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Four Ways to Measure Social Media Marketing Results

Webbiquity SMM

Mid-sized to large firms may rely on fee-based social media monitoring tools like Radian 6 , Alterian SM2 , Cision or Vocus which provide automated sentiment tracking, while global brands can use tools like Neilsen BuzzMetrics or Cymfony. Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on Mixx. Share this on Reddit. Stumble upon something good?

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What Does Salesforce-Radian6 Deal Mean for Everyone Else?

Net-Savvy Executive

Other acquisitions have tied SMA firms to PR/media (Sysomos/Marketwire, Brandtology/Media Monitors), market research (Cymfony/TNS, Umbria/JD Power, Evolve24/Maritz), and marketing management (Techrigy/Alterian). Social business software companies Jive and Lithium have picked up their own listening platforms.

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

Webbiquity SMM

As social media monitoring and integration with CRM systems improves, marketers will have the metrics and analytical tools to more accurately assess the value of various social media efforts and continually improve them. Looking for examples of social media success to emulate? B2B Social Media Example: GE MarkNet by Social Media B2B.

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Web Presence Optimization Software Review: gShift Labs

Webbiquity SMM

Radian6 , Alterian SM2 ), or inbound marketing suites (e.g., Yes, you could do this from Google Analytics (GA) as well (in fact, gShift pulls a fair amount of its reporting data from GA) but gShift presents it all in one spot, attractively graphed out. Unlike pure SEO management tools (e.g., site) is helpful. Future Plans. Competition.

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9 Criteria for Selecting a Social Media Monitoring Tool

Webbiquity SMM

For example, a discussion of the latest developments in aerospace composites is probably more likely to happen on a niche engineering forum than on Facebook. Salesforce.com ), marketing automation tools and web analytics packages. Many include at least the most popular blogs as well. Frequency of alerts. Geographic/language coverage.

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

Convince & Convert

I looked at Meltwater Buzz a couple of months back and thought it offered a better platform than Radian6 (which is a good option in itself and often used as the industry example). What I mean is that California for example always shows up with the most posts. Historical data seemed more robust as well. Is that not true?

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The 8 Wrong Questions PR Firms Are Asking About Social Media | PR.

Convince & Convert

I actually think a lot of these questions often come from the client side (Q 3 is a great example of this) – and where equipped, PR firms (or whoever is providing advice) should help with their understanding / education by using the questions you've suggested.

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