The Trendy Umbrella

Suits, Ties and the Cha Cha Slide

by Jon Bausman

The YMCA recently hosted a conference here in Indianapolis at which I was asked to speak.  They requested that I make two presentations: one on how to market to Millenials, and the other on social media, a topic which I quickly …

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The Brave New Tworld: Turning Twitter into Business Leads

by Jon Bausman

You’ve seen them on TV shows, movie trailers and clothes.  It started out as a way to categorize tweets but has gradually become integrated more universally into our communications. Whether you’re on Twitter or not, you cannot escape the fact that …

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Social Media, Your Digital Duct Tape

by Jon Bausman

It’s a handy man’s dream and one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in your toolbox.  You may have fixed your car with it, taped up a blistering foot while hiking, or even used it to design matching outfits …

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Will the Real Shell Please Stand Up?

by Jon Bausman

Throughout my time on social media, I have never come across a more elaborately planned hoax or deception than what took place recently surrounding Greenpeace and fuel tycoon, Shell.  It was so elaborately executed and layered that even this social …

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How To Make Experiential Marketing An Experience Of A Lifetime

by Jon Bausman

I recently had the pleasure of attending the “Spring 2013 Preview” for Columbia Sportswear and Mountain Hardwear in Sedona, Arizona. Columbia flew in editors from across the country from major publications like ESPN, Men’s Journal and Backpacker magazine. Some of …

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