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February 2010 Blog Posts (6)

Facebook, the E.W. James & Sons' Way

In response to my disussion about what social media members are using, Steve from E.W. James & Sons sent me the link to the company's Facebook page, and I felt compelled to share it with…

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Added by Joseph Tarnowski on February 28, 2010 at 12:41am — No Comments

The Bloom Energy Box - Power Your Business With Fuel Cell Technology

Ever since it appeared on 60 Minutes last week, the Bloom Energy Box has drawn a ton of media attention. It's basically a fuel cell that can generate electrical power very efficiently. It's already being used by Wal-Mart, Staples, and Coca-Cola.

Click here to see a detailed story on the Bloom Energy Box, and let us know what you think about the technology.

Added by Joseph Tarnowski on February 26, 2010 at 7:58pm — No Comments

10 Tips for Successful Twitter Fundraising

I know most members donate to a charity of some sort -- whether for the environment, to feed the hungry, or to fight breast cancer. And most of you are also using Twitter. Here's an interesting article I found about how to use Twitter in your fundraising efforts....

Click here to read the article.

Added by Joseph Tarnowski on February 26, 2010 at 7:11pm — No Comments

Free Mobile Marketing

While everyone is familiar with Twitter, many are unaware of its usefulness as a business tool. It can actually be used as a free mobile marketing system. But to create a successful program requires involvement on both the part of you, the grocer, and your customers.…

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Added by Joseph Tarnowski on February 20, 2010 at 7:32pm — 2 Comments

Thanks to those who attended our NGA Workshop, "Using Digital Communication to Connect..."

Thanks to all of those who attended our brief talk about how retailers are using Digital Communication to make a more personalized connection to shoppers. The Main Point of this workshop was, that if you have not begun to look at utilizing some form of technology to personalize the shopper experience for your customers you are already "late;" But it is never TOO late to get started.

Email, texting, electronic coupons, digital ads... these are all bridges to reach your…

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Added by adam napell on February 15, 2010 at 1:25pm — No Comments

You got Koodies!

Cooking was never my thing.

During high school and college I led an active – perhaps too active – social life, and rarely made it home until dinner was ready for the table. Needless to say, I never learned how to cook beyond boxed macaroni andcheese, which is probably why my reporting for Progressive Grocer gravitated… Continue

Added by Joseph Tarnowski on February 12, 2010 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments