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Comment on Blog + Podcast = a Perfect Combination by Michael Ray Hopkin

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:15:56 +0000

Tony, I am a huge fan of David Meerman Scott and have witnessed his New Rules work in my own blogging and am impressed with the results. I agree with your take on podcasting as well. I have participated in several podcasts and am preparing to start my own in the next few weeks. I had the great opportunity of co-hosting a podcast with David Meerman Scott a few month back; here’s the link: http://leadonpurposeblog.com/2008/05/07/podcast-the-new-rules-of-marketing-and-pr/
-Michael

Comment on Is Zoho turning reddish-blue, and does it say “Moo?” by Sridhar Vembu

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:05:51 +0000

Tony, great post

Yes, we do read blog posts about Zoho, and try our best to ensure a positive experience for users. You have taken the time to write, and the least we can do is to provide the courtesy of interaction!

There is a revolution under way - companies no longer get to hide behind a corporate mask and act “official”. The action is right here, in blogs like yours.

Thank you.

Sridhar Vembu
CEO
Zoho

Comment on Podcasters - Enough With The Mindless Banter!! by angel

Thu, 22 May 2008 03:40:17 +0000

Just stumbled onto your page and wanted to say, you should listen to the pophangover podcast, its funny and there is no mindless banter which is so annoying! I went to college with these girls and they are hysterical. -angel

Comment on Podcast Review: Manager Tools by erickia

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:36:38 +0000

haha, your blog are nice, hope can see more news next time

Comment on How I Doubled My Website Traffic in One Week by How I Doubled My Website Traffic in One Week at Business Consulting

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:06:12 +0000

[…] I do a lot of experimenting with ways to increase website traffic through some of the social bookmarking sites such as del.icio.us, reddit and the like. I’ve “stumbled upon” one that so far is giving me much more traffic than all the rest combined: StumbleUpon. One of the main advantages of the social bookmarking model […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Episode 13 {Permission-Based Marketing} by Episode 13 {Permission-Based Marketing} at Business Consulting

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:23:05 +0000

[…] Download Episode 13 Permission-Based MarketingDownload Special Interview with Cantaloupe & JibJab In this episode, Tony and Alan discuss many aspects of Permission-Based Marketing, including tips and tricks for your company’s email campaigns. As an added bonus, this show features a special interview with John DiGregory and Tom Corey of Cantaloupe Shows. Cantaloupe is an Indianapolis company […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on An Instant Cure. by An Instant Cure. at Business Consulting

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:25:33 +0000

[…] Blogging is tough sometimes. It takes commitment and focus, and perhaps most of all, ideas. I was sitting here blankly staring at my computer screen wondering what in the world I was going to write today. The well was dry. The game was over. I was about to be exposed for being absolutely irrelevant. What to […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Tag, You’re It. Buzzoodle Ron Turns Me On to a Blogging Game by Tag, You’re It. Buzzoodle Ron Turns Me On to a Blogging Game at Business Consulting

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:51:50 +0000

[…] Ron McDaniel (Buzzoodle Buzz Marketing Blog) tagged my blog in a virtual “getting to know you” blogger game. Since I’ve been tagged, I’ll post five things most people don’t know about me below. I’ll then tag five other bloggers and encourage them to do the same. Thanks for including me Ron! Most of you may […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Odeo Player Now Shows Up in Google Reader by Odeo Player Now Shows Up in Google Reader at Business Consulting

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:30:44 +0000

[…] Thanks to the folks over at Your Daily for this find. If you use the Blog This functionality from Odeo, to put an audio on your blog page, the Odeo player will now show up in Google Reader for readers of your blog who happen to use Reader. Here’s a screenshot: Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Episode 11 {Buzz Marketing with Buzzoodle!!} by Episode 11 {Buzz Marketing with Buzzoodle!!} at Business Consulting

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:17:23 +0000

[…] Download Standard Podcast Alan and I had a chance to interview Buzz Marketing guru Ron McDaniel about his latest book Buzzoodle Buzz Marketing - 57 Word of Mouth Marketing Challenges for the Entire Workforce.You’ll have to wait about seven more weeks before the book hits stores, but our podcast interview with Ron should hold you over […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Episode 14 {Duct Tape Marketing and John Jantsch’s New Book} by Episode 14 {Duct Tape Marketing and John Jantsch’s New Book} at Business Consulting

