Firebelly

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The study’s key findings include: 22% (108) of the primary corporations listed in the 2009 Fortune 500 have a public-facing corporate blog. 86% of these blogs (93) link directly to a corporate twitter account, a 300% increase over the 2008 study. The number one ranked company, Exxon Mobil, does not have a Twitter account.

Social Media 165

Social Media Twitter Paid Search Study 165

Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

In today’s competitive environment, it takes a fierce marketing strategy to position your company and communities ahead of the competition; and this session will equip you to make-over your existing marketing plan into a Super Model of success. We look forward to seeing you in Dallas!

Social Media 190

Social Media Paid Search Reputation SMS 190

Firebelly

JANUARY 16, 2013

Facebook Graph Search: 10 Things You Need To Know About The Social Network’s Big Announcement. By Jason Gilbert Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced “Graph Search,” the company’s newest product that will be making its way to your own Facebook account sometime soon.

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Facebook Paid Search Small Business Data 186

Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

It comes down to fundamentals and I suppose the following Four pieces of the Social Search Engine Optimization puzzle can help companies of any size get started in a more meaningful way on their journey towards becoming productive on the social web.

Engineering 184

Engineering Paid Search Flickr SMS 184

Firebelly

AUGUST 3, 2010

Comments intensified in response to this post, including "Dont f-ing talk to us like a lawyer on Facebook" and people are posting news and blog stories in an attempt to show that Ball Memorial in NOT committed to respect, dignity and courtesy for all. This statement appears to have only incited people even more.

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Facebook Paid Search SMS Syndication 216

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. Just 4% of marketers said their companies were “very effective” at measuring social marketing in 2012. B2B Lead Blog ). ” ( Marketing Charts ).

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Social Media B2B Marketing SEO 249

The Way of the Web

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The good news is that your competitors are handing you a massive advantage every day, week, month or even year that they leave their website dormant, particularly when it comes to news sections and blogs. Obviously there have already been a number of examples, such as Eurostar , but technology companies are no better.

News 37

News Company Comparison Consultant 37

Firebelly

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Social Search Statistics from SES Chicago | Main | Firebellys Top 9 Blog Posts of 2009 » December 17, 2009 5 Ways to Fan the Viral Flame In the Igniting Viral Campaigns session at SES Chicago last week, Tessa Wegert, Interactive Media Strategist at Enlighten; Greg Finn, Director of Internet (..)

Paid Search 145

Paid Search SMS Syndication YouTube 145

Firebelly

JULY 22, 2010

In my instance the company's policy, which is special to Firestone and not to the industry as a whole, stood in the way. The company was arrogant -- all but the social media manager who chimed in on my post. Posted by: Tonytellez | July 23, 2010 at 10:15 AM This reminds me of my Firestone story posted on Get Social PR.

Social Media 188

Social Media Paid Search SMS Syndication 188

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « 5 Social Marketing Stories You Need To Read | Main | Teens & Young Adults Prefer Facebook Over Blogs » February 02, 2010 Social Media & The Super Bowl Companies love to entertain us with their 30 second spots during the Super Bowl.

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Social Media Paid Search URL SMS 100

The Social Media Incubator

JUNE 13, 2011

The brand advocacy and social media ROI blog ZuberRants quotes from “ Branding in the Digital Age: You’re Spending Your Money in All the Wrong Places ” by David C. Edelman (Principal, McKinsey & Company ). 10X Return on Investment in media sales and value? 10X Return on Investment in media sales and value?

Marketing 122

Marketing ROI Foursquare Paid Search 122

Small Business Mavericks

JUNE 2, 2014

I wrote about this on our blog when I asked, “Has Google’s Panda Update Affected You?” Moral: Paid Search and Organic Search require strategy and management by someone who knows what they are doing with a proven track record of non-spammy tactics. Moral: don’t be spammy.

Adwords 93

Adwords Paid Search Small Business Google 93

Firebelly

JANUARY 7, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Firebellys Top 9 Blog Posts of 2009 | Main | We Interrupt This Lifecast: Syndication Overload (Part 1) » January 07, 2010 Social Search: Tempur-Pedic "Ask Me" Commercial People trust their friends more than Googles algorithm. I thought this approach was ingenious.

