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Goodbye M

Author: Michael P. Naughton
January 8, 2018 0 Comments

ShareJanuary 19, 2018, is the deadline to replace your assistant… virtual messenger assistant that is, effectively known as M. Facebook’s M launched back in August 2015, but it was a sort of test, trial or experiment if you will. And…
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technology trends

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Listen for Their “Lean In” Statements to Learn EXACTLY What they Want

Author: Michael P. Naughton
October 7, 2014 0 Comments

ShareIf someone in a conversation dropped this on you, how would you react? “So, anyway, I’m only sharing this with a couple of people, but my aunt in Omaha is good friends with Warren Buffet and this is where he…
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Selling social media, Social Media Marketing, Social Psychology, the social syndicate

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Do You Have the Future Edge? An Ongoing Series from The Social Syndicate

Author: Michael P. Naughton
May 23, 2014 0 Comments

Share“There comes a time when one asks, even of Beethoven, ‘Is that all there is?‘” — Jean-Paul Sartre Many years ago I read a book by Joel Arthur Baker entitled Future Edge. The tattered hardcover still resides on my shelf….
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digital media trends, Entrepreneur, marketing, Social Web, technology trends, the social syndicate

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10 Social Media Marketing Books To Keep Your Eye On in 2014

Author: Michael P. Naughton
January 1, 2014 0 Comments

ShareHappy New Year! 2013 was an excellent year for social media marketing and there were many great books released last year. Looking forward, here are my top 10 social media marketing books to keep your eye on this year: #1…
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Selling social media, Social Media Marketing, the social syndicate

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How to Be Happy – 7 Questions & Answers From Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, President and Founder of Flourish

Author: Michael P. Naughton
December 20, 2013 0 Comments

ShareEarlier this year, I had the opportunity to interview Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, Founder of The Flourish Center an organization dedicated to utilizing research based tools to enable individuals and organizations to flourish. I wanted to share this article with you, especially durning…
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Social Psychology

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HOW TO SAY “NO” IN THE NEW YEAR USING DON LOGAN’S (SEXY BEAST) TECHNIQUE

Author: Michael P. Naughton
December 16, 2013 0 Comments

Share ‘Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.’ – Dalai Lama HOW TO SAY NO – TO NO ME IS TO LOVE ME Recently, I tuned into an excellent podcast produced by Amy…
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How to say NO, time management

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The Death of Google Reader

Author: Michael P. Naughton
July 2, 2013 0 Comments

ShareNow that the Google Reader is gone, what are you using to replace it? At the Social Syndicate, we prefer a few of the following: Feedly Digg Newsblur There are many alternatives, let us know which ones you prefer and…
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social media news, the social syndicate

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Paint it Black

Author: Michael P. Naughton
July 1, 2013 0 Comments

ShareThe Rolling Stones weren’t the only ones to “Paint it Black…” Check out this ironic, time tested quote as it relates to a product in high demand. “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so…
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advertising, customer service, marketing, the social syndicate

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Kevin Smith on Marketing

Author: Michael P. Naughton
May 14, 2013 0 Comments

Share“I always wanted to see if I could sell a movie to the public without doing any marketing because my philosophy was like, “Hey man, I’m reaching my audience everyday. I’m twittering with them. I’m in direct contact with them…
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Celebrities and Social Networking, the social syndicate

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A Conformist Does Not Equal Success

Author: Michael P. Naughton
April 5, 2013 0 Comments

Share“No one can possibly achieve any real and lasting success or ‘get rich’ in business by being a conformist.” — J. Paul Getty

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What to Do When Your Book Goes Out of Print

Author: Michael P. Naughton
March 13, 2013 0 Comments

ShareThis article appears courtesy of Bob Bly’s Direct Response Letter, Practical tips for keeping your book available, even after the publisher takes it out of print, even if the publisher goes bankrupt. BY ROBERT W. BLY When Dodd,…
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advertising, marketing

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Jim Morrison on Fear

Author: Michael P. Naughton
February 25, 2013 0 Comments

Share“Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free.” — Jim Morrison

Celebrity quotes, Celebrity Social Media

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31 -derfully Simple Ways To Make Your Ads Generate More Inquiries

Author: Michael P. Naughton
February 23, 2013 0 Comments

ShareThis article appears courtesy of Bob Bly’s Direct Response Letter A client recently phoned with a problem I’d encountered many times before. “Our new ad campaign’s main goal is to create awareness and build image, not generate sales leads,” the…
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advertising, Social Media Marketing

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Today’s Success Advice from Bill Cosby

Author: Michael P. Naughton
February 18, 2013 0 Comments

ShareAside from being a great comedian, Bill Cosby also once handed out some sagely advice on success. Here it is: “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody .” — Bill…
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Celebrity qoutes

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Free Cold-Calling e-book

Author: Michael P. Naughton
January 3, 2013

ShareFree Cold Calling eBook by Wendy Weiss Wendy Weiss is recognized as one of the leading authorities on lead generation, cold calling, and new business development. Her new e-book, The Cold Calling Survival Guide, shares her secrets for getting face-to-face…
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Selling social media

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“What Are You Not Doing Right Now?” The Only Book You’ll Ever Need on “Focus”

Author: Michael P. Naughton
August 9, 2012

ShareI’m Convinced… There is only one book you’ll ever need on the subject of Focus ARE YOU FINDING YOURSELF MORE DISTRACTED THESE DAYS? Find Your Focus Zone will help you get back on track and answer that critical question. Now…
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Social Media Marketing, Social Web, The Social Syndicate Best Seller List

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2012 Nostradamus Predictions for Social Media Marketing

Author: Michael P. Naughton
January 4, 2012

Share2011 was a great year for social media marketing and the Social Web is teeming with new predictions (see 30 Social Media Predictions for 2012 From the Pros ) on the growth of social media and where internet marketing and all things social are heading. …
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Social Media Marketing, Social media predictions

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The Sunset Boulevard Effect – 7 Marketing Lessons from the Film

Author: Michael P. Naughton
July 18, 2011

Share “I Am Big… It’s the pictures that got small…” – Norma Desmond, from Sunset Boulevard (1950) Aside from: “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close up,” this is one of the most memorable – and quote-worthy lines-…
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Social Media Marketing, sunset boulevard

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Is Charlie Sheen Still #Winning?

Author: Michael P. Naughton
April 5, 2011

ShareAt the time of our last post on Celebrities and Social Media: The Wizards Behind the Curtain, Charlie Sheen did not have a website (http://www.charliesheen.com) nor did he have 3 million + Twitter followers, a valid Facebook page (with 1 million + fans) or…
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Celebrities and Social Networking, Celebrity Social Media, Online Reputation Management

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Nostradamus Prophecies On Social Media 2011

Author: Michael P. Naughton
January 20, 2011

ShareThe Social Web is teeming with new predictions on the growth of social media and where this new technology and these new tools are heading. It got us to thinking: What would Nostradamus predict if he were alive today? We…
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Social Media Optimization, Social Web

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SOCIAL MEDIA MAKES ANOTHER BIG SPLASH AT CES 2011

Author: Michael P. Naughton
January 11, 2011

ShareCES (Consumer Electronic Show) is an annual tradeshow and kick-off event that is best known for setting the pace and foreshadowing the latest and greatest in gadgets. This year attendance was up with approximately 140,000 attendees descending on Las Vegas for 4 days…
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Social Media Optimization, Social Web, Technology tradeshows, Uncategorized

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