SocialFish

JANUARY 11, 2011

As a quick wrap-up to 2010, here were the top SocialFish blog posts of the year (based on Postrank score, which measures pageviews, RSS views, comments, tweets and retweets, shares, Buzz, bookmarks, clicks, trackbacks etc.) The Trainer’s Social Media Tool Box. Need help with Social Media policies? Make No Mistake.

Postrank 170

Postrank Handbook Case Study Press Release 170

Dave Fleet

DECEMBER 20, 2010

It’s not just a free tool – it’s a key part of marketing activities for many brands (and has long since ceased to be free for many given application development and media buy costs). These two situations serve to reinforce a point I often make nowadays: Third-party social media tools have many advantages.

Social Media 360

Social Media Delicious Yahoo Sentiment 360

Josh S Peters

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Home About eBooks Social Media and Internet Marketing Speaking Twitter Says You Are Here: Home » Job Hunting » More businesses should use LinkedIn for job applications More businesses should use LinkedIn for job applications Written on October 18, 2010 by Josh Peters in Job Hunting 4 Comments - Leave a comment!

Applications 125

Applications LinkedIn Lijit eBook 125

Mindjumpers

AUGUST 17, 2010

I will look futher into that… Its hype among social media users is one thing, but for marketers it is more interesting to explore how geolocation can be used from a marketing perspective. For instance you can read about Nike’s iPhone application “True City” or loyalty and reward programmes initiated by Topshop and Tasti D-Lite.

Social Media 207

Social Media Brands Foursquare Disqus 207

Adam Cohen

JULY 19, 2010

Marc Meyer and Jason Breed have done an amazing job over the last year plus bringing in some highly respected and social-media-knowledgeable folks like Chris Brogan , Amber Naslund , Beth Harte and Jason Falls. When combining social media with other interactive marketing practices, the results can magnify both.

Social Media 219

Social Media Disqus Web 2.0 Badge 219

Adam Cohen

JULY 12, 2010

But those same companies need to leverage, not ignore, that insight available when fusing social media into the marketing mix they already have. People are the fuel behind social media, which is really just tools and tactics. Do they use social platforms and if so, how often and why?

Research 265

Research Social Media Marketing Retail 265

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 25, 2010

With social media, an abundance of resources are at your fingertips. However, without a successful plan and any adequate preparation, your social media efforts will fail. Don’t make your social media efforts half-assed. If you’re going to engage in social media, do it!

Social Media 272

Social Media Engagement Forums Policies 272

Harp Interactive

AUGUST 26, 2010

Highlights and Statistics of Social Media Usage by Brands. The following information is taken from a survey of 137 brand marketers and ad agency professionals that point to a significant investment in social media marketing programs in the next 12 months. Social media sites (i.e. Who Is the Target Customer?

Study 285

Study Social Media Survey Conference 285

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Around this time last year I wrote about some Predictions for 2009 and while I would say 8 out of 10 have already materialized and the other 2 are on their way, it has become clear that this year was the year we past the point of no return on Social Media. Social is a process that has the power to transform your entire organization.

Marketing 157

Marketing Adwords Mobile Social Graph 157

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 3, 2010

and after being a full time mom and performing various social media marketing tasks throughout, I’ve learned that there are many parallels that can be taken from parenthood that also apply to social media marketing. Let’s take a look at the similarities. And you need to be consistently monitoring the space.

Social Media 221

Social Media Marketing Digg Consultant 221

Bill Hartzer

MARCH 3, 2011

In many ways, 2010 will probably be looked back upon as the year that e-commerce came of age. This movement wasn’t born in 2010. But F-commerce, as it has come to be known, really arrived and established itself as the next great frontier in online shopping in 2010. by Dave Felipe, SortPrice.com. Need proof?

Retail 137

Retail Facebook Apparel Applications 137

Kikolani

DECEMBER 28, 2009

As I am on various social networks, I find myself thinking “Wow, I wish they had which would make easier.&# So here are some of the changes I’d like to see on the social networks I use the most in 2010. Applications cannot leave messages on your wall without approval – period. Your Social Media Wishlist.