Syndication 124

Syndication Paid Search SMS Social Bookmarking 124

Firebelly

MAY 27, 2010

  Specialized computer programs can track everything being said about a company through websites like Twitter and Facebook. Many companies are hiring people specifically to track these comments and respond appropriately.It When companies actually put the effort in to interacting with their audience, definitely.

Paid Search 100

Paid Search SMS Syndication Social Bookmarking 100

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Here are 5 news items or blog posts that I wouldnt want you to miss: 1. Below, we discuss ten important Social Metrics for companies. Facebook Secures Patent for News Feed By Ben Parr A new patent awarded to Facebook this week could have some big implications for the entire social media industry. But now what?

Feed Reader 100

Feed Reader Marketing Paid Search Metrics 100

Kikolani

JUNE 27, 2013

This is Youtility , and, quite simply, companies that practice it are followed, subscribed to, bookmarked, and kept on the home screen of mobile devices. Companies that don’t… aren’t. Instead of marketing that’s needed by companies, Youtility is marketing that’s wanted by customers. Youtility is marketing upside down.

Tools 141

Tools Patterns Adwords Advertising 141

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 21, 2020

We surveyed 2,162 marketers and conducted in-depth interviews with executives at large enterprise companies. Remember, most marketers’ first social initiatives included blog posts and Facebook updates: You did the talking, your audience mostly just listened. Social media provides the road map for broader digital transformation.

Social Media 137

Social Media Committee Organization Survey 137

Firebelly

JANUARY 27, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Youtube Tuesday: Lost Generation | Main | 5 Social Marketing Stories You Need To Read » January 27, 2010 Dentyne "Friend Request" Commercial: 60 Connections In Every Bottle Many companies now include a Facebook or Twitter URL in their television commercials.

URL 103

URL Paid Search SMS Syndication 103

Firebelly

JUNE 3, 2010

If a logo is recognizable, then completelychanging it often works against the company. Every so often in the blog I’ll highlight some of the best andworst logo redesigns around the country. Every so often in the blog I’ll highlight some of the best andworst logo redesigns around the country. However, a brand needs to stay fresh.

Paid Search 124

Paid Search Flickr SMS Syndication 124

Firebelly

JANUARY 15, 2010

Here are 5 news items or blog posts that I wouldnt want you to miss: 1. Social Media vs. SEO By Erik Qualman SEO is still a vital part of any product/companies health (especially in the here and now), but as we look down the road, the simple fact is that I trust more what my friends and peers think than an algorithm.

Social Media 100

Social Media Feed Reader Paid Search SMS 100

Firebelly

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Does social media marketing fit your company's approach to business? So social media marketing may be right for your company. Here's the highlights. Do you have a responsive way about you? Are you committed to deep and sustained marketing efforts? Is your leadership behind you? Are you customers deeply engaged in your brand?

Social Media 100

Social Media Marketing Paid Search SMS 100

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Here are 5 news items or blog posts that I wouldnt want you to miss: 1. In Age of Friending, Consumers Trust Their Friends Less By Michael Bush People have caught on to the fact marketers are increasingly behind that influential blog post or tweet.

Feed Reader 100

Feed Reader Marketing Paid Search Startup 100

Firebelly

MARCH 11, 2010

An out of theclassroom experience to learn about their thoughts and goals that varied fromrunning their own record labels, music studios, and production companies tobeing a rapper, a performer, or a video game designer. As a rewardfor Duncan, he got to learn about today’s students in a new light.

Conversation 100

Conversation Paid Search SMS Class 100

Kikolani

MAY 17, 2013

This post is part of a weekly series, Fetching Friday, featuring the best posts of the week in blogging, business, SEO, and social media on kikolani.com. How to Generate More Leads With Your Blog: 5 Tips – Learn how businesses with top marketing blogs generate leads with social media and content marketing.

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Mashup Resources Google Domain Name 134

Firebelly

OCTOBER 27, 2009

I'm sure there are lots of self-centered companies and people (read: ad agency execs who are usually skin deep and certain executives from psuedo digital marketing firms) that think everyone is constantly watching their twitter feed and so should immediately know what they're talking about.

