The Realtime Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn: LinkedIn opens its publishing platform to all members.

News 164

News Publishing LinkedIn Social Media 164

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The launch of Geocities by Yahoo marked for some the beginning of a new revolution in the online media called social networking. From an evolutionary standpoint and through historical data, there have been several milestones that have been reached that can help us formulate a true life cycle phenomenon in the social networking space.

Social Networking 221

Social Networking MySpace Yahoo Case Study 221

The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 28, 2012

The #RLTM Scoreboard: Social Networking Stats for the Week. LinkedIn: 187 million active users. via LinkedIn. via SmartBlog on Social Media. Please email marissa@modernmediapartners.com if you have additional updates, or a social network that you feel should be on the list. via Facebook.

Social Networking 180

Social Networking Products Posterous Tumblr 180

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Enter LinkedIn influencers. With over 600 million members and 300 million active users, LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site in the world. In light of this, LinkedIn influencer marketing can be a game-changing addition to your overall Linkedin marketing strategy. Why LinkedIn influencers?

LinkedIn 107

LinkedIn Influencer Brands Marketing 107

Lucy Hall

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which social network is best for me and my business? And there are now heaps of channels and social media platforms a business can get set up on for free, some are more popular than others. Each social network has it’s advantages and of course some have disadvantages. This is a question that many people ask.

Social Networking 108

Social Networking Tumblr Reddit Forums 108

Hootsuite

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I wanted to see if LinkedIn pods actually worked or if they were just a waste of time. For those of you who don’t know what a LinkedIn pod is, it’s basically a group of people who agree to like, comment and engage with each other’s posts. Here’s what I learned from my experience with LinkedIn pods.

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LinkedIn HootSuite Groups Groups 99

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 25, 2021

I think and talk and work a lot on the “big four” of the social networking world: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. In your view, what social networks beyond those big four should B2B marketers be paying attention to, if any? So the things that come to mind are Discord , buy the Discord servers.

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B2B Influencer Platform SMS 306

Social Email Marketing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In case you believed we can forget about social media in marketing and business, here’s a wake-up call: according to the latest Social Buying Study from IDC, 75% (!) of B2B buyers “studied social media” to SUPPORT purchase decisions.

Social Networking 91

Social Networking B2B Study Buy 91

Almost Savvy

JULY 15, 2010

Why then are people and businesses promoting themselves and trying to get me to buy their stuff as soon as I connect with them? I’ve seen this on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. On LinkedIn, I’ll disconnect. I most certainly do not want to click on your link to buy something or find out more about you.

Social Networking 279

Social Networking LinkedIn Comments Twitter 279

Pam Moore

MAY 5, 2016

It’s not news that social networks such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are moving to a pay to play model. Results in the social world of today require more planning, integration, and money. You can’t buy advocates, friends, fans, evangelists, or word of mouth.

Buy 113

Buy Social Media Brands Loyalty 113

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 31, 2020

Twitter is generally viewed as the second-best social network for B2B marketing , behind only LinkedIn. After all, enterprise decision makers buy things, Often big, expensive things. It’s easy to do that on LinkedIn. An Idea: Twitter for Business. Tighter rules: These would a combination of algorithmic (e.g.,

Twitter 228

Twitter B2B LinkedIn Brand Monitoring 228

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

LinkedIn has enjoyed explosive growth since its debut in 2003. The real question is whether or not you’re making the most of your LinkedIn efforts and networking in general? LinkedIn is so much more than social networking for businesses and business people – it can totally change how you run your business as a whole.

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LinkedIn Tips Statistics Groups 234

Lucy Hall

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which social network is best for me and my business? And there are now heaps of channels and social media platforms a business can get set up on for free, some are more popular than others. Each social network has it's advantages and of course some have disadvantages. This is a question that many people ask.