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:53:18 +0000

[…] Download Episode 14 {Duct Tape Marketing} If you are an avid reader of the hugely-popular Duct Tape Marketing blog, you’ll want to rush right out and buy John Jantsch’s latest book entitled Duct Tape Marketing - The World’s Most Practical Small Business Marketing Guide. I had a chance to chat with John about his book, his […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Why Corporate Podcasts Make Closing the Sale Easier by Why Corporate Podcasts Make Closing the Sale Easier at Business Consulting

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:03:16 +0000

[…] I’ve noticed a marked difference between meeting a prospective client at something like a networking event and meeting a prospective client who has found me through our podcast. The differences are really striking and certainly worth some analysis. 1. First Impressions - At a live networking event, first impressions are of course critical. Even […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Don’t Totally Discount MySpace as a Tool in Your Arsenal by Don’t Totally Discount MySpace as a Tool in Your Arsenal at Business Consulting

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:14:43 +0000

[…] I started experimenting with a MySpace presence several months ago just for my own educational purposes. I built one for the podcast, which you can see here. I decided to post this today after seeing Mark Vanderbeeken’s post stating that over 52% of MySpace users are over 35. His post just confirmed what I’ve […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Episode 9 {What in the World is WEB 2.0?} by Episode 9 {What in the World is WEB 2.0?} at Business Consulting

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:25:32 +0000

[…] Download Episode 9 In past shows, we have discussed wikis, blogging and podcasting. This time we tackle the buzz-laden topic of “WEB 2.0.” It seems that just about everyone has at least heard the term, but it’s difficult to find anyone who can really tell you conclusively […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Corporate Podcast Success Story: Battlestar Galactica by Corporate Podcast Success Story: Battlestar Galactica at Business Consulting

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:03:07 +0000

[…] Season three of the surprise hit Sci-Fi series remake Battlestar Galactica premiers tonight. Do you have your tasers set to “stun?” (I know, wrong show!) Battlestar’s production company does a lot of very creative things to make Battlestar fans feel incredibly connected with the show in every way possible. A major tool in their […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Episode 2 {Google Maps / Podcasting / Blogging} by Episode 2 {Google Maps / Podcasting / Blogging} at Business Consulting

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:01:15 +0000

[…] Download Episode 2 The gang was a bit tired today, but we managed to cover a few interesting topics: Google Maps can let you do amazing things: Plug in a zip code to see your neighbors’ campaign contributions This map plots all murders in New York City for a two-year period This is a Google Map mashup for world […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Don’t Forget this Easy Trick With Press Releases by Don’t Forget this Easy Trick With Press Releases at Business Consulting

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:05:57 +0000

[…] James Clark over at the “Capture the Conversation” blog has a great post on syndicating your own press releases. Many of us forget that having a “press release” area on our websites is a great way to draw targeted traffic. Making your own “press” area is a nice departure from the rat race of trying […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on This is Your Blog | This is Your Blog on Crack by This is Your Blog | This is Your Blog on Crack at Business Consulting

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:13:21 +0000

[…] I’ve had a couple blog reading all-nighters within the past week, and suddenly a truism comes to me as I sit here sifting through dozens more fascinating blogs: Simplicity is King in the blogosphere. John Moore from Brand Autopsy has a great post about simplicity. You really should read it. What’s more striking to me, in […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Survey your clients with Zoho Polls by Survey your clients with Zoho Polls at Business Consulting

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:09:13 +0000

[…] Every business needs to know how its customers are feeling. It’s always easy to assume that if customers aren’t contacting you to complain, then they aren’t complaining or unhappy. Periodic surveys are an easy way to uncover customer service problems before they get out of hand and cost you dearly. Clever company ZOHO has […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Podcast Review: Marketing Minute by Podcast Review: Marketing Minute at Business Consulting

