The Social Media Incubator

OCTOBER 17, 2013

One question that business owners new to social media ask us often is this one: How often should I post status updates to my social media accounts? Keep in mind that all social media is different. The answer is, it depends. Facebook and Twitter are very different from Google+ and LinkedIn.

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The Social Media Incubator

JUNE 17, 2011

That statement can and has been countered by business owners with the question: What’s the point of being on social media if not to promote my products/services or myself? On Memorial Day, they asked their Facebook community to post thank-you messages for military veterans and service-members.

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The Social Media Incubator

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

A recent USA Today article claims that “Small businesses use social media to grow”and quotes Smashburger ’s Jeremy Morgan, Senior VP of marketing and consumer insights as saying, “Social media is an opportunity for us to engage with consumers and have a conversation, which is different than paid media, when you’re just shouting through a bullhorn.”.

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The Social Media Incubator

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

A recent USA Today article claims that “Small businesses use social media to grow”and quotes Smashburger ’s Jeremy Morgan, Senior VP of marketing and consumer insights as saying, “Social media is an opportunity for us to engage with consumers and have a conversation, which is different than paid media, when you’re just shouting through a bullhorn.”.

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The Social Media Incubator

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Instead, they allowed their community (Coach has over 1.2 If you have a great product or service that people love and you’ve built a community, then that community can come out in support of you when one aspect of your product is attacked. This is another reason why having a presence on social media is so critical.

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The Social Media Incubator

OCTOBER 4, 2011

You’ve heard that social media is not just a toy, but can be an effective way to promote your business. …So, what kind of posts should you be making on social media? Roost , a technology company located in San Francisco, CA, is committed to helping small businesses go social. are you a true friend?

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The Social Media Incubator

JULY 28, 2011

Social Media Strategist Caroline Melberg feels that the site will be beneficial at some point in the future, but it might take some time. “I expect Google+ use to explode, just like hosted gmail premium has exploded in the business community already.

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