[...]
Strong, talented women are amazing. Sarah has found a way to make her life full of her passions from fitness to assisting those around her with their marketing efforts. She is in her element when it comes to using social media to communicate, marketing to express the complex in simple ways and at the core when it comes to maintaining and managing excellent health. Sarah[...]
The northwest is a magnet for amazing non-profits utilizing social media. A treat to share an excellent example of a non-profit using social media to support current marketing efforts as well as strengthen their community. Since 1967 PAWS, a northwest non-profit has been the human voice for cats, dogs, bunnies, birds and even bears. Entering into social media looks to has been a natural transition[...]
Pleased to introduce to you an entrepreneur in the online marketing world. One who understands the benefits of search marketing, social media and collaborating with a strong supportive network. As you get to know Mark you will find his dedication is second to none, fearlessly diving into the world of his own business while running one of my favorite search marketing blogs StayOnSearch with incredible[...]
Font and center here is a CEO of ion interactive and leader of experience design team Justin and his insights into the world of conversion rate optimization and what ion is doing to make the lives of marketers a lot easier and more fun. Justin has a impressive resume and his experience working with some gladiator companies like Yahoo!, Samsung and Office Depot just to[...]
When it comes to web, here is a man that understands how to create the perfect foundation to build a great future upon. I am pleased to introduce to you one of my personal entrepreneurial inspirations – Eric Goldstein. Coming from a legal background, Eric sees the big picture while always remaining grounded as a family man. Eric is the founder and CEO of Amplify,[...]
There are one man bands and then there are one man Justice Leagues. Here is a man that truly has an entrepreneurial spirit. In the arena of social media he focused on Twitter and wrote a BOOK “Twitter Marketing for Dummies”. Kyle is world renown for his presentations and speaking at social media events, and working with students. He also supports some incredible causes, like[...]
What is better than watching an idea grow and bloom into reality? Two entrepreneurs, John and Jas, share a passion for movies, film production and lengthy humor driven conversations. Their shared fascination with film was the foundation that fueled Bitter Balcony. The site takes on a niche of reviewing movies to another level. With traffic and engagement growing daily, these hilarious and sometimes bitterly saturated[...]