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:07:19 +0000

[…] Title: Marketing Minute Produced By: Marketing and Communication Strategies, Inc. Feed: http://www.mcshome.com/podcasts/marketingminute.xml Blog: http://communication-strategies.blogspot.com/ Overview: MCS puts out this show twice a month to cover specific topics relating to marketing and public relations. Each episode averages around 3 minutes. We Like: The episodes a brief and to the point. They cover very specific topics and techniques that […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on A Simple Way to Create Social Bookmarking Badges by A Simple Way to Create Social Bookmarking Badges at Business Consulting

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:12:11 +0000

[…] An important part of building blog traffic is placing easy bookmark links to the end of each blog post (see below). I just stumbled upon a service that promises to make this task much easier than it normally is for most bloggers. The service is called “Badged.” The process is simple: Enter your […] Continue to read more… Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

Comment on Episode 15 {How to Recruit the Very Best People} by » Lorraine Ball Guest on Small Business Radio

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:06:33 +0000

[…] To see the show notes on our blog, click here: http://www.greatbigpodcast.com/2007/01/30/episode-15-how-to-recruit-the-very-best-people/ […]

Comment on Blog + Podcast = a Perfect Combination by Download Music Online » Blog Archive » Perfect Combination-Prophasy and Long Walk

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:14:48 +0000

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Comment on Blog + Podcast = a Perfect Combination by Download Music Online » Blog Archive » Perfect Combination-Prophasy and Long Walk

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:18:01 +0000

[…] Blog + Podcast = a Perfect Combination - Small Business RadioTony Valle is a Web Designer, Pro Blogger and Podcast Producer in Indianapolis, Indiana. Contact Tony at tvalle[at]promethius[dot]com […]

Comment on Blog + Podcast = a Perfect Combination by Download Music Online » Blog Archive » Perfect Combination-Live at the Matterhorn

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:59:51 +0000

Comment on Podcast Review: Manager Tools by prakash

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:07:05 +0000

The stock has gained 150% from Oct 8, 2007 to Oct 22, 2007.
By the way check this company MDFI. Their stock is set to increase because of their association with Apple iphone and Complete Care Medical. Find more about this company and stock http://www.growurmoney.com/medefile/

Comment on Top 5 Corporate Podcast Mistakes to Avoid Like the Plague by Top 5 Corporate Podcast Mistakes to avoid « The Scrappy Software Marketer

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:16:43 +0000

[…] Posted by thescrappysoftwaremarketer on September 14th, 2007 Tony has a great post on the top 5 mistakes when it comes to corporate podcasting. […]

Comment on Podcast Review: Manager Tools by Alan H.

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:50:24 +0000

Tony! How have you been? Are you sill podcasting? I’m keeping busy podcasting over at www.lifeonthelist.com. We need more content from Promethius!

Comment on Advance Your Career - Learn THIS Second Language (never guess which one I suggest) by Jim

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:59:51 +0000

I also own a web company and couldn’t agree with you more. Knowing HTML, as well as other vital web-related nuggets, is a huge advantage to any small business owner who wants to understand how to take advantage of the web to help grow his or her business.

Nice article.

Comment on Episode 15 {How to Recruit the Very Best People} by Unfairly Treated

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:02:22 +0000

Let me tell you something about George Lessmeister & LGC Associates. LGC is one of the MOST expensive staffing firms in Indianapolis, not to mention he & his internal employees hire whatever walks through his door. He discriminates, lies to his clients, lies to his employees, and even cheats his employees out of money that they fairly deserve! If he was selective in his hiring, then why are so many of his clients unhappy? Just ask for the names and numbers of his four largest food service & hospitality accounts in Indy and see what “good” things they have to say about them. He’s unethical and deserves none of the selfish success that he has obtained. Please do your research first and find the BEST staffing firm out there before you go with one like LGC. There are good firms out there, you just have to look and ask arouund. Trust me, my company found out the hard way…

Comment on A Peek Inside My Favorite Links by RAJU

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:33:08 +0000

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Comment on Our Podcast Reviewed by Small Business Trends Radio by Small Business Owner » Blog Archives » 2005 Small Business Trends: Telecommunications

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:05:52 +0000

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Comment on Podcast Review: Manager Tools by Tony Valle

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:43:58 +0000

Hilary,

Sorry for the delay in our podcasting schedule! We have plans to get back on track within the next week or so.