Social Networking 60

Social Networking Tumblr Reddit Forums 60

Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Step #2: Gather Top-Level Social Media Data You’ve identified your competitors — now it’s time to find out what they’re doing on social media. Start by gathering the following top-level information and social media metrics : Which social networks are they on? How large is their following?

Analysis 186

Analysis Social Media How To Hashtag 186

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

LinkedIn is firmly ensconced among the “big 3″ social networks for marketing and business purposes, and though its base of 80 million members is far smaller than the 600 million users of Facebook, its impact in B2B marketing is larger. So how can you get the most out of this business-oriented social network?

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LinkedIn Tips B2B Findability 189

Ignite Social Media

JUNE 20, 2016

Microsoft and LinkedIn made big headlines this week, while social networks continue to expand their advertising features. That and more in this week’s Social You Should Know. Microsoft Buys LinkedIn – A Sign of Things to Come? Keep an eye on our blog for updates on how these new features pan out.

LinkedIn 99

LinkedIn Microsoft Social Media API 99

Myrland Marketing

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

I was reminded of one of the not so good practices the other day while catching up on my Google Alerts for LinkedIn. I ran across a post from “Stephen,” a guy who wrote about his experiences buying LinkedIn connections. Yes, I said buying LinkedIn connections… {{sigh}}. C’mon! . So I did it.

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LinkedIn Buy Reputation Types 88

Twist Image

AUGUST 29, 2013

Just this week, three interesting news items emerged that demonstrate some big shifts in three of the major online social channels. Amazon Adds Ability to Buy Goods From Within Mobile Apps. Buying virtual goods in-app is nothing new, but buying physical goods in-app? Ad Agencies Love LinkedIn but Not SlideShare.

YouTube 107

YouTube LinkedIn Mobile Affiliate marketing 107

Laurel Papworth

MAY 6, 2013

At the end of the online checkout, Amazon thanked me for my purchase and then asked me to tweet, Facebook, LinkedIn or Google Plus the Amazon link with an image of the DVD, the price and a description. My article in The Australian April 1 2013 . A FEW days ago, I bought a DVD on Amazon. Twitter: @silkcharm.

ROI 101

ROI Buy Social Media Social Graph 101

Twist Image

MAY 24, 2011

Late last week, LinkedIn became the biggest U.S. Beyond the hype (the stock doubled in price on its first day of trading) to confusion ( The Atlantic ran a Blog post titled, Did Bankers Scam LinkedIn Out of Over $130 Million? ) The big question is: is LinkedIn just hype or is this the real deal? I joined LinkedIn very early on.

LinkedIn 108

LinkedIn Social Media Hotels Social Networking 108

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Top 7 Social Selling Benefits Increased reach and visibility Attract high-quality leads Effective relationship nurturing Expanded pipeline Establish trust and credibility Personalized engagement Data-driven insights Hit Your Sales Targets With Social Selling What Is Social Selling?

B2B 84

B2B Team Conversation Education 84

Pam Moore

JUNE 2, 2017

From strategy, goal setting, conversion optimization, community building, business and personal branding, content marketing, social advertising to live video we have you covered. Of course we also help you master every top social network such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and more!

Training 167

Training Communities Social Media Real Estate 167

Ignite Social Media

JULY 10, 2020

LinkedIn was purchased by Microsoft in 2016 for over $26 billion and it’s the premier business-focused social network. LinkedIn has some advantages that most social networks don’t in that the normal practice is listing your employer and job title. That makes for desirable B2B targeting in particular.

Brands 176

Brands Facebook LinkedIn Influencer 176

The Social Media Incubator

DECEMBER 22, 2014

If you haven’t heard of the new social media site, there’s a good chance you will in 2015. The site offers a simple, easy, ad-free social network for its users to share information and status updates, and stresses that user information will not be shared with third party sites. LinkedIn will become B2B leader.

