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Why More Members, Money, and Ads Don’t Always Mean More Success: A B2B Marketer’s Survival Guide

Webbiquity SMM

So the question is–are there things that today’s B2B marketers can learn from history, specifically, the tremendous success of Facebook and the rise, fall and possible resurrection of Myspace? How can the respective histories and behaviors of these two companies inform the best practices for B2B marketers?

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12 Solid Stats Surrounding Social Networking (Plus Four  Timely Tips)

Webbiquity SMM

Though it’s dangerous to assume anything about leadership in the social networking space (Facebook overtook MySpace as the biggest social network less than a decade ago , after all), the landscape does seem to have matured and stabilized somewhat at this point. Image credit: DreamGrow. Buffer Social ).

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Google+ Gets A Facelift, But How Social Is It?

Small Business Mavericks

Here’s my rundown: Linkedin – currently the premier B2B site, and that’s where it will maintain it’s strength. Myspace – the art channel, particularly music aimed at youth. How will these social media sites pan out over the next 12-18 months – I think they will further polarize.

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World Wide Rave – Works!

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Note his ebook is a preview for his upcoming book called World Wide Rave due out in March There are some great examples of how ideas spread in his ebook on the Top 10 unsigned bands from MySpace who just give away their music as a means of promoting themselves. Go to a tradeshow to learn more about it?

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PR needs to Focus on Conversations

Buzz Marketing for Technology

The impact of that can be felt in B2C as well as B2B Marketing. Post this to MySpace. It’s no secret that the number of publications has declined over the last few years. There are fewer numbers of print publications remaining and every company’s marketing department wants to garner more traditional press. Share this on Kaevur.

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

Convince & Convert

Yes, social media applies to B2B. In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company. In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company. Are there differences between B2B and B2C in social media? Private brand communities vs. Facebook.

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6 Lessons Learned From the Demise of MySpace | facebook | Social.

Convince & Convert

MySpace last week declared what amounts to a post-modern armistice, announcing that they will integrate status updates with Facebook (and Twitter). MySpace used to be Janet, and now it’s LaToya – at best. MySpace used to be Janet, and now it’s LaToya – at best. But back to MySpace.

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