Direct Marketing Observations

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Recently, Social commerce platform ChompOn , threw down the gauntlet by publishing some data on how much a Facebook share and tweet is worth. For those who have never heard of ChompOn, they are a site/service where you’re able to create Groupon like widgets to embed on your website. Is that why Groupon was valuated so high?

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Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 21, 2011

However, fear not, there are some who have actually been slogging through social media so long without any discernible results that they might as well have started yesterday. Two questions come to mind however. Why in 2011 have some waited this long to do anything with social media? What is the reality? How do we use it?

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 12, 2012

And some multi-author blogs have morphed into hybrid portal/news/blog sites that are difficult to categorize. How can PR pros optimize their use of social media tools? Find the answers to these questions and more here in a dozen of the best social PR guides of the past year.

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Ari Herzog

AUGUST 29, 2016

Mike Beauchamp elaborated this in 2011 : I think a major issue going forward for Facebook, and other social sites, will be finding a better way to sift out relevant posts from noise. The next time you share something with the social web, think about what you’re sharing before hitting that send button.

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Idaconcpts

MAY 24, 2011

(View more pictures from the bell ringing ceremony taken at the New York Stock Exchange, the day LNKD started trading – May 19, 2011.). After becoming the first social network to go public on May 19, 2011, LinkedIn is now in the hot seat as finance pundits examine whether the company’s market valuation is realistic.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 29, 2011

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. Outstanding research from Tom Webster that debunks some common myths about social media. Social media is growing up fast. 9 Surprising New Facts About Social Media in America.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 15, 2013

I discuss the answers to this question in more detail in my book “ Think Like Zuck: The Five Business Secrets of Facebook’s Improbably Brilliant CEO Mark Zuckerberg ”, but in this post I wanted to share some quick insights around the five key elements of success. Great leaders (and great companies) create movements, not just products.

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Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 26, 2014

So the question is–are there things that today’s B2B marketers can learn from history, specifically, the tremendous success of Facebook and the rise, fall and possible resurrection of Myspace? Background on the two social media sites. social web site, surpassing Google in site visits.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 1, 2012

Or… Maybe it’s time to take a look back at 2011 and figure out why your blog hasn’t taken off. If you’re ready, though, and you really want to get your blog going in 2012, here are some questions that might help in your analysis: Who is your audience? Are you building your social network?

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. What is the source of the largest share of social traffic to websites? (It’s 25 Social Media Facts and Statistics. Marketing Charts ).

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Idaconcpts

JUNE 14, 2011

She works at Media Needle, a social media/word-of-mouth marketing agency based out of Los Angeles.]. Launched in 2003, LinkedIn is a business-related social networking site. Mainly used for professional networking, the company reported more than 100 million registered users as of March 2011.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 27, 2011

Social media is growing up fast. No longer a niche plaything of the digerati, social media is firmly entrenched as a societal game changer of historical importance. For many, social media and social networking are so ubiquitous and pervasive that we presume we have it figured out, that we have a finger firmly on the pulse.

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Social Media Marketing

MAY 22, 2013

What are the top five social media questions marketers want answered? Not all social media is created equal - men and women use it at different rates and are present in different proportions on platforms. 62% of men use social networks, while 71% of women do. Lee Odden has them. Not so fast.

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 12, 2013

I crushed them originally a few weeks ago on a webinar for the Content Marketing Institute : Myth 1: My customers are not social. 2013 data from the Pew Internet project finds 72% of American adults who are online use social networking sites. Even among Americans 65 years old and better, 43% of them use social.

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Firebelly

AUGUST 6, 2010

WHAT THE F*CK IS MY SOCIAL MEDIA "STRATEGY"? A funny social media strategy generator. Click around a bit to figure this site out. Hunch Answer 20 quick questions to personalize your internet experience. Bold & Digital Men of Social Media 2011 Calendar Seriously.

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Kikolani

APRIL 7, 2011

A step by step guide on how to build a profitable niche content website – everything you need to know from brainstorming to monetizing your niche site. 7 tips to improve conversions on your membership site – follow these tips to start retaining current members and increasing leads for new membership.

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Twist Image

JANUARY 29, 2011

So, what do CMOs really want out of Social Media (and do they think it's going to save them)? Our good friends over at Bazaarvoice decided to take a swipe at this question, and released the results in a nine page (and free!) report titled, CMOs On Social Marketing Plans For 2011. online social networking.

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Jeff Esposito

DECEMBER 15, 2010

However I wanted to share to readers of this site who may have missed it. Being messy can lead to questions about your work ethic and we all know what they say about cleanliness…. It’s often filled with cold calls, fake networking events and blind emails. I plan on meeting more during 2011 and challenge you to do the same.

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Ari Herzog

JUNE 9, 2011

The social networking icons are not flashed on the screen. Are Facebook and Twitter less important in 2011 as they were in 2009? When none of the sessions at a recent nonprofit conference dealt with the two social networking sites, how crucial is their involvement in social marketing today?

