LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site. Founded in December 2002
and launched in May 2003, it is mainly used for professional networking.
http://www.pragmaticlearning.in
A quick presentation about the offerings by Pragmatic Learning.
For questions and queries, please call Raj at +91 - 971 724 0021
Social media has taken the business world by storm. Many companies struggle as they try to build successful strategies with social networking tools. When used purposefully, these media can communicate not only products and services, but also business goals, vision, mission, and values. Social networking has great potential in marketing, sales, customer service, and recruitment efforts. Human resource professionals can be catalysts in addressing the social media challenge in their organizations. This workshop will describe common business uses of social media with real life examples. As a result of this program, participants will be able to:
• Identify the business benefits of social networking
• Leverage social media to increase effectiveness of corporate communication
• Build a successful social media strategy within their companies
• Measure social media ROI (Return on Investment).
LinkedIn is more than just a networking site for job searches. The popular social media site is also a source for prospecting for qualified leads. Learn how in this e-book from LyntonWeb.
http://www.pragmaticlearning.in
A quick presentation about the offerings by Pragmatic Learning.
For questions and queries, please call Raj at +91 - 971 724 0021
Social media has taken the business world by storm. Many companies struggle as they try to build successful strategies with social networking tools. When used purposefully, these media can communicate not only products and services, but also business goals, vision, mission, and values. Social networking has great potential in marketing, sales, customer service, and recruitment efforts. Human resource professionals can be catalysts in addressing the social media challenge in their organizations. This workshop will describe common business uses of social media with real life examples. As a result of this program, participants will be able to:
• Identify the business benefits of social networking
• Leverage social media to increase effectiveness of corporate communication
• Build a successful social media strategy within their companies
• Measure social media ROI (Return on Investment).
LinkedIn is more than just a networking site for job searches. The popular social media site is also a source for prospecting for qualified leads. Learn how in this e-book from LyntonWeb.
Content, Connections, and Context
Daniel Tunkelang, LinkedIn
Keynote at Workshop on Recommender Systems and the Social Web
At 6th ACM International Conference on Recommender Systems (RecSys 2012)
Recommender systems for the social web combine three kinds of signals to relate the subject and object of recommendations: content, connections, and context.
Content comes first - we need to understand what we are recommending and to whom we are recommending it in order to decide whether the recommendation is relevant. Connections supply a social dimension, both as inputs to improve relevance and as social proof to explain the recommendations. Finally, context determines where and when a recommendation is appropriate.
I'll talk about how we use these three kinds of signals in LinkedIn's recommender systems, as well as the challenges we see in delivering social recommendations and measuring their relevance.
Using LinkedIn for Covert Job SearchingDeborah Smith
This is a presentation I did for the American Chemical Society\’s National Convention in Philadephia. Contact me for other specialized Social Media presentations for your next trade show or conference. info@deborahlsmith.com
Content, Connections, and Context
Daniel Tunkelang, LinkedIn
Keynote at Workshop on Recommender Systems and the Social Web
At 6th ACM International Conference on Recommender Systems (RecSys 2012)
Recommender systems for the social web combine three kinds of signals to relate the subject and object of recommendations: content, connections, and context.
Content comes first - we need to understand what we are recommending and to whom we are recommending it in order to decide whether the recommendation is relevant. Connections supply a social dimension, both as inputs to improve relevance and as social proof to explain the recommendations. Finally, context determines where and when a recommendation is appropriate.
I'll talk about how we use these three kinds of signals in LinkedIn's recommender systems, as well as the challenges we see in delivering social recommendations and measuring their relevance.
Using LinkedIn for Covert Job SearchingDeborah Smith
This is a presentation I did for the American Chemical Society\’s National Convention in Philadephia. Contact me for other specialized Social Media presentations for your next trade show or conference. info@deborahlsmith.com
WSI LinkedIn Advanced Training Workbook Gregg Towsley Towsley Associates
Download this LinkedIn workbook to get the latest information on our advanced LinkedIn Training kit. By Gregg Towsley - LinkedIn Instructor and Trainer
LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site launched in May 2003 mainly used for professional networking. Here is a quick-start list of key features to help you get started.
