By Jackie Camacho-Ruiz Hosting an international event can be intimidating, even for those who are pros at putting together events in their home country. So that you can skip the intimidation routine and step out in confidence, I have seven expert tips and a few stories that will help you to plan your own international event. As the contributing authors in my book series, “Today’s Inspired Latina,” will tell you–and there are 152 of them—I work hard to create […]
JJR Marketing and Fig Factor Media broke boundaries last month with a trip to Goteborg, Sweden! Kylie and Grizel took flight to Sweden for the largest Nordic book fair. The Bokmassan book fair was visited by over 80,000 guests in it’s 4 days. They represented JJR Marketing and Fig Factor Media clients who had their books displayed at the fair. The ladies took some time to reflect on their journeys, and we wanted to share with you… Making the Leap […]
Speaking of “living in the moment”, Facebook live is a great way to get your followers to live in the moment – with you! How to use Facebook Live: Go to the News Feed, and tap the “Live” option represented by the camcorder icon. Give Facebook access to your camera and microphone Choose your privacy settings (Who do you want to see this?) Write a compelling description (Who are you, what will be covered, why should they tune in?) Tag […]
Keywords are everywhere! Just as a key opens a lock to something special, keywords offer an entrée to something new and exciting, in both business, and in life. When businesses hear the word “keyword” they often think of search engine optimization (SEO), which drives how many people find your website during an average internet search. SEO relies on embedded keywords in website content and coding. When an internet user searches for a particular keyword, they are more likely to bring […]
By Jackie Camacho-Ruiz Whether you’re choosing a side in an argument, leading a company, or taking off in your own private airplane, sometimes “doing it all” is all about perspective. I’ve had the question often in media interviews: How do you do all that you do? On the surface, my list is pretty daunting: wife and mother of two, CEO of JJR Marketing and Fig Factor Media, Founder of the Fig Factor Foundation, author of 13 books, international speaker […]
By Jackie Camacho-Ruiz The previous blog talked about how to craft the foundation of your mission, finding the “why,” solidifying your vision, and being consistent in your messaging and commitment. It described my efforts in establishing the Fig Factor Foundation and how I built an evangelistic group of supporters for Today’s Inspired Latina. Now we continue with the rest of the story of how to build a community. After you have a solid foundation in place, what do you […]
By Jackie Camacho-Ruiz When you have a passion and a mission to take a message to the world, you can’t do it alone. You must build a community! Building a community happens intentionally or even on accident. A well-placed, catchy hashtag, meme, or funny video can launch a movement and build a community of like-minded thinkers across cyberspace. An event, like a rally or protest, unites people in a mission to produce change or maintain the status quo. But […]
By Jackie Camacho-Ruiz When it comes to excitement, corporate event planning has it all! It’s amazing to conceive the big vision of an event, then make sure all the details are in place for the big moment when things begin to unfold. I have planned so many events, from small retreats and workshops of a dozen or so, to large events like the Today’s Inspired Latina book launch, attended by nearly 500 people. While the size, time and place […]
By Jackie Camacho-Ruiz After 11 years as head of JJR Marketing, a Chicagoland marketing firm serving start-ups to Fortune 500s, I still delight in helping companies find the “right recipe” for their marketing. Like a chef experienced with different ingredients, I’ve found that not all marketing is the same, or designed for the same results. For some businesses, preparation of their marketing is the challenge while for others, it’s how to serve it up, or even, how to invite […]
1. How to Win Friends & Influence People By Dale Carnegie You can go after the job you want—and get it! You can take the job you have—and improve it! You can take any situation—and make it work for you! Dale Carnegie’s rock-solid, time-tested advice has carried countless people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. One of the most groundbreaking and timeless bestsellers of all time, How to Win Friends & Influence People will teach […]