Tony

Comment on Podcast Review: Manager Tools by Hilary C.

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:55:37 +0000

We’re wanting more podcast goodness Tony!

Comment on Podcast Review: Manager Tools by Tony Valle

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:46:25 +0000

Mark,

My pleasure. In addition to your great content, I really love the commitment you guys have to your listeners. I am continually amazed at the amount of hard-earned knowledge you guys give away for free.

I do have an episode idea for you. What about discussing the personal-care aspect of great managers? My Dad was a much respected executive, and I always noticed that he took very good care of himself. He worked out every morning, ate well, didn’t drink, etc.

I have always believed that preparing yourself physically for excellence must be a part of a truly great manager’s routine.

Again, keep up the great work!

Tony

Comment on Podcast Review: Manager Tools by Mark Horstman

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:47:52 +0000

Thanks for the kind words. We’re glad you’re getting value from our work!

Mark Horstman
Co-Founder
Manager Tools

Comment on Podcast Review: Manager Tools by station » Podcast Review: Manager Tools

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:02:58 +0000

[…] w0jrm wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptTitle: Manager Tools Produced By: Manager Tools, LLC Feed: http://www.manager-tools.com/podcasts/feed/rss2 Members Only Feed: http://www.manager-tools.com/registered-members/rss.xml Blog: http://www.manager-tools.com … […]

Comment on Our Podcast Reviewed by Small Business Trends Radio by Small Business Owner » Blog Archives » Small Business IT Trends with Laurie McCabe of AMI Partners on Odeo

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:43:37 +0000

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Comment on Our Podcast Reviewed by Small Business Trends Radio by Small Business Owner » Blog Archives » Small Business Trends

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 20:56:37 +0000

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Comment on Every Website Needs a Supporting Cast These Days by Tony Valle

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:15:53 +0000

Thanks for the comment Sowmya. I’ll give internet marketing blog a look.

Tony

Comment on Every Website Needs a Supporting Cast These Days by sowmya

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:31:44 +0000

Hi
site it is also a very good in giving the information on internet marketing blog

The main goal of an internet presence is and has always been to be found and understood. It’s generally the introduction to a (hopefully) long and fruitful business relationship. Let’s look at the current mix of internet “properties” that make up the Promethius Consulting web presence. Keep in mind that these change all the time as we constantly tinker to keep current with internet marketing best-practices.

internet marketing blog

Comment on Our Podcast Reviewed by Small Business Trends Radio by Small Business Owner » Blog Archives » JTechWorks, LLC Blog Archive Small Business Trends

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:25:58 +0000

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Comment on Episode 3 {blogs and blogging, net neutrality, Janus Developmental} by Why Corporate Podcasts Make Closing the Sale Easier - Small Business Radio

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:27:32 +0000

[…] If that same prospect had stumbled upon our episode on blogs and blogging, he would have learned a great deal at a time and place that was convenient for him. It’s a totally different experience and often results in a potential customer that is better informed about, in this case, blogging, and why it would really help his business. […]

Comment on Tag, You’re It. Buzzoodle Ron Turns Me On to a Blogging Game by Why Corporate Podcasts Make Closing the Sale Easier - Small Business Radio

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:25:18 +0000

[…] That question is often “How can I bring more traffic to my website?” As I begin to explain the very basics of search engine optimization, link baiting, backlinks and the like, I usually see my prospect’s eyes glaze over by about the fourth sentence. People in “conversation mode” often aren’t prepared to really learn something in-depth. […]

Comment on Why We Blog by Why Corporate Podcasts Make Closing the Sale Easier - Small Business Radio

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:21:04 +0000

[…] 3. Indoctrination - I’ve spent a lot of time over the past year trying to convince folks of the importance of blogging. What’s interesting is that I have a very poor batting average when talking face-to-face with folks. I often find myself in situations where I am asked a very complex question and expected to give a simple answer. […]

Comment on Episode 10 {Network Your Way to the Top with Lorraine Ball} by Tony Valle

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:47:00 +0000

Thanks for listening Hazel, and thanks for pointing out my mistake. I’ll get it changed right away!

