There have been some awesome blog posts by some of the @midwest bloggers and we just wanted to highlight some of the useful information that’s been floating around!
Take a look at the @midwest press release. This gives details about the conference, costs and contact information.
This is a great blog post by Brian Huonker that shows some really powerful social media statistics. This post includes an astounding video (with great music I might add) that details the social media revolution. If you don’t look at any other blog post, I would highly recommend this one.
If you are looking to start blogging, Karen Hanrahan is the girl for you. She has run her own blog for several years along with helping others create their own. This blog post gives readers a challenge to write in 250 words or less. Why? Check it out.
Walking and Talking or Texting or Gaming Or…
This was written by our own, Erik Anderson. This post points out valuable mobile statistics. It’s interesting to see how the mobile world has changed within just a few years. Erik talks about how to develop and implement a plan to fit your business style.
What Do I Use Social Media For?
This article is about social media from a college student’s perspective, Jessica Funcannon. From job hunting, to connections, to marketing… social media can be used in several different ways. Take a look at social media from a little different perspective.
Why should you get a gravatar? Take a look at what Elizabeth Snyder has to say about the fact. Gravatars are a way to show blog readers who you are!
Why I Use Social Media For Insurance
This is a great post written by Brent Kelly. He takes a look at the practical uses of social media and he writes about how he uses it for his insurance business.
These are just a few of the blog posts on the @midwest web site. For more posts and information, visit www.atmidwest.com!
Mobile Advertising:
As of right now, Google’s Android platform is the lead in mobile advertising, with about 48 percent of all ads. According to Millennial Media, this may not soon be the case because the popularity of Apple’s Verizon iPhone. Apple saw a 17 percent growth in just the past month alone which now makes its share up to 31 percent. Check out this article by Mobiledia to find more details: http://bit.ly/fOgMZL. It should be interesting to watch how this battle for advertising pans out especially since tablet usage is on the rise.
iPhone News:
- Suppliers to Apple have begun production of a white iPhone and the product should be ready in about a month or so. This white version will be made available to both AT&T and Verizon customers. http://reut.rs/f0d0O8
- The new iPhone 5 on the other hand is rumored to begin production this fall. September is rumored to be the starting month and the actual selling date is not to be expected the earliest fall, but more likely sometime in 2012. http://on-msn.com/ev3GOy
This leads me to again ask some questions- Android or iPhone? White or black? What is your preference?
If you are interested in learning more about mobile marketing and what it can do for your and your business, give us a call. Contact Jessica at 309-663-5551 or email her at Jessica@infinityprintgroup.com.
Many of us have the issue of not knowing where to put our phone or navigation device when we’re on the road or watching movies. There is a new product out that solves the problem! It is called the “Sticky Pad Roadster” and it magically holds your phone to the dashboard with no mess or hassle. It can secure gadgets, sunglasses and more. It provides the user with hands free navigation, media viewing and more. The Roadster can be placed anywhere and is easily repositionable with no residue left behind.
This product is ideal for real estate agents, traveling salespersons and anyone else that needs something that can easily be taken on-the-go.
If you or your company is interested in ordering this product, please contact IPG at 309-663-5551 or email Jessica at Jessica@infinityprintgroup.com.
The @MidWest social media conference is coming to Bloomington this summer. @Midwest is a social media conference consisting of seminars, round tables and discussions that will enable business professionals to expand their knowledge of social media and interact with others in the medium. With sessions broken down by category and experience level, attendees can pick and choose the sessions that benefit them the most. The conference will also showcase some of the newest and most innovating social media products on the market today. Networking opportunities allow conference attendees to interact with their industry peers and share ideas, tips and techniques.
“Social media conferences are being held all the time,” said Erik Anderson, Board member of @Midwest (And our very own Partner and VP of IPG). “In planning this event, one thing kept coming up- what is the business case for social media? This question is what we hope to answer at the conference, along with providing a practical, real-world discussion about social media for business.”
In order to find more information about this summer’s social media conference, go to this Thursday’s Tweetup for more information. The meeting will be at Medici starting at 5 p.m. For more information, please visit the electronic invitation: http://tweetvite.com/event/AtMidwest. More information about the conference is available at www.atmidwest.com, @Midwest’s Twitter (@atMidwest) and Facebook/atmidwest.