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By Martin Shervington, {grow} Community Member I’ve been a Seth Godin fan ever since I read Permission Marketing in 2001. It is his book Tribes, however, that’s been on

In this edition of The Marketing Companion, we cover the “right to be forgotten,” LinkedIn Blogging, Buyer Personas and more
With Google+ in turmoil, the company’s fatal flaw is exposed. Here is a plan to fix it!
Is Google+ finally a “real thing?” How is mobile and digital radio changing content consumption patterns? All this and more in a new podcast
Social Media Explained will get you up to speed on social media fundamentals fast!
While search optimization morphs and shifts, new content filters will present different challenges to astute marketers
Want to be the next social media billionaire? Follow these seven clues to discover then next big thing on the web

Wearable technology like Google Glass seems like an amazing opportunity for marketing, education, entertainment and connection. Or is it?

After an amazing week of announcements, changes Google+ may still be left to struggle behind Facebook

Is it time for a social media makeover? Here are five cool tools to deliver new “oomph” to your efforts.

Do you know about the Instagram Act? Attorney Kerry Gorgone brings you up to speed.

Business success means mastering the six layers of customer engagement. Are you ready?
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