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"I have tried to know absolutely nothing about a great many things, and I have succeeded fairly well." Source: Funny Quote of the Day

I was watching videos like this and wondered: what separates most of us from THIS kind of poetry/prose? He is outside the "business" of law... Source: WritersBeat.com

Don't use all-or-nothing thinking. Take each day as its own day, and don't worry about it if you mess up one day. The most important thing you can do is just get back up on the horse. - Henry Cloud Source: Quote of the day - They Said So

which defines us best? our dna or our sexual orientation? Source: WritersBeat.com

No other B2C industry has thrived on Instagram quite like the fashion industry. Between their carefully curated photos, expertly targeted ads, and decisive adoption of Instagram Stories, fashion and beauty brands have become masters of consumer engagement on the visual content platform. And brands from any industry could learn a thing... Source: Marketing

Facebook shut down a coordinated campaign to sow misinformation and discord among U.S. voters. Some of the campaign's activity was consistent with what Facebook has previously seen from the Internet Research Agency (IRA), which has well-known ties to the Kremlin. Source: MediaPost.com: social

Source: Marketing Land - Internet Marketing News, Strategies & Tips

Source: Marketing Land - Internet Marketing News, Strategies & Tips

Source: Marketing Land - Internet Marketing News, Strategies & Tips

Marketers spent 13% more in Q2 2018, driven by click volumes and higher cost per clicks. The U.S. spent 12%, followed by the UK at 14%, and Europe at 19%, according to recent data. Source: MediaPost.com: social

Last month McKinney and client DuPont Corian Design unveiled a new app—the Moodboard Maker--intended to help the firm's designers and customers collaborate quickly and efficiently. Now the companies are bringing the design tool to New York's Grand Central Terminal in the form of an interactive exhibit to let thousands of passersby check it out for themselves. The exhibit will be at the Terminal Aug. 1-2 (8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET). An estimated 750,000 people pass through the transit hub daily. In addition to that potential audience, the firms are linking the exhibit to social media so that users everywhere can create their own Moodboards that may appear on display in GST. A live stream  of the exhibit can be accessed via the #corianmoodboardmaker hashtag on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and WeChat. Source: MediaPost.com: social

Assailing Abigail Diminutive girl from Nut-knuckle. Tends to egg-crack her knuckles She's to be tiger-watched. Ambitious canary blonde An... Source: WritersBeat.com

This is Ode To... , a weekly column where we share the stuff we're really into in hopes that you'll be really into it, too. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is here to warn us about unsafe products and best practices when using certain products. And, it seems, to also keep us entertained with some of the weirdest meme-filled tweets of any government agency.  Most recently the account has received attention in the past for its unusual approach to education and recently got the attention of unfamiliar users with a single-word tweet.  Horses. — US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) July 20, 2018 Read more... More about Twitter , Memes , Social Media , An Ode To , and Culture Source: Social Media

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Source: Marketing Land - Internet Marketing News, Strategies & Tips

Source: Marketing Land - Internet Marketing News, Strategies & Tips

Facebook announced today that it has found evidence of another coordinated election interference campaign on its site -- a likely effort to influence the 2018 U.S. Midterms. Source: Marketing

Golfer Jarrod Lyle takes the decision to end his treatment for cancer and begin palliative care, says wife Briony. Source: BBC Sport - Golf

It was a long Facebook post, written by somebody in deep pain who laid their soul bare for their entire network to see. What were the possible unintended consequences of this online confessional? Source: MediaPost.com: social

One year after merging, the B2B companies Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM), a provider of product sourcing and category planning solutions, and RangeMe, an online platform that connects product suppliers with retailers are appointing The BAM Connection as AOR. The two companies serve as an end-to-end category sourcing platform.  The Brooklyn-based agency will handle creative, strategy and social media work for the two companies that operate under one umbrella message. There was no incumbent and there was no formal review. The agency's first work will debut in September.     Source: MediaPost.com: social

Brazilian author Beatriz Bracher's new novel — her first to be published in English — follows a professor who, years later, is still haunted by his arrest and torture during Brazil's dictatorship. Source: Book Reviews : NPR

