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JUNE 17, 2010

This is a metric I devised to help me determine the efficiency of the time I spend on Twitter. But, the number of followers you’ve accumulated is a metric that everyone looks at (admit it), and it’s at least a decent barometer of how well you’ve cultivated Twitter. Over the past 30 days, it was approximately 10%.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The debate on Social CRM (sCRM) could easily become a distraction. As marketers, we need to reach our customers where they are and social media’s potential in that regard is unquestionable. Look here for some clues [link] Do your homework – start here [link] – social CRM is not Advertising 1.0

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MAY 4, 2010

I’m delighted to have had the chance to interview technology consultant and author Phil Simon about how technology and social media adoption is changing companies. Check out Phil’s blog too ) Your new book The Next Wave of Technologies deals with how organizations can adopt and adapt to new processes and advances.

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MAY 27, 2010

Swix Adds Facebook Tracking Speaking of Facebook, our friends at Swix , the incredibly nifty Canadian social media tracking and reporting service, have managed to wade through the ever-shifting tides and add Facebook fan page metrics. Cutright Thanks for the post Jay. Have a great weekend!

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MAY 20, 2010

USA Today proclaimed recently that the Twilight series of books and movies has increased the popularity of characters’ names among American babies. Which pattern matches your social media success metrics? Ready, Fire, Aim There are two schools of thought regarding social media effectiveness tracking.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Each of these strategies requires different tactics, resources and success metrics. If you’re looking to bring some clarity to your Facebook efforts, be sure not to miss this illuminating presentation from social media strategist Jay Baer. There are five main approaches to using Facebook for businesses. How can I help you?

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JUNE 11, 2010

Sometime around next February (in time for SXSW), you’ll be able to hold in your hands, ponder on your Kindle, show off on your iPad, and maybe even listen on your headphones to a new book from me and my pal Amber Naslund. Scott’s book “ UnMarketing &# is out this Fall. It will be a must-read) We Want You! I know it.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

Simon RT @JamieCrager: Email, Blogging, Social Sharing by @jaybaer [link] RT @HowellMarketing: @MarisaCorser @cargillcreative [link] Abbi Siler RT @dscweb: Story of small biz helping customers share experiences thru soc media from @jaybaer Very cool [link] #smallbiz [link] Joel Book RT @jaybaer: The 3 Amigos: Email, Blogging, Social Sharing.

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JULY 14, 2010

His ramblings can be found at www.membershipjedi.com This post is a compilation of ideas born out of Jay’s post “ Why You’re the Key to Social Media Success ” in which he succinctly describes one of the biggest obstacles facing organization’s pursuit of social media effectiveness – corporate culture. Do you agree?

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JULY 26, 2010

Im a frequent social media conference speaker , and interview social media luminaries for my Twitter 20 series of live Twitter interviews. How can I help you?

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 24, 2024

Book a Demo What are social media customer service templates? Social media customer service templates are pre-written, standardized responses. They’re designed for use by busy social media marketers and content creators when interacting with customers and followers on social media platforms. You’re welcome.

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MARCH 3, 2010

Agencies should also be working with clients on using social media as a market research tool, by surveying fans or creating dedicated, invite-only brand communities that serve as a living focus group. Keep Score Social media metrics are widely available, but require effort and integration to be gathered and analyzed successfully.

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JUNE 2, 2010

Social curation at work. Instead of relying on Amazon or Netflix’s algorithm to tell you what book or movie you might enjoy, you can rely on the opinions of your friends. I must say that blog got a lot of attention by thousands of curious people who wanted to know how they can gain more friends fro face book without the spamming.

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APRIL 6, 2010

RT @copyblogger: Build a Social Media Content Ladder in 5 Steps – [link] [link] LordSpelunky copyblogger: Build a Social Media Content Ladder in 5 Steps – [link] : copyblogger: Build a Social Me… [link] [link] Home Sweet Home RT @CCmarthaspeaks: RT jaybaer: Build Your Brand a Social Content Ladder in 5 Steps [link] [link] Mark J.

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APRIL 15, 2010

Im a frequent social media conference speaker , and interview social media luminaries for my Twitter 20 series of live Twitter interviews. And guess what? The very blog that you’re reading came out #1. Thank you to everyone who reads Convince & Convert. How can I help you?

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APRIL 28, 2010

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. Sore spot with us PR types.) Sore spot with us PR types.) How can I help you?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Tired of chasing shiny objects, and setting up Twitter and Facebook accounts with clear direction, or success metrics? I presented today at Social Media AZ , a new conference for Arizonans interested in, and practicing social media. I recommend picking three solid metrics to track. Then this is the blog post for you.

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MAY 26, 2010

The metrics available on Facebook are in many ways better than you can get from Google Analytics. Im a frequent social media conference speaker , and interview social media luminaries for my Twitter 20 series of live Twitter interviews. The reviews business will be transformed by geo-location. How can I help you?

