The Social Marketing Academy

Are you tired of getting into the office and immediately feeling two days behind on your marketing duties?  Does every email remind you that you need to be doing something else?  You are not alone! On today's episode of The Social Media Chef, Chris talks about how to get yourself organized to make not only your day to day operations a cinch, but how to stay ontop of your marketing....by instituting a Daily Marketing Schedule! Then Chris will go on to lift the curtain on what a "Blog Tour" really is and how you can use it to build your websites backlinks and in turn your website's SEO! Finally the Chef goes into the kitchen and tells you how to whip up an easy and VERY satisfying homemade carrot cake! The Chef is also VERY happy to announce the launch of our first iPhone application!  If you have an iPhone, make sure to click the following link to download the application from the Apple App store and get past shows, blog posts and all of the latest news directly to your phone!  Click the link to get started: http://ow.ly/9znFS And don't forget to visit us online at http://www.servedfreshmedia.com! 

Not sure about you, but everyone seems to be buzzing about the new social media darling - Pinterest.  I know....you are probably dubious as new social sites seem to pop up everyday.  But with three times the growth experienced by Google+ in their first month, it is definitely worth a look. Join Chris Tompkins, The Social Media Chef, today as he goes through the what, where, when and how of Pinterest and offers tips on how you can effectively use it to market your business online. Then in the cooking segment, join the chef as he goes into the kitchen and cooks up an Italain Stromboli that will leave your tongues wagging! Miss the live broadcast?  Not to worry!  All episodes are available on-demand and via Itunes.  Find out more about The Social Media Chef on our official website: http://www.servedfreshmedia.com and remember to tweet with the chef on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef

Does your marketing plan need a pick me up?  Not sure if you are missing a trick when it comes to your promotions strategy? Then tune into The Social Media Chef today where Chris Tompkins will share his top 10 marketing tools that every business needs to not only know about, but also add to their overall strategy.  In the second segment, Chris will convince healthcare marketers out there to no longer be afraid of the social media world and teach them 5 reasons why they don't need to wait another second....or they will be left behind! Rounding off the show, Chris will share a quick and simple recipe that will bring a smile or two to the faces of those out there who grimace at the thought of baking. Want to listen to future shows as they air?  Sign up to our iTunes podcast here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/social-media-chef-blog-talk/id395978834 On Facebook?  Connect with us there: https://www.facebook.com/socialmediachefchris Twitter?  Tweet the Chef himself at http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef Find out everything else (including past recipes and online marketing tips) at our official site: http://www.servedfreshmedia.com

How many tweets is too much on Twitter?  When is the best time to tweet?  How do you make sense of marketing your business on Twitter? Join Chris Tompkins, The Social Media Chef, as he returns for the next season of his hit radio show.  On this episode, Chris breaks down some confusing topics people struggle with when marketing using Twitter.   In this episode Chris explains the different ways that you can engage your audience on Twitter, how many times you should tweet, how to create a schedule.  Also he will go explain Twitter autoresponders and their value in the social media marketplace. Join Chris in segment three as he heads to the kitchen to share his recipe for delicious and easy rustic italian bread.  Want more?  Connect with us online at http://www.servedfreshmedia.com, check out our archives on iTunes and tweet the chef himself on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef 

At this time of year, there is usually a lot of reflection.  If you a small business, one of the things that you may be reflecting on is how effectively you marketed your business throughout the year. Join Chris Tompkins, The Social Media Chef, today as he shares his top tips to marketing your small business online - using his proven free and impactful marketing tips.   Stay tuned, as you will also get a top-secret recipe to make your weekday cooking a little easier! Make sure to visit the webiste as well for all of our latest news, recipes and exclusive downloads: http://www.socialmediachefonline.com Also, follow the chef on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef

As the year speeds to an end, many businesses large and small are scrambling to get together their plans for 2012 in addition to finding effective ways of spending the remainder of their budgets. But is there an easy way? Join Chris Tompkins, The Social Media Chef, today as he talks about how to use the holidays to market your business not only to get rid of surplus, but to also build customer loyalty. In the second segment, Chris will discuss how to decide what to do with any left over marketing budget and how to plan for its use in the coming year. In today's cooking segment, the chef reveals how to dazzle guests with a simple, healthy broccoli salad recipe. Make sure to tune in!  Also, visit http://www.socialmediachefonline.com in order to get past recipes and business marketing tips in addition to video, ebooks and lots more!  Follow Chris on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef

