Straight Talk Blog
Ted RubinPlease Stop Telling Me You Want to… “Pick My Brain”
To extend a bit on the following that I posted Friday on Facebook, and apparently hit a nerve... I am there as much as possible to help and assist others, do so almost every day, and even give out my phone number and email freely on social channels and when I speak at...
Make Your Social Connections Count Or They Won’t Be Worth Counting ~via @InsideCXM
Whether you’re an individual or part of a brand, when it comes to business, it’s the conversations we have that make the difference, not how many acquaintances we have or the size of our contact list. Let’s say you are an individual who likes to attend networking...
My Answer to… Don’t be a Creative, Get a Real Job ~via @launchcreate [video]
We Are the AntiStarving Artists with Ted Rubin -Building Relationships as a Creative Professional - Interviewed by Nik Parks Launching Creative
My Answer to… Don't be a Creative, Get a Real Job ~via @launchcreate [video]
We Are the AntiStarving Artists with Ted Rubin -Building Relationships as a Creative Professional - Interviewed by Nik Parks Launching Creative
First Father’s Day Without My Dad
First Father's Day without my Dad, there is a void, an expectation that he is still here, as he ALWAYS will be for me. This says it all... “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me” ~Jim Valvano "We thought of you...
First Father's Day Without My Dad
First Father's Day without my Dad, there is a void, an expectation that he is still here, as he ALWAYS will be for me. This says it all... “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me” ~Jim Valvano "We thought of you...
Bryan Kramer interviews Ted Rubin at Cisco Live [video]
Dave Cox: Terrific interview by my good friend +Bryan Kramer who chats with +Ted Rubin ("Return on Relationship" author) about getting social in the digital age and "looking each other in the eye digitally"
How to Find the ROI in Social
In the world of coordinated creation of social media stories, there’s typically two kinds of success, or ROI, on social campaigns – Cost Mitigation, and Sales Increase. And I believe there is a Return on Relationship (ROR) fostered by all brand relevant content and...
Should We Take the Word “Media” out of Social Media? ~via @InsideCXM
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that social conversation has changed the way business gets done. People have argued with me about this, but the simple fact of the matter is, the change hasn’t been brought about by the social “industry” so much as by the...
Tips On Building Your Brand With Social Media [video]
Powerful Tips On Building Your Brand With Social Media (Interview with Ted Rubin) Trust Based Lawyer Marketing Published on May 20, 2014 Powerful Tips On Building Your Brand With Social Media interview with Ted Rubin. Join us as Bill Turley of Trust Based Lawyer...
SocialMedia Marketing World: Have We Lost the Social in SocialMedia? #ThatsUtterNonsense
Be sure to watch for the "That's Utter Nonsense" Moments with Ted Rubin at minute 20:15 and Nichole Kelly at 21:50 ? Social Media Marketing World 2014 is the world's largest social media marketing conference. Friday, March 28, 2014 8:00am: Keynote Session Have We...
Coping as a Divorced Dad… All About Attitude
Niki left this morning and I'm depressed. Miss her being around already. Not a surprise that her Mom always schedules visits to Sunday Matinees, family parties, or anything else she can think of on my weekends... they are getting shorter and shorter and she will be...
In an Increasingly Social World, Can You Predict Success? ~via @InsideCXM
Success in any avenue of life, including the business world, is never a sure thing. Most of us grew up with the assurance that if we work hard and learn to excel, we will be successful. There’s no doubt that knowledge, skill, and competency does play a role in...
Welcome to the ‘Age of Influence’
In 1997 when I joined Seth Godin at Yoyodyne, people were calling the Internet… New Media. But there was nothing really new. It was simply traditional media in a new wrapper… nothing new at all. We are now entering the era of “New Media.” Media is now...
Welcome to the ‘Age of Influence'
In 1997 when I joined Seth Godin at Yoyodyne, people were calling the Internet… New Media. But there was nothing really new. It was simply traditional media in a new wrapper… nothing new at all. We are now entering the era of “New Media.” Media is now...
