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For the entire 20th century, business communication was mostly indirect. The media of choice — television, radio, magazines — were controlled by gatekeepers. You won coverage by only by influencing those gatekeepers.

The Internet has changed all that. Web 2.0, in a nutshell, is about engaging directly with your communities. And while eliminating the gatekeeper makes placement easier, it adds the challenge of attracting eyeballs. While it could be frustrating having to get those editors to cover your products, at least when they did you knew large numbers of prospects would see your message. Now it is easy to join the conversation, but difficult to make sure anyone listens.

Connect^sm can help. We can identify the correct media for you, help articulate your story and build effective content. Most importantly, we can help you engage — to generate meaningful, high-volume conversations that drive your brand.

Every year there are more and more media outlets on the Internet. Utilizing social media as marketing tools can be very effective, but it can also be confusing to navigate. There are so many outlets that it can be difficult to know where your potential clients will be found. Different media such as LinkedIn, Facebook and forums cater to different groups, and expending your resources marketing through the wrong venue can leave you with nothing to show for it.

To help you learn more about properly utilizing this new world of social media and social networking, Connect^sm has prepared information on taking advantage of the media landscape as part of a profitable marketing plan. You can learn more about working with LinkedIn, the importance of forums and the effective use of online video.