Marketing Events

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US June 2013

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US June 2013

The SoMe Awards gala in May was a blast. Congratulations to all the winners! Thanks to all who attended and made it another successful event. We are already looking forward to next year’s incredible submissions and ceremony. First, kick start summer with Portland’s Digital Marketing Conference, where boot camps will cover everything from audience targeting to [...]

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SoMe Social Media Awards 2013: And the winners are…

SoMe Social Media Awards 2013: And the winners are…

The Fez Ballroom in downtown Portland was packed last night with social media creatives. Many were hoping to be called to the stage to accept an award recognizing their outstanding achievement in social media. This year’s SoMe Awards were a HUGE success and TMMPDX.COM wants to thank everyone who made the show possible. Sponsors, organizers, [...]

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2013 Social Media Awards: SoMe Awards Announce Finalists and Hall of Fame Winner

2013 Social Media Awards: SoMe Awards Announce Finalists and Hall of Fame Winner

This year’s SoMe Awards are BIGGER than ever and the campaigns that have topped the social media charts have been REVEALED! All of the finalists are listed below, TMM congratulates all of the nominees! The WINNERS will be announced at the gala event on May 16th. We can hardly wait! The annual Portland event has [...]

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National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US May 2013

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US May 2013

May offers two excellent events in the Portland. Start with eMarketing Summit to get fresh on strategies, concepts and tools. Read on to get TMMPDX’s exclusive promo code for discounted entry. Don’t miss the 5th Annual SoMe Awards on May 16th at the Fez Ballroom where we’ll be honoring the best and brightest in social [...]

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Portland Marketing Events: TMMPDX’s Top Marketing Events May 2013

Portland Marketing Events: TMMPDX’s Top Marketing Events May 2013

Help your marketing strategy bloom with new ideas from this month’s educational seminars, conferences, and even a number of classes offered at PSU. Register for the 9th Annual eMarketing Summit with TMM’s promo code ‘TMMPDX89” and receive almost 20% off your ticket price. Attend ISITE’s panel discussion on Personas, Formic Media’s Digital Tools for Businesses, or [...]

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National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US April 2013

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US April 2013

A is for abundance in awesome events around the nation in April. First, don’t miss out on TMMPDX’s exclusive promo code (see below) to get a discount to the eMarketing Summit in Portland. Your registration includes entry to the much anticipated SoMe Awards in May. Now, back to April, start with Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. Or [...]

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Search

Digital Marketing Infographic Series: Diving Into Search Behavior [Infographic]

Digital Marketing Infographic Series: Diving Into Search Behavior [Infographic]

Here is the first of a three-part series featuring compelling infographics based upon digital marketing research data. The graphic below answers the quintessential marketing questions, “What do people search for?”, “Who looks at second page SERP results?” and “Are paid search listings effective?” The results may be SURPRISING! Here’s what the study uncovered: More than 40 [...]

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National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US March 2013

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US March 2013

March brings three solid events to attend and follow. First, it’s that time of year when droves flock to Austin for SXSW. This year’s SXSW Interactive will showcase interactive awards, gaming and emerging technology. Next, Search Marketing is hitting the west coast with SMX West in San Jose. Participate in sessions on SEO, PPC, social [...]

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National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US February 2013

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US February 2013

Whether you are planning on traveling or staying in, there’s something for everyone this month.  We’re focusing on search, content marketing, and social media.  Join industry experts in Portland, OR at SearchFest 2013 to get up-to-date strategies and advancements in all things search and social. Read on to get TMMPDX’s exclusive promo code.  Don’t miss [...]

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18 SEO Killers You Must Clean Up and Avoid for 2013 and Beyond

18 SEO Killers You Must Clean Up and Avoid for 2013 and Beyond

There’s a lot of talk lately of Google having finally killed SEO through their Panda and Penguin algorithms, which continue to ensnare more and more websites with every new update. So is SEO really (finally) dead? When you look at some of the Google organic traffic losses that companies have faced since the very first [...]

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National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US January 2013

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US January 2013

Happy New Year from TMM!  We hope you enjoyed a fun and productive 2012.  Another year passes and new topics in the ever-changing digital landscape move closer to the forefront.  Start the year off right with our January picks.   Dig deep, get innovative and take away practical solutions at Webtrends Engage in San Francisco.  We [...]

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Portland Marketing Events: TMMPDX’s Top Marketing Events December 2012

Portland Marketing Events: TMMPDX’s Top Marketing Events December 2012

It’s been a whirlwind of a year and I’d like to take the time to thank you all for being great readers and supporters! December events to close out 2012 include Launching Your Mobile App Marketing Strategy at Bridgeport Brewery, a Social Media Power Hour at Besthq, and learn about the changes Google made this year at [...]

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Social Media Marketing

Social Media Messaging: What personality type is your brand?

Social Media Messaging: What personality type is your brand?

