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Bulls Eye: Striking Gold in Marketing
Imagine sitting in a bar and someone comes up and offers you a bottomless box of darts. No matter how many you take out and throw, there will always be more in the box. Sounds great right? Think of the scores you will be able to achieve with an endless source of darts. There is just one catch: to use the darts in the box, you must be blindfolded.OK Let’s assume that the box is marketing and the darts are all the different marketing tactics—specific actions or ideas. I bet some of you are thinkin…
Is it Possible to Run a Business & Volunteer in the Community?
Getting involved in your local community and leverage the benefits are not as straightforward as you may think. Here are a few things to think about when making community outreach apart of your company.
- To have the best and most productive employees, work needs to be about more than just work. It is no secret that work and personal lives blend. What can be a secret is leveraging it. Employees like to feel that they personally make a difference, because of this when introducing a community out…
The Employer Branding Secret
The essence of Employer Branding is about organizational authenticity, isn't it? But coming up with a really strong and differentiating Employer Brand seems to be easier said than done. It’s also usually filled with a lot of buzz words.The more social and transparent that we become, the harder it is for companies to “say this” and “do that”. Accountability now comes from all angles—those who have financial power, those with political power, those with social power, and those that will have the p…
My #SeaGiveCamp Experience 2012
The other weekend I participated in Seattle GiveCamp held at Microsoft. This was my second year participating and yet again, I loved it! It is about 56 hours straight of helping non-profits solve one particular challenge that they have related to technology or online marketing.This year, I had the opportunity to work with three non-profits: Hearing Speech and Deafness Center (HSDC), Friends of Eastside Seniors, and Plumbers without Borders.
Hearing Speech and Deafness Center (HSDC)
I was excited…News Release: Donating Skills at #SeaGiveCamp 2012
Redmond, WA.—Mel DePaoli, president of Omicle LLC, participated in Seattle’s GiveCamp. Similar to a Startup Weekend, but GiveCamp is for non-profits focusing on solving one specific challenge they were facing regarding technology in one weekend, 48 hours straight.DePaoli worked with three teams on three completely different challenges: Hearing Speech and Deafness Center (HSDC) on redesigning their newsletter template; Eastside Friends of Seniors (EFS) on updating their websites, and; Plumbers wi…
LinkedIn Tip: How Many Groups Should I Join?
That is a matter of personal preference!
The better question is, “What groups should I join?” There are three main reasons why people join Groups on LinkedIn: professional association (others in your industry looking for and willing to offer tips and advice), target market (the group attracts the people you are looking to meet), or personal interest (even these usually go back to business in some way).
When you look at groups from this perspective it helps making the decision of which groups to jo…
The better question is, “What groups should I join?” There are three main reasons why people join Groups on LinkedIn: professional association (others in your industry looking for and willing to offer tips and advice), target market (the group attracts the people you are looking to meet), or personal interest (even these usually go back to business in some way).
When you look at groups from this perspective it helps making the decision of which groups to jo…
LinkedIn Tip: Who Should I Connect To?
On LinkedIn, when you connect with someone, they become one of your “connections”, while on Facebook they are your “friends” and Twitter they are your “followers”. Its social media jargon, but understanding it will help you navigate the site.
It is inevitable, someone . . . well many someones' will reach out to you and ask to connect to you on LinkedIn. Some you will know, some you will know but not want to connect with, and others will leave you thinking, “who on earth is this?”. Those you know …
It is inevitable, someone . . . well many someones' will reach out to you and ask to connect to you on LinkedIn. Some you will know, some you will know but not want to connect with, and others will leave you thinking, “who on earth is this?”. Those you know …
Why Do Women Choose to Work in Construction?
Almost always said in a disapproving tone of curiosity, people seem to have a hard time believing that a woman could be passionate about construction. “If I got a dollar for every time I was asked how I got into construction, I would be a wealthier woman. People's curiosity points to the fact that they mostly don't know any women in construction now, so the fact that I started almost 30 years ago is considered an amazing happening....especially since there was no divorce or male family pressure …
Press Release: Mel DePaoli Target Marketing WAPDCA Speaker
WAPDCA is the Washington State Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, is the voice of the Professional Painting Contractor, the only association that represents the Painting Industry. PDCA members are licensed, bonded, contractors, who are dedicated to improving their business through the unique networking, education, and training opportunities offered through PDCA.
Mel DePaoli, owner of Omicle: Contractors Doing it Right, author, and successful construction marketing specialist gave att…
Mel DePaoli, owner of Omicle: Contractors Doing it Right, author, and successful construction marketing specialist gave att…
Diversity Simplified
Diversity is not a just a touchy-feely, feel good thing. It is the key to your business’s success in tomorrow’s business environment. It is also the key indicator that will determine if your company thrives. It is about attitudes, and perceptions.
When you understand what diversity really is, you’ll then be able to understand how your and your employee's attitudes affect your company’s bottom-line results. But where do we start?
Let’s take a moment to think back to when you were a kid—ya know, jus…
When you understand what diversity really is, you’ll then be able to understand how your and your employee's attitudes affect your company’s bottom-line results. But where do we start?
Let’s take a moment to think back to when you were a kid—ya know, jus…