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#30Thursday Post Number Nine (Yes it’s fine!)

October 28, 2010 by Margie Clayman 17 Comments

Well, I have to say, I am pretty excited about how this week’s #30Thursday turned out. There are a few resounding themes, and I’d love to say that I planned it this way, but this is just what people are writing. They are writing about bullying and why they care. They are writing about how to be the best you you can be. They are writing about how to lift others up.

Pretty amazing, huh? I think so too.

And no, I probably won’t make all of the titles of my #30thursday posts rhyme – but it’s fun in the meantime. Please enjoy these fantastic posts!

1. The first post this week comes from @LouImbriano, who notes wisely that our focus should be on building, not selling. Scott Stratten of Unmarketing would adore this post 🙂

2. A very thoughtful post by @Juliemangano called “I was bullied.” I think a lot of people will be able to relate to this post. It reminds us that bullying, whether online or offline, can leave deep scars that are hard to forget and hard to ignore.

3. Mike Myatt wrote one of the best definitions of influence I have seen. How to create lasting influence – a post that shows influence is probably more than just about numbers and who clicks what.

4. My friend Paul Konrardy sent me this post from ProBlogger Darren Rouse. It’s from 2007, showing that the problem of online bullying has been going on for quite some time. Check out What A Buddhist Monk Taught Me About Blogging

5. This post created quite an uproar across Social Media sites. Great post by SME Examiner regarding three myths about guest posting. Lots of actionable items to think about here!

6. My friend @CelsiusMI brought this post from, well, MediaPost, to my attention: “Why Marketers Shouldn’t Give Up on Twitter,” by Jessica Michaels

7. This was a really interesting post by Alan Belniak for MarketingProfs (The Daily Fix). I saw Jason Falls tweet it out. If that isn’t a clue how great this post is, I don’t know what to tell you 🙂 So check out Are you really marketing or just advertising?

8. My friend David McGraw has a great idea for the month of November – remind yourself of why you should be grateful every day, all month. It’s a project called 30 Days of Gratitude. Are you in? Because I sure am!

9. My new friend @Greetums, who has been a major supporter of my efforts in the Social Media Safety project, wrote a beautiful and insightful post called Confessions of a Bully. A must read for sure.

10. @melissa_ful tweeted this post to me by Ezra Klein, and I think he has a great message: Why it gets better. Neat way to piggy-back on the “It gets better” campaign.

11. @galactic sent me this extraordinary post from August Turak at AdAge.com. In What Bolsters the Bottom Line? Selfless Marketing, Turak invokes Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s spiritual journey and what advertisers can learn from the success of movies like Devil Wears Prada. Read this extremely interesting post, and you won’t regret it!

12. My friend Heidi Cohen got published at Clickz.com. Her post, titled Stop Experimenting with Social Media, offers some fantastic actionable items for integrating Social Media into your marketing efforts. Some of the comments she received are a bit shocking as well.

13. This was a fun post that my friend @gagasgarden recommended. By Clint Franzen, “It all started with a call to a local guy offering guitar lessons in piano” notes the wonder of seeing a student exceed expectations and head right towards the pinnacle of great success.

14. Speaking of my friend Gaga, she has a delightful little post this week about greenhouses, tequila, and how kids will hold on to the strangest sayings 🙂 Check out OUI Built a Prefabricated Greenhouse for $142.00 by this lovely lady.

15. Is “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” the best approach? Carol Phillips tweeted out a post by Mariam Shahab that ponders this question, and whether it’s just Generation Y that doubts this old adage.

16. My friend Tommy tweeted out this very useful post from Hubspot.com called 6 Easy Ways to Get More Visitors To Your Blog. A must-read!

17. My friend Allen Mireles tweeted out an interesting post written by Erica Naone for The Technology Review. The post is titled Social Coupons: Good for Business? The answer might surprise you. Then again, it might not 🙂

18. My bloggy bff @pushingsocial said this post was a must-read. I would tend to agree, although again it might be a bit self-serving posting a link to this from #30Thursday. Still, the info is great! Curating Information as Content Strategy, by Valeria Maltoni

19. Jordan Cooper (@notaproblog) wrote an outstanding post for Jason Falls’ Social Media Explorer called Community Managers: Whose Best Interests Do You Serve? The question extends to any portion of the marketing world these days. A lot to ponder here.

20.  Chris Brogan introduced me to a fellow named Jim Mitchem, who wrote a FABULOUS post on the bullying issue, simply called On Bullying. Jim comes at the issue from a logical space, and he creates a great read.

21. An amazing Vlog by Keith Ferrazzi called Your Turning Point. Who was there at the moment in your life when you needed someone the most?

22. Suzanne Vara’s fantastic post of the week for me was 8 Tips for Embracing Change in Social Media. Suzanne and I agree that a lot of what advertising taught marketers can be carried over into the world of Social Media. She details why, beautifully as always, in this post.

23. Sure, I’m biased, but I think this post by Jay Baer rocked the house. The 7 New Roles Agencies Must Play to Survive Real-Time Business. For insights into the ever-changing world of us agency folk, go here!

