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Re: We Need More Vulnerability and Honesty

marcusnelson — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 21:06:58 -0000

Thanks CC. Really appreciate the mention -- Being vulnerable for vulnerability sake isn't a good thing to share on the internet. More important is to share what was learned, honestly, so others may learn from it. That's the value, and I'm truly honored to hear our story is a catalyst to make these discussion happen.

And as for Tara -- I love you girl. I still don't know what to do with my life either. ;)

Re: The debate is over: comments are a failed experiment

marcusnelson — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:24:39 -0000

This is really informative and a lot of thought went into this post, congrats! As a matter of fact, I just lost thirty pounds on the latest new scientific weight loss breakthrough -- you'll never guess how simple it actually was. http://www.not-really-a-spa...

Re: The Art of Swag (or “Schwag”)

marcusnelson — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:41:46 -0000

Thank you for featuring the Addvocate bags! Did you see our Party Maps we were handing out?
https://blog.addvocate.com/...

Re: The Twitter millionaires: Is there hope for the average Joe in Silicon Valley?

marcusnelson — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:19:04 -0000

I've not come across a list of Millionaires, but they're certainly going to be out there once the lock-up term is over.

Re: The Twitter millionaires: Is there hope for the average Joe in Silicon Valley?

marcusnelson — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:09:40 -0000

I was in Portland this week for the first time. Beautiful place, and an amazing startup scene is growing!

Re: The Twitter millionaires: Is there hope for the average Joe in Silicon Valley?

marcusnelson — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:08:13 -0000

Hello my anonymous friend -- well today I'm raising three children and providing a good home. In my earlier years I spend years in Ministry and serving over seas as a missionary helping underground house churches in the former Soviet Union where people were persecuted for their faith. I helped build orphanages and personally marched food & medicine into poor areas of Hungary, Venezuela, and inner-city Atlanta.

One day I look forward to getting back to this kind of "hands on work," only this time with my teenage children joining me.

What are you, "sdfsdf" doing to help humanity?

Re: The Twitter millionaires: Is there hope for the average Joe in Silicon Valley?

marcusnelson — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 17:59:40 -0000

Love this, "A real "pivot" mentality can never produce a great product - you have to pivot within the corridor of your vision, not beyond it." Thank you for sharing

Re: The Twitter millionaires: Is there hope for the average Joe in Silicon Valley?

marcusnelson — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 17:58:39 -0000

Hey Jeremy -- perhaps I've been misunderstood. I'm not saying the point is to create "A Good Cause" (though that too would be amazing), my position is to focus on building a company with long term influence & value - not to gain a quick buck. Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, & Marc Benioff spent decades building companies that impact the world.

And while you've stated Steve Jobs never set out to make a difference in society, I would argue he already has. It may not be in the form of monetary donation with his name on it, or an orphanage or water well, but he has made an impact.

Re: The Twitter millionaires: Is there hope for the average Joe in Silicon Valley?

marcusnelson — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 17:46:57 -0000

Amen to start-up communities in other metropolitan areas Cody. Startups are popping up all over the world these days and proving that SV is not the only viable location to start a company.

To my point though, how do we help entrepreneurs wherever they may be focus on growing companies for impact and not merely for personal gain?

Re: Addvocate: Social Media Steroids for Big Brands

marcusnelson — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 17:15:27 -0000

Thank you for the write up Drew, very much appreciated. We're rolling out lots of new stuff in the coming weeks - stay tuned! :)

Re: 10 Content Marketing Tools for Creation, Distribution and Analytics

marcusnelson — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:53:08 -0000

Looking good Lee, really appreciate you covering Joe's presentation (and Addvocate :)

Re: Key Takeaways – Your Employees Are Essential

marcusnelson — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:41:00 -0000

Thank you Jeff -- Really appreciate your inclusion of Addvocate. We absolutely believe the future of social marketing will continue to move toward a collaborative economy as strengthened relationships and goodwill are extended among customers and employees. Any company stands to gain by encouraging & enabling their employee's social voices -- grow brand advocacy, drive sales, solve problems, reduce service costs, and improve brand reputation.

Re: SXSW PanelPicker

marcusnelson — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:48:48 -0000

Excellent lineup of great, "interesting" people with deep domain expertise... just wish I had been invited to this panel... ;)

Re: Big News: My New Gig At Salesforce

marcusnelson — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:56:18 -0000

Hope the role becomes everything you've ever wanted in a job! Congrats!

Re: Simplify. — PaulStamatiou.com

marcusnelson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:14:30 -0000

Too true. Try having three. ;)

Re: Episode 2: Social Media Addvocacy — The Socialized Business Podcast

marcusnelson — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:04:24 -0000

Thanks guys -- had a great time, appreciate the opportunity to share our story!

Re: Mold Your Engaged Employees Into Brand Advocates

marcusnelson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:03:59 -0000

Thank you very much. You may want to go check us out, we just launched! :) http://add.vc/rH

Re: Addvocate opens paid beta, launches 30-day ‘Pick-what-you-pay’ campaign to help businesses go social

marcusnelson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:02:50 -0000

Thank you Ken - Really appreciate you taking the time to research and write an article that goes way beyond a press release!

Re: #624,683 — PaulStamatiou.com

marcusnelson — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:21:24 -0000

This is great news Stammy! Well done!

Re: Mold Your Engaged Employees Into Brand Advocates

marcusnelson — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:13:47 -0000

Thank you Ashley - appreciate the shout of for Addvocate. Keep you eyes and ears open for our upcoming launch! :)

Re: The Future of Marketing is Relevant Content: Interview with @MarcusNelson - Socially Creative and Delivered | ExactTarget Email Marketing

marcusnelson — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:53:26 -0000

Thank you Kyle, was a fun interview - just wished I would have been able to stop saying "employees" instead of customers! LOL

Re: 40 and 5

marcusnelson — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:02:14 -0000

Like Ted, weird to think I'm older than you. I have a lot of catching up to do! :)

Know that you're loved Loic. You reveal weakness in a truly honorable way, it challenges our thinking for what the measurement of success is, and you continue to inspire us to do more.

No one has gone through as much as you have and still maintained the level of integrity and character as you do -- remember that. You're a fighter.

And we love you for it.

Keep fighting.

Re: A New Epoch: The State of the Social Software Suites

marcusnelson — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:07:03 -0000

I'll agree with Jay on this one, I think the FB IPO was about greedy people, not a clear indicator of M&A being a better option (not withstanding Buddy Media's recent case :).

IPOs can and still be a reasonable opportunity so long as the market can see past the established brands and accept that several companies are floating the social industry - not just Facebook.

Re: Social Media Drives B2B Collaborative Efforts in the Supply Chain

marcusnelson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:13:20 -0000

It would seem to me that Tradeshift.com is filling the gap of social connecting the supply-chain with Pricing & Procurement -- have you reviewed their service before?

Re: Path is where the A list hangs out, don’t tell anyone.

marcusnelson — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:23:03 -0000

One of the things I really like about Path is the feedback loop- knowing who has seen your post. It's quite rewarding.