The Better Blog

Media Shower officially began in June 1995, twenty years ago. It doesn’t seem like twenty years. It seems more like nineteen, nineteen and a half. As I look back two decades later, I want to highlight a few lessons that I hope will be helpful for those just starting the journey of starting a company.… Read More…

Joel Widmer knows more than a thing or two about social media and digital marketing. His website, Fluxe Digital Marketing, lets readers in on how to create great content, get conversions, ramp up traffic, and get the results they want. Here, he shares some of this insight for those looking to bolster their own online… Read More…

As a small business owner on a tight budget, it might be tempting to skimp on your marketing efforts, but Mike Quayle, director of marketing for Marketeering Group, advises you take a more well-rounded approach to your strategy. Most businesses come to Marketeering interested in just one service – SEO, social media, a new website,… Read More…

If you live in North America or Europe, you probably have heard Jamie Oliver’s name. You may only know that he’s associated with food or TV, or you may be well-versed in Oliver’s cooking shows, books, and healthy cuisine initiatives. Either way, it’s pretty remarkable that a chef can garner this exceptional level of name-recognition.… Read More…

There are millions of websites out there and several thousand new sites created each day. In order to reach the right audience and be seen by potential customers, launching a multi-faceted online marketing campaign is critical, says Steve Giordano, CEO of Revisitors.com. “To reach optimal results, any marketing campaign should include – in addition to… Read More…

My son Isaac recently performed in the spring concert at his middle school. His jazz combo played “‘Round Midnight” by Thelonious Monk, and it was incredible. These kids were playing this technically difficult, harmonically complex song, and playing it with feeling. The audience felt it, too: even the adults who thought Thelonious Monk was a… Read More…

Today, more than ever, consumers have a vast array of choices for the products they purchase and the companies they purchase them from. With a near-constant bombardment of advertising, making your brand stand out can seem impossible. Internet marketer Roshan Joshi says this is where informed, thoughtful branding decisions are key. “Make sure you communicate… Read More…

Finance isn’t just about MBAs and 401(k)s; it’s about making ends meet, making the most of what you have, and striving for the life that you desire. For the last three and a half years, Jana Lynch has been blogging about finances at Jana Says. While originally focusing only on money and finances, Lynch found… Read More…

My friends Jay Stevens and Christy Ramsey recently got married, and they asked me to officiate. I warned them that I do not have any formal religious training, and in fact have been banned from a number of churches and synagogues. They didn’t seem to mind. Jay and Christy did something simple and brilliant for… Read More…

We asked Scott Baradell, president and founder of tech PR firm Idea Grove, what piece of advice he finds himself repeating over and over again to clients. His response? “Don’t be boring; come up with truly interesting stories to tell,” he says. “And don’t waste effort; repurpose those great ideas across every channel your ideal… Read More…