by Ekaterina Walter | Jul 29, 2014 | Social Media
“Your reputation precedes you” is a phrase that is usually followed by opportunities, investments, and partnerships. That is because your reputation is the only thing you have when it comes to success. People will work with you, buy from you, and invest in you based...
by Ekaterina Walter | Jul 22, 2014 | Social Media
Creating a ‘viral video’ is like setting out to produce ‘an Oscar-winning film.’ You can look back at some of the most-shared videos, trying to fathom some sort of recipe for success, but if you try to replicate those vital ingredients your video will most...
by Ekaterina Walter | Jul 14, 2014 | Social Media
It’s that simple. And that complicated. Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs think that possessing a great vision or idea is enough. The reality, as most of them find out, bites. In my conversations with an investor who was burnt several times in the past by investing in...
by Ekaterina Walter | Jul 8, 2014 | Social Media
It can be hard for marketers to step back from their focus on pushing marketing messages for a moment and think about delivering true utility to their customers. But with an increasingly cluttered online world the brands that are coming out ahead are the ones who are...
by Ekaterina Walter | Jul 3, 2014 | Social Media
Real time marketing (RTM) is hugely effective when done well… but can be embarrassing and ridiculous when done badly. The beauty of online marketing is that you can quickly reach large number of people with your message, but that’s a double-edged sword when it comes...
by Ekaterina Walter | Jul 1, 2014 | Social Media
Most successful people, when asked what makes them different, will cite something such as “tenacity,” “perseverance,” or just “sheer hard work.” These qualities are all important, but not every success story is based on perseverance alone. There’s also the art of the...
