July is full of firsts here on OMHG- after I was interviewed by Srinivas Rao for BlogcastFM and got such great feedback I thought it would be great to flip the tables and have our first ever feature with a guy! I never meant Oh My to be exclusively women, but it has turned out that way, so let's break out of the mold by learning about blogging and business not only from a guy … [Read more...] about Relationship Marketing (or how it really, really isn't about you) Podcast Interview with Srini of BlogcastFM
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Three Ways to Get the Media to Go Gaga Over your Designs
{Yes No Maybe original illustration by The Little Canoe} I’m rushing around NYC this week meeting with editors at Real Simple, Lucky, Harper’s Bazaar, Family Circle and more. While I know most editors really well and know what they want, it’s always good to get some face-to-face time with them to learn what they’re currently working on and help solidify the relationship. It’s … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Get the Media to Go Gaga Over your Designs
HOW TO GET YOUR INDIE BUSINESS NOTICED
by Nicole Abbott We all want to GET NOTICED. We create a fabulous product/service/article and we want to be recognized for our efforts. Getting featured in a magazine or high-traffic blog is a HUGE metaphorical "pat on the back" but time and time again, you create something fabulous, you put it out there and.... nothing but crickets! So you scratch your head and wonder, … [Read more...] about HOW TO GET YOUR INDIE BUSINESS NOTICED
Ask Grace: Finding The Right Sales Rep
by Grace Kang of Retail Recipes & Pink Olive Q: Michelle asks, "Where do you find sales reps? And how do you pick the right one for your business?" A: This is a great question! When you are ready to grow your business, a sales rep may just be just the person who can help you get to that next level. If you decide this is the route you want to go, you have to decide … [Read more...] about Ask Grace: Finding The Right Sales Rep
The good parenting guide to social media (and a free ebook)
by Lucy Thornton of Perfect Balance Marketing {image: when she held her child...print by elly mackay/ theaterclouds} Being a parent is the hardest job you'll ever do (years of worry, never having a day off, endless responsibilities, sleepless nights) but it's also the most rewarding. Cuddles, unquestioning love, open smiles and fierce loyalty, the relationship with kids is … [Read more...] about The good parenting guide to social media (and a free ebook)