StumbleUpon 72

StumbleUpon Features Social Media Twitter 72

Jason Yormark

JANUARY 12, 2010

It’s certainly not professional grade, but for a free tool, it’s a great starting point for social media/digital marketers. Related posts: 5 Ways To Become Social Media Relevant My 9 Favorite WordPress Social Media Plugins Dropbox It Like It’s Hot Social Media Book Package Giveaway!

Products 192

Products Tools Social Media Tweetdeck 192

Direct Marketing Observations

OCTOBER 7, 2010

With 12seconds.tv, I had used a dozen times or so and I could see an application or a place for it in the crowded world of social applications and services. Both companies had traffic and users, and both applications were free, but the problem was, they could not figure out how to make a living off of a social utility.

Company 183

Company Social Media Microsoft Web 2.0 183

Bill Hartzer

MAY 12, 2011

Already an established and trusted leader in helping retailers effectively expand their reach to Facebook Platform, comparison search engine SortPrice.com has rolled out an updated version of its Store Application for Facebook that adds even more features to a tool that is already used by more than 1,500 merchants nationwide.

Applications 103

Applications Platform Retail Facebook 103

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

LinkedIn is firmly ensconced among the “big 3″ social networks for marketing and business purposes, and though its base of 80 million members is far smaller than the 600 million users of Facebook, its impact in B2B marketing is larger. LinkedIn Launches ‘Company Pages’ by MediaPost Online Media Daily.

LinkedIn 189

LinkedIn Tips B2B Findability 189

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 20, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Social Media > Why Social Media Is Like Getting Stoned Why Social Media Is Like Getting Stoned by Tamar Weinberg on April 20, 2010 Share This is a guest post by Todd Mintz.

Social Media 208

Social Media Chemicals Wikipedia MySpace 208

The Marketing Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Home About In the Media Entrepreneurial resources Enterprise 2.0 35 pm Criticising Social Media ? Jump to Comments Criticizing social media ? Understand Social Media as a Philosophy and its application as a Culture. Criticising Social Media ? Conversations December 10, 2009.10:35

Social Media 138

Social Media Web 2.0 Startup Case Study 138

The Marketing Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Home About In the Media Enterprise 2.0 53 pm Preventing Social Media Spam Jump to Comments Image by Josh Russell via Flickr Sometimes it feels really sorry to see the tactics of a select group of folks in the name of using Social media as a Conversation Medium !

Social Media 138

Social Media Web 2.0 Startup Flickr 138

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Here are ten social media tools that can aid you with crowdsourcing: Twitter It is already being used for many crowdsourcing efforts. You can use the many applications that Facebook offers, so that others can answer questions on a survey, have discussions on the forums, and/or have notes to bring awareness to a topic.

Crowdsourcing 192

Crowdsourcing scribd Ustream Social Media 192

Freelance Social Media

MAY 21, 2010

Social Links Freelance Social Media Social Media Tips and Marketing Blog Home About Contact Subscribe Social Media? by cinta5 on May 21, 2010 Social Media Pocket Guide App Available on the App Store LangfordMedia has launched an app for small businesses called Social Media Pocket Guide.

Social Media 171

Social Media Foursquare iPad Small Business 171

Almost Savvy

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Are the same strategies they’re using applicable to small businesses without the same brand recognition? Recently, at BlogWorld in Las Vegas, one of the nicest guys in Silicon Valley, Michael Brito , shared some of the principles he feels are central to effectively using social media for business. All rights reserved.

Social Media 157

Social Media Tips Lijit Reputation 157

Convince & Convert

MAY 4, 2010

I’m delighted to have had the chance to interview technology consultant and author Phil Simon about how technology and social media adoption is changing companies. Do you see social media participation as one of the hurdles businesses now need to successfully clear? Absolutely. Change takes time.

Social Media 116

Social Media Strategy Consultant ROI 116

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

&# Without a clear methodology of measuring ROI, many businesses are still cautious to spend their marketing budget on social media and web 2.0. On top of that, let’s add all of the other social networks out there including Linkedin, Foursquare, Myspace, Friendster, Tumblr, YouTube and the list goes on. Who has time for this?