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Small Business Mavericks

MARCH 21, 2011

Q&A Sites And Competitive Intelligence » IM: Small Business Tool Or A Waste Of Time? There are some instant messaging clients, IM clients, now that allow you to send and receive e-mail and manage your social networks. Allow your clients to message you with a question, or even an order.

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Kikolani

JANUARY 13, 2012

How to Find Out Who is Stealing Your Content & What to Do About It – Some potential link building benefits to content scrapers, how to find out what sites are scraping your content, and what you can do if you to have them take it down. Site Explorer Alternatives: Hits and Misses – Yahoo! Blogging / Writing.

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Kikolani

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Checklist to evaluate a new niche site – if you’re looking to make money online using niche sites, definitely make sure to run through these questions first. 6 resources for small businesses a great list of social networks, answers, bookmarking, and other sites that are essential for a small business.

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Kikolani

JULY 8, 2011

Niche affiliate site or online store – which should you try if you want to quit your job and make money online? Free WordPress themes – the 2011 edition of the best free WordPress themes. Social Media / Social Networking. The Phoenix Haboob of July 5th, 2011 from Mike Olbinski.

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Proactive Report

JULY 3, 2011

In present day context, these graphs define our personal, family, or business communities on social networking websites – Jeremiah Owyang , Industry Analyst, The Altimeter Group. Journalists have Twitter feeds and Facebook pages where they ask questions openly and directly. Source: Facebook, April 2011).

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Mindjumpers

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

All emerging media team employees complete customer service training to ensure they are well-prepared to address customer questions and issues directly and expeditiously. Some facts: - Southwest Airlines has been in social media since 2006, when it launched its blog. - Nobody knows what will happen for sure.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 19, 2012

One of the questions causing a fair amount of debate around digital marketing circles revolves around whether or not Facebook page “Likes” carry any measurable business value. On Facebook pages however, the expression of permission changes to become a bit more complex. Converting Delivery to Dollars.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Let Your Freak Flag Fly October 6th, 2010 Tweet This is a guest post by Narciso Tovar This past week, I gave a presentation to the Dallas IREM group about the importance of giving social media a second look.

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Kikolani

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

The Blogger’s Guide to Meaningful Engagement on Facebook, Google+, and Twitter – If you are on these sites, however, you probably know that getting meaningful engagement with your followers isn’t easy. Social Media / Social Networking. Personal Development / Productivity. Search Engines / SEO.

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Kikolani

MAY 11, 2012

The question then becomes… how do you build a community of fans? 20 Mistakes that Will Undermine Your Call to Action and Cost You Sales – The most profitable sites use this tactic to convince readers to sign up for a newsletter, download an ebook, attend a webinar, or purchase a product. Social Media / Social Networking.

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Adam Sherk

JANUARY 20, 2010

Home About Contact PR Publishing SEO Social Media Subscribe Adam Sherk Top 10 Reasons The New York Times is Really Putting up a Paywall by Adam Sherk on January 20, 2010 Today The New York Times made it official that they will be introducing a metered model starting in 2011. What Horrible Things Did Time Magazine Do in 1964?

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Kikolani

MARCH 28, 2011

So today, I will answer the first question which should give you some ideas for the second. My top earners include my Dofollow Blog Directory , a simple site about Malshis , and some various HubPages articles I have written over the past year. Advertising is another good source of on-site income. How do you make money online?

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Buffer Social

JUNE 30, 2017

One of my favorite Facebook moments, in particular, is during an early 2004 interview on CNBC with Mark Zuckerberg: The anchor asks: “Now there’s a new form of cyber matching making, college networking websites. It was then, back in 2011 as a student, that I realized the true power and potential implications of social media.

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Twist Image

JANUARY 17, 2012

Back in July, I Blogged about Google 's foray into online social networking, Google+ (more here: Co-dependency In The Age of Facebook ). The site now has more than 62 million users, but that growth is accelerating. This new social integration means a whole lot for businesses. It's time to pay attention to Google+.

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Kikolani

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The 100 Blogs You Need In Your Life – 100 blogs on entrepreneurship, blogging, Internet marketing, social media, SEO, niche sites, freelancing, affiliate marketing, and other topics to help you achieve the goal of leaving work behind. Social Media / Social Networking. Business / Career. Freelancing.

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Kikolani

JANUARY 20, 2011

8 keys to blogging success – ask yourself these questions to find out if you have a passion for blogging. How to increase the likelihood that people will want to stay on your site to read your content. Social Media / Social Networking. Blogging / Writing. What to do if you take a break from blogging/a>?

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Kikolani

APRIL 27, 2012

Here’s Why – While the research says business blogging is on the decline in 2011, I believe there are still many powerful ways that businesses can leverage a business blog! The characteristics listed below can be applied to any site in any vertical; you just have to know what your goal is. Social Media / Social Networking.

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Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2010

The CMO Club polls its members each week and the most recent question put to the group was: What is your top priority for hiring? Social Marketing was at the top of the list with 39.2% with comments such as “The biggest gap I have is Social Marketing expertise. Bookmark to: Hide Sites. Image Credit: Desmond Kavanaugh.

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