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10 practices that separate the marketing professional from the amateur.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by whizbangideas

by Ellen Curtis, Creative Commander With the start of a new year is a chance to adopt new practices. One that caught my attention recently is the process called Mise en Place (MEEZ-ahn-plahs). It’s a French culinary term that means … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 19, 2012 by whizbangideas

by Sarah Glaudel, Marketing Intern Over the past couple of years we have seen an evolution in how companies are using social media websites to promote their business and expand their customer base. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube … Continue reading →

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It Runs in the Family

Posted on January 11, 2012 by whizbangideas

By Casey Campbell, Mission Coordinator It is often said that small businesses are the lifeblood of America, and working with many small businesses I could not agree more. Each entrepreneur brings something new to the market that was not there … Continue reading →

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Being Frank On Taking a Face-plant

Posted on January 5, 2012 by whizbangideas

by Frank Scotti, Creative Director It is becoming rare these days that a company will send you to their website. More and more we are being asked to visit them on Facebook. This is a good tactic if properly thought … Continue reading →

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My Whizbang Adventure

Posted on December 22, 2011 by whizbangideas

By Allison Cooke, Marketing Intern I was thrilled when I received the news that I would be the marketing intern at Whizbang Ideas. Just from my interview, I loved the atmosphere; dog friendly and easygoing. Before I interned here, … Continue reading →

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Jumping Into the Social Media Game

Posted on December 8, 2011 by whizbangideas

by Casey Campbell, Mission Coordinator Getting started in social media as a small business can seem like a daunting task. Your business may not have any presence in social media and you might not have anyone skilled in social media. … Continue reading →

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10 social media amuse-bouches to delight your fans and followers.

Posted on November 30, 2011 by whizbangideas

By Ellen Curtis, Creative Commander I have been watching a lot of the Food Network lately and being the wordsmith that I am, I had been adding to my epicurean vocabulary. Here’s a term I found particularly interesting, amuse-bouches. They’re … Continue reading →

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Find your passion and success will come

Posted on November 23, 2011 by whizbangideas

by Dana Mangseth, PR and social media intern As the email about Whizbang’s Cadet Program came through my inbox I was both excited and intrigued. My mom always told me that internships are what set you apart, internships are what … Continue reading →

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On Personal Branding

Posted on November 17, 2011 by whizbangideas

by Frank Scotti, Chief Idea Officer Branding isn’t just for companies anymore. As we become hyperconnected to the other two billion people online, it is becoming harder and harder to grab and keep an audience. And isn’t that what … Continue reading →

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To Groupon or Not to Groupon

Posted on November 11, 2011 by whizbangideas

by Casey Campbell, Mission Coordinator For the past few years, coupon sites like Groupon and Living Social have been changing how small businesses do their advertising, marketing and promotions. Depending on who you ask, these deal sites are either the … Continue reading →