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Nuggets from Social Media workshops as of late. : Community Group Therapy

Buzz Marketing for Technology

I’ve done a number of workshops the past few months with clients designed to do two primary things: Land a common understanding across the teams involved around what social media, communities and influencer programs really are and more importantly why it matters to a business. I wish that could be enough said. Popularity: 17% [ ?

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10 Reasons Market Research is Critical to Social Media

Adam Cohen

Tried and True Methods to Solicit Customer Feedback Industries are changing rapidly, and the need to conduct focus groups, surveys and gather feedback is too. The CMO is the one managing brand perception, and if you believe social media initiatives impact branding, marketing or communications, the CMO will want to hear about it.

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Indian Companies on Twitter – A Usage Study

The Marketing Blog

Though looking for some more deeper analysis on the sales front or on overall impact on business (may be more qualitative, focus groups / individual interviews from the CEOs or MDs of the most activities companies on twitter). A quick overview of Indian business twitter scenario. Theme: Pressrow.

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3 Free Online Tools for Customer Insights + Win a Copy of Youtility [GIVEAWAY]

Kikolani

For example, imagine you were Sterling Ball from Big Poppa Smokers , an e-commerce site and online community for BBQ smoker enthusiasts (like me). An analysis of “pellet smokers” on Google Trends shows a sharp spike in searches for that term in the United States from 2008 onward. Google AdWords Keyword Tool.

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Barcamp Delhi 5: Spreading the Word out !

The Marketing Blog

Reply Gagan December 16, 2008 at 8:43 am TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 Beating the slowdown blues Ever thought about spending a penny to save a Rupee. The research which their focus group discussions revealed was that Indian customers are not price sensitive, they are value sensitive. Yes Barcamps are awesome.

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How To Measure Your Social Media Efforts

Social Media Network Marketing

Sections To Read Home Main Page Community - Social Media Network Online Who will benefit from this blog? August 16, 2010 10:15 PM Bulletin-board Focus Groups said. Thank you Bulletin-board Focus Groups for dropping in here. Hi Folks, do you work as an Online Community Manager? Unported License. Nice blog.

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10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

surveys, focus groups, test marketing) often spend millions to locate their target markets. Through social media, you can find out what online communities your existing customers belong to. And don’t forget that your customers can spread the word for you to these communities.