How to Web 2.0: Hands-On Guidance to Social Networking and New Technologies f...Leora Maccabee
Written materials to accompany my PowerPoint presentation at the Minnesota Continuing Legal Education's 2009 Midwest Intellectual Property Institute on September 25, 2009.
Chapter 7, Part B, Web 2.0 and Social Media for Business, 3rd EditionRoger McHaney
Slides for Chapter 7, Part B of
Web 2.0 and Social Media for Business:
Business in a Connected World
3rd Edition, 2016
Dr. Roger McHaney, Dr. David Sachs
http://bookboon.com/en/web-2-0-and-social-media-for-business-ebook
Referrals are the #1 Source of Hires.
Referrals Get Hired is an online BRAND building strategy used by executives, entry-level, and all types of job seekers to get the job they want.
Understanding the Different Kinds of Beef in the MarketplaceMark Moreno
The U.S. beef industry offers products that appeal to potential
customers. It accomplishes this through fresh beef identified
by different USDA quality grades (Prime, Choice and Select),
company brands and production methods (conventional, natural,
grass-finished and organic).
The taste, texture, tenderness and other properties of products
carrying these designations can vary, and marketers may
capitalize on the attributes that objectively describe their
products and their production methods. That’s the nature
of marketing.
It is important, though, that proponents of these types of
production methods not misrepresent their beef or beef from
animals raised conventionally. To claim conventional beef
is inferior because it contains minute additional quantities
of certain chemicals (e.g., hormones or pesticides), when the
amounts are insignificant and proven safe by science is not
appropriate. To say that grass-finished beef is superior because
it contains minute additional quantities of certain chemicals
(e.g., conjugated linoleic acid or vitamin E) when it is not
reasonably possible to eat enough to improve personal health,
also is not appropriate.
The U.S. beef industry has a wide variety of types of beef from
which consumers can choose, all of which are safe, wholesome
and nutritious. Conventional, natural, grass-finished and organic
beef are defined by production and marketing distinctions, not
by nutritional or safety differences.
http://www.beefresearch.org/CMDocs/BeefResearch/Beef%20Choices.pdf
The Facts; Busting the Grass-fed Beef MythsMark Moreno
Marketing claims that grass-fed beef is healthier or
more eco-friendly are a myth. Grain-fed and grassfed
beef are defined by production, marketing and
taste distinctions, not by nutritional or environmental
differences. The No. 1 reason consumers purchase beef
is taste. Grain-fed beef, like the Certified Angus Beef ®
brand, delivers the superior taste consumers desire.
Memorandum Opinion Sysco US Foods Merger / AcquisitionMark Moreno
Americans eat outside of their homes with incredible frequency. The U.S. Department of Commerce, for instance, recently reported, for the first time since it began tracking such data, that Americans spent more money per month at restaurants and bars than in grocery stores. 1 Of course,
Americans eat out at many other places, too-sports arenas, school and workplace cafeterias, hotels and resorts, hospitals, and nursing homes, just to name a few. The foodservice distribution industry supplies food and related products to all of these locations. Foodservice distribution is
big business. In 2013, the market grew to $231 billion. By some estimates, there are over 16, 000 companies that compete in the foodservice distribution marketplace.
The two largest foodservice distribution companies in the country are Defendants Sysco
Corporation ("Sysco") and US Foods, Inc. ("USF"). Both are primarily "broadline" foodservice distributors. As the name implies, a broadline foodservice distributor sells and delivers a "broad" array of food and related products to just about anywhere food is consumed outside the home.
In 2013, Sysco's broadline sales were over 40 billion and USF's were over 20 billion.