Tony

Comment on Episode 10 {Network Your Way to the Top with Lorraine Ball} by Hazel M. Walker

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:18:38 +0000

I was listening to your pod cast. Then read this;

For another perspective, BNI founder Patrick Carney has a good blog post about how to deal with the time-crunch surrounding a first impression.

Patrick Carney was not the founder of BNI, he was CEO of LeTips, Dr. Ivan R. Misner is the Founder of BNI.

good job on the interview!

Hazel M. Walker
Referral Marketing Strategist

Comment on Your Business and Technology Questions Answered on Our Podcast by tvalle

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:14:01 +0000

Thanks for the tip Tony. I’ll have to check it out. I assume you are refering to our use of a “Wufoo” form?

Tony

Comment on Your Business and Technology Questions Answered on Our Podcast by Tony Y.

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:04:22 +0000

There is a new product call Nenest Form Server (http://www.nenest.com), which is much more powerful and full of features, such rich text editor field for a form, attach file, RSS feed, full-text search, email notification, payment gateway integrating (Google check out, Paypal, Authorize.Net), etc.

Comment on Episode 15 {How to Recruit the Very Best People} by Tony Valle

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:10:52 +0000

Thanks for the feedback Jason. Are you perhapse involved with JibberJobber? Looks like a cool application.

Tony

Comment on Podcasters - Enough With The Mindless Banter!! by Tony Valle

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:05:49 +0000

Thanks for the great review Steve!

Tony

Comment on Podcasters - Enough With The Mindless Banter!! by Steve Rucinski

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:50:03 +0000

I just wrote a Podcast Review about your show on www.smbtrendwire.com.

Keep up the good work.

Comment on Episode 15 {How to Recruit the Very Best People} by Jason Alba

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:32:17 +0000

This is a great podcast, and not just because she plugs JibberJobber.com

Comment on Episode 14 {Duct Tape Marketing and John Jantsch’s New Book} by Duct Tape Marketing Blog - Voted Best Small Business Marketing Blog

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:12:45 +0000

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Comment on Don’t Totally Discount MySpace as a Tool in Your Arsenal by tvalle

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:18:46 +0000

I know what you mean Tyler. I always advise our clients to see MySpace for what it is. I think you really have to know what you’re doing to get anything out of it.

Thanks for the comment.

Tony

Comment on Don’t Totally Discount MySpace as a Tool in Your Arsenal by tyler

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:15:40 +0000

now thats just nasty and dangouers

Comment on Episode 13 {Permission-Based Marketing} by Documentary “Small Business Radio on Permission-Based Marketing” | creative component podcast portfolio

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:04:12 +0000

[…] While employed for Promethius Consulting, I Produced and Co-Hosted for a podcast called Small Business Radio. I produced this documentary for Episode 13, titled “Permission-Based Marketing”. This documentary features and interview with Jon DiGregory and Tom Corey of Cantaloupe Shows, as well as a portion of an interview with JibJab’s Greg Spiridellis. The JibJab interview was one I co-hosted on The Bionic Genius Roundtable. […]

Comment on Episode 8 {Duct Tape Marketing / Timeshifting Experiment} by Documentary “Small Business Radio on the Lomo LC-A” | creative component podcast portfolio

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:01:52 +0000

[…] While employed for Promethius Consulting, I Produced and Co-Hosted for a podcast called Small Business Radio. I produced this documentary for Episode 8, titled “Duct Tape Marketing / Timeshifing”. This documentary features interviews with lomo-lovers. […]

Comment on Top 5 Corporate Podcast Mistakes to Avoid Like the Plague by Mark Blevis » Tony Valle on Corporate Podcasting Mistakes