With Halloween over...the next holiday in the USA is Thanksgiving: a holiday that brings together friends and family together to break bread and catch up with one another. But if you are hosting this year's feast.....are you ready?   Join The Social Media Chef, Chris Tompkins, as he brings you a show packed with festive fun. First he will go through the ins and outs of planning the perfect Thanksgiving: from planning and budgeting, to the type of event and menu. Then he will give you the secrets to his own recipe for the perfect roast turkey.  (Hint: it is all in the brining). Finally he shares his top secret gravy recipe that will impress your guests without having you run around in circle in the kitchen. Make sure to tune in live or on demand on iTunes.  Also, make sure to visit Chris online at http://www.socialmediachefonline.com and via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef

In the month of October, who can miss an Oktoberfest celebration?  Well, not any of us here at The Social Media Chef! On today's episode join Chris Tompkins as he goes through the latest in online marketing techniques while adding a dash of cooking at the same time. In the first segment, Chris will explain how YOU can do your own social media audit in order to bring better success to your social media marketing campaign. In segment two, Chris will go through the power of Circles on Google+ and why you need to pay attention to them! In the final segment, we see the chef travel to Germany and share a wonderfully traditional German dessert that is easy, inexpensive and impressive! Make sure to tune in!  Also follow The Social Media Chef on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-media-chef-blog/id395978834 and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef All of the content of this and previous shows can be found on our official website: http://www.socialmediachefonline.com

After a month long hiatus, Chris Tompkins (The Social Media Chef) returns! This episode is focused on two things that are hot! First off, join Chris as he talks about the value of Google+ for your business....and why it is different from Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Then belly up to the bar as Chris goes into the kitchen to share his hot hot hot recipe for Rosemary and Basil "Anytime" Focaccia. Not an episode to be missed!  Make sure to follow the chef on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef and find all of his past recipes, ebooks, videos, tips and more at http://www.socialmediachefonline.com! 

If you are a nonprofit organization, you know the troubles that you can face when it comes to marketing your organization on social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.  Here The Social Media Chef, Chris Tompkins, shares his 10 tips for nonprofits to jump start or even REstart their social media marketing efforts. Also, in today's cooking segment, Chris will reveal one of his signature dishes - Kung Po Tompkins!   Make sure to connect with The Social Media Chef at our official site: http://www.socialmediachefonline.com and via Twitter on http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef. Are you on Facebook?  Make sure to "Like" our page there as well: http://www.facebook.com/socialmediachefchris

Focusing all of your efforts trying to figure out how to make Facebook work?  Well, what's going on with your email marketing campaign? Check out today's show to hear the chef talk about how to make sure your email marketing campaign is setup for success.   In the second segment, Chris covers the power of branding yourself as an expert using webinars and teleseminars - cost effective solutions to raise your visibility. In the cooking segments, get ready to roll up your sleeves for some good ole fashioned fried chicken....with a twist.   Like the show?  Make sure to visit our site online at http://www.socialmediachefonline.com and Tweet us at http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef !

Everyone is asking why their Facebook Page is not working.  So what's the reason?  Are you missing a trick with your Facebook Page marketing or is it just that you have set up your Facebook Page incorrectly. Or.....maybe it is all down to strategy! Join The Social Media Chef (Chris Tompkins) today as he covers 10 tips you can use to enhance the presence of youe Facebook Page and make sense of your overall Facebook marketing strategy. Also, in today's cooking segment, Chris will share his quick, easy and inexpensive recipe for Lime Cucumber CousCous salad. Make sure to listen in.  Have question or want to connect with the Chef?  Catch him on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thesocialchef or visit our website for free downloads, recipes, online marketing tips....and so much more! http://www.socialmediachefonline.com! 

Are you already on Twitter and tweeting on a regular basis....but not seeing any return?  Is your network dead in the water?   If this is the case, join Chris Tompkins as he goes through ways to really enhance your already existing Twitter campaign, the best tools to make sure of Twitter more effectively and in the cooking segment, he shares his fool-proof "Tweet Beet Salad" recipe with all of you. Tune in and also enjoy our new format!

Everyone is telling you that video is the next big thing....so you are ready to jump in.  But what the heck do you do to promote your new corporate video, documentary, film, vlog, etc?   Tune in to The Social Media Chef today and Chris will tell you all about the finer points of promoting your video using social media in addition to telling you some inside secrets on getting the most out of your YouTube page.

As the wonderful world of social media marketing continues to change, we all make mistakes on our journey.  Join Chris Tompkins today as he talks about the 6 Social Media Marketing Mistakes and how to overcome them!