Content performance can be a difficult thing to gauge because there is a pretty wide collection of factors you could measure it by. Is it […] The post 7 Free Blogging Tools to Analyze and Improve Your Performance appeared first on Jeffbullas's Blog. Source: Jeffbullas's Blog

Green reading books will be much less detailed if the R&A and USGA's plans go through Green reading books will be much less detailed if the R&A and USGA's plans go through This article Restrictions On Green Reading Books Announced appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

Nick Bonfield picks out his seven best USPGA Championship shots since the turn of the millennium… YE Yang defeated Tiger Woods in an enthralling contest at the 2009 USPGA Championship Nick Bonfield picks out his best USPGA shots since the turn of the millennium This article 7 Best USPGA Championship Shots... Source: Golf Monthly

Cartoonist Annie Goetzinger's new biography of the French writer and provocateur Colette focuses on her most youthful, beautiful decades — set in a romanticized, cleaned-up version of Paris. Source: Book Reviews : NPR

A week before the USPGA Championship is the WGC Bridgestone Invitational, check out who our tipster thinks will win Who is going to triumph at Firestone GC? Will it be DJ again? This article WGC Bridgestone Invitational Golf Betting Tips appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

Advertisers are not seeking innovation for innovation's sake, but rather innovation that drives ROI, Dentsu Aegis Network's Jon Kovalcik, tells "Marketing Daily." Source: MediaPost.com: social

The rise of mobile video, social video and streaming have already dramatically shifted the way we consume video, but both legacy media companies and new upstarts are betting that these technologies will forge a new set of winners and losers. Source: MediaPost.com: social

Since 2017, six million more Americans started participating in the same activity. Any guesses about what this rapidly growing pastime could be? Source: Marketing

Since its inception in 1916, the distinctive Wanamaker Trophy has had somewhat of an amazing journey to where it is today The Wanamaker Trophy has had an amazing journey to where it is today This article History Of The Wanamaker Trophy appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

Wanting to do two things at the same time. If you're on the stairmaster at the gym, you're engaged in a workout voluntarily. But if your job involved standing on a stairmaster all day, every day, you'd be stressed out. Because you want to stay (you need the paycheck) and you want to leave. A […]              Source: Seth Godin's Blog on marketing, tribes and respect

No matter what you do for a living, you need a daily dose of inspiration to stay motivated and keep pushing towards your goals.  Source: Marketing

Strikethrough text is like body language in your writing. It allows you to convey subtext or your true opinion about something, without explicitly expressing it: Source: Marketing

Want to collaborate with social media influencers to promote your products and services? Wondering which influencers are a good fit for your business? In this article, you'll find out how to get started with influencer marketing campaigns. #1: Identify Potential Social Media Influencers First, it's helpful to understand what types of influencers you'll encounter. While [...] The post How to Evaluate and Partner With Social Media Influencers appeared first on Social Media Examiner . Source: Social Media Examiner

The social media landscape in early 2018 is defined by a mix of long-standing trends and newly emerging narratives. Source: MediaPost.com: social

For now, augmented reality (AR) is still largely a novelty -- AR's newness alone contributes to its ability to surpass print, online, and television advertisements in terms of shock-factor. As The Drum reports, AR can capture people's attention for over 85 seconds, increase interaction rates by 20 percent, and improve click-through... Source: Marketing

The year's final Major has often provided the perfect catwalk for the fashion-conscious golfer over the years. 8 classic USPGA outfits here... These players have added a touch of colour and style to recent USPGAs This article Classic USPGA Outfits Over the Years appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

Royal Lytham plays host to Ricoh Women's British Open this week. In-Kyung Kim will be defending the championship over the famous Lancashire Links. I.K. Kim defends her title over the links at Royal Lytham & St Annes This article Ricoh Women's British Open Preview, TV Times appeared first on Golf Monthly.... Source: Golf Monthly

The best players in the world are in Akron, Ohio this week for the year's third World Golf Championship event. Hideki Matsuyama defends the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone CC. Hideki Matsuyama defends WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Hideki Matsuyama is defending champion at Firestone CC in Ohio This article WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Leaderboard, Preview, TV... Source: Golf Monthly

Sit in sun. Sun goes behind cloud. Look at watch. Notice that second-hand does not always point directly at little marks on dial. Sometimes it does, though. Then sometimes it doesn't. Why? Feel panic at how quickly life slips by. Get to work. NICHOLSON BAKER Source: Advice to Writers

"I am a Ford, not a Lincoln." Source: Funny Quote of the Day

Think in terms of opportunities and solutions instead of problems, disappointment, and failure. - Lorii Myers Source: Quote of the day - They Said So

Instagram has become a finely curated destination for gorgeous photos, videos, and visual content that all clamor for the best Likes and comments. It's as if the urge to visit a modern art museum can now be satisfied from the comfort of our own homes -- or bus seats, or lunch... Source: Marketing

Here's the truth: Excel struggles are real. As a marketer, it's likely that you know these tiny conflicts all too well. From accidental deletes to misplaced numbers, one click can throw your spreadsheet all out of whack. Source: Marketing

Whether you create SEO reports internally or for clients, creating the right template and reporting on the most vital data will make your job easier and help you prove ROI. Read the full article at MarketingProfs Source: MarketingProfs All In One

To reach more customers at the right time in the right channels, marketers need to adapt messages for the different niche mediums and channels customers use during key parts of the customer journey. Read the full article at MarketingProfs Source: MarketingProfs All In One

Explainer videos are a useful and fun way to introduce your audience to your products or services, and—when they are done well—they can be extremely effective. Read on for dozens of tips on how to write a compelling video script. Read the full article at MarketingProfs Source: MarketingProfs All In One

Job candidates say the factors most damaging to a potential employer's brand are a reputation for poor work-life balance and excessive turnover, according to recent research from MRINetwork. Read the full article at MarketingProfs Source: MarketingProfs All In One

Clinton, NJ-based Mint Advertising has been retained by Italian non-dairy gelato maker Valsoia to increase brand awareness in the U.S. The remit includes branding development, social media and web design. The agency has also been hired to develop branding, messaging and creative for the gift card  program Hotels.com. And Columbia Sportswear has also retained the agency to redesign its gift card program. Source: MediaPost.com: social

"Users have no reason to expect that certain browsing behavior could determine the interest they pay on an auto-loan, much less that what their friends post could be used to determine that," Sen. Mark Warner writes in a new policy paper. Source: MediaPost.com: social

Two every second: That's how many people join LinkedIn as new members, many of whom hope to exploit the platform's rich resource for industry contacts, […] The post 9 Steps to Creating A Powerful LinkedIn Profile appeared first on Jeffbullas's Blog. Source: Jeffbullas's Blog

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Twitter announced today the selection of two proposals to study the health of its network. Source: Marketing

Meyer will star in TV, radio, digital, social and in-restaurant ads, and help the family dining chain launch biscuit bowls and promote its new 'Everything Breakfast.' Source: MediaPost.com: social

Analyzing traffic trends and audience composition is often as important as dissecting the content coming from the right. It's not just what right-wing websites are saying. Who are they talking to? And is this audience growing or shrinking? Source: MediaPost.com: social

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Source: Marketing Land - Internet Marketing News, Strategies & Tips

Cheetah Digital has added Stellar Loyalty's email, mobile and web messaging services. Source: MediaPost.com: social

Email is tops and direct mail is second. Few people prefer apps and the phone, a UK survey finds. Source: MediaPost.com: social

Implementing transparency, consistency and universal standards are the top three actions that marketers would like from data providers to improve data quality, according to a recent study commissioned by data management platform Lotame. Source: MediaPost.com: social

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There is a reason why brands like Nivea, Pernod Ricard, Heineken, and Coca-Cola are killing it on social media and building stronger connections with consumers. They aren't relying on stock imagery. Rather, they are crowdsourcing authentic images that align with their brand message and values. Source: MediaPost.com: social