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:59:16 +0000

[…] Tony Valle has a great post called Top 5 Corporate Podcast Mistakes to Avoid Like the Plague.� His list is great and the comment activity is very insightful.��I kicked in a comment as well since I felt that his original list�had a major ommission. 9. Make an infomercial. Many companies don�t know how to sell themselves, their brand or their knowledge. They only know how to sell widgets and services. Frankly, I�m tired of hearing Corporate Podcasts that tell me how great a company is, how great the company�s products/services are, and how great it is that the company is organizing or sponsoring a huge industry event. I can draw my own conclusions, thank you very much. Demonstrate what makes you best-in-class, showcase your thought leadership and engage the community. Show by example, not through in-your-face messages and pontification. […]

Comment on Tag, You’re It. Buzzoodle Ron Turns Me On to a Blogging Game by Lorraine Ball

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 17:54:10 +0000

Thanks for including me on the list.
What most people don’t know about me:
1) I hear music through the bottom of my feet. I’m tone deaf, so it is all about the rythmn and the beat!
2) I speak Hebrew, badly. I had to learn so I could teach English as a second language in a small town in Israel.
3) Although I still think of myself as a New Yorker, I have actually lived outside of NYC most of my life.
4) My all time favorite movie is Singing in the Rain, and I think Donald O’Conner was a much better dancer than Gene Kelly.
5)I was going to be an accountant.
Some of my favorite blogs:
Kevin Eikenberry - http://kevineikenberry.com/
Rainmakers - http://www.gorainmakers.com/rainmakers/Blog/tabid/76/Default.aspx
Doug Davidoff - http://www.straighttalkpr.com/

Comment on Tag, You’re It. Buzzoodle Ron Turns Me On to a Blogging Game by think jose » Spreading Holiday Cheer! Blog Tag Style

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:02:41 +0000

[…] You can bet Paul probably didn’t write this concerning bloggers linking to each other but the concept is the same. I have been tagged by Tony over at GreatBigPodcast.com. Based on an idea that seemed rather “cheesy email questionaire-ish” to me at first but I think is actually pretty cool. You tell 5 things about yourself someone probably wouldn’t know and then “blog tag” 5 other folks to do the same. Seems to be spreading pretty far and it is the holiday season so how can I resist. I know we all have that friend or relative that sends us the email question list (every day) with 600 responses that you HAVE to fill out and send on to 10 friends or all your hair will fall out and you will get planters warts. But this seems a bit more reasonable and a great way to introduce you to some friends of mine. I want to change it up just a bit and offer 5 things and 5 friends that are resources for me and tell you why I read their stuff. […]

Comment on Tag, You’re It. Buzzoodle Ron Turns Me On to a Blogging Game by Tony Valle

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:40:03 +0000

This has really been a fun exercise. I’m excited that my readers will be exposed to five very good blogs that they might not otherwise have known about!

Tony

Comment on Tag, You’re It. Buzzoodle Ron Turns Me On to a Blogging Game by Jose Castillo

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:08:37 +0000

I can totally see a B horror movie script out of this. A cook/musician sneaks onto Willie Nelson’s bus only to find out they have all been turned into zombies with snakes that speak Spanish.

Snakes on a Tour Bus

Thanks for passing the love along.

Feliz Navidad!

Jose

Comment on Tag, You’re It. Buzzoodle Ron Turns Me On to a Blogging Game by David Meerman Scott

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:21:47 +0000

How cool. I’ll get cooking on a post now so I can spread the love. Thanks for thinking of me!!

All the best, David

Comment on Tag, You’re It. Buzzoodle Ron Turns Me On to a Blogging Game by tvalle

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:25:42 +0000

Don’t swoon too quickly Ann. You haven’t tasted my cooking!

Comment on Tag, You’re It. Buzzoodle Ron Turns Me On to a Blogging Game by Ann Handley

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:22:41 +0000

A guy who loves to cook! I’m swooning…!

Thanks for the holiday tag. I am sincerely flattered.

Comment on Episode 13 {Permission-Based Marketing} by FreshTECH » Blog Archive » Permission Based Marketing

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 04:22:50 +0000

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Comment on Episode 13 {Permission-Based Marketing} by Amy

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:12:39 +0000

Nice podcast! Very professional and interesting!

Comment on Episode 13 {Permission-Based Marketing} by Terry

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 21:26:22 +0000

Nice job! Why isn’t every business participating in this?

Love Jib-Jab! Nice NPR-style production (tear) ….makes me (sniff) recall the good old days!

