Comments on: Social Media 101 Explained by the Best Fishing Analogy EVER

By: The “fishy” analogy of social media « THE EXPOSURE!

The “fishy” analogy of social media « THE EXPOSURE! — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:10:32 +0000

[...] your best catches, so that’s where you troll,” Park Howell. Read Park’s entire post, “Sustainable Social Media for the Green Marketer” on Park’s blog, Park Howell.com: A Brighter Side of Green Marketing. Do you have a unique [...]

By: Fishing Texas

Fishing Texas — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:03:34 +0000

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By: Park

Park — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:14:50 +0000

Thanks Niall. Feel free to use anytime you like!

By: Niall Dologhan

Niall Dologhan — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:11:37 +0000

Interesting post and very nice fishing analogy. I may have to use it at some time!

Cheers
Niall

By: Park

Park — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:23:14 +0000

Thanks Andrew. Are you Tarah’s brother-in-law?

I appreciate you taking the time to weigh in. I’ve hesitated to publish another “social media 101″ post, because there are so many out there that have been doing it better and longer than me. But, I received a great response on the fishing story from the landscape folks, so I figured what the heck.

Glad you liked it too.

By: Andrew B. Clark

Andrew B. Clark — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:04:28 +0000

Park –

Great post, and great communication tool. You should give Tarah a big, fat raise for her talent and commitment to your cause.

The analogy is spot on. I (depending on who I’m talking to) often use the bait-the-hook and go fishin’ metaphor. Some clients arrive to that “Ah-Ha” moment much quicker that way (others just chew back their lunch a second time). But in it’s simplest terms, social media allows you to get into the bloody waters… (did I just say that?)… and make easier connections to those clients that otherwise wouldn’t see/hear/smell what you’re cooking.

Okay a lot of missed metaphorical references there, but I congratulate you on a great SM introduction. It will be of great value to newcomers and a great reminder for the the others (’cause sometimes they forget).

Keep Cooking!
Andrew B. Clark
The Brand Chef

By: Park

Park — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:49:15 +0000

Thanks Michael. I had a lot of fun with this presentation, and it seemed to take away the fear factor from the crowd.

By: Social Media 101 Explained by Fishing Analogy « FUEL LINES Fueling Ad Agency New Business Through Social Media

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:04:07 +0000

[...] Park’s entire post, “Sustainable Social Media for the Green Marketer” on Park’s blog, Park Howell.com: A Brighter Side of Green [...]

By: Michael Gass

Michael Gass — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:32:18 +0000

Park,

A picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks for such a vivid illustration of social media for new business. Excellent.