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(Greg Verdino by Tiner) If you are interested in learning more about the marketing advantages of social media, Greg Verdino recently posted 4 & 20 Blog Posts , a free ebook that highlights several poignant case studies. In the ebook, Verdino draws upon blog entries from his two-year old marketing blog . (Tiner & Verdino) Earlier in September, I met Verdino at the Inbound Marketing Summit in Cambridge, MA. Similar to his lecture at the conference, 4 & 20 Blog Posts does an excellent job highlighting contemporary social media case studies that are applicable to any brand.

( Chris Brogan ) ( Greg Verdino ) “Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson It's exciting when words come to life and contacts are created from interactions we share online. Yesterday, I attended the Inbound Marketing Summit in Cambridge, MA. It was a rewarding opportunity to learn from industry leaders, including Greg Verdino, Chris Brogan, Seth Godin and David Meerman Scott. Each lecturer shared their insights on Web 2.o and how companies can successfully leverage current technology to improve business. An overlapping topic was the fusion of real world and online interactions. For example, Verdino shared how companies are no longer limited to the physical realm of the traditional office. He highlighted how forward thinkers can utilize virtual worlds, such as Second Life, to create conference rooms for clients and employees. Additional...

"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." -Isaac Newton I'm excited that I won Greg Verdino's contest and will attend next month's Inbound Marketing Summit in Cambridge, MA. The summit will feature several distinguished marketers, including Seth Godin, David Meerman Scott, Chris Brogan and Greg Verdino. I'm also excited that AdAge Magazine added my blog to the company's Power150 list of the top media and marketing blogs. Thank you very much for your interest in my entries. I look forward to sharing more.

(Hugh Macleod by Tiner ) (Greg Verdino by Tiner ) “Change can be deadly; for others, it can become a distinct competitive advantage, but you need to recognize the trends and technologies that are affecting the way we do business and understand how to leverage them to drive bottom line results.” – Greg Verdino