I only have one question. What are you guys eating when you record?

Comment on Episode 13 {Permission-Based Marketing} by Alan

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 21:14:56 +0000

Thanks Gini! It sure makes a difference when you love what you do for a living! See you next episode!

Comment on Episode 13 {Permission-Based Marketing} by Gini

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 21:10:54 +0000

I am very impressed! I really like that you are including different interviews, and different sound bites to add interest and texture! It makes it much more interesting than listening to one voice drone on and on about a topic. Great job…it sounds so professional…like a real radio broadcast, you must be like a real professional podcaster or something.

Comment on links for 2006-10-25 by Alan

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:47:39 +0000

Re: Starbucks Decline… I agree with the top brass. It’s the wait. All I ever order is straight-up bold coffee, but I still have to wait for it.

By installing Starbucks in Target & Kroger — I’m not sure that hurts the brand. When I think of going to Kroger now, I think about shopping with coffee in-hand. This makes me happy, and the cup makes me look cooler than you.

Comment on Top 10 Podcasts Every Business Owner Should Listen to Religiously by Tony Valle

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 20:10:44 +0000

I’m glad you found us Anna. I think The Engaging Brand blog also wins my vote for one of the coolest header graphics in the business!

Tony

Comment on Top 10 Podcasts Every Business Owner Should Listen to Religiously by Anna Farmery

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 20:04:53 +0000

All I can say is Wow!

I have just posted about this today, can’t believe I am in such esteemed company!!

Love from all at The Engaging Brand!

Comment on Top 10 Podcasts Every Business Owner Should Listen to Religiously by Tony Valle

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:07:09 +0000

No problem JT. Thanks for the great show!

Tony

Comment on Top 10 Podcasts Every Business Owner Should Listen to Religiously by JT Koffenberger

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 03:23:29 +0000

Thanks for the compliments guys! It’s always great to hear from listeners!

Comment on An Instant Cure. by Buzzoodle Ron

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:37:18 +0000

That was my last backup post. I am in trouble!

Thanks for the link.

Comment on Top 5 Corporate Podcast Mistakes to Avoid Like the Plague by Tony Valle

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:51:35 +0000

Well said Scott. We see that a lot with our clients as well. Folks come in to the studio wanting to regurgitate a brochure in audio format rather than doing something more real and genuine.

I think a key power of the podcast medium is that it reveals a bit of truth whether intended or not.

Thanks for the comment!

Tony

Comment on Top 5 Corporate Podcast Mistakes to Avoid Like the Plague by PodWorx

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 18:26:54 +0000

Nice job, Tony. I would add that when doing a corporate podcast, resist the temptation to put out repurposed “marketing” stuff. We remind our clients that you bond with people on their problems, not your your solution.

Cheers,

– Scott
PodWorx, LLC
Podcast: Podcasting for Business

Comment on A Peek Inside My Favorite Links by 494748 Blog Verification

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:31:12 +0000

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Comment on Top 10 Podcasts Every Business Owner Should Listen to Religiously by Tony Valle

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:50:46 +0000

Happy to do it Terry. Thanks for the comment!

Tony

Comment on Top 10 Podcasts Every Business Owner Should Listen to Religiously by Terry Fallis

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:10:55 +0000

Hey Tony thanks for the plug. It’s great to hear from people who are listening to Inside PR. I’m checking out SBR right now. Thanks again.

Comment on links for 2006-10-17 by 131922 Blog Verification

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:15:54 +0000

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Comment on Zoho Cracks the “Single Sign-on” Nut. by Tony Valle

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:20:34 +0000

Great Idea Ron. We’re thinking about using Zoho surveys to check the pulse of our clients’ satisfaction level with our service.

I’m glad you were able to find Zoho useful right away!

Tony

Comment on Zoho Cracks the “Single Sign-on” Nut. by Buzzoodle Ron

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:46:07 +0000

In case people are wondering if this blog thing really works, I read this post, checked out Zoho and added a survey to my blog so people could rate it.

Thanks for the useful infomation.

