With 4 million readers of her Small Business Trends blog, publisher Anita Campbell is one of the country’s leading experts on small business. Anita explains why marketing is one of the biggest challenges for small businesses and what they can do to address it. She also explains why a successful effort requires a mix of both online and traditional media, even for businesses with limited budgets. Right click to download.

As 2011 saw Online Marketing move into the #2 spot as Most Influential Media, Social Media continues to be the focus of conversion among business owners and marketing managers. At the same time the topic remains surrounded by confusion. This interview with Bill DeRosa of Talking Finger covers such Social Media topics as LinkedIn groups and custom Facebook business pages. Right click to download.

Marketing experts claim that it’s easier than ever to market your business. So, then why is it so damn confusing? In this podcast, nationally respected marketing thought leader, John Follis, answers that question and discusses the best way to market a business today and in the months to come. Right click to download full talk.

Host becomes guest as John Follis is interviewed by Nick May of Small Business Access. John discusses “G-cred” (Google Credibility) and how anyone can increase their G-cred by creating relevant online content about their product, service, business or their personal brand. Right click to download.

Everyone loves word-of-mouth, but can it be measured?  Apparently, yes, according to Malcolm Faulds, Sr VP of Marketing at BzzAgent. BzzAgent gives marketers the ability to organize, manage and measure honest word-of-mouth while giving consumers (BzzAgents) a fun way to try new products and influence brands. Right click to download.

This double-header interview starts with the story behind the marketing campaign that ABC.News has called: “The greatest case study of viral marketing ever done.” In 2006, “The Secret” became an international self-help phenomenon spearheaded by an online campaign generating a reported 40 million in sales. In this interview, Dan Hollings, the main man behind that campaign discusses how he’d market “The Secret” today. A Mobile Marketing evangelist, Dan shares why mobile is the current rage and then shares the secret to effectively marketing any product with savvy mobile marketing. Right click to download.

You’re on LinkedIn. Great. But how effectively are you using it? “Not very” says Ana Quillinan who claims that 75% of users aren’t taking full advantage of the site. Listen to why LinkedIn — if used well — could be the best way to find a new job, new client, or new business partner. Right click to download.

Google Analytics is the most popular, free, tool to track and measure website activity. The better you understand it, the more you can improve the effectiveness of your site. Greg discusses how to take advantage of this great tool. Right click to download.

Chris is a rare blend of master technologist and master communicator. Through a series of short, personable, video clips he offers problem/solution scenarios for anyone looking to better use the Web for their business. Chris is also an expert at WordPress, perhaps the best platform for creating, or upgrading, a website today. This interview covers the benefits of WordPress, blogging, Facebook, Twitter, search, online video, and how to create a strong following with online publishing. Right click to download.