Order Granting Preliminary Injunction Sysco US FoodsMark Moreno
After considering the extensive record in this matter
and the parties’ legal arguments, the court finds that the FTC has carried its burden of showing that a preliminary injunction of the proposed merger between Sysco and US Foods is in the public interest. The FTC has shown that there is a reasonable probability that the proposed merger will
substantially impair competition in the national customer and local broadline markets and that the equities weigh in favor of injunctive relief. The court’s reasoning is set forth in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion. Because the Memorandum Opinion likely contains “competitively sensitive information” of Defendants and third parties, Protective Order Governing Confidential Material, ECF No. 87 ¶ 1, the court has issued the Memorandum Opinion under seal to allow the parties to propose redactions of competitively sensitive information. The parties shall meet and confer and present to the court proposed redactions to the Memorandum Opinion no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 25, 2015. After considering the proposed redactions, the court will issue a public version of the Memorandum Opinion on June 26, 2015.
Sysco - US Foods PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAWMark Moreno
The evidence is overwhelming that the proposed merger is intended to capture the enormous efficiencies in excess of $1 billion in cost savings that will occur when Sysco and US
Foods combine These savings will enable the merged entity to compete more effectively including by lowering prices to the benefit of their customers. With the exception of handful of suspect customer and competitor declarations procured by the FTC speculating that prices might go up there is no evidence that prices will increase as result of the
Affordable Care Act - Next Steps for RestaurateursMark Moreno
Understanding the ACA and “operationalizing” it in a
restaurant business will be challenging. The Treasury
Department and Internal Revenue Service published final
regulations in February and March that provide the rules
by which employers will comply with the employer-mandate
and employer-reporting requirements.
Getting Out of PA-DSS Scope and Eliminating the High Cost of EMV: What you need to know
by Mike English
Executive Director, Product Development
Heartland Payment Systems
FTC Complaint Sysco US Foods AcquisitionMark Moreno
Respondents are—by a wide margin—the two largest broadline foodservice distributors in the United States and each other’s closest competitor. Sysco and US Foods are the
only two broadline distributors with nationwide networks of distribution centers, making them the best options for customers with facilities spread across the country.
Respondents also compete fiercely with one another in numerous local areas to serve independent restaurants and other foodservice customers.
MEET THE REVOLUTIONARY VENDING MACHINE WITH TOUCHSCREEN TECHNOLOGYMark Moreno
DIJI-TOUCH MAKES VENDING OPERATIONS A TOUCH MORE EXCITING. THIS INTERACTIVE MACHINE TURNS EVERYDAY SNACKING INTO A DYNAMIC VENDING EXPERIENCE.
Touchscreen Technology—Easy and fun to use.
Unique Engagement—Entertaining advertising and promotional content create memorable user experiences.
Remotely Monitor Machine Status and Inventory—Enjoy full analytics and reporting at your disposal.
Purchasing any technology can be confusing, and this applies to the purchase of a point-of-sale (POS) System. This document will provide you with a checklist of questions and information you should have discussed and/or documented before or as part of your purchasing process. The first document is a checklist of questions you should ask, and the second is a definition of terms for your purchase agreement. Both of these documents will help protect you and your business and help ensure that you make an appropriate
purchase from a qualified POS Systems provider. It is intended to clarify the terms of your agreement and avoid any misunderstanding on the scope or services and terms of the purchase agreement.
Bermar America Put a Sparkle into Wine by the Glass SalesMark Moreno
About
We believe that wine-by-the-glass should be served as the wine maker intended, freshly hand poured from the bottle with craft.
Mission
Have you ever been served a bad glass of wine ? Our mission is to help hospitality operators guarantee that they never serve that inferior experience, and to help them create 'moments of magic' in their wine service. We believe that the art and science of wine service should strive to elevate the wine experience to maximize enjoyment.
Description
At Bermar America we believe that wine-by-the-glass should be served fresh, and hand poured with craft just as a wine maker intended. We are committed to helping wine professionals create these ' moments of magic' with their wine service, and deliver the finest quality wine experience for their guests, . We provide our unique high precision wine preservation technology , Le Verre de Vin and Pod ...
