Barry Hurd
Social Media Promotion and Training

• http://www.123socialmedia.com

• Skype: barryhurd

Have you ever thought you needed help with your online marketing? The bottom line: we produce a return on investment for our clients marketing, public relations, branding, and promotional dollars.

The 123 team creates marketing strategies, tactics, and tools aimed at specific niche markets for industry professionals.

I am a professional speaker and consultant, focusing my efforts with online marketing and networking trends. I have a niche specialty in understanding how to use services like Myspace, Ziggs, Jobster, and other Web 2.0 tools to build branding and buzz about a company.

My brain thrives on internet technology. I love to examine the social networking aspects of the web, how clients and companies can interact, and how clusters of like-minded individuals form group unity.

We need quick-witted contributors to assist with the daily publication on 123 Social Media. Marketing professionals, coaches, and social media thinkers are welcome to contact us. If you have something interesting to say to a growing business owner and can write some niche articles let us know.

You should have a good eye for what is interesting and not be inclined to regurgitate the same old tired story or try to pitch yourself. 123SocialMedia.com is an informational site presenting educational pieces to our audience.

This isn't paid (unless you are really good), but does provide a wonderful chance for exposure and professional branding. The great part- we have a lot of search engine ranking. Our site ranks for a great variety of keywords and allows us to target fairly niche readers, with a little guidance from us in editorial SEO your articles will be read. If it is really good, we will promote it externally and sometimes have an excess of 5 to 10k readers.

I grew up in a family of computer users. My childhood was filled with endless hours of digging through code and interpreting online information working at a chain of computer stores my family owned. As I grew up, my natural interest pulled me into digital design and online marketing.

Fifteen years later I'm still in the online world and love studying marketing metrics, online social networks, and business development.

I've worked in the online sphere for the past 15 years of my life. From interactive designer to social media project manager. I have developed accounts ranging from single person projects up to multi-million dollar blue chip clients. Past projects have included Verizon, TMP Worldwide, Monster.com, State of Oregon, RISMedia, Adobe, REI, and NIKE.