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Stop Making This Common Social Media Marketing Mistake

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I’m not talking about via legitimate advertising methods, I’m talking about the “buy 10,000 followers for $10″ approach. We then, basically, have to start community-building from scratch. What am I talking about? Purchasing fans and followers! They’re almost always embarrassed to respond. We can help!

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4 Stories About Why Our Stories Matter

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We act as part of communities. The power of word-of-mouth is greater than it has been since the dawn of the advertising age. It advertises $5.99 You need to buy a baby stroller. We post reviews for restaurants, we ask questions, we answer questions, we read other people’s points of view and on and on. We act individually.

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Pinterest And Instagram Make Shopping Easier

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I’m really excited (my husband is slightly terrified) that Instagram and Pinterest announced they will soon make it easy for people to buy products directly from their sites. PINTEREST’S “BUYABLE PINS” Blue means you can buy! Learn more. Learn more.

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5 Social Marketing Stories You Need To Read This Week

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As it escalates, however, it unlocks opportunities that are commensurate with the community’s assessment of its value. In the same regard, the community will not support or reward lackluster, opportunistic, also-ran, or hollow engagement in the long term. The Oscar buy is also about leveraging the investment on Facebook and Twitter.