General Information
Wine Preservation Systems and a company that stands for quality, service, education, and great wine!
a retrofit device developed by The
Madison Energy Group and a leading product
development company which reduces the energy
consumption of commercial grade coolers and
freezers.
Commercial refrigerators waste 15-30% of their
energy on up to 60% more cycles than necessary to
maintain food temperature at the appropriate
level.
Thermostats measure air temperature instead of
food temperature (air is less dense and fluctuates
significantly more
Reduced CO2 emissions
Reduced energy consumption
Endorsed by the Green Restaurant Association
@MadisonEnergy
Restaurant Trends 2014 by Restaurant BriefingMark Moreno
Hudson RieHle, Senior VP, Research & Knowledge Group, National Restaurant Association, predicts that the oPeRATinG enViRonMenT FoR ResTAuRAnTs in 2014 will continue on the same positive – but modest – growth path. “Overall, we’re certainly not looking at a rebound to prosperity, but things are headed in the right direction. Last year was the fourth consecutive year of growth for the restaurant industry, although modest. Moving into 2014, economic indicators such as real domestic product, real
disposable income, and employment growth remain positive.” Employment growth – which Hudson says shows signs of being somewhat higher in 2014 – is especially key for the industry because even a small uptick in employment translates into a greater ability for consumers to spend in restaurants.
Food & Water Watch Comment on Proposed Sysco US Foods MergerMark Moreno
Washington, D.C. — In response to the latest news of giant food corporations seeking to further consolidate, Food & Water Watch demanded that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission undertake a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the proposed merger between the two biggest U.S. foodservice distribution firms: Sysco Corp. and US Foods Holding Corp. These companies deliver food to restaurants, schools, hotels and other cafeteria and hospitality establishments.
In a letter sent yesterday to FTC Bureau of Competition Director Deborah Feinstein, Food & Water Watch outlines several antitrust concerns with the proposed corporate union that deserve close scrutiny; requests the agency to oppose the early termination of the antitrust review and urges federal regulators to extend the merger waiting period to thoroughly review the implications of the proposed merger. Food & Water Watch http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/pressreleases/food-water-watch-slams-sysco-us-foods-merger/
Interesting mobile option to engage customers. Opt4Text™ is the premiere custom Mobile Marketing provider for your business. Text message marketing instantly connects your brand with your audience. The best part is that your message is as relevant as the moment you hit the send button.
You can link to a mobile website to utilize pictures, videos, songs or ringtones! No longer are the days of expired coupons or wishes that you were able to tell your audience about a emergency or special. It's time to call your audience into action!
HOUSTON, TX and ROSEMONT, IL – December 9, 2013 – Sysco Corporation [NYSE: SYY] and US Foods today announced an agreement to merge, creating a world-class foodservice company. The total enterprise value of the transaction is approximately $8.2 billion and the combination has been approved by the Board of Directors of each company.
One chef’s knife has been a champ in our kitchen for nearly two decades.
Can any other blade come close to offering what it does—and at a bargain price?
by Hannah Crowley
Therma-Tek Range Corporation may appear to be a new company in the market, but our tradition and combined experience spans more than 100 years. The owners are seasoned professionals in the design, development, manufacture and sale of commercial foodservice equipment. After selling and re-capitalizing their prior company; which was another well known and established manufacturer of residential and commercial cooking equipment, the owners decided to continue their tradition of success in manufacturing the highest quality foodservice cooking equipment with the formation of Therma-Tek Range Corporation. Our products carry this experience behind them, which sets them far ahead of our competition. The company represents quality, strength and performance, backed by unparalleled warranty and continued service. We carry a reputation in the marketplace for developing and delivering quality, value conscious, innovative products in a timely manner. We continuously emphasize research and development, as well as cutting edge product development, with a close understanding of market trends and needs.