Ever eavesdrop on the next table at a business lunch? It’s amazing what you can learn about individuals just by listening to their contributions to the conversation. The Bragger keeps talking about the new product he’s developing. The Questioner draws others into the discussion. The Critic tells a hilarious story about a dumb mistake made [...]

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National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US June 2013

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US June 2013

The SoMe Awards gala in May was a blast. Congratulations to all the winners! Thanks to all who attended and made it another successful event. We are already looking forward to next year’s incredible submissions and ceremony. First, kick start summer with Portland’s Digital Marketing Conference, where boot camps will cover everything from audience targeting to [...]

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Social Behavior Infographic: The Findings May Surprise You

Social Behavior Infographic: The Findings May Surprise You

Ever wonder how web users holistically feel about social privacy? How they are influenced to make a purchase or take action through social media? And, what the average “user” looks like by social network? The second of three infographics, brought to you by  iAcquire and SurveyMonkey features social behavior, and will help unveil how people [...]

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Marketing Innovators Interview Series: Think Like Zuck Author, Ekaterina Walter

Marketing Innovators Interview Series: Think Like Zuck Author, Ekaterina Walter

TMM is THRILLED to have had a chance to interview Ekaterina Walter, author of the HOT new bestseller ‘Think Like Zuck’. Currently working as a Social Media Innovator for Intel, Ekaterina’s pursuit of building connections, education, and formulating strategies for social business is evident from her impressive resume. From industry speaking engagements, contributing to well-known [...]

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Instagram 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Marketing on Instagram

Instagram 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Marketing on Instagram

Since bursting onto the scene in 2010, Instagram has exponentially grown in the last few years, and is now one of the most widely used social networks with more than 100 million monthly active users. With such a wide audience of active users, everyone from small local business owners to major multi-national brands are finding [...]

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Twitter #Music: Twitter partners with Spotify to make music social

Twitter #Music: Twitter partners with Spotify to make music social

Discovering music got even more social with yesterday’s launch of #Music, an app and dedicated website from Twitter. With its recently released video sharing network, Vine, sitting pretty at no. 2 in the app store’s free category, hopes are high for #Music. About the #Music app The #Music app has four tabs, explained below. Popular [...]

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Content Marketing

Want ‘Viral Marketing’ Magic? Consider These Key Components

Want ‘Viral Marketing’ Magic? Consider These Key Components

Hotmail, one of the very first web-based email services, is the classic example of something that, while it sounds sinister, is actually an incredibly smart way to market something; viral marketing. Indeed viral marketing, like an actual virus, is supposed to spread easily, quickly and silently until, before anyone even knows what has happened, the [...]

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Building Online Brand Influence: How to avoid being an interloper

Building Online Brand Influence: How to avoid being an interloper

In his Sunday chat, Chris Brogan discussed the art of self-promotion and how to approach it gracefully.  His points about self-promotion are well suited to expand the discussion to how a brand can join customer conversations successfully. As social media has become an integral part of our campaigns and brand strategies, we marketers are breaking [...]

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National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US March 2013

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US March 2013

March brings three solid events to attend and follow. First, it’s that time of year when droves flock to Austin for SXSW. This year’s SXSW Interactive will showcase interactive awards, gaming and emerging technology. Next, Search Marketing is hitting the west coast with SMX West in San Jose. Participate in sessions on SEO, PPC, social [...]

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Portland Marketing Events: TMMPDX’s Top Marketing Events March 2013

Portland Marketing Events: TMMPDX’s Top Marketing Events March 2013

Spring means new beginnings and a great time to recharge your marketing strategies. Attend OEN PubTalk™’s event to hear how local PDX company, Chirpify, revolutionized e-commerce transactions by providing a frictionless transaction process through social media. Learn about Conversion Rate Optimization, which companies are using social media successfully at How to Think Like Zuck, and [...]

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National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US January 2013

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US January 2013

Happy New Year from TMM!  We hope you enjoyed a fun and productive 2012.  Another year passes and new topics in the ever-changing digital landscape move closer to the forefront.  Start the year off right with our January picks.   Dig deep, get innovative and take away practical solutions at Webtrends Engage in San Francisco.  We [...]

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Marketers Need To Be Story Architects

Marketers Need To Be Story Architects

There’s been much discussion lately about the importance of storytelling in good marketing and how we marketers need to embrace it; however, not much has been written about how to properly architect a story for maximum impact. Admittedly, I’m a recovering English major who spent much of my academic life trying to master the short [...]

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Mobile Marketing

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US March 2013

National Marketing Conferences: TMM’s Top Marketing Events Around the US March 2013

March brings three solid events to attend and follow. First, it’s that time of year when droves flock to Austin for SXSW. This year’s SXSW Interactive will showcase interactive awards, gaming and emerging technology. Next, Search Marketing is hitting the west coast with SMX West in San Jose. Participate in sessions on SEO, PPC, social [...]