Industry 231

Industry Real Estate Social Media Travel 231

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I presented today at Social Media AZ , a new conference for Arizonans interested in, and practicing social media. This presentation: “Why Before How: The Keys to Developing a Social Media Strategy in 7 Steps&# also formed the basis for my recent MarketingProfs Webinar. Sessions start October 5.

Social Media 167

Social Media Strategy Consultant Conference 167

Saying It Social

APRIL 23, 2010

Saying It Social Your Social Media Marketing Resource Home About Polls Our Services Testimonials Why Social Media Marketing For Small Business Is Important “Social Media Marketing” – this is a HUGE buzzword in our industry right now. AK Comment by akstout18 | May 6, 2010 | Reply [.]

Small Business 119

Small Business Social Media StumbleUpon Digg 119

Saying It Social

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Comment by Alex Zagoumenov | August 12, 2010 | Reply Leave a comment Click here to cancel reply. « Previous | Next » About Saying It Social, LLC provides Social Media Marketing & Local SEO Services for Franchisees & other Small Businesses.

List 149

List Social Media Tips TweetBeep 149

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media Consulting Social Media Strategy Blog Social Media Consulting Blog Social Media Consulting Speaking Newsletter Free Social Media Tools Twitter Interviews About Lijit Search Is It Curtains for the App Store?

Social Media 114

Social Media Strategy Apple iPhone 114

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Yes, social media applies to B2B. In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company. Are there differences between B2B and B2C in social media? Creating and calibrating a social media strategy for any company should follow the same process.

Social Media 149

Social Media B2B Strategy Consultant 149

Firebelly

JANUARY 13, 2011

It’s amazing how some things we didn’t even know about in 2007 or 08 became big news by 2010. Since the launch, ABC joined in on the venture with a 27% stake and Hulu Plus was launched in 2010. While working on cleaning up the posts and transfering them over, I came across quite a few “gems&# of posts from the past.

Film 152

Film Social Media Content management systems iPhone 152

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

However, a lot of people making that news have created expectations and beliefs about social media that aren’t true. Social Media is Inexpensive False. As Charlene Li said recently, social media trades media cost for labor cost. Social Media is Fast False. Absolutely.

Social Media 151

Social Media Strategy Consultant Web 2.0 151

Idaconcpts

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Just having your social media account phished can be catastrophic , especially since we share so much of our lives on the Internet. It works by making it necessary to put in a password to approve applications. Your social media profiles can be protected before that ever occurs. Everyone fears being hacked online.

Insurance 179

Insurance Social Media Mobile Notification 179

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The debate on Social CRM (sCRM) could easily become a distraction. As marketers, we need to reach our customers where they are and social media’s potential in that regard is unquestionable. However, for marketers, a social media address is insufficient to manage that channel.

Social Media 123

Social Media Social CRM Strategy Consultant 123

Buzz Marketing for Technology

OCTOBER 6, 2010

And a question I get asked in every meeting when I present social media is – “so who is going to become the next Facebook?” Applications – Facebook Applications is a business model similar to Apple App Store (which is a pretty darn good business model too!). and I am here to tell you – No one and here why ….

Facebook 260

Facebook Applications Yahoo Social Networking 260

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Create a promotional video for their inaugural Social Media Optimization Summits where people can See It. With The Rock Stars of Social Media on March 23rd and 24th in Dallas, TX. The Social Media Optimization Summits are different than many other conferences in the fact that they are "hands on."

Social Media 100

Social Media Paid Search SMS Syndication 100

Josh S Peters

JANUARY 15, 2010

Home About eBooks Social Media and Internet Marketing Speaking Twitter Says You Are Here: Home » Social Media » February Social Media Training Classes & Discount Codes February Social Media Training Classes & Discount Codes Written on January 15, 2010 by Josh Peters in Social Media 2 Comments - Leave a comment!

Class 100

Class Training Social Media Discount 100

Mindjumpers

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Application Dashboard With this new feature of an Application Dashboard, you have the possibility to be more in control of your Facebook account. If you have given an application permission to use your personal data, this will be gathered on the Dashboard.

Platform 185

Platform Facebook Applications Notification 185