Conversation is the Ultimate Content
Make your content focused on conversation instead of thinking of yourself as a media business like so many are now preaching. Instead think of your brand as the people who make it up, and change the focus from "Convince & Convert" to "Converse &...
12 Most Important Ways to Build Brand Advocates [Infographic]
Created by InfoGraphic Design Team... www.infographicdesignteam.com
How Can a Brand Stand Out in Social?
To me it is really simple, if you want to stand out then do what most others are not doing, actually be social when using social media. Put on your human face, and look to make friends and build relationships. It is not about how many will actually look to do...
Men are from Mars, Women Like Social Media ~via @InsideCXM
More than once, I’ve read statistics that demonstrate how women are much more likely to use social media than men. Some of those statistics focus on the specific role a woman may have in life. One that I noticed specifically mentioned how quite a few mothers...
My Mom Taught Me to be Available
My mom was the one in the neighborhood who always was available to drive to and from any activity, and she insisted on taking anyone home who did not have a ride. She worked full-time as an elementary school teacher but always managed to make the time, be there for...
Being Human in the Digital Age… Ted Rubin and @therichbrooks [audio]
The Marketing Agents Podcast: Return on Relationship with @tedrubin, interviewed by @therichbrooks Are you getting a return on your relationships? Do you know how to give your small business authenticity on social platforms? Do you know how to connect, interact, and...
So Glad I Met the @InfoGraphicTeam
Infographics are a great way to convey information and data visually to a broad audience and make your content easily shareable. As part of an overall branding, marketing and, syndication strategy, infographics are a great tool. The infographic helps to simplify your...
What is BulletProof Branding? My Forward for @westfallonline’s New Book
POSTED BY CHRIS WESTFALL ON APR 25, 2014 Introducing BulletProof Branding Here’s the foreword to my new book by none other than Ted Rubin, one of the greatest strategic marketers on the planet. As an expert I really respect, I had to ask Ted to comment on the book –...
What is BulletProof Branding? My Forward for @westfallonline's New Book
POSTED BY CHRIS WESTFALL ON APR 25, 2014 Introducing BulletProof Branding Here’s the foreword to my new book by none other than Ted Rubin, one of the greatest strategic marketers on the planet. As an expert I really respect, I had to ask Ted to comment on the book –...
Social Media Myths Busted… Ted Rubin interviewed by @CoachLaura [video]
Social Media Myths Busted with Ted Rubin and Laura Rubinstein Laura on Social Media Streamed live on Apr 16, 2014 https://socialmediamythsbusted.com How To Turn Your Social Media Resistance Into Revenues. Interview with Ted Rubin
To Many Businesses, Social is Still a Campaign-Based Tactic
To many businesses, social is still a campaign-based tactic, viewed and managed separately from business operations. This is flawed thinking. Social media marketing needs to be woven into the fabric of all marketing and communications channels, and...
Ted Rubin Interviewing @Sandy_Carter (@IBM GM) at Brand Innovators SXSW [video]
Ted Rubin & Sandy Carter at Brand Innovators Austin BrandInnovators Published on Apr 5, 2014 Sandy Carter is IBM's Social Business Evangelist and the General Manager of Ecosystem Development. Ted and Sandy discuss the social trends for 2014 and how IBM is...
Ted Rubin and @BryanKramer at Brand Innovators SXSW14… Part 1 [video]
Ted and Bryan talk about life, love... No, really about Sx, Innovation, and Engagement. Bryan Kramer is a Social Business Strategist and CEO of PureMatter where he’s led his agency to consistent growth over the last 10 years earning a spot as one of Silicon Valley’s...
Using a Travel Agent Opened my Eyes to Value… Thanks @LibertyTravel
[DISCLOSURE: I have been compensated by Liberty Travel to write about my experience. All opinions are my own. Liberty paid for my influence, expertise and work, not for my advocacy (which has to be earned).] For many years now I have always booked vacation trips...
Let Go of the Fear and Own Social ~via @InsideCXM
Just about every business owner recognizes the importance of using social media. To that end, they arrange for web sites to be built, have accounts on all the major social networking sites, and regularly post information about what their businesses are offering and...