LinkedIn Now Testing Facebook-Style Mentions, and Other Marketing Stories of the Week + MORE

There are so many changes in the world of marketing that it feels almost impossible to keep up. Well, some big players in social media and marketing have been making moves that are hard to ignore. In fact, nary a week goes by your favorite social networks aren’t sprinting to release something new. This week is no different…

I had to smile yesterday, on a trip to Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire. This stunning building was built in 1460 and attracts visitors because of the excellent condition of the building and its royal connections.

Spending a penny?
What made me smile, was when I noticed that people had been literally throwing their money down the toilet, see image above…

When a student needs money for a school lunch, it’s of little or no consequence to them where the money is coming from. They’re just hungry and need funds. It’s not just school lunches, it’s student grants and scholarships, medical goods, tutoring, daycare, and so much more. The list of needs is infinite and, in a downed economy, it continues to grow…

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