Anyone who follows me knows that we here at Red Apple Auctions are fans of LinkedIn. It's rich with great information on ideas and people. (I recently sent a LinkedIn connection to one of my clients who was soliciting a nonprofit auction donation from the producer of a popular TV show.) Here's a recent gem we spotted for our Washington, D.C.-area readers. Peter Panepento, Web Editor for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, is offering the chance for you to star in a Chronicle of Philanthropy ... Read On >
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Social media-related contest: Use it to promote benefit auction
Social media is growing at exponential rates. My favorite video on the subject (the short version is below) is produced by Erik Qualman, an online marketer and author. The statistics he shares are compelling (e.g. 1 out of 8 American couples married last year met online... social media has surpassed porn as the #1 activity on the Internet), and the music ... well, the music is by Fat Boy Slim, one of my favorite musicians, and my preferred music to play while cleaning the ... Read On >