Mercer—a company name highly regarded in the culinary
trade—is synonymous with quality, professional cutlery. A leader in the commercial market for more than 30 years, and the predominant supplier to more than 90% of culinary academies
in North America, Mercer brings you the finest tools used by
the industry.
World renowned commercially, Mercer historically supplied culinary education and professional chefs who have come to rely on the company for its distinct product offerings. Working closely with chef educators, chefs, and the leaders in this industry, Mercer constantly develops and expands its product lines to fulfill their needs. As the trend in the culinary arts continues to gain popularity, Mercer's new product offerings have allowed the company to expand its brand from the broadening professional base and to crossover into the consumer market. The ever-more-sophisticated home consumers are seeking those products used by the professionals. With a growing business in retail cutlery through gourmet, specialty, and department stores, Mercer's products are squarely positioned as high quality professional grade, but with a distinct value advantage.
The hallmark of Mercer's cutlery: exceptional quality in materials, unique design, and dedicated craftsmanship, honed to the exacting performance needs of the discriminating chef makes our products the undeniable choice for the professional and the enthusiast. Mercer is committed to delivering products and services that you can build on and
grow with.
Mercer Cutlery is a division of Mercer Tool Corp. This third generation family business which began as a small industrial company has evolved into a corporation with two distinct product ranges: Mercer Abrasives (www.mercerabrasives.com), the original industrial division offering bonded abrasives, coated abrasives and related products; and Mercer Cutlery, offering professional quality culinary tools and sets.
Today, Mercer's corporate commitment is summarized in these five words: Quality, Performance, Delivery, Service, and Price. The company will continue to offer products people know, use, and trust.
If you have comments, questions, or suggestions about Mercer, this website or any of our products, please e-mail us at: info@mercercutlery.com
Mercer—a company name highly regarded in the culinary
trade—is synonymous with quality, professional cutlery. A leader in the commercial market for more than 30 years, and the predominant supplier to more than 90% of culinary academies
in North America, Mercer brings you the finest tools used by
the industry.
World renowned commercially, Mercer historically supplied culinary education and professional chefs who have come to rely on the company for its distinct product offerings. Working closely with chef educators, chefs, and the leaders in this industry, Mercer constantly develops and expands its product lines to fulfill their needs. As the trend in the culinary arts continues to gain popularity, Mercer's new product offerings have allowed the company to expand its brand from the broadening professional base and to crossover into the consumer market. The ever-more-sophisticated home consumers are seeking those products used by the professionals. With a growing business in retail cutlery through gourmet, specialty, and department stores, Mercer's products are squarely positioned as high quality professional grade, but with a distinct value advantage.
The hallmark of Mercer's cutlery: exceptional quality in materials, unique design, and dedicated craftsmanship, honed to the exacting performance needs of the discriminating chef makes our products the undeniable choice for the professional and the enthusiast. Mercer is committed to delivering products and services that you can build on and
grow with.
1. CHEAT SHEET
What is Linkedin?
LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site. Founded in December 2002
and launched in May 2003, it is mainly used for professional networking. As of January 1,
2011, LinkedIn had more than 90 million registered users, spanning more than 200
countries and territories worldwide. Quantcast reports Linkedin has 21.4 million
monthly unique U.S. visitors and 47.6 million globally.
7 Reasons Businesses Should Use Linkedin
1. Search engine reputation 3. lead generation
ManageMent (SERM) By actively participating in the LinkedIn community you will have
the opportunity to offer your content with the purpose of helping
Google gives LinkedIn company and personal profiles high authority
people solve their problems. If your white paper helps answer
and generally ranks them well for queries that include a company
someone’s question in a group forum then provide a link to your
name, brand or employee’s name. The more real estate you can
white paper download. LinkedIn users that download your white
control on the first page of Google, the more insurance you have
paper are now in your lead nurturing campaign.
to protect your company, brand and employees from search
engine reputation management issues.
