Net-Savvy Executive

MARCH 30, 2011

Every few seconds this morning, TweetDeck brings another comment on today's announcement that Salesforce.com is buying Radian6. The announcement's not exactly a surprise—Radian6 was the obvious acquisition target in social media analysis (SMA), and their platform had supported Salesforce integration since mid-2009.

Radian6 85

Radian6 Cymfony Alterian Jive 85

Dave Fleet

JULY 5, 2010

In recent months we’ve seen several interesting moves within the social media monitoring/social CRM space. Heartbeat – a web-based social media monitoring and engagement dashboard (see my review of Sysomos MAP and Heartbeat ). Strong analytics. Acquired by. Jive Software. January 2010. February 2010.

Sysomos 334

Sysomos Alterian Filtrbox Attensity 334

Net-Savvy Executive

MARCH 15, 2011

In 2007, I asked for opinions on a generic term for social media monitoring, analysis, research, etc. I settled on social media analysis as an existing term that could stretch to fit the tools and services then on the market. Social media analytics Every 15 minutes, someone announces a new tool for measuring social media.

Analysis 75

Analysis Social Media Radian6 Social CRM 75

Convince & Convert

MARCH 25, 2010

Advanced social media analytics and ROI calculations often require tying together disparate systems, and looking for causation (or at least correlation) between social media success and business outcome.

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Social Media Strategy Statistics Metrics 117

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

To be fair, I’ve only included those I’ve actually used (Radian6, Sysomos, Spiral 16) or tested (Meltwater, SM2). I’ve started a comparison chart, based only on my own experience and opinion, for you to use and update as you see fit. The main pitfall to avoid is flashy graphics for the sake of flashy graphics.

Social Media 155

Social Media Radian6 Strategy SM2 155

Convince & Convert

APRIL 6, 2010

Taxonomy is incredibly important in social media because it’s the most direct link between the worlds of social and search marketing. When creating and promoting social content, include specific, relevant keywords and search phrases wherever possible.

Brands 143

Brands Content Social Media Consultant 143

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

Better question: How can we find the existing customers that are already passionate about our client, and turn them into a volunteer marketing army? Of course, there are a ton of outstanding PR firms doing excellent work in social media, including all the folks I have the great privilege to work with every day here at Convince & Convert.

Questions 160

Questions Social Media Consultant Education 160