Category Archives: General Updates

2010 Internet Marketing Olympics Dream Team

By Sharon Mostyn | Published: February 28, 2010

Here is my list of internet marketing "Olympians" who I would want on my dream team of gold-medal champions - who did I miss, who would you pick and why?

Putting The Social Back In Social Media

By Sharon Mostyn | Published: February 9, 2010

Being good at social media online doesn't guarantee that someone is likable in person. Keep your personal brand consistent online and off to collect and retain friends.

Also posted in Marketing, Social Media | Tagged #BlogChat, #JournChat, Affiliate Summit West 2010, Arlene Wszalek, Curt Smith, Tears for Fears, Twitter celebrities, Twitter snob | 21 Comments

Dreams Really Can Come True – Saints Win 2010 Superbowl

By Sharon Mostyn | Published: February 7, 2010

The New Orleans Saints have won Superbowl XLIV less than five years after being without a home. What are your dreams for five years from now?

Posted in General Updates | Tagged 2010 Superbowl, Brandbowl 2010, Indianapolis Colts, Lombardi Trophy, Mullen, New Orleans Saints, Radian6, Superbowl Ads, Superbowl XLIV | 2 Comments

The Luckiest Girl In Vegas!

By Sharon Mostyn | Published: January 24, 2010

Starting with getting a free ticket to Affiliate Summit West 2010 and ending with dinner with both old and new friends, this conference was a very lucky event.

Also posted in Affiliate Marketing, Marketing | Tagged Affiliate Marketing, Affiliate Summit, Affiliate Summit East 2010, Affiliate Summit West 2010, BowlingShirt.com, Brian Littleton, buy.at, GTO Management, Jason Rubacky, Jen Goode, Karen Garcia, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Pinnacle Awards, ShareASale, Team Loxly Marketing, Things From Another World | 6 Comments

Affiliate Summit West 2010 – Here I Come!

By Sharon Mostyn | Published: January 11, 2010

Affiliate Summit West 2010 is not to be missed if you're interested in Affiliate Marketing! You'll find info on Affiliate Summit and sample affiliate links.

Also posted in Affiliate Marketing, Marketing | Tagged Adam Riemer, affiliate marketer, Affiliate Marketing, Affiliate Summit, Affiliate Summit West 2010, business cards, Poken, Shawn Collins | 5 Comments

New Year’s Eve Customer Service Done Right

By Sharon Mostyn | Published: January 4, 2010

What could have been a word-of-mouth marketing nightmare at Will O' The Wisp was handled in the best possible manner and made me a believer and brand advocate!

Also posted in Marketing | Tagged customer service, New Year's Eve 2009, Will O' The Wisp, willothewisp.com, word of mouth marketing | 1 Comment

Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, or Merry Christmas?

By Sharon Mostyn | Published: December 26, 2009

How do you wish your customers happy holidays? Are you specific: Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah? Or generic: Season's Greetings, Happy Holidays?

Also posted in Email Marketing, Marketing | Tagged Christmas, email, Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, holiday emails, holiday greetings, Kwanzaa, Merry Christmas, Santa Claus, Season's Greetings, Winter Solstice | Leave a comment

Blizzard 2009 – Memories of Snowstorms Past

By Sharon Mostyn | Published: December 21, 2009

Enjoying the beautiful snow after Blizzard 2009 and remembering other snowstorms that weren't quite as relaxing.

Also posted in Medical Mayhem, Motherhood | Tagged #SnOMG, Baltimore, Blizzard 2009, Camelback Mountain Resort, memories, Mostyn Medical Mayhem, Ski Patrol, snow, snowstorm | 2 Comments

Almost Nuts About Southwest Airlines?

By Sharon Mostyn | Published: December 10, 2009

Marketing lessons learned from an almost satisfying customer service lesson with Southwest Airlines.

Also posted in Marketing, Social Media | Tagged @SouthwestAir, Facebook, Facebook Fan Page, nuts, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Twitter | 3 Comments

Quit Following Me!

By Sharon Mostyn | Published: November 24, 2009

The number of followers shouldn't be used as a social media measure of success or key performance indicator (KPI). Social media followers are only worth the input they bring to the conversation.