4. deciSion Maker lead tracking
2. increaSe your brand’S viSibility Once you’ve generated leads and connected with decision makers
on LinkedIn, they may move to another company. As these contacts
By your employees and executives adding connections, answering
change jobs or switch careers, you’ll be able to track where they go and
questions and participating in group discussions your company’s
reach out to them at their new company, generating yet another lead.
brand will be much more visible and your employees may be
considered thought leaders, industry experts or go-to people
in your industry. 5. targeted adS
LinkedIn will allow you to place text ads in front of the individuals
whom you’d consider to be the most qualified prospects – i.e. CEOs,
Monthly visits in 2010 CFOs, Human Resource Executives, etc. You can target them even
more by choosing specific industries.
1000M
EvEry sEcond 6. recruiting new talent
someone signs-up for a LinkedIn is a great place to find highly-qualified future employees.
800M It is easily searched via keyword, profile, geography and company.
new LinkedIn account. Studies show that LinkedIn decreases the time it takes to fill a
position by 50%.
600M
7. product Feature
In addition to profiles, companies can now list their products and
400M
services with links back to their websites and YouTube videos.
Also, companies can have existing clients review their products
200M January 2010 December 2010 and/or services on LinkedIn.
2. CHEAT SHEET Glossary of Terms
1st Degree Connections – Direct connections or People
you know and are directly connected with you.
2nd Degree Connections – People that are connected to
your 1st degree connections that you are not connected with.
3rd Degree Connections – People that are connected to
your 2nd degree connections that you are not connected with.
Answers – An area where you can post and answer questions.
This is a place to showcase your expertise.
Connection – See 1st Degree Connection
Direct Ads – Similar to Google Adwords, LinkedIn allows you to
target text ads to accounts that fall within your chosen demographic.
You can pay per click (PPC) or per 1000 impressions (CPM).
Discussions – This feature allows users to engage a group on
LinkedIn. The user needs to be a member of the group to start or
participate in a discussion. Discussions are non-promotional in
Linkedin connects marketers to nature. Users that spout off self-promotional content in the
OVER 50 MILLION
discussion area are scorned and flagged as spammers.
Groups – Allow for people with similar career interests to form
affluent, ambitious and communities inside of LinkedIn. Group members discuss prudent
influential professionals. topics, promote events, give advice and share job opportunities.
InMail – This is a service requiring a LinkedIn Premium account.
How to Generate InMail allows you to email anyone on LinkedIn directly without
being connected to the person.
Leads Using Linkedin Introduction – Messages that allow members to contact or
be contacted through a shared or mutual connection.
• Write a descriptive headline that includes relevant keywords Invitation – Sent to a person not on LinkedIn inviting them
on your profile. Be sure to add relevant website links and a to become a member.
professional photo. Your summary should also be keyword-rich. Promotions – This feature allows users to promote their event,
• Add applications to your LinkedIn profiles to showcase product or service to a group.
content, including SlideShare and Events and Polls. Recommendation – Comment written to recommend a
colleague, business partner or provider of a professional service.
• Post status updates that point your connections to your
content and other information that would be relevant to them. Status Message – Similar to Twitter or Facebook, LinkedIn
allows you to update your status with a short message.
• Join as many relevant groups as possible.
• Blog, blog and blog some more. . .
• Engage in existing group conversations and use your blog
posts to support your engagement. 36901 American Way, Suite 2A, Avon, OH 44011
• Start group conversations based on the premise of your Phone: (440) 934-3690 Toll-free: (800) 303-0806
blog posts while referencing them. kunocreative.com
facebook.com/kunocreative
• Once someone else engages your comment continue to engage.
twitter.com/kuno
• Be helpful and share valuable information that positions linkedin.com/company/kuno-creative
you as an industry thought leader.
• Connect with those people that frequently engage you.
• Have fun!
*Stats and some content via Linkedin.com, Mashable.com, Quantcast.com, @ChuckGose