Last week, both YouTube and Facebook gave the web video channel InfoWars and its editor Alex Jones a long overdue time-out, but it's important to put those actions in perspective. Back in March of 2017, Paul Joseph Watson - then InfoWars editor - tweeted, "I'm not sure the left understand the monumental ass-whupping being dished out to them on YouTube." Source: MediaPost.com: social

Wrote for a while, then stopped. Reasons include: Had kids, moved, divorced, married again, moved again, new job, mid-life crisis....you know, life.... Source: WritersBeat.com

Neuromarketing is a scientific study that uses the fundamentals of neuroscience phenomenon. The goal of neuromarketing is to capitalize on the cognitive biases of a […] The post 5 Examples of Neuromarketing That Marketers Can Use to Sell Their Products appeared first on Jeffbullas's Blog. Source: Jeffbullas's Blog

The reality for golf is that the Mothers of Millennials may be easier to engage than their off-springs Millennial Mum (GolfPeach) with (relatively) newly addicted to golf Millennial Son!! The reality for golf is that the Mothers of Millennials may be easier to engage than their off-springs This article Why Mothers... Source: Golf Monthly

Tom won his biggest title to date with a nine under par total for 72 holes Walton Heath Men's Club Captain David Williams presents Michael Lunt Salver to Tom Thurloway. (Image: Charles Briscoe-Knight) The Sussex man won the biggest title of his amateur career over four days at Walton Heath This... Source: Golf Monthly

Holy Name Medical Center and agency Barker are attempting to pivot away from more somber-toned healthcare marketing ads by highlighting individuals' real-life stories. This is the first work for the 361-bed acute care facility by the New York-based ad agency.  The creative retells actual cases, including a cancer survivor and new mother, as a platform to showcase the institution's ability to provide positive experiences.  "Healthcare should be about the patients, and the level of care they receive, so we are happy to help showcase these amazing real life stories of people overcoming their health obstacles thanks to Holy Name in a positive, emotional and vibrant way," says John Barker, Chief Idea Officer, Barker.  The "This Place is Different" creative, which features lines like "This is What a New Lease on Life Looks Like," and "This is What Three Years Cancer Free Looks Like," runs across social, digital, local billboards and print in...

The Spaniard showed some frustration at the RBC Canadian Open The Spaniard showed some frustration at the RBC Canadian Open This article WATCH: Sergio Garcia Slams Club At Bag, Makes Caddie Jump appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

The American was criticised for a brief handshake with Richard McEvoy at the European Open The American was criticised for a brief handshake with Richard McEvoy at the European Open This article Bryson DeChambeau Apologises After Handshake Criticism appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

The Southern Hemisphere team staged a dramatic comeback in the singles to secure victory. The Southern Hemisphere team staged a dramatic comeback in the singles to secure victory. This article Southern Hemisphere Win Inaugural Icons Of Rugby Golf Tournament appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

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Source: Marketing Land - Internet Marketing News, Strategies & Tips

Here we take a look at six of Miguel Angel Jimenez's best quotes Here we take a look at six of Miguel Angel Jimenez's best golf quotes This article 6 Of The Best Miguel Angel Jimenez Quotes appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

MoviePass borrowed $5 million on Friday to keep the lights on and the servers running but some are suggesting that it may be playing a game of "Mission Impossible." Source: MediaPost.com: social

Are you looking to create an awesome resume that lands the job of your dreams? Whatever industry you're applying to work in (from marketing to sales), there's one thing all resumes need to have in common: the ability to stand-out. Source: Marketing

Dustin Johnson won his 19th PGA Tour title at the RBC Canadian Open After winning the RBC Canadian Open, we give you the round-up of all 19 of Dustin Johnson's PGA Tour wins to date. This article All 18 Of Dustin Johnson's PGA Tour Wins appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

Publishers have so much data about what their audiences do offline, the content they consume, the purchases they make. Harnessing that data to give advertisers the ability to insert themselves in the conversation with prospects is exciting. Source: MediaPost.com: social

