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Trust in 2012: 4 Implications for Social Media

Dave Fleet

Edelman recently released the results of its 2012 Trust Barometer survey. A few highlights from the Canadian survey: “A person like me” and regular employees both saw the biggest increase in trust in Canadian Barometer history. Experts and “people like me” are among the most trusted sources of information.

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The Social Influence Surge—Are You Prepared?

Harp Interactive

Consumer reviews are significantly more trusted —nearly 12 times more — than descriptions that come from manufacturers , according to a survey of US mom Internet users. It makes sense: consumers trust online reviews by other consumers more than the information coming directly from companies and brands themselves.

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The Big(ger) Marketing Shift

Twist Image

Bazaarvoice says that between 75% - 80% of all online shoppers read online customer reviews (or peer reviews). This should come as little-to-no surprise that, "according to the ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology by Shannon D. of US undergraduates surveyed had an internet-capable handheld device.

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Social Pros 8 – Ian Greenleigh of Bazaarvoice

Convince & Convert

This episode features Ian Greenleigh , the Manager of Content and Social Strategy for Bazaarvoice. Ian Greenleigh , who’s the Manager of Social Media Strategy and Content for Bazaarvoice is going to be joining us in just a minute. Special Guest: Ian Greenleigh, Bazaarvoice. Listen Now. Jay: Absolutely. Jay: Very cool.

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Social Pros 8 – Ian Greenleigh of Bazaarvoice

Convince & Convert

This episode features Ian Greenleigh , the Manager of Content and Social Strategy for Bazaarvoice. Ian Greenleigh , who’s the Manager of Social Media Strategy and Content for Bazaarvoice is going to be joining us in just a minute. Special Guest: Ian Greenleigh, Bazaarvoice. Listen Now. Jay: Absolutely. Jay: Very cool.

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20 Ways to Generate ROI from a Corporate Blog

Webbiquity SMM

Yet a Bazaarvoice/CMO Club study showed that only 15% of CMOs could point to a “significant return&# from Facebook marketing efforts, while 9% report no ROI and 35% basically had no idea. From time to time, write “teaser&# posts informing readers of what content they are missing, but could be getting, as a newsletter subscriber.

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