24. Megan Knight hits another one all the way out of the ballpark over at DawnWesterberg.com. Expanding on her original post, which I highlighted last week, Megan details how nonprofits can use Facebook, and best practices. Tremendous information!

25. @tommyismyname notes that we seem to be heading to a world where Minority Report seems kind of feasible. Normally, this would scare my wee pants off. However, Tommy writes about The Future of Marketing so well I’m almost kind of excited about it. Almost. 🙂

26. This post by Mark Dykeman is really really interesting – a game of “Where’s Waldo” with truly severe societal ramifications. Check out Develop your observational skills by spotting the photoshopping. Great post!

27. Jason Mikula did not rest on his laurels after last week’s fantastic post about Apple and customer service. This week, Jason analyzes a spectrum of Twitter customer service, then explains how companies can use Twitter to respond the right way. Give part 2 of Customer Service in the Social Media Era a read!

28. My friend Patrick Prothe wonders if there is room in business for kindness. This is a very detailed post, a mixture of helpful information and the human touch.

29. One great thing about my friend Maya (@MayaREGuru) is that she makes you want to jump up and save the world with her posts. Point of Ignition is no exception. I love reading uplifting blog posts like this!

30. I really thought this post by Chris Brogan, called Move On, was interesting. What is kind of a thorn in my business side (Social Media conferences) is like the kitchen table at home for him and many others. And yet, we all have a kitchen table somewhere, don’t we? What really matters, though, is what you do beyond it.

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  1. Gaga says

    October 28, 2010 at 7:56 am

    Dear Margie,
    Thank-you for writing about my gardening blog #14, Gaga’s Garden, Building A Do-It-Yourself-Greenhouse for $142.00. We have lost so many dollars in plants every winter although we live in a “mild” climate, we wanted to teach everyone that they could do-it- themselves and have a good time. People say the blog is funny and some say its hysterically funny :). I am honored that you chose this little write up for #30 Thursday! I appreciate and learn from you everyday. I also read your post below about all the little things we need to learn about Twitter. Great post Margie!
    Thank-you,
    Gaga

    Reply
    • Margie Clayman says

      October 28, 2010 at 8:05 pm

      No problem 🙂 It’s been great to meet you! Can’t wait to see your new post!

      Reply
  2. Heidi Cohen says

    October 28, 2010 at 8:43 am

    Marjorie–Thank you for including me in this great company. At its core, social media is about being generous and paying it forward. It means showing up, listening to others, and thinking about what’s being said. BUT most of all, social media is about sharing your knowledge with others to help them be the best they can be! That said, our participation has to be polite in the old fashioned Emily Post sense and take into consideration the feelings and safety of others. Happy marketing, Heidi Cohen

    Reply
    • Margie Clayman says

      October 28, 2010 at 8:05 pm

      I couldn’t agree more, Heidi. That’s the essence of Social Media to me. I do my best to live it, and I know you do as well. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Debra Leitl says

    October 28, 2010 at 9:22 am

    Margie

    Another great reading list, I am devouring it during my lunch time today. Que Bueno ideales.

    ciao for now.

    Reply
    • Margie Clayman says

      October 28, 2010 at 8:06 pm

      ooh, ciao…an international spark to my blog today. Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Jay Baer says

    October 28, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Wowza! That’s a lot of work. Incredibly valuable list! Many thanks for including me.
    j

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    • Margie Clayman says

      October 28, 2010 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Jay. I have loved your blog for quite some time, so I am happy to be able to include you!

      Reply
  5. David McGraw says

    October 28, 2010 at 9:39 am

    Margie, Thank you for including my “30 days of Gratitude” project. I am honored.

    Please join me in 30 days of daily status updates about something you are grateful. If you are using Twitter, then please add the hashtag #30Gratitude to your tweets so we can follow along and celebrate your success.

    In Gratitude, David

    Reply
    • Margie Clayman says

      October 28, 2010 at 8:07 pm

      You know I’m in!

      Thanks so much, David!

      Reply
  6. Mike Myatt says

    October 28, 2010 at 10:10 am

    Hi Margie:

    I just wanted to drop by and say thanks for including my post in your reading list, which by the way, contains a number of posts I intend to read as well. Thanks again Margie…

    Reply
    • Margie Clayman says

      October 28, 2010 at 8:07 pm

      Hi Mike,

      Thank YOU for popping by. I loved your post!

      Reply
  7. Michael Fox says

    October 28, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Hi Margie!

    Thank you so much for listing one of my latest blog projects, String Theory, at http://www.clintfranzen.com

    This has been an exciting project to be involved in and I thank you again for the recognition. I intend to view all of the others listed!

    Michael

    Reply
  8. Margie Clayman says

    October 28, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    No problem, Michael. You do great work! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Cristian Gonzales says

    October 30, 2010 at 11:28 am

    Another great round-up, thanks for the terrific reading Margie.

    Reply
  10. certificate of incorporation says

    January 14, 2011 at 5:50 am

    Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!

    Reply

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