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Why Critics of Klout Are Missing the Big Picture

Convince & Convert

The most recent example was from B2B social media thinker Paul Gillin who wrote a post unveiling the flaws in Klout’s ranking scheme. I’ve seen Klout engage with a large number of bloggers and talking heads openly and honestly (without of course revealing the algorithmic secret sauce).

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How Much Should You Pay Social Media Influencers?

Sprout Social

Recent Nielsen research found that word-of-mouth recommendations continue to outperform all other advertising types. Nielsen found 83% of Americans somewhat or completely trust endorsements and recommendations from people they know. This is followed by customer opinions posted online at 66%.

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Top 3 Mistakes Brands Make with Influencer Marketing

Convince & Convert

highlight to tweet) In fact, a Nielsen report that shows 84% of worldwide consumers will take action based on the reviews and recommendations of trusted sources above all other forms of advertising. For example, are you a kids toy brand in Atlanta that wants to target mommy bloggers living only in the state?

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23 Outstanding Social PR Guides

Webbiquity SMM

Is blogger outreach still an effective PR strategy? You Know You Are in PR When… by B2B PR Sense Blog. ** 5 STARS. Guides to Influencer and Blogger Outreach. GroupHigh.com – The “Blogger Outreach” Multi-Tool by Justice Mitchell. The 10 best ways to pitch a blogger by ragan.com.

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Why Your CEO Should Be Active On Social Media [Study]

Mindjumpers

According to an Accenture study of social media among B2B marketers, 31% of respondents said they need increased CEO conviction in order to make social media efforts more effective. At Mindjumpers, our CEO Jonas Klit Nielsen is an active blogger as well as tweeter.

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Best Social Media Stats, Facts and Marketing Research of 2010

Webbiquity SMM

How are consumers and b2b decision makers using social media in their buying processes? What Americans Do Online: Social Media And Games Dominate Activity by Nielsen Wire. 70% of bloggers are organically talking about brands on their blog, and 38% of them post brand or product reviews. And much more. 40 percent of U.S.

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Build Your Brand a Social Content Ladder in 5 Steps | Blogging and.

Convince & Convert

Sharing this with my readers, very well laid out! link] Top ? August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved. 4463 Forest Hill Drive -- Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (602) 616-1895 jason@convinceandconvert.com

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