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The Tale Of My Awful Corporate Odyssey and the Redemption That Came 13 Years Later

Doug Cohen of M10 Social introduces a new client BH IoT Solutions and tells the backstory that takes him wayyyy back to the beginnings of his corporate career and the link this new beginning has to the end of that “awful odyssey”! It’s a crazy story with a happy ending!

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How To Keep Imposter Syndrome From Getting In Your Way

Do you know what imposter syndrome is? Do you ever get it even just a little? Doug Cohen dives into it with a couple of examples illustrating how to keep it from getting in your way!

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Why Do I Need Social Media For My Business?

A simple question with a pretty simple answer, Doug Cohen discusses why you need social media as a small business in general, and especially in these uncertain times!

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Doug Cohen Says Use LinkedIn As YOU - Not As A Brand Profile So Much

Doug (in his infinite wisdom) says use LinkedIn as YOU - not as a company / brand profile. Why does he say this? Well you’ll just have to read on to see…

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It's Easy To Get Pissed Off When Your Business Is Attacked Online - This Is Why You Hire Someone

It’s rough out there and people are stressed - especially on Social Media. As a business owner you can’t get sidetracked by trolls who are unloading online. Doug Cohen goes into a couple of examples of why it’s important to have someone with expertise and a view slightly more objective than yours to help you and your brand.

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Small Biz Has Truly Learned From This Pandemic: Buy or Sell?

Doug discusses how the pandemic has posed some unique challenges for small businesses and the lessons that were served up in the process!

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Client Wins Are YOUR Wins - The TEAM approach: A Positive Rant Inspired By A Friend

Being a part of the team is the way to be especially in your approach to your digital marketing clients. Doug Cohen rants on this with a little inspiration just from a simple LinkedIn post by a friend.

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Why You Might Be Blowing It On Facebook

You might be using Facebook incorrectly. Here’s why, and this is aimed mainly at individual users but it can also apply to business pages.

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The Top 5 Digital Marketing Articles I Didn't Write For This Blog

Doug has been blogging in many places over the years, so he’s gathered up the TOP 5 best digital marketing articles he’s written on LinkedIn and FrameableFaces.com all here in one place for your reference!

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A Detroit Tale Of Coneys & Pizza That Proves Why Collaboration Is Great For Your Biz

One of the better stories Doug will ever tell about two businesses and why their relationship with their customers AND their competitors is so important, with a powerful lesson for other business owners!

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I Unplugged From Social Media (for a week) and Here's What I Learned

Doug unplugged from social media on a recent vacation. Was it a good thing? Read on to find out what he learned and what tips he has for your social media emotional health!

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"Can't We Just Be Friends For Real & Create Community?" Yes, we CAN.

With a little inspiration from singer Clare Means Doug discusses not only whether we CAN be friends & create community with competitors, but why we SHOULD!

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Here's Why You Don't Need An ROI To Know Social Media Works

Do you NEED to know what the ROI is on Social Media for your brand to KNOW it’s working? Doug Cohen says no… you don’t. Ooooh - this sounds a little bit against the grain! Read on and find out why he would post such blasphemy…

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If You Read One Article About Dumb Questions Read This One

Dumb questions will happen. Your customers and your client’s customers may ask them. But are they really dumb? And if they are, do you know how to handle them? Doug Cohen gives a few thoughts and a couple key tips on the topic here!

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It's Been Quiet on Social Media...and the Last Time I Said That Our World Was About To Change...

Doug thinks social media has been quiet as of late…. could that mean it’s about to change in a big way?

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Want Better Engagement? Take A Stand With Your Language - Here's How!

Content needs to be strong to make an impact - not wishy washy and weak. Take a stand with the right language! Doug gives a tip on how to do it!

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Dress Up A Bot However You Like, It Still Sucks For At Least Three Reasons…

Lots of people and brands using bots in social media - to reply, to automate…. Doug thinks bots suck for at least three reasons…

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More Lazy Marketers Who Say Organic Reach is "Dead" on Facebook...

Are there really a bunch of lazy marketers out there that don’t get it? Marketers who still operate under the assumption that organic reach is “dead” like Doug is always saying? Read on… and see Doug take a couple to task.

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15 Surprising Ways The Twitter Card Validator is More Refreshing than New Socks?

Doug Cohen gives a tip and a larger lesson about how to post content - in this case on Twitter using a cool little tool called the Twitter Card Validator!

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