BY TUKAN DAS 
When was the last time you saw a billboard, TV or a print ad and said to yourself, "Wow that brand really cares about me and I am going to buy that product?" Let me guess: Never. What is stopping brands from reaching out to consumers personally and actually helping them out?

Most big corporations are generally risk-averse and like to play it safe, when it comes to engaging with customers in public. Giant billboards, TV/radio ads or print ads on newspapers/magazines are all safe ways to market to people. It does not involve any direct interaction with customers and hence very little chance of a negative reaction, but the problem is consumers of 2013 are all blinded by traditional ads. Revenue from traditional advertisement channels are at an all time low.

It's important to not only look at social media as a channel to get your message out there but also as a way to truly build meaningful relationships with potential and existing customers. Here are two ways that your company can make the most of your social media marketing efforts ... READ MORE

Watch Constance Kelly as she demonstrates how you can take your basic workout routine to the next level. To contact Constance Kelly for your workout consultation, visit www.constancekelly.com

Smooth Jazz and Flute player Kim Scott is performing live at the Atlanta Smooth Jazz Festival Saturday, September 14. Visit www.kimscottmusic.com for more performance dates. Jazz Guitarist Keith Williams (keithwilliamsmusic.net) will be performing with her as well. Click the video to listen to Kim Scott's single Golden to sample both of these great artists.

Constance Kelly demonstrates how you can get in shape first thing in the morning with her Rise and Shine workout routine live on Fox 6. For more on Constance Kelly, visit www.constancekelly.com

Come visit the metro area of Detroit October 4th, 2013 and share this wonderful experience with us. You will get to see our Launch Edition of PoshChic International Magazine, while enjoying complimentary appetizers. Their will be lots of celebrity appearances along with our host. This premiere social event will be full of networking opportunities. You must RSVP for this event no later that September 16, 2013 with Breanne Stokes at 866.820.1402 or via email bstokes@poshchicntlmag.com 

BY EKATERINA WALTER
What's better than happy customers? Happy customers who tell all their friends about your brand. If your end goal was customer satisfaction, take a step back and try to imagine the next level: activating those customers to spread the word about your products and services.

It's important to remember that most people will only go so far to promote your company, so you've got to make it easy for them to go that extra mile for you ... READ MORE