MindComet

04/19/2012

Want to get more 'likes' on Facebook?
The Oatmeal has a few do's and dont's.

It comes down to great content, which can include incredible epic love stories, sing-along songs, and anything else that inspires social sharing.

04/13/2012

The last Friday of the month is Field Trip Friday!
Last month we went to Congo River Mini Golf.
Who knows where our next adventure will take us?

04/06/2012

Well, this certainly changes things. Last year we were bombarded with Google+ love, all while Pinterest was quietly rising up the ranks organically. All of this points to a changing social landscape with brand new opportunities.

Pinterest is now the number three social network in the U.S. in terms of visits, behind Facebook and Twitter, according to Experian Hitwise.

04/04/2012

There's a reason why certain people "stand out" in an organization, and it's not dumb luck. If you acquire these skills, you'll be ahead of the crowd and on your way to standing out. Which one are you currently doing best?

Substance trumps style in the long run. Here's how to make the kind of impression that lasts.

04/02/2012

In the emerging media world, there's no substitute for someone actually understanding what they're doing. Don't make the mistake that's wasting precious time and money for companies lookin' to excel in today's social media. You need a Community Manager.

If you're like many marketing aficionados out there, you've probably marveled at the expansive growth of social media and communities. You probably also think that your company has it covered, and why shouldn't you? You've already hired a great marketing manager to oversee your brand across mass me...

03/29/2012

Tons of companies are using social media these days, and just as many of them are posting garbage. Are you really connecting with your audience or are you just a serial social litterbug?

http://www.mindcomet.com/2012/03/take-out-the-social-media-garbage/

Social Media is the go-to place for all businesses now, with each company knowing that they need to be involved, but usually not getting very far beyond that thought. Here's how the process tends to work:

03/27/2012

MindComet's looking for a highly motivated sales person to join our inside sales team in Orlando, FL and make it rain! This is primarily an outbound tele-consulting position selling social media services.

Primary Responsibilities
• Developing sales and building relationships directly with brands and advertising, digital, and public relations agencies within an assigned geographical territory in the United States.
• Complete account responsibility from first contact to end negotiations using professional telephone selling techniques to grow assigned territory.
• Monthly quota, depending on salary and experience

What We're Looking For
• Experience in developing leads through a variety of methods, conducting professional presentations and writing compelling client communications and proposals in order to close sales and exceed monthly and quarterly
• Some travel for trade shows and client meetings is required

Bonus Points if..
• You have experience in selling media or social services
• You currently have a connections with brand, or a book of business with online advertisers
• You blog, tweet and Facebook on a regular basis

If you don’t have a blog, a LinkedIn account or a Twitter account you might want to get one of those going before you apply. We are a social media company after all. If this is you please apply here: [email protected]

03/23/2012

LinkedIn wants you to connect with brands more, taking their site beyond individual professionals.

Could your brand benefit from their new tools?

http://www.mindcomet.com/2012/03/linkedin-home-sweet-home-for-brands/

LinkedIn, one of the largest social networks in existence, and far and away the largest professionals social network, is adding a new button that companies can add to their websites. The Follow Company button automatically subscribes you to the posts of the company you choose to follow (provided you...

03/22/2012

We made the switch to Timeline.
Are you ready for the next big step in Social Media?

03/21/2012

Do you have expert knowledge of the major Social Media platforms and attack your work with a test-and-learn mentality?

Do you 'like' the idea of getting paid to spend your days on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube?

MindComet is hiring. Share this post with all Social Media magicians!

03/20/2012

Muse Amsterdam is recruiting interns using the Draw Something app. Candidates will draw pictures according to the assigned prompts in order to determine creative talent.

Do you think this is an effective way to recruit young creatives?
'Like' if you think you could draw your way to an internship.

'Drawsome intern' is an initiative to recruit talented young creatives for an internship at Muse Amsterdam. To apply, download the 'Draw Something for free' ...

03/19/2012

The world's first "Social Pizza" is being created on Facebook. Fans of Domino's Australia will vote on everything from the ingredients to the toppings, and finally, the name for their tasty new creation.

Pizza is the world's most social food? 'Like' if you agree.

Domino's Pizza Australia is creating the world's first Social Pizza. Over 7 days from the 19 March until the 25 March 2012, the Domino's Pizza Australia Face...