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“The advent of Google+ and the emergence of the personalized web means this is more true than ever. Brands, and their advertising partners, must wake up to this challenge and define themselves with clarity, consistency and authenticity. Otherwise they just might find themselves shouting in a ghost town.”

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Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a renowned blogger born in 1967. He is highly respected in the blogosphere for his unique perspective and in-depth analysis, primarily focusing on marketing, brand building, and digital media. more

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