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Tony Valle

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:54:30 +0000

I agree Balaji. I think that’s a sign of a good writer. It’s interesting to see how difficult it is to be a really good communicator. I think simplicity is probably a very important element.

Thanks for the comment!

Tony

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Balaji M

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 18:29:44 +0000

I also love reading Ann’s blogs. It has regularly made me think,

I think Ann’s blogs are “Simple and clear”. I really like it because of that.

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Tony Valle

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 14:50:32 +0000

My pleasure Andrea. Thanks very much for joining in!!

Tony

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Andrea Learned

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:16:39 +0000

Ann has been an incredibly natural blogger, right from the start. She’s helped shape my own writing, since her former ClickZ days - and I have been honored to learn and learn and learn from her. This is indeed a lovefest. Thanks for pointing out her talent to the larger blogosphere, Tony.

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Tony Valle

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:18:45 +0000

This is a great lesson in the value of the comments section. Someone should write a book just on comment section blurbs some day!

Tony

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Burbanked

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:52:23 +0000

Wow, Alan.
You’re like the Hints from Heloise of bachelor stoners. I, for one, salute you.

And what exactly IS a good flavor of antacid that goes with cereal aftertaste?

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Alan

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 02:38:21 +0000

An ‘I Digress’ Moment… Speaking of The Capn’… This sounds like a sick tip, but here’s your answer to the Capn’ Crunch mouth, or any rough {great} cereal for that matter… You know the Antacid chewables? It needs to be a ‘good flavor’ that goes well with the cereal aftertaste. All you need is one after your usual 5 bowls of sweet cereal goodness. It immediately puts-out the fire, moving focus to the now-bloated stomach.

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by tvalle

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:47:23 +0000

I’m glad you got to read it Ann. Kudos in the blogosphere are a bit difficult to come by. It’s nice to see those deserving of praise actually get to witness (and hopefully enjoy) that praise.

I’m not exactly sure how you will top “Chex Mix,” but I have no doubt you will.

Tony

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Ann Handley

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:00:59 +0000

Thank you for the kudos Tony…and thanks to Alan and my brother Mack, too. I’m seriously flattered! (Slightly embarrassed, yes. But flattered nonetheless.)

And I agree — this is a very nice phrase, Tony: “It’s like riding a bike slightly downhill.”

Thanks, again…!

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by tvalle

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:57:58 +0000

I love the Cap’n, but the roof of my mouth can’t really withstand the power of the crunch for extended periods of time.

As long as we’re all Marketing nerds and such, you all might find this interesting. I just heard the other day that General Mills hired the Rocky & Bullwinkle cartoonist to create a character (which of course ended up being the Cap’n) BEFORE any discussion of what the cereal would be.

I just thought it was fascinating. They created the advertising vehicle before they even created the product.

Any way, thanks again.

Tony

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Burbanked

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:52:04 +0000

Now don’t we got us a dandy little blog-lovefest going on here?

Thanks for the compliment, Tony. And never, NEVER underestimate the power of a sturdy bowl of suger-enriched cereal (I’m a Cap’n Crunch man myself).

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by tvalle

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:44:00 +0000

Thanks for the comment Mack. I’m a big fan of your weekly Top 25 by the way. I always thought that was one of those “why didn’t I think of that?!?!” ideas.

Of course I only just started blogging a few months ago, so I’ll cut myself some slack I suppose.

Thanks again.

Tony

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Mack Collier

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:32:48 +0000

Ann has created an incredible community at Daily Fix and it’s good to see that she’s now getting her just due as a blogger too. She’s definitely one of blogging’s ‘rising stars’!

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by tvalle

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:13:16 +0000

Thanks for the vote of confidence Burbanked. I just checked out your blog. Wow!! Talk about creativity!

And to think I was all proud of my Count Chocula references today.

Thanks for noticing!

Tony

Comment on A Skilled Blogger Makes it Look So Simple by Burbanked

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:03:27 +0000

Seems to me you’ve coasted down the right path to being “skilled blogger” yourself - although I’d posit that, without the raw tools of creativity, talent and the ability to turn a clever phrase, most bloggers are dead in the water.

Case in point: “It’s like riding a bike slightly downhill.” Nice.