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

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Finding Your Influencers As noted in the study, the notion of true 1:1 marketing via social media is a bit of a fallacy. It’s really only possible in a reactive sense via social CRM, where individual complaints or questions can indeed be handled. On the How, I'd like to offer a different approach.

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

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I believe effective social media can indeed increase sales, especially when those efforts are directed toward current/previous customers. Ultimately, customer loyalty is a huge byproduct of social media, and that loyalty often can translate into sales. link] I think I lack strategy « Social Media + the CIA [.]

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Is Twitter for Business Even Worth the Trouble | social crm.

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Ultimately, I see Twitter (and even Facebook, largely) as being more impactful on loyalty and retention, than on net new revenue. Ultimately, I see Twitter (and even Facebook, largely) as being more impactful on loyalty and retention, than on net new revenue. You certainly covered some great reasons to that point. link] jaybaer Yep.

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

Convince & Convert

Succeeding on the social Web requires daily participation. Whether it’s brand reputation management, PR and influencer outreach, customer service and social CRM, interacting with fans on a brand community, or just creating content that builds thought leadership – it all takes time. But just for a day.