Archive for August, 2010

Social Media Fashion Statements — Are the Top Brands Engaging Well?
Posted on August 24, 2010
Have you heard of Coach's Poppy collection? Well, even if you weren't shopping for accessories you might run into the Poppy's like Dorothy came across that field full of them. Serendipitously, while web surfing some favorite blogs. When visitors land on fashion and design blog The Lil Bee, they'll notice something unusual reports Brian Morrissey on Adweek.com. In the upper left corner of the page sits a graphical rendering of poppy flowers sprouting across the page with the message "You've found a poppy" and invitation to "follow the poppy trail." The Lil Bee is one of hundreds of blogs that are part of a network stitched together this month in a social media campaign from fashion brand Coach. The bloggers have added a small... Read More
The Implications of Facebook Pages for you and your business: B.L. Ochman’s blog
Posted on August 23, 2010
There will be consequences if you don't understand the rules and the stakes of Facebook Places. Love it or hate it, you'll need to understand it, says guru B. L. Ochman in her latest blog post.Individuals have to jump through hoops to opt out of Facebook's new Places feature, and companies better follow the complex rules to opt in.Places is NOT like Foursquare or other GPS services
, she points out.Sounds a lot like Foursquare, Gowalla, Yelp and Booyah - until you consider that Facebook user's typically provide far more personal details, including photos, videos, relationships, employment and educational data.Individuals need to change their privacy settings --again! --- to opt out of the tagging feature that lets friends tag you at a place (like the bar... Read More
Instore Magazine says: Snap Out of it! Post Recessionary Advice for Jewelers
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This made me smile on a dreary Monday morning. Instore magazine's tip of the day eblast was spreading optimism so I felt like contributing to the cause!Are you still bummed out? Do you see light at the end of your tunnel? Have you started to do things differently to get different results? Tell us about it. ... Read More
Daily Candy celebrates 10th Anniversary with an Entrepreneur’s Launch Contest
Posted on August 16, 2010
Daily Candy is turning 10 and to celebrate their decade of great finds, new discoveries and fantastic new designers they're running an entrepreneur's contest. One winner from each of their signature categories (fashion, food, and fun) will win a $10,000 trip to New York City, a write-up by DailyCandy editors, and a day at DailyCandy Academy --"where you’ll mingle and brainstorm with the now-iconic entrepreneurs we knew way back when," they say. Over the years Daily Candy has written about hundreds of jewelry designers and great jewelry boutiques -- this is your chance to really launch big. Their only requirement: Your service or product must help make life just a little bit sweeter. That’s what DailyCandy is about, after all. For details and entry form, go to... Read More
JewelryDesignerFinder.com designers at the NYIGift Fair this week!
Posted on August 15, 2010
Many members of JewelryDesignerFinder.com are showcasing their jewelry at the NY Gift Show this week... stop by to see great trends and new products for holiday 2010.Or see them online at www.JewelryDesignerFinder.com -- our new site that brings you the world of designers in one place.Here's a sampling:David Tishbi booth #9463 in the new handmade section in the new pavilion wing-- sterling with blackened or gold accents. There's always a lot to choose from. Just Jules booth #9538 in the new handmade section.  This is your resource for redesigned antique lockets with a modern flair. Her designs are one-of-a-kind and light and lovely. Clients really go for her romantic spin on classics. Ann Sportun booth #9326 in the new handmade section.  Soft, sweet... Read More
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