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A few days ago, the royal baby princess was born. She is definitely special by any definition of the word. Oreo (The Martin Agency) jumped on this opportunity to declare that all babies are special. Adweek.com brought it to my attention on FaceBook. In response to their new ad, I read a viewer comment that said: "if everybody is special does special still have a meaning?" The answer is YES . When something or someone is special, it simply means that there is something worthy of knowing in or about that person. It is up to each of us to seek out what is worthy, what is special. Each person is a treasure map in my opinion, worthy of seeking out that unique quality that makes them special. We must also seek what is special in ourselves, so that we may more easily share it with the world. It is our gift, our talent, our skill, or our teachings... it is what we offer to others. What makes you special? Figuring out what is special about your business or servic...

Sure, you've thought about it. Everyone has thought about it, but most people aren't sure how to go about making and posting social media videos. Check out the following article and you'll know what to do next time you get the urge to record something that can get your business, your name or your products the attention they deserve online. Just remember that people need to be entertained. Be unique. Be yourself. If you have the time and resources to create quality content consistently,YouTube is a great place to start. If you’re just dipping your toes in, you might want to start with Instagram or Vine. How to Create Social Videos With Your Smartphone | Social Media Examiner http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/create-social-videos-smartphone/

Here's the best PR tip I've read today. It's a must do for social media marketing. It's number six of a list of ways to improve your PR skills in this informative article / tutorial.  Be sure to read the whole article by Peter Economy:  9 Ways to Do PR Like a Pro inc.com/peter-economy/ 6. Be social for an hour each day If you're going to engage with customers, prospects, and reporters on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and other social media, then dedicate at least an hour in your day for social time. Post timely and thoughtful content, acknowledge comments and be responsive to questions. Start conversations with your content and social posts rather than just broadcasting your opinions.

LinkedIn is a first rate site providing free social media marketing. I first started using LinkedIn a few years ago, but only recently began to visit the site with some frequency, join groups and read articles. One of the reasons I became more involved  is because I downloaded their app to my phone which is quite convenient. I have found it to be a great networking site, especially if you're looking for a job. However, even though I've been hanging around LinkedIn for quite a while, I haven't had as many profile views as I would have liked. How to improve your profile on LinkedIn is the topic of an article I came across today. After reading this article, I am determined to focus more time on developing my profile to its full potential. By the way - if you're a blogger or enjoy writing, you can submit your articles on LinkedIn. Feel free to connect with me:   http://www.linkedin.com/in/sandracobb LinkedIn is a great way to make new friends, especially friend...