Succeeding in the digital era isn't about becoming the Uber or the Amazon of an industry. Instead, it involves establishing the companies' own digital ambitions, taking a hard look at the necessary traits the enterprise has. Source: MediaPost.com: social

"We're not going to be here long." That's because this project isn't going to work and we can't afford to stay, or because this project is going to work and we're going to move up. That's a pretty profound thing for some real estate to say about its corporate tenant. And the employees absorb it each […]              Source: Seth Godin's Blog on marketing, tribes and respect

In 2018, smart home systems and devices are more impressive and all-encompassing than ever. Source: Marketing

We take a look at the gear used by world number one Dustin Johnson We take a look at the equipment used by world number one Dustin Johnson This article Dustin Johnson What's In The Bag? appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

The Spaniard won his second Senior Major with victory at St Andrews The Spaniard beat Bernhard Langer by a stroke at St Andrews This article Miguel Angel Jimenez Wins Senior Open appeared first on Golf Monthly. Source: Golf Monthly

Confused by the Facebook attribution model for ads? Wondering which ad should receive credit for a conversion? In this article, you'll learn how to use the Facebook Attribution Window feature for Facebook ad campaigns. How Does Facebook Ad Attribution Work? When people interact with your Facebook ads or Instagram ads, they can take a variety [...] The post The Facebook Attribution Window: How Facebook Tracks Conversions appeared first on Social Media Examiner . Source: Social Media Examiner

Growing up, a few of my baseball coaches were some of the most ruthless and demanding people I've ever met. They used fear to push my team to our physical and emotional limits, intimidated us with cruel ultimatums, and didn't really seem to care about us as people. They did everything... Source: Marketing

World Number 1 Dustin Johnson fired a closing round of 66 to win the RBC Canadian Open by three shots from South Korean players Byeong Hun An and Whee Kim. Dustin Johnson wins RBC Canadian Open The World Number 1 claimed his 19th PGA Tour victory This article Dustin Johnson wins... Source: Golf Monthly

England's Richard McEvoy birdied the last to win the Porsche European Open by a single shot from Christofer Blomstrand, Renato Paratore and amateur Allen John. Richard McEvoy wins Porsche European Open The Englishman birdied the last to claim his first European Tour title This article Richard McEvoy wins Porsche European Open... Source: Golf Monthly

American Bryson DeChambeau apologises for his actions towards winner Richard McEvoy at the end of the European Open in Germany. Source: BBC Sport - Golf

In a longish life as a professional writer, I have heard a thousand masterpieces talked out over bars, restaurant tables and love seats. I have never seen one of them in print. Books must be written, not talked. MORRIS L. WEST Source: Advice to Writers

"Burt Reynolds once asked me out. I was in his room." Source: Funny Quote of the Day

The award-winning social robot Kuri is hanging it up. Kuri was launched at CES 2017. The idea was to make robots that were useful, joyful and inspiring. Source: MediaPost.com: social

I'd venture to guess you get tons of emails in your inbox every day. From coupons, to daily deal sites, to newsletters, to password resets, to your mother wanting to know when you plan to visit -- it's a lot to sift through, never mind actually open. Source: Marketing

Contents of a Great Marketing Resume: A great marketing resumé should be well written and formatted, one page in length, define your unique value proposition and contain details of your employment and education. Depending on the company and the job, you can also add an interests and hobbies section to your... Source: Marketing

There's such a thin line between winning and losing. - John R. Tunis Source: Quote of the day - They Said So

Novelizations are books based on movies. I've read a few and owned a few. Currently I have the novelizations for the first three Karate Kid movies... Source: WritersBeat.com

In literary terms, the distinction between a romance and a love story is arguably subjective and open for interpretation--perhaps rooted in literary snobbery--but as someone who appreciates both genres, this is how I discern the two. Characters As in many types of stories, characters are central to both love stories and romances. We need to be intrigued by and invested in them in order to fully appreciate their relationship. Characters in a romance may feel idealized in some way. They might have some type of flaw--but even this flaw is likely to be a strength in disguise. Love stories tend to have more deeply and authentically flawed characters. Regardless of the setting and time period they're placed in, they're un... Source: BookBrowse Blog

