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7 ways to use social media for market research

Sprout Social

While focus groups are helpful to reference at the start of new product or campaign development, they’re less useful for gathering customer feedback once said post-launch. Social media is much cheaper than surveys or focus groups, which can cost thousands of dollars depending on the size and complexity of your research panel.

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The social media customer service metrics that experts measure

Sprout Social

When you think about social media customer service , there are probably two encounters that come to mind: the best experience a brand ever provided…and the worst. For example, maybe you’re completely loyal to the airline whose customer service rep magically found you the perfect flight.

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media Reputation Management

Hootsuite

Jeff Bezos is credited with saying “Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” It’s about listening to what customers say, learning from their feedback, and responding in a way that builds trust in your brand. It includes ways to humanize your brand and promote the positive vibes your fans share.

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Understanding the Difference Between “Want” and “Want to Buy”

ProBlogger

That’s what focus groups have become, haven’t they? “Do Would you go on vacation with this airline?”. Plus, it maintains my personal brand awareness among my clientele in a most personal manner. than “will you buy?&#. Do you like this new and improved artisan sandwich? How ‘bout this car? Pretty isn’t it?

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Where are my peanuts?

Idaconcpts

I’ve been reading “Eating the Big Fish: How Challenger Brands Can Compete Against Brand Leaders&# by Adam Morgan, and as any AdWeek publication, it is a wonderful and captivating read filled with a lot of actionable insights. – Consumers were ok with this idea and generally accepted it. “No problem&# , he says.

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Social Pros 16 – Jay and Eric Strike Back

Convince & Convert

If you ask me, “Hey, is this brand new sort of a mineral that we discovered in a mine in Botswana a fad?” Jay : I mean it’s a focus group of one at that point, is it not? Look, I don’t know anything about a lot of things. ” If it’s a fad, I have no idea.

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