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Portland Marketing Events: TMMPDX’s Top Marketing Events March 2013

Portland Marketing Events: TMMPDX’s Top Marketing Events March 2013

Spring means new beginnings and a great time to recharge your marketing strategies. Attend OEN PubTalk™’s event to hear how local PDX company, Chirpify, revolutionized e-commerce transactions by providing a frictionless transaction process through social media. Learn about Conversion Rate Optimization, which companies are using social media successfully at How to Think Like Zuck, and [...]

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The Smarter Side of Mobile: Data Collection through Wireless Sensor Networks

The Smarter Side of Mobile: Data Collection through Wireless Sensor Networks

The Smarter Side of Mobile: Data Collection through Wireless Sensor Networks Mobile devices are at the center of our everyday lives. Society has increasingly grown dependent up these devices. We rely on our phones or tablets to schedule our activities, conduct research, make purchases, and stay connected with our digital network. Mobile technology is becoming [...]

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TMM’s Takeaway from Seattle Interactive Conference 2012

TMM’s Takeaway from Seattle Interactive Conference 2012

This year’s Seattle Interactive Conference covered the theme of Game-Changers following three tracks of digital, design, and develop.  This event brought together an impressive team of speakers, panelists, and artists from various industries creating a unique buzz and energy in the air over both days.  TMM was there mixing it up and tweeting live coverage.  [...]

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Digital Marketing Strategy: A Simple Guide

Digital Marketing Strategy: A Simple Guide

It’s difficult to find a business today that isn’t somehow engaged in some type of digital marketing.  Unfortunately, many businesses deploy digital marketing tactics without ever feeling a positive return on investment.  Many of these business decision makers are left feeling uneasy about increasing their digital marketing budgets. What’s the problem?  Far to often, businesses [...]

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Portland Marketing Events: TMMPDX’s Top Marketing Events December 2012

Portland Marketing Events: TMMPDX’s Top Marketing Events December 2012

It’s been a whirlwind of a year and I’d like to take the time to thank you all for being great readers and supporters! December events to close out 2012 include Launching Your Mobile App Marketing Strategy at Bridgeport Brewery, a Social Media Power Hour at Besthq, and learn about the changes Google made this year at [...]

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Modern Marketing Buzz

#tmmTops: Thoroughly Modern Marketing News You May Have Missed This Week

#tmmTops: Thoroughly Modern Marketing News You May Have Missed This Week

Here’s TMM’s weekly round-up of the juiciest marketing news, updates and gossip from around the web, enjoy! #tmmTV NEW Episode We’re very excited to announce our new #tmmTV YouTube series for marketing professionals and business owners looking to get the inside scoop on the fast paced world of digital marketing. Please view our latest LIVE [...]

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SoMe Social Media Awards 2013: And the winners are…

SoMe Social Media Awards 2013: And the winners are…

The Fez Ballroom in downtown Portland was packed last night with social media creatives. Many were hoping to be called to the stage to accept an award recognizing their outstanding achievement in social media. This year’s SoMe Awards were a HUGE success and TMMPDX.COM wants to thank everyone who made the show possible. Sponsors, organizers, [...]

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Digital Marketing Playbook: Simple Strategies to Kick Start Your Company’s Digital Success

Digital Marketing Playbook: Simple Strategies to Kick Start Your Company’s Digital Success

Diving into the facets of digital marketing can be an overwhelming experience. From website design, optimization, and measurement to social media and the growing importance of a mobile presence, it’s difficult to know where to start. Larger companies are lucky enough to either have internal teams or the ability to contract agencies to focus on [...]

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#tmmTops: Thoroughly Modern Marketing News You May Have Missed This Week

#tmmTops: Thoroughly Modern Marketing News You May Have Missed This Week

Here’s TMM’s weekly round-up of the juiciest marketing news, updates and gossip from around the web, enjoy! #tmmTV NEW Episode We’re very excited to announce our new #tmmTV YouTube series for marketing professionals and business owners looking to get the inside scoop on the fast paced world of digital marketing. Please view our latest LIVE [...]

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Digital Marketing Tools Are What’s For Breakfast at PSU

Digital Marketing Tools Are What’s For Breakfast at PSU

Portland State University’s Digital Marketing Strategies Program and Mambo Media’s  Siouxsie Jennett (@siouxsiejennett) recently hosted the quarterly Digital Marketing Breakfast.  These events showcase a panel of experts who present useful insights and new approaches in digital marketing strategies and tactics. The presentations are typically followed by Q&A. This quarter’s version, titled ‘Don’t Be A Tool…Leverage [...]

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#tmmTops: Thoroughly Modern Marketing News You May Have Missed This Week

#tmmTops: Thoroughly Modern Marketing News You May Have Missed This Week

Here’s TMM’s weekly round-up of the juiciest marketing news, updates and gossip from around the web, enjoy! #tmmTV NEW Episode We’re very excited to announce our new #tmmTV YouTube series for marketing professionals and business owners looking to get the inside scoop on the fast paced world of digital marketing. Please view our latest LIVE [...]

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