#055: Our Best Ever Experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
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On this episode of the UnPodcast we talked about our recent travels both near and far, which ranged from a Rome vacation to a trip to Las Vegas, where we attended the Consumer Electronic Show (CES).
At CES we experienced everything from drones, drones and more drones to lightbulbs with cameras. We shared the best of the best of the show, what we would have bought if we could, and the best way to experience a HUGE tradeshow like CES.
Read more >>#054: That’s Not Funny: What Makes Humor Offensive
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On this episode of the UnPodcast we started off by talking about the good and bad of the holiday season, how businesses should handle political correctness, and what makes a tweet bad.
We also discussed how immigrants can use checking in on social media to prove residency, and why we stopped checking in to restaurants and other places on social media.
Read more >>#053: Before You Send that Tweet. . .
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about the whole new world of digital boundaries, and how we’re happy that social media wasn’t around when we were growing up.
We also discussed how brands should handle both negative and positive feedback on media, and what you should do before you send that tweet (or email) that you may regret.
Read more >>#052: Shady Review Practices
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On this episode of the UnPodcast we talked about a hotel in Sweden that offers free hotel rooms (with a catch!) to those who have enough social media fans — and why that may not be a smart move for them.
We also talked about how one large company lost credibility when their employees left reviews about their new app, without disclosing that they work for the company. We got into how app developers can game the system to paint a rosy picture about their app, even if the app previously had bad reviews.
Read more >>#051: Why Retail Stores Lose Money and How to Fix It
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This episode of the UnPodcast, was all about retail. Among other things we discussed how one retail chain makes three times as much money as a result of paying higher wages, how stores can reduce shoplifting, and simple things employees can to do increase sales.
We also discussed the best way to deal with poorly performing employees, the things that matter most to customers, and the one phrase that should be removed from every retail employee’s vocabulary.
Read more >>#050: Celebrating Our 50th UnPodcast Episode
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we celebrated, because this was our 50th episode! We talked about the highs and lows of podcasting, our biggest surprises when it comes to podcasting, and how to make podcasting seamless and fun.
We also talked about my experience with traveling with no electronics other than my iPhone 6 Plus, and whether or not I’d do it again.
Read more >>#049: CBS’ Own, Alison Kramer
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about the new deal we (the UnPodcast) got with CBS, and how it came about, even though it’s not something we planned. Among other things, we talked about why we’re able to maintain creative control in this new partnership.
We also discussed the importance of doing work you love, and dug deep into who Alison Kramer is, and how she grew her business, Nummies Bras, while also being a mom to three young children.
Read more >>#048: I Can’t Believe You Leveraged THAT
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about audio and other content formats, how to repurpose content, and why cassette tapes aren’t always a bad thing.
We also played a game of “should you leverage that?” which ran the gamut from holidays such as Halloween to untimely deaths in airport parking lots.
Read more >>#047: If You’re Going to Complain, Don’t Do it on a Voicemail
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about how to win customers for life, right and wrong ways to complain if you’re unhappy with the service you receive, and the over the top behavior of a restaurant owner in response to a negative Yelp review.
We also discussed issues that “kids these days” face compared to when we’re growing up, and how parents should handle it.
Read more >>#046: The Misuse of Social Media Stats and Hashtags
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about how people misuse stats. We discussed the importance of looking at stats within the context of the bigger picture and how the real story is often buried by hype.
We also discussed what you can’t do with hashtags, whether or not hashtag campaigns are a good idea, and what brands should do when they see that a hashtag is trending.
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