Convince & Convert

JUNE 25, 2013

While the majority of time spent on mobile devices is checking email, browsing social media sites or playing games – this leaves a crap load (see what I did there?) This type of behavior will ultimately lead to an increase in the importance of online reputation management, fair pricing and transparency from retail outlets.

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Mobile Retail Marketing Smart Phone 167

Idaconcpts

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Gartner recently reported that smartphone sales in the fourth quarter of 2012 went up to 207.7 Hootsuite is a social media management app that businesses can use to increase their social media presence. Here are some innovative apps that can legitimately increase a company’s brand presence as well as sales.

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Brands Foursquare HootSuite Tumblr 177

Twist Image

JANUARY 3, 2012

While many article and columns look back at the year that was or posture on the year that will be, it's becoming abundantly clear that 2012 will - without question - be the "Year of More.". More social. Social Media and online social networking has changed the very fabric of business and society.

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GPS Microsoft Apple Loyalty 106

Ari Herzog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

From Singapore I’ve watched the social media world develop its identity and characteristics. Often, friends from the “real” world gave me passage to the social media world. This resulted in the account which became the basis for my Google+ account. Social media became specialized.

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MySpace Tweetdeck Mashup Flickr 187

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 5, 2013

According to a study by Google (who came up with the ZMOT concept), before deciding whether or not to buy: 50% of shoppers used a search engine to get more information on a product or brand. Try adding a YouTube channel to your social media arsenal. The thick of the 2012 holiday season is here. Brand Consistency.

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Bazaarvoice Mobile How To Focus Group 230

Twist Image

MAY 21, 2013

It''s still somewhat shocking to think that the iPad was first introduced on April 3rd, 2010, and we now live in a world where more iPads are being sold than any PC manufacturer sold of their entire PC line (and this has been a constantly growing trend since 2012). Don''t believe me, speak to somebody who is currently sporting Google glass.

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iPad Tumblr Yahoo iPhone 105

Twist Image

DECEMBER 1, 2012

It wasn't the mad hoards of people trampling one another for the latest electronic whiz-bang, and it wasn't the dreaded story of a major retailer's site going down, making them unable to capitalize on months of build-up, ad spends and hype (not to mention damage to the brand). google zeitgeist. retail research. social media.

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Price Retail Mobile Reputation 85

Kikolani

AUGUST 24, 2012

This post is part of a weekly series, Fetching Friday, featuring the best posts of the week in blogging, business, freelancing, SEO, and social media on kikolani.com. Here are some of the best articles I have seen on Google+ , retweeted on @kikolani , and read in RSS subscriptions this week. Social Media / Social Networking.

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Mashup Resources How To Remix 117

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Though social media marketing is now used in about 90% of companies, techniques, platforms and best practices continue to evolve. What will likely be the hot trends in social media over the next couple of years? Social Media Stats and Demographics. Social media and blogs reach 80% of all U.S.

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Social Media Hubspot B2B Marketing 229

Absolute PA

JUNE 15, 2013

Younger, shinier social media kids are grabbing the spotlight. Everyone’s flocking to Google+, Pinterest, or back to Facebook. Or Meredith Blair , owner of ShopBizi , who landed a new online retailer for her fabulous line of exclusive leather handbags. No other social network can do this. Apparently. (At

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Twitter Tweetdeck Social Networking Blogger 106

Laurel Papworth

JUNE 11, 2012

Here are some social media courses for you (or perhaps, for someone you know) for June and July. A hands on, practical computer class on Google Plus ( half day ) and some short 2 hour howto sessions ( demonstration ) on Pinterest Foursquare and Facebook Timeline for Business. Set up a Google Plus Business Page.

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Foursquare Training Google Social Media 91

ProBlogger

AUGUST 15, 2012

Bloggers have an advantage that static and retail websites don’t. Before we get started, I just thought I would mention a few Google algorithm changes that you should know about when thinking about link building in 2012. Google’s Panda update. Google’s Panda update. Google’s Penguin update.

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Blogger Tools Tips Hubpages 42

Hootsuite

AUGUST 30, 2022

Many researchers agree Gen Z ends in 2010, but some argue 2012 is the cutoff for where Gen Z ends and Generation Alpha begins. Gen Z and social media statistics. The top three social platforms among younger members of Gen Z are YouTube (95%), TikTok (67%), and Instagram (62%). 83% of Gen Z shops on social media.

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Statistics Marketing HootSuite Study 102

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

This is Episode 1 of the Social Pros Podcast : Real People Doing Real Work in Social Media. This episode features Taulbee Jackson , CEO of Raidious , the social and content agency that built and is managing the Super Bowl Social Media Command Center. 2012 Edelman Trust Barometer: Global Deck.

Social Media 116

Social Media Committee Team Questions 116

Mindjumpers

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

And since the beginning of 2012, daily users has increased by more than 145 %. In fact, Pinterest drives more traffic to websites and blogs than YouTube, Google+ and LinkedIn combined. The retail deal site Ideeli have created boards to show off products from their own site, but also to show inspirational images from blogs.

