Comments on: Move along, nothing to see here: what is your response to free promotion? http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/ Connecting | Influencing | Communicating Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:44:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John Bergquist http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-192 John Bergquist Sat, 22 May 2010 18:13:14 +0000 http://flurrycreations.com/theblog/?p=581#comment-192 He had no idea who we were and he just went along with it. It was priceless. We did shoot a video in which we plan to do exactly that. I think the education part is crucial as is leading by example. Thanks for the iPad idea, it is awesome! He had no idea who we were and he just went along with it. It was priceless. We did shoot a video in which we plan to do exactly that. I think the education part is crucial as is leading by example. Thanks for the iPad idea, it is awesome!

]]> By: Ryan http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Ryan Fri, 21 May 2010 04:30:02 +0000 http://flurrycreations.com/theblog/?p=581#comment-191 What was different about the visit with Brett vs. others? Was it just him? Did he have any idea of what you were doing or did he just go along with it? Sometimes it takes the character of a fun or easy-going person to get things flowing. Wouldn't it be cool to take the video of Brett and/or one or two others to businesses -- either virally (better) or physically (seems like a great job for an iPad, know anyone with one of those?) -- so that they might see the possibilities. What a great opportunity to tell his story and inspire others to tell theirs! What was different about the visit with Brett vs. others? Was it just him? Did he have any idea of what you were doing or did he just go along with it? Sometimes it takes the character of a fun or easy-going person to get things flowing. Wouldn't it be cool to take the video of Brett and/or one or two others to businesses — either virally (better) or physically (seems like a great job for an iPad, know anyone with one of those?) — so that they might see the possibilities. What a great opportunity to tell his story and inspire others to tell theirs!

]]> By: Loyan http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Loyan Tue, 18 May 2010 12:18:57 +0000 http://flurrycreations.com/theblog/?p=581#comment-190 "Lets give them something to talk about." ~ Bonnie Raitt “Lets give them something to talk about.” ~ Bonnie Raitt

]]> By: protherj http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-189 protherj Sun, 16 May 2010 20:20:31 +0000 http://flurrycreations.com/theblog/?p=581#comment-189 I think the education part of our little group is to show off the experience we had with Brett the barber and show people that they don't need to be afraid to open up and give us something to share. Just like I said in my Ignite talk... businesses need to give us fuel so that we have something cool to share AND so that we want to share and keep sharing about that business. Help us pour gasoline on the fire!<br><br>I want to find at least one "Brett" on each of our next photo walks. That should be the goal for next time. I think the education part of our little group is to show off the experience we had with Brett the barber and show people that they don't need to be afraid to open up and give us something to share. Just like I said in my Ignite talk… businesses need to give us fuel so that we have something cool to share AND so that we want to share and keep sharing about that business. Help us pour gasoline on the fire!

I want to find at least one “Brett” on each of our next photo walks. That should be the goal for next time.

]]> By: John Bergquist http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-188 John Bergquist Sun, 16 May 2010 16:09:46 +0000 http://flurrycreations.com/theblog/?p=581#comment-188 Kudos Lana, It is up to us to share that outlook with other owners. They can't rely on conventional methods anymore. Make ways for people to share, heck ask if they would post content about you. Kudos Lana, It is up to us to share that outlook with other owners. They can't rely on conventional methods anymore. Make ways for people to share, heck ask if they would post content about you.

]]> By: lanavaughan http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-187 lanavaughan Sun, 16 May 2010 15:51:50 +0000 http://flurrycreations.com/theblog/?p=581#comment-187 Sounds great! As the sole employee of my business I can speak for the entire company when I say this would be a very welcome opportunity! Sounds great! As the sole employee of my business I can speak for the entire company when I say this would be a very welcome opportunity!

]]> By: John Bergquist http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-186 John Bergquist Sun, 16 May 2010 15:28:22 +0000 http://flurrycreations.com/theblog/?p=581#comment-186 Giulietta, Megan and AJ: Thanks for the comments. It really has been a blast. We have been doing this for a few months now. All the details are here: <a href="http://www.welovecorvallis.com/corvallis-social-media-brigade/" rel="nofollow">http://www.welovecorvallis.com/corvallis-social...</a><br>Chris Nordyke tells a bit about the other experiences we had unlike Brett's. <a href="http://readchris.com/" rel="nofollow">http://readchris.com/</a><br><br>AJ, This would be awesome see on in NY, Maybe you, Clay and Julia should start one. ;) Giulietta, Megan and AJ: Thanks for the comments. It really has been a blast. We have been doing this for a few months now. All the details are here: http://www.welovecorvallis.com/corvallis-social…
Chris Nordyke tells a bit about the other experiences we had unlike Brett's. http://readchris.com/

AJ, This would be awesome see on in NY, Maybe you, Clay and Julia should start one. ;)

]]> By: ajleon http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-185 ajleon Sun, 16 May 2010 13:19:27 +0000 http://flurrycreations.com/theblog/?p=581#comment-185 John, great post illustrating not only new approaches but the value of consumer generated content. By the way, I LOVE that you and your friends get together to do that!! John, great post illustrating not only new approaches but the value of consumer generated content. By the way, I LOVE that you and your friends get together to do that!!

]]> By: meganstrand http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-182 meganstrand Sun, 16 May 2010 12:41:48 +0000 http://flurrycreations.com/theblog/?p=581#comment-182 I love, love, love this, John! Not only is this a way to give local businesses free promotion, it also helps them start the process of thinking about other mediums to use in their own promotional efforts. The head-scratching response you received is hopefully a good thing - it'll keep them wondering and questioning. And we all know that's a darn good place to start.<br><br>Thanks for sharing! I love, love, love this, John! Not only is this a way to give local businesses free promotion, it also helps them start the process of thinking about other mediums to use in their own promotional efforts. The head-scratching response you received is hopefully a good thing – it'll keep them wondering and questioning. And we all know that's a darn good place to start.

Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: meganstrand http://www.johnflurry.com/theblog/2010/05/15/move-along-nothing-to-see-here-what-is-your-response-to-free-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-183 meganstrand Sun, 16 May 2010 12:41:48 +0000 http://flurrycreations.com/theblog/?p=581#comment-183 I love, love, love this, John! Not only is this a way to give local businesses free promotion, it also helps them start the process of thinking about other mediums to use in their own promotional efforts. The head-scratching response you received is hopefully a good thing - it'll keep them wondering and questioning. And we all know that's a darn good place to start.<br><br>Thanks for sharing! I love, love, love this, John! Not only is this a way to give local businesses free promotion, it also helps them start the process of thinking about other mediums to use in their own promotional efforts. The head-scratching response you received is hopefully a good thing – it'll keep them wondering and questioning. And we all know that's a darn good place to start.

Thanks for sharing!

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