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MARCH 23, 2010

As mentioned in my post about blog success metrics , if you cover a very wide topical area, subscriptions are less likely). Jacob Morgan does a nice job with this, promoting his book, events, and other resources on the right side of his excellent blog. Pay attention to your statistics with regard to calls to actions.

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AUGUST 18, 2010

Once we can start to get those metrics for clients, the conversation will be much easier to have. Jay Baer’s post, “The 8 Wrong Questions PR Firms Are Asking About Social Media,” he discusses the pressure digital agencies undergo, when taking care of a brand’s social [.] They don’t care. How can I help you?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Especially in comparison to many other communication programs like traditional PR, TV advertising, outdoor advertising and others, social media actually offers pretty solid metrics. Many social media software packages (great ebook analysis of them here) can provide highly detailed reports on the impact of social media programs.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

It’s not the most full-featured solution available, but for the do it yourself data hounds, it’s a very nice addition to the social listening landscape. link] [link] Suzanne Nasco #metrics for SM class! RT @jaybaer: If Excel doesn't frighten you, this may be a social listening tool you love. How can I help you?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

More from Convince and Convert Why Social CRM Needs to Be Less About the Social and More About the Customers Content Lessons Learned From 25 Popular Blog Posts Is Starbucks the Most Dangerous Competitor to Facebook? Will you do that for me please? How can I help you?

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JULY 22, 2010

Avoids Getting Mired in Tactics, Metrics or Technology: The successful firms above recognize that social media should be used as a tool for achieving business goals. Does your business recognize the potential of social media marketing but remain uncertain about to how do it? How can I help you?

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APRIL 22, 2010

Social CRM The new telephone. “Social media&# will change customer service more acutely than it will change marketing. Social CRM (customer relationship management) is the emerging discipline of providing personalized helpful, meaningful service and support using social channels like Twitter (and increasingly, Facebook ).

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Like you say, it depends on what your metrics and goals are. Like you say, it depends on what your metrics and goals are. Social Media Monitoring Tools – How to Pick The Right One [link] #Tools #SocialMedia [link] martin s. We categorize influencers by type: peer, social or key influencers. link] martin s.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Do You Have the Guts to Expect Social Media Failure [.] link] jaybaer There’s a good book in there: Social Media Lessons from Homer Simpson. Im a frequent social media conference speaker , and interview social media luminaries for my Twitter 20 series of live Twitter interviews. We must be persistent.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

Basically, it’s ok to be the Linda Richman of the ‘conversation’ Facebook is neither a face, nor a book. link] Dont be a social media buzz-kill « Marketing Alive Blog [.] Is Social Conversation a Myth? It’s the guiding of the dialog that takes place around your brand. The nudge here and there.

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MARCH 16, 2010

Twitter’s role as a conduit for the Zeitgeist is unrivaled, and it has almost single-handedly ushered in the era of real-time search, and social CRM. Im a frequent social media conference speaker , and interview social media luminaries for my Twitter 20 series of live Twitter interviews. I love Twitter. corporations?

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AUGUST 4, 2010

I may use that in my new book. Companies are rushing to set up social media outposts without understanding the expectations that creates among customers. The question you ask about putting away the silos is fortunately a major focus of my book (with Amber Naslund), The Now Revolution. Your point is dead-on. How can I help you?

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Can you imagine an “Illinois Marketing for Dummies&# book? Interesting post from @jaybaer today w/@ExactTarget research: [link] [link] Kwan Morrow Is Twitter for Business Even Worth the Trouble | social crm | Convince & Convert [link] [link] Bret Simmons RT @jaybaer: Is Twitter for Business Even Worth the Trouble?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Virality & Search Topsy One part virality tool, one part tracking mechanism, one part social listening post, Topsy is becoming one of new favorites. I’ve moved from Tweetmeme to Topsy on my embedded tweeting, due to improved metrics, and Topsy’s competitive intelligence capabilities are impressive. How can I help you?

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Im a frequent social media conference speaker , and interview social media luminaries for my Twitter 20 series of live Twitter interviews. How can I help you?

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Im a frequent social media conference speaker , and interview social media luminaries for my Twitter 20 series of live Twitter interviews. How can I help you?

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MARCH 2, 2010

It will also enable companies to move faster, and with more messaging consistency in the event of a social media-fueled crisis. Metrics Integration Due to its online nature, social media is inherently measurable. The area of “metrics integration&# is especially interesting. Probably none. But maybe a model to watch.

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Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 16, 2010

Despite the widespread use of the phrase “social media marketing,&# marketing is not the only business use of social media, as John Jantsch reminds us. Here he outlines five ways that sales can use these tools as well, from social CRM to teaching prospects how to solve business issues. It’s for kids.

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JUNE 30, 2010

This has enormous implications for social segmentation, content creation, tonality, and appropriate success metrics. Im a frequent social media conference speaker , and interview social media luminaries for my Twitter 20 series of live Twitter interviews. They have motivations that are specific, particular and important.

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