Jan 8, 2010 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Flickr for Hire: Using Flickr to Market Brands

For the better part of 2009, Twitter and Facebook have been stealing the spotlight when it comes to discussions regarding social media “movers and shakers”. This is understandable as both have truly stepped on the gas in terms of increasing user base and improving functionality both in-house and externally through third party application development. Furthermore, both companies continue to... read more

Feb 23, 2009 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Social Media Isn’t Just for Kids Anymore!

According to a new report from Forrester Research, social media isn’t just for kids any longer. The new report notes that more than 60 percent of baby boomers are actually engaged in social media channels, such as blogs, videos, podcasts, and forums. In 2007, the percentage of baby boomers consuming this media was at 46% for people ages 43 to 52, and 39% for people ages 53 to 63. By 2008, the number... read more

Feb 11, 2009 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Infographics – Help Your Brand Spread Awareness…

“A picture is worth a 1000 words” is a well-known saying, and was coined to describe the idea that complex stories can be described with just a single still image. Images are crucial in today’s world, and more so in the presentation of ideas. Images capture the essence of life, and without question, appeal to the emotions inside all of us. They make information more engaging and... read more

Jan 2, 2009 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

It’s 2009 – It’s Time to Take Chances!

Wake Up. This post has nothing to do with social media, online marketing or any kind of branding of the sort. This has to do with life, and I think sits well for an end of the year reflection and 2009 outlook we should all consider. I think we all have taken this approach – a place where we ‘play it safe’. We think standing by our guards and doing the everyday over and over and over again... read more

Sep 23, 2008 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Don’t Forget a Blog Strategy – ‘Free People’ Didn’t!

  Blogs.  As an Internet strategist – my life daily is consumed with social media feeds, blog alerts, feedburner stats, google alert updates, monitoring, strategizing, execution – all of these overused terms and time consuming tactics certainly take a toll on you.   But one thing I do often, as I do for all my clients, is research – taking notice of the growing digital space around me... read more