Social Media Challenge

A newly found blogger friend of mine, Jack Spirko posted a challenge on his blog to his top 25 bloggers.  He wants to see which bloggers were monitoring his posts and their name across the web.   I was/am honored to be included with some of the bloggers he has listed in his top 25.

This is an interesting challenge for me since this blog is still relatively new.  Jack's blog posting and my guest posting might help generate some buzz for this blog and Trump University.  I think there is a lesson in this challenge for any entrepreneur or marketer building a brand.

Do you monitor how the world is talking about you?   It is difficult to review every online mention but it is worth setting up some time  each day or week to monitor your brand (and while your at it your competitors).  It takes time, but it is time well spent.  You can use a few different tools to keep tabs on your brand online.  Here are my recommendations:

• Google Alerts
• Technorati
• 'Old School' search - type your name and see what comes back
• Read your competitors blogs/newsletters
• Keep an eye on all industry related material
• Ask your friends, coworkers, suppliers, and family to send you anything they see

Keep an eye out for my guest post to Jack's blog and tell your friends...

PS - Let's see if Jack pick's up this mention.