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Outsourcing Social Media Management

yMarketingMatters

The assumption is that your company’s social media activities are an extension of your company and that it needs to be “authentic” (i.e. For example, a successful blogger outreach program is infinitely more impactful for your brand over one that never gets off the ground! coming from you). Here are five ways this logic falls apart: 1.

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Social Pros 13 – Ryon Harms, Farmers Insurance

Convince & Convert

This episode features Ryon Harms , the head of social media for Farmers Insurance. Jay : That is a really interesting point and I think a fantastic segue to bring in our special guest for this week, Mr. Ryon Harms, who’s the Director of Social Media for Farmers Insurance. Special Guest: Ryon Harms of Farmers Insurance.

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10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

As long as you’re being authentic, honest and open people will forgive the little missteps that are bound to happen. May 29, 2010 at 11:34 am Right, if you did not dive into social media 3-4 years ago, especially in business where networking is crucial (like real estate, insurance, mortgages etc.), Reply Jay B. will bring!

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How to be a Digital and Social Marketing ROI Rebel – 10 Proven Strategies

Pam Moore

They trusted what they read by the numerous bloggers and “thought leaders” delivering the step by step guides to overnight online fame. The majority of these brand leaders never intended to get over focused on actions that are far from delivering real business and brand value.

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

Convince & Convert

Authenticity You can’t lie in infomercials. link] Yaz Maziar Jay aptly speaks to importance of authenticity: 3 Ways Infomercials Can Inspire Your Social Media [link] (via @jaybaer) [link] Seth Etter RT @r_d_freeman: love this post by @jaybaer. Authenticity and customer testimonials build loyalty and advocacy.

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Customer Service Social Media Style: A Pulse of the Industry View Part 1

Diva Marketing Blog

Interestingly there were a few similarities to the Pulse of the Industry research I conducted on Blogger Relations. e.g., value driven, transparency, authenticity, conversations versus messages and throw in a some passion too. Laura Bennett, Embrace Pet Insurance. Many thanks to all who shared their insights. Brooks, Virture.

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Micro-Influencer Outreach: How to Find, Retain, and Empower Micro-Influencers

Pixlee

Brands may choose to collaborate with them to promote products via authentic posts rather than paid ads. For instance, on Instagram and YouTube, you will find beauty bloggers who review makeup products as well as travel vloggers who document different areas they visit. Prioritize Authenticity.