Infographics: Simplifying The Complex

An infographic is a visual representation of information, data or knowledge and is created to make the complex easier to understand.  An infographic is very effective because it’s a visual element. Since fifty percent of the human brain is devoted to visual function, images are processed faster than text. So, representing a complicated process in an infographic is easier and quicker to understand.

The best infographics express rich, objective data in a way that’s more accessible and engaging than a dense spreadsheet or boring pie chart. They should be concise, creative (yet educational) and be able to convey a burst of data in a portable package.  They can be a powerful marketing tool because they are easily sharable, can enhance SEO and support your brand identity.

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Big Things Come in Small Packages: Get Your Free Copy of the “Tiny Book of Big Results”

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Tiny Book, Big Results

JD has released the Tiny Book of Big Results, a collection of 50 (plus one) inspirational tips authored by the thought leaders here at JD. Through our years of work in advertising, branding, direct mail, digital marketing and public relations, your JD colleagues have gained experience that we carved into tidbits of wisdom and motivation. Here’s how you can get a complimentary copy

It’s Tiny, but Packs a Mighty Big Punch

What’s even better is its pocket-friendly size. Who can’t use a bit of inspiration that can be stashed and stored in a pocket or purse? That stroke of genius can always be close at hand!

To receive your complimentary copy of the Tiny Book of Big Results, simply complete this small form and you’ll be on your way to measurable results.

4 Steps to an Improved Company Profile on LinkedIn

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Happy birthday to LinkedIn, which celebrated its ten year anniversary this past week! Since its inception, LinkedIn’s been considered first-rate for professional social networking and using the site effectively can have incredible results.  As business professionals, we spend significant time on our personal profiles. But, just as much effort should be put into your organization’s LinkedIn Company Page and its status updates.

Forty six percent of LinkedIn audiences are following current industry discussions and forty three percent are learning about companies. Does your business have its piece of the LinkedIn pie?

Here’s what you should consider when evaluating your Company Page:

 

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Nonprofits and Emerging Media: 5 Top Tips

 

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Chief Marketer recently published “Nonprofits and Emerging Media: 5 Top Tips” by Grant Johnson, Johnson Direct.

When a nonprofit considers the best way to maximize social and mobile media, it’s important to understand that while these channels are great at establishing dialogue and credibility, and for keeping the nonprofit’s audience current, they aren’t always the best at converting those segments into givers.
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