You Asked… We Responded! Introducing Reader Choice – StrategyDriven’s New Look

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Podcast and website reviewers praised us for our bold Traditional Black look. However, several StrategyDriven readers told us they had difficulty reading white text on a black background.

At StrategyDriven, we did not see our readers’ differing needs as an either/or crossroads, a choice between who to serve. Rather, we viewed this challenge as an opportunity to better serve all of our readers; to more completely fulfill our mission goals by making StrategyDriven articles accessible to a larger audience.

We are proud to offer you a choice. Introducing StrategyDriven ‘s new look, Contemporary White. You, the reader, can now choose between our Traditional Black background with white text or our new Contemporary White background with black text. Both provide you with the same great content formatted to your reading preference. And once chosen, StrategyDriven will ‘remember’ your preference; returning to your selected format every time you visit our website.

To select either Contemporary White or Traditional Black (the default format), scroll down until you see Choose StrategyDriven’s Appearance in the sidebar, then click on the title of the background you prefer. It’s that simple!

I would like to personally thank all those who have helped us better serve our community by providing us with their insights on StrategyDriven ‘s readability. Because it is only through feedback that our community grows larger and stronger, I invite you to share your thoughts with me by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at (678) 810-0892.

Again, I’d like to thank you for your ongoing support of StrategyDriven and hope you continue to enjoy and benefit from our many articles, podcasts, whitepapers, and models.

All the Best,

Karen Juliano
Editor-in-Chief and
Director, Communications and Marketing
StrategyDriven



Introducing the StrategyDriven Newsletter!

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As StrategyDriven continues to grow, we are expanding the tools and features available to our registered members. Beginning in October, registered members will receive the StrategyDriven Newsletter. This monthly newsletter will provide you with the Feature of the Month and give you a recap of the articles and podcasts that were released in the previous month. You will learn shortcuts to your favorite features and new ways StrategyDriven can help you and your business grow. Additionally, you will find links to interesting topics in the sidebar and to our Featured Resource.

As a registered member, you’ll also have access to the many StrategyDriven models, whitepapers and members only postings. So, if you haven’t done so already, click here to join the StrategyDriven community and start enjoying the StrategyDriven Newsletter and all the benefits of membership!

StrategyDriven Podcast – 2008 Business Podcast of the Year Nomination

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I’d like to thank you, our listeners, for your support in helping the StrategyDriven Podcast to consistently achieve one of the top three monthly business podcast rankings on Podcast Alley. This recognition significantly contributes to our credibility and has strengthened our community by attracting an ever increasing number of StrategyDriven Podcast listeners and quality contributors.

And now, we’re asking for your support once again to help us further strengthen and grow our community by nominating the StrategyDriven Podcast for the Podcast Awards 2008 Business Podcast of the Year.

To nominate the StrategyDriven Podcast as the 2008 Business Podcast of the Year, please visit www.PodcastAwards.com and complete the easy to follow nomination form. Nominating the StrategyDriven Podcast takes only a few moments and contributes significantly toward the final selection of the 2008 Business Podcast of the Year.

Again, I’d like to thank you for your ongoing support of the StrategyDriven Podcast and hope you continue to enjoy and benefit from our show.

All the Best,

Karen Juliano
Editor-in-Chief
Director, Communications and Marketing
StrategyDriven



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Vote Now to Nominate the StrategyDriven Podcast for Podcast of the Year!

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Over the past year, we have been honored to welcome an ever increasing number of listeners to the StrategyDriven Podcast. Your ongoing support resulted in the StrategyDriven Podcast being consistently ranked as one of the top 3 of the over 2100 business podcasts listed on Podcast Alley.

And now we are asking for your support for the big one…
Podcast of the Year!

Every year, Podcast Awards recognizes the top podcast in each of several categories based on listener votes. But to be considered, a podcast must first be nominated. We hope you’ll consider nominating the StrategyDriven Podcast for one or more of the following podcast categories:

  • Business and either
  • Peoples Choice or
  • Best Produced

Please take the following steps to nominate the StrategyDriven Podcast :

  1. Click here to go to the Podcast Awards nomination website.
  2. Enter StrategyDriven Podcast into the text box labeled Podcast Name for one or more of the above listed categories.
  3. Enter http://feeds.feedburner.com/strategydrivenpodcast into the accompanying text box labeled Podcast URL.
  4. Enter your name in the Your Details text box labeled Your Full Name located at the bottom of the page.
  5. Enter your email address in the Your Details text box labeled Your E-Mail Address.
  6. Select listener, podcaster, or both as appropriate.
  7. Click Submit.

Again, the StrategyDriven family would like to thank you, our listeners, for your ongoing support. We are committed to bringing you podcasts filled with rich insights and vibrant examples that compliment the principle, best practice, and warning flag posts found on the StrategyDriven website. We hope you’ll take a moment now to nominate the StrategyDriven Podcast for Podcast of the Year and continue to join us online throughout the coming year.

All the Best,

Karen Juliano
Editor-in-Chief
Director, Communications and Marketing
StrategyDriven



Celebrating Our First Year… Looking Toward a Bright Future

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Today marks the first anniversary of the StrategyDriven website and what a year we have enjoyed! From a modest beginning on July 1, 2007, we have been joined by 344 registered members and have grown to:

  • 3362 unique monthly visitors – from 54 different countries
  • 10,434 monthly site visits – over 3 visits per visitor
  • 74,993 monthly page views – over 7 pages viewed per site visit

Our website has grown too, now offering insights on strategic business planning and tactical execution through:

  • 147 principle, best practice, and warning flag postings – covering 24 management and leadership categories
  • 19 episodes of the StrategyDriven Podcast
  • 5 whitepapers and
  • 7 models

As a community, we are fortunate to have had several of our members share their insights with us through posted comments including:

Finally, we have been complimented by many reviewers and websites linking to us including:

  • Small Business Trends Radio (www.SmBTrendWire.com)
  • EatonWeb (portal.eatonweb.com)
  • Cision (baconsblog.typepad.com)
  • Podcast Alley (www.PodcastAlley.com) – ranked number 2 or 3 of over 2000 business podcasts in four of the first six months of 2008
  • and over 100 other websites linking to StrategyDriven

Goals for Our Second Year

Seeking to be strategy driven, we have established the following series of goals for our second year. In addition to maintaining the high level of quality you, our readers and listeners, have come to expect, we are committed to providing:

  • 2 new members’ only categories
  • 4 new whitepapers
  • 4 new models
  • a templates area with 4 new templates

Additionally, we will heighten our focus on tactical execution, namely, the management and leadership practices needed to effectively execute the organization’s strategy on a day-to-day basis; creating a more aligned and accountable organization. Management and leadership focus categories will include:

with at least 5 new postings or podcasts in each category

To expand the depth of experience and breadth of perspective offered, we’ll incorporate the insights of additional business leaders through:

  • periodic podcast interviews with management and leadership experts – at least 10
  • 3 articles written by each of at least 2 new contributors

Finally, we’ll seek to grow our community; helping an increasing number of executives and managers create aligned, accountable, and successful organizations. This growth will be reflective of:

  • 1000+ registered members
  • 7500+ unique monthly visitors
  • 25,000+ monthly site visits
  • 200,000+ monthly page views
  • Podcast Alley ranking of 1, 2, or 3 from among all business podcasts for at least 8 of the next 12 months

Thank You!

The StrategyDriven family would like to thank you, our readers and listeners, for helping to make our first year a successful one! We truly value the time you spend with and the insights you offer to us and look forward to the continuing journey ahead.

All the Best,

Karen Juliano
Editor-in-Chief and
Director, Communications and Marketing