Brands 271

Brands Social Bookmarking Retail Statistics 271

Hootsuite

AUGUST 17, 2022

That’s where social bookmarking comes in. Bonus: Download a free guide to learn how to use social media monitoring to boost sales and conversions today. Benefits of social bookmarking. Social bookmarking is a great way for internet users, in general, to save and share important information. Build team cohesion.

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Social Bookmarking Tools HootSuite Aggregator 105

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Or have too many social media marketing statistics.” ” Well, she actually only said the first part (which is debatable), but certainly would have said the second part (which isn’t) had social media been around in the 1930s. How effective is social media in comparison to other digital marketing channels?

Statistics 50

Statistics Social Media B2B Hubspot 50

Twist Image

AUGUST 16, 2012

Is there a social media bubble? Just take a look at the news item published today, Pop went the social media bubble. Social media is hardly dead. What's dead is the world's wild infatuation with all things social. Social media is a phrase that seems like a catch-all. In a word: no.

Social Media 102

Social Media Adwords Advertising LinkedIn 102

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 11, 2015

Though “social media” broadly encompasses a variety of platforms including blogs (WordPress, Medium, Tumblr), content sharing (YouTube, SlideShare, Instagram), and content curation (Scoop.It, Triberr, Paper.li), the term is nearly synonymous to many for the big social networks. Social Media Today ).

Social Networking 100

Social Networking B2B Paper.li LinkedIn 100

Convince & Convert

JANUARY 3, 2012

Certainly you and I were just talking before about Google+, and some people would say, “Is Google trying to become the next Facebook?” ” I would argue no, but think about it from Google’s perspective. If I had to go off of the Google platform to be social, I may not come back.

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Apple Google Yahoo Facebook 116

Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

According to data from a December 2012 study conducted by eConsultancy, nearly 70 percent of client-side marketers described their experience level with responsive design as “average” or better, and more than half of that group described their companies as “ahead of the curve” or “state of the art” when it came to the design technique.

Apparel 236

Apparel iPad Mobile Loyalty 236

Convince & Convert

JANUARY 3, 2012

Certainly you and I were just talking before about Google+, and some people would say, “Is Google trying to become the next Facebook?” ” I would argue no, but think about it from Google’s perspective. If I had to go off of the Google platform to be social, I may not come back.

Apple 64

Apple Google Facebook Yahoo 64

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 30, 2014

90% of US online specialty retailers use Pinterest; that’s an 81% increase since 2012. • 26 Very Pinteresting Stats You Need to Know [Infographic] by Google+. 26 Very Pinteresting Stats You Need to Know [Infographic] by Google+. How Small Businesses Can Use Pinterest To Boost Traffic by Assist Social Media.

Marketing 191

Marketing Crowdsourcing Social Networking Hubspot 191

Convince & Convert

JULY 13, 2012

This is Episode 24 of the Social Pros Podcast : Real People Doing Real Work in Social Media. Read on for insights from Shawn and Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week ( this week : are corporate crises isolated events or do they affect a brand for eternity?). Do you have a social media stat of the week?

Banking 113

Banking Mobile Team Social Media 113

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

As the use of social media in marketing has become ubiquitous, marketers have turned their attention to making the use of business social media more sophisticated and strategic. How can marketers help their organizations move from “social media marketing” to “social business”?

Statistics 226

Statistics Social Media B2B Journal 226

Idaconcpts

OCTOBER 11, 2012

iOS6, the latest operating system from Apple, has made its presence felt when it got unveiled at the WWDC 2012 in San Francisco. Passbook stores retail coupons for you to shop. It is great time-saver when you’re engaging contacts on social media. It helps in check-in for a flight by scanning your device.

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Features Notification Apple Retail 152

ProBlogger

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Bounce rate is a Google Analytics metric that tells you the percentage of people who “bounce” off your site (i.e. To find out your bounce rate, log into your Google Analytics account. (If If you haven’t set up Google Analytics on your blog, do it. You can fi nd out more about Google Analytics in episode 30 of the podcast.).

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Analytics Sites Google WordPress 33

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 2, 2014

The Google+ platform has 67 percent male users. 63% of millennials say they stay updated on brands through social networks; 51% say social opinions influence their purchase decisions; and 46% “count on social media” when buying online . Social Fresh ). 15 Social Media Marketing Stats.

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NewsCred Statistics Social Media B2B 273

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Social media marketing evolved from something only a few cutting-edge brands did to an integral piece of every company’s marketing strategy. It’s no longer a question of whether or not your brand should be on social media, but how can you best use sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to grow your business.

Social Media 40

Social Media Marketing Hashtag LinkedIn 40

ProBlogger

DECEMBER 11, 2016

I was trying to iron out problems with coupon codes and doing all the social media, and I needed someone to help me with it. It usually would retail for $414. We also promote these days to social media everyday during the deal. I was writing blog posts every day. I was writing emails every day. Very impulse buy.

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eBook Campaign Price Discount 32

Writtent Blog

AUGUST 14, 2013

In fact, studies by Google have found that 90% of web users may switch between tablets, computers, smartphones and televisions to accomplish a single task. Online clothing retailer BetaBrand has gained significant accolades and $8 million in Venture Capitol funding for their off beat, fascinating content marketing strategy. Post Early.

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Engagement Statistics Study Case Study 103