Paid Search 100

Paid Search SMS Syndication Social Bookmarking 100

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Nevertheless, I still see a lot of companies simply saying "Find us on Facebook" or "Follow us on Twitter" without providing a URL. Update (3/1/10): I have now seen the commercial with the youtube.com/Sienna URL at the end. Im assuming the first time I saw the spot, it got cut off. Make it easy for them to do so by providing the URL!

YouTube 129

YouTube Campaign URL Paid Search 129

Firebelly

JUNE 11, 2010

Its important to be careful with whom you allow admin privileges on your companys Facebook page. Nonprofits (and businesses) have been requesting this functionality for years. Firebelly Memo: There are pros and cons to this new functionality.

Social Media 100

Social Media News Paid Search Microblogging 100

Social Media Marketing

AUGUST 11, 2016

Or maybe you have been able to set up your business online, but don’t know how to turn small profit stream into a full-time income that is much more than that offered at companies. Besides, most business owners have a good budget to spend on online marketing, paid searching, branding, etc. Let’s read on to know more.

Travel 60

Travel Affiliate marketing Paid Search Energy 60

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In 2020, this dedication to driving business impact and relentless focus on client satisfaction made the difference between companies going under or adapting to the digital-first era. return on ad spend on paid search, outperforming their ROAS goals in 2020 by 75%.

Campaign 100

Campaign Groups Groups Communities 100

Bill Hartzer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Search Marketing, their Paid Search (their Pay Per Click). Take a look at the search results for “mobile home&#. Search, why are you showing the T mobile website, a cellular phone company, in the search results for “mobile home&# ? Tags: personal blog. Well, apparently Yahoo!

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Yahoo comScore Technorati Paid Search 107

Bill Hartzer

APRIL 13, 2012

BrightEdge , a company that provides enterprise SEO, has been awarded its first patent issued by the United States Patent Office. The patent, #8,135,706, is titled “Operationalizing Search Engine Optimization,” and grants BrightEdge the ability to use its unique method for measuring share of voice in search engine rankings.

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SEO Construction Social Bookmarking System 99

Twist Image

AUGUST 1, 2014

" So many brands are still focused on impressions and branding in the digital world, but they are not thinking enough about how their properties are optimized for both organic search and paid search. For over a decade, I have blogged and created a weekly podcast. organic search. paid search.

Marketing 105

Marketing Analytics Mobile Paid Search 105

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Tweet There are four mandates that companies are adopting when they are examining and analyzing the success of their online marketing and social media programs. 5-star ratings on Yelp.com from blog readers. I can do the exact same thing for your paid search campaign, banner ad campaign, and your website home page.

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Metrics Postrank Klout Marketing 128

Firebelly

OCTOBER 22, 2009

But some companies have used video in such a great brandingmethod that others have copied. And Youtube dominates the pack (as if that’s a surprise to anyone…).Comscore Comscore stated: “YouTube.com drove the lion’s share of the video streamingactivity at the Google Sites property, with 53.5 million unique streamers and1.1

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comScore Video Apple iPhone 100

Kikolani

JANUARY 3, 2013

Paid media, owned media, and earned media. Owned media are media assets that you or your company owns including websites, blogs, and so on. Paid media are media assets that are obtained through external investments such as display ads, sponsorships and paid searches. Definitely a must use for all blogs.

Tools 151

Tools Digg Nielsen Klout 151

Bill Hartzer

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The SMX West Expo is three days of intensive seminars, and exhibits that can help just about any search engine marketing enthusiast elevate their level of game play. A plethora of companies will be on hand to demonstrate the latest in search engine marketing tech, and grandly display highly guarded secrets to dominating your niche with SEM.

Engineering 114

Engineering Hotels Skills Technorati 114

The Way of the Web

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Web Strategy Wikinomics Rankings ← Is Amazon reading this blog? And increased and improved the utilisation of paid search. In addition I’ve also met and worked with great people from external companies, and if you’re one of them and I haven’t already thanked you, then I hope this counts.

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