Adblock and other ad blocking software will no longer work on Facebook as the company rolls out its latest ad preferences controls On Tuesday, Facebook announced some upcoming changes to its ad controls, among which is a decision to disable Adblocker, a popular ad-blocking software many tech savvy web users employ to clear away some…
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#Build That Brand!: 15 Ways to Showcase Your Thought Leadership (Part 2)
Kimberly N. Alleyne In Part 1 of this series, I wrote about utilizing Twitter, LinkedIn, Shocase and Facebook to define and augment your brand as a thought leader. I added that you can also put your pen to paper in a major way by securing a Huffington Post column (or some other platform that…
Facebook Unveils Big Plans For Messenger, Videos
March 25, 2015 Thomas Halleck Displayed with permission from International Business Times Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (pictured) unveiled the company’s plans to developers at its F8 Developer Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday.Reuters Facebook Inc. unveiled its plan for expanding its presence throughout the Internet on Tuesday, from video advertising to the Internet of Things. The company…
Krispy Kreme’s Alliteration Blunder
Kimberly N. Alleyne There is nothing like a fresh, hot glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut (Bow down Dunkin’ Donuts). And if you’re a genuine fan, then you know well the happiness that flashing red light evokes. Krispy Kreme and I go way back. Since I am always exceptionally satisfied with the product, and can’t recall a…
Blogging to Build Your Brand | Podcast Interview with Benet Wilson
Blogging to Build Your Brand Kimberly N. Alleyne I spoke with blogging extraordinaire Benet J. Wilson to discuss her experience, best practices for blogging, tips, personal stories, and more. Though this interview focuses on building a nonprofit brand, the same rules apply for building a personal brand. Wilson says, “It is a good idea for…
#Great tips: How to Increase Your Blog Post Shares
I am always hunting for tips and tricks to increase traffic to my blogs at The Harvest Magazine and Reporting on Disparities, and if you know me, I’m obsessed with infographics—visuals are always a great add. The following infographic from Canva is a jewel! If you’re not familiar with Canva, make time to learn about…
Hubspot Infographic: Get More Blog Subscribers
Infographic by Backlinko via HubSpot http://blog.hubspot.com
My Week in Twitter — Thanks #BECornerOffice!
These Twitter activity recaps are great. Not a bad week: These numbers were boosted by participating in an @blackenterprise #BECornerOffice Twitter chat with @EarlButchGraves. Great #leadership insights! I’ve already calendared the next one, which is scheduled for 9/8 with @randalpinkett, the 1st African American winner of “The Apprentice.” Looking forward!
Great Social PR: #Every Main Street
Our Great Social PR features highlight great public relations or media campaigns that utilize social media to amplify awareness and calls to action. This post highlights the #Every Main Street campaign presented by the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO). AEO is the national trade association for U.S. microbusiness and microfinance. The D.C.-anchored nonprofit and its 400-member and…
Top 10: Why Writers Need Social Media
Kimberly N. Alleyne http://www.kimberlynalleyne.com I recall a conversation with a former colleague who adamantly proclaimed that Twitter was a rapidly evaporating fad soon to be six-feet under. That convo was in 2010. I was like, “Really? You think Twitter is dying? Wait, what now?” Clearly Twitter is still standing, and it’s in good company with…
