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About Me
I am an entrepreneur who helps individuals and organizations turn their online frustrations into marketing and communication strengths. I author the online newsletter, The Communicator's List, a free publication with effective marketing and communication tips and strategy. If you are a communicator or marketer, this is meant for you. Learn more here.
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The Big Idea Episode
in ChurchComm, Social/by Dave ShreinI’ve been up to a lot lately, but the biggest project I’ve undertaken has been producing a podcast with the Center for Church Communications. The Church Marketing Podcast is a spin off of much of the content I write about here on my blog, but with an emphasis on marketing and communication – specifically for the church.
Facebook Insults Every Business Owner on Facebook
in Entrepreneur, Everything, Leadership, Social, Uncategorized/by Dave ShreinI have to believe that Facebook knew what it was a s-storm it was starting with its recent “Interested in growing your business using Facebook” ad. In every article posted about doing business on Facebook people are happy with how Facebook has changed the way it delivers content created by pages to fan news feeds. Yet, it didn’t stop Facebook from sending out an ad to businesses promoting how they can help businesses grow.
By virtue of ignoring businesses concerns and blasting business owners with an ad to spend more money on Facebook, the social media giant insulted the intelligence of its entire small business community.
Phonto App Review | The Perfect App for Pictures
in Everything, Social/by Dave ShreinIt seems impossible to find an app that, without compromise, allows me to add text to a photo on my iPhone. I previously had mentioned using FrameUrLife as one that has a lot of promise. I still love the app, but wanted to keep looking to see if there was something more suited for me. It bugs me that Instagram and Facebook could possibly use my images without my knowledge so I like to add a watermark to each image before I upload them. It’s a silly rebellion but I find it enjoyable.
10 Ways to Use Facebook in Your Ministry
in ChurchComm, Everything, Social/by Dan NavarraI am a huge fan of social media. I often say, if there were something I were to ever write a doctoral paper on, it would probably be on something in the world of social media, marketing, and ministry. I’m not sure how that would work, but I love all three, and they all relate on some level.
Does your ministry use Facebook? On a scale of 1 to 10, what would you give your ministry or church as a rating in how much leverage Facebook gives you in marketing your church brand and communicating to your people? Is your rating number a little low? Here are 10 easy ways to use Facebook for ministry that may kick you up a notch.
30 Ways to Promote Your Content
in Everything, Social/by Dave ShreinCould an info graph about blogging be described as “sexy”? Could an info graph be so attractive that users would bookmark it just so they could take time out of their busy schedules to revisit that same graph on a monthly, weekly or possibly even a daily visit? Maybe not, but if there were such […]
Have You Met Pam Yet?
in Social/by Dave ShreinThe best way to find out if what you’re doing is working along with why or why not is super complicated… actually it’s not. Just ask people who are from your church, community, organization… basically your fans. Ask them face to face what they like about your content and what they dislike. You will get first hand feedback of why what you’re doing is or is not effective.
3 Free Halloween Stock Photos
in Everything, Social/by Dave ShreinI’ve got 3 Halloween themed stock photos that I’m giving away for you to use however you’d like. The only stipulation is that you may not sell the images or claim them as your own creation. That said, use them for your organization, your blog, your website… pretty much anywhere you’d like!
You Must Meet Pam
in ChurchComm, Everything, Social/by Dave ShreinDiscovering if a strategy is working isn’t complicated. Just ask your organization’s “fans.” Ask them what they like about your content and what they dislike. You will get first hand feedback of why what you’re doing is or is not effective. You’ve got to meet Pam and hear her story because she’ll tell you exactly […]
Celebrate Life Change – Why This Post Was Effective
in ChurchComm, Everything, Social/by Tim GaskinsYou can post massive amounts of content on various social networks and receive very little, if any feedback. Truthfully, a lot of times content can be effective even if you don’t see the obvious signs of ROI. Very quickly I will breakdown why this post was effective content.