Dustin Johnson wins his third PGA title of the year with a three-shot victory at the Canadian Open in Oakville, Ontario. Source: BBC Sport - Golf

Your Hosts: Brandon, Mary, and Dan, with Kjell Lindgren Spoiler Alert! If you haven't yet read The Calculating Stars: A Lady Astronaut Novel, by Mary Robinette Kowal, you may wish to rectify that prior to listening. In this episode we go into great depth on Mary's novel with the expert technical... Source: Writing Excuses

I watch the perfect words gather in the stanzas and glide across the page with movement pattern image flow into a single string drawn and a... Source: WritersBeat.com

the stone of self doubt sunk me and I was pushed into the earth when it reached my crotch the pain was too much so I threw it off and... Source: WritersBeat.com

England's Richard McEvoy, 39, wins his first European Tour title after a dramatic finish to the European Open in Hamburg. Source: BBC Sport - Golf

Use to be KBR, but like BrokenPoem better. Thanks for reading! Kirk Source: WritersBeat.com

Here we take a look at how you can get some of the clubs, apparel and shoes on show at Carnoustie in the 147th Open Championship. Here we take a look at how you can get some of the clubs, apparel and shoes on show at Carnoustie in the 147th Open... Source: Golf Monthly

Surely it's obvious that I'm right and you're wrong? You..yes, I'm talking to you. Pay attention. If you paid better attention you'd see that... Source: WritersBeat.com

Quietly, over the last thirty years, engineering has become dramatically more efficient and effective. Insulated glass, cars that don't break down, keyboards with just the right feel to them… Mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering are all moving faster than ever. Several factors are at work: Computer aided design and engineering means that smaller teams can […]              Source: Seth Godin's Blog on marketing, tribes and respect

When I used to teach creative writing, I would tell the students to make their characters want something right away—even if it's only a glass of water. Characters paralyzed by the meaninglessness of modern life still have to drink water from time to time. KURT VONNEGUT Source: Advice to Writers

This is from The Colored Lens. Is "filtering" a literary jargon term? I can only guess it means the narrator inserted too much of himself into a... Source: WritersBeat.com

"The only athletic sport I ever mastered was backgammon." Source: Funny Quote of the Day

His palm would cup my hip bone, fingertips probing for purchase beneath its knuckle before his hand closed in a bowler's grip that claimed... Source: WritersBeat.com

We lose ourselves in the things we love. We find ourselves there, too. - Dale Patridge Source: Quote of the day - They Said So

life is a gimmick face the crowd and be proud or leave the scene and be a cloud life beyond doubts shrouds it won't take prisoners ... Source: WritersBeat.com

World number one Dustin Johnson cards a 65 to earn a four-way share of the lead after the penultimate round of the Canadian Open. Source: BBC Sport - Golf

I was just having quick a glimpse a the map of the world trying to work who is responsible for ruling this world. I was hoping it would not be China... Source: WritersBeat.com

Miguel Angel Jimenez holds a two-shot lead on nine under par going into the final round of the Senior Open. Source: BBC Sport - Golf

I have been following this, and I do not mean to limit it to this one fellah, but here goes: - 1) I will immediately deal with the elephant in the... Source: WritersBeat.com

The big new collaboration between Lorenzo Mattotti and Jerry Kramsky is visually gorgeous, lush and virtuosic — but its story of a peaceful fantasy world threatened by a crisis feels generic. Source: Book Reviews : NPR

Welcome to this week's edition of the Social Media Marketing Talk Show, a news show for marketers who want to stay on the leading edge of social media. On this week's Social Media Marketing Talk Show, we explore Facebook rolling out Watch Party to all Facebook groups, Twitter's new Ads Playbook, and other breaking social [...] The post Facebook Rolls Out Watch Party to All Facebook Groups appeared first on Social Media Examiner . Source: Social Media Examiner