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

Webbiquity SMM

While 47% felt somewhat good at social measurement in 2011, just 38% said the same in 2012. Though it varies across industries, of course, 24% of overall marketing spending last year was on digital/online marketing. Marketing Charts ). Marketing Charts ). ” ( Marketing Charts ). The Backup List ). Earnest Agency ). Jeff Bullas ).

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Why Google Has the Hammer To Make Businesses Use Google Plus

Convince & Convert

I analyzed my Top 6 blog posts for 2011 by total page views, and am re-running them this week as a “greatest hits” compilation. But with Plus, Google has completely reversed course. Here’s the scenario I see unfolding before the end of 2011, and possibly before Labor Day. (Happy Holidays! This is #1.

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Why Google Has the Hammer To Make Businesses Use Google Plus

Convince & Convert

But with Plus, Google has completely reversed course. Facebook has none of these , and Twitter has essentially nothing at all other than Twitter.com, a bunch of celeb and jock users, and Tweetdeck – for which they inexplicably paid $40 million. At present, there are very few elements of Google Plus that are unique.

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Why Google Has the Hammer To Make Businesses Use Google Plus

Convince & Convert

But with Plus, Google has completely reversed course. Facebook has none of these , and Twitter has essentially nothing at all other than Twitter.com, a bunch of celeb and jock users, and Tweetdeck – for which they inexplicably paid $40 million. At present, there are very few elements of Google Plus that are unique.

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50 (of the) Best Social Media Guides, Tips and Insights of 2011 (So Far)

Webbiquity SMM

And of course, there’s the ongoing social media ROI debate : how do I measure this? Read on for answers to these questions and more from some of the best minds in social media in some of their best blog posts and articles of 2011 so far. 2011 Trends: Make Your Corporate Site A Social Media Hub by Business 2 Community.

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Popular Blog Posts From 2011 – and Welcome 2012!

Mindjumpers

Tweet Saying goodbye to 2011 and embracing 2012 with open arms, it has been a year where social media has reached new heights as well as we have gained some and lost some. With the year closing in, we think it’s time to make a recap with some of the most popular posts from our blog during 2011. Read Full Post ». and Flavors.me?

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

Convince & Convert

There seems to be a distinct collection of sessions, parties, and hang-outs for the social media crowd, and then a completely separate collection for developers, entrepreneurs (and of course film attendees). I wasn't there, but helps me as we run Like Minds to hear what's being said, and adjust our course and planning appropriately.