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OCTOBER 10, 2008

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 12, 2009

Using market intelligence, Royal Caribbean identified supporters of the cruise line via social networking sites and took the opportunity to give fifty of the most ardent supporters, called Royal Champions, special privileges, including free paid cruises and invitations to special events with company executives.

Brands 133

Brands Message Boards Travel Forums 133

Convince & Convert

APRIL 1, 2010

In the team’s defense, they do have a nicely executed Events tab, and the Wall seems to be pretty active, with a variety of contests for fans. But, it’s widely disparate content usage across social outposts that’s the real mystery. They need to snap up that Facebook name pronto. So, I peeked at YouTube.

Social Media 121

Social Media Content Analysis Sports 121

Sprout Social

JULY 6, 2023

To ask the right questions, the social team needs a seat at the table. As Jamie Gilpin, Sprout’s CMO, explained at a recent LinkedIn Roundtable event , “If you don’t know your organization’s most important business priorities or objectives, how can you deliver results that matter to leaders?” Yet, much of it goes untapped.

Data 130

Data Social Media Metrics Analytics 130

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MARCH 3, 2010

Think Different Here’s 6 ways to differentiate agency social media services: 1. Social is an Ingredient, not an Entree Help clients find ways to add social components to existing marketing (print, outdoor, broadcast, direct mail, email, search, live events) – rather than viewing social media as a freestanding silo.

Social Media 122

Social Media Strategy CoTweet CoTweet 122

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JULY 28, 2010

This is the strategy of creating a Social FAQ. Website surveys, email surveys, Facebook inquiries, focus groups, telephone calls to 25 customers each month. Not too different than this guy I met at an AZIMA event who was just freely sharing his hard earned knowledge. When you find a pattern, create content to address it.

Social Media 151

Social Media Strategy Consultant B2B 151

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JUNE 23, 2010

Surveying, physical and online focus groups and opinion polling are still the primary tactics companies depend upon for market prediction and go to market strategy. Before crowdsourcing there were focus groups, which never really worked too well. Market research is as important to most companies as the payroll department.

Crowdsourcing 122

Crowdsourcing Social Media Strategy Construction 122

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Finally, I see Twitter being a terrific communication tool for brands to use to update their audience on events. Yes, there is always a new social media flavor of the week to try and Facebook may be bigger than Twitter but if I had to pick any crowd to get chummy with as a marketer, Twitter would be it. Great example!

Social CRM 148

Social CRM Twitter B2B CoTweet 148

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JUNE 16, 2010

Yes, many use things like focus groups, gut instinct (entrepreneurs are notorious for this!), It's a new way to use social media from a sales standpoint that is being overlooked. to create confidence that often overlooks the obvious. Example: A science supply store that wasn't reading its own product review page.

Social Media 120

Social Media Strategy Mobile Consultant 120