Marketing 182

Marketing B2B Engineering LinkedIn 182

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Rather than limiting social media to corporate profiles, this strategy involves sales teams utilizing their personal accounts to reach new prospects, share insights, and engage in meaningful conversations. You need to build trust on social media before you expect results. For B2B buyers, they’re likely to be on LinkedIn primarily.

Examples 136

Examples B2B ROI Analytics 136

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

We’ll also explore 10 tips and tactics you can use to execute social selling like an expert. What is social selling? Social selling is a lead generation strategy designed to help salespeople interact with prospects through social networks. What are the benefits of social selling?

Tips 133

Tips Authentication LinkedIn Groups 133

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 30, 2020

Social media marketing. With live events shut down, digital marketing using content and social networks has become even more important for brands and marketers. More than 70% of marketers say social media marketing has significantly helped them. Facebook is the largest social network with more than 2.5

Instagram 159

Instagram Tools Hashtag Authentication 159

SocMed Sean

JANUARY 8, 2012

The biggest category of content that attracted visitors to SocMedSean.com in 2011 was definitely my social media comic strips. Think Twice About Automating Your Social Media Efforts Your Customers Are Not The Enemy! Share this on LinkedIn Share this on Tumblr Share this on del.icio.us Share this on Facebook Tweet This!

Social Media 243

Social Media Klout Tumblr StumbleUpon 243

Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

You don't have to be Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Amazon, Apple or Target. By tapping into the power of mobile marketing, social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest you can really turn up the volume in sales and business over the holidays with your online platform, website and blog.

Social Media 165

Social Media How To Marketing ROI 165

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 13, 2019

They’ve adapted to using online social networks (namely LinkedIn) to identify passive candidates in the last few years and it’s serving them well. They Buy Much Faster. In short, social media helps with link building, which is critical for SEO. Social Media Marketing is A Loss Leader Activity.

Engineering 137

Engineering Social Media Hubspot Marketing 137

Firebelly

MARCH 17, 2010

Chad Richards is the Social Program Manager at Firebelly Marketing. 51% of Facebook fans said they are more likely to purchase from at least a few brands they are fans of on Facebook. 60% said that being a Facebook fan of a brand would cause them to be more likely to recommend that brand to a friend.

Buy 100

Buy Facebook Paid Search SMS 100

Sprout Social

JULY 20, 2016

Unlike social networks such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram where users sign up for a variety of purposes, a majority of LinkedIn users are there for business. Most people sign up for LinkedIn for one of three reasons: Networking. LinkedIn lead generation is a mystery for a lot of companies. Job hunting.

LinkedIn 40

LinkedIn Groups Groups B2B 40

Pam Moore

MAY 27, 2019

People buy from people. The social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn present a goldmine of data and insights that can help you learn about your audience, understand their behaviors and empower you to connect with your audience in a unique, relevant and human way. People invest in relationships with people.

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Data Brands Strategy Authentication 106

The Realtime Report

MARCH 31, 2014

Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook and Twitter: Twitter rolls out photo tagging.

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Lithium News Klout Foursquare 160

Twist Image

APRIL 13, 2015

LinkedIn made a major acquisition in Lynda.com. billion to buy one of the Internet''s most respected online education platforms. Many people wrongly think that LinkedIn is a one-trick pony. social media. social media. It cost them close to $1.5 Still, acquiring Lynda for $1.5 is a jaw-dropper. . bell canada.

LinkedIn 40

LinkedIn Retail Education Cost 40

SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Nothing says social networking like advertisements. Obviously, this concerns Facebook because part of their revenue stream is based on ad sales and if no one is looking at the ads, they’re certainly not clicking or buying. Share this on LinkedIn Share this on Tumblr Share this on del.icio.us Email this to a friend?

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The Realtime Report

APRIL 28, 2014

Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Linkedin and Pinterest: Facebook. Related Stories Which Social Networks Drive the Most Engaged Referrals? Social Media News Ticker Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Twitter'

News 170

News Social Media API Facebook 170