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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

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After two-and-a-half years, iPhone app developers are getting fed up with Apple’s lengthy and often inconsistent approval process. may not seem like much, but the fact that Apple is taking 30% of all app profits has stirred some unrest. Also, $0.30 The approval process for apps is a black hole,” says Tom Conlon of Popular Science.

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102 Compelling Social Media and Online Marketing Stats and Facts for 2012 (and 2013)

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Social CRM is still confusing. Only 16% of companies say they currently have a social CRM system in place. 21% plan to implement such a system in the coming year, but another 17% “don’t know what a social CRM system is and why businesses need it.” iMedia Connection ). MarketingSherpa ).

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Please Help Me Support Make-A-Wish Foundation | Convince & Convert.

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SXSW may find that requiring people to get voted in will implode because people will either vote for everybody, evening the score, or vote for nobody, not wishing to upset the apple cart. link] jaybaer I know. And I would very much like SXSW to change this process. With the book coming out, I have too much on the line for that.

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Co-op SEO and the Future of Websites | Guest Posts | Social Media.

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Way back in the early days of PitchEngine (like 2009), people thought we were crazy to offer our social media news release service for free. We’re often compared to PR distribution services, which is okay, but it’s apples to oranges. “I can publish search engine optimized pitches for free, really?&#

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Does Your Blog Have a Long Tail | Blogging and Content Creation.

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August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved. 4463 Forest Hill Drive -- Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (602) 616-1895 jason@convinceandconvert.com

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Apple = Innovation. You’re a non-profit hoping to take your social media engagement to the next level? link] Weekly Links: August 23, 2009 | UpYourSocial [.] Develop a Social Media Strategy in 7 Steps [.] Apple = Innovation. What’s Your One Thing? What’s the soul of your brand. Volvo = Safety.

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The Truth About the iPad | Blogging and Content Creation | Social.

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I don't think that Apple achieved what they wanted to with their take on a tablet, but I think there is something to be said for introducing a really awesome Kindle alternative to the market – one that has a lot more bells and whistles. It's a perfect tool for that and much less expensive than any alternatives in that space.

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