Posted by AcktiveMedia on Apr 24, 2010 in Blog
We help businesses, entrepreneurs, and freelancers develop their online presence. Everything from website development, video and audio distribution via Youtube or iTunes, blogging, podcasting, and much more. We help you build your digital home on the internet.
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Posted by AcktiveMedia on Mar 23, 2010 in Blog
I’m a big fan of Common Craft and have mentioned the company at various business meetings, conferences, and blog posts from time to time. An amazing simplistic approach to explaining the most complicated concepts. If you never heard of them or their “In Plain English” videos, do yourself a big favor and go to their website at http://commoncraft.com. I had a chance to communicate with Lee LeFever about their company and how they got started. Here’s...
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Posted by AcktiveMedia on Mar 22, 2010 in Blog
I ran across this podcast while doing some work for a client. The idea that you need to optimize your website for mobile platforms is as true today as it was when this episode was released last year. Your business has to stay current with the latest trends in consumer buying habits as well as what they’re using in the way of communication tools. How are you planning to do business with the mobile consumer? Leave your comments below. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player...
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Posted by AcktiveMedia on Mar 5, 2010 in Blog
So what is this stuff called social media and why should I care?” is a question I get asked quite frequently. Now, I’m pretty good with analogies, so inevitably I start replacing social media with every other form of communication we’ve had in history like email, cable, tv, radio, mail, phone, newspaper, stone tablet, well you get the idea but then I say imagine doing all of that, instantly, sitting in front of your computer. Sharing with people who are interested in the...
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Posted by AcktiveMedia on Mar 5, 2010 in Blog
Would you take medical advice from a doctor who smokes? Would you take nutrition and diet advice from someone overweight? Would you buy a Ford or Chevy from a salespeson that drives a Nissan? Would you buy a PC from someone who works on a mac? Would you take business advice from someone unemployed? Would you listen to someone give advice on social media that doesn’t use twitter or...
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Posted by AcktiveMedia on Feb 22, 2010 in Blog
Sponsorships are a great way to embed yourself and your businees in the community. Deciding which sponsorship makes sense is a skill that must be learned by small and large businesses. You want to make sure the sponsorship makes sense. Sponsoring a golfing tournament which raises money for a little known charity may seem like a noble cause. But let’s face it, if the only time you mention the charity is the week leading up to the event, then maybe it’s time to rethink your...
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