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Why Influence Mining is the Next Gold Rush | social crm | Social.

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

Influence mining is primarily being used in two corners of the social Web – for identifying and engaging with categorical or brand authorities; and for adding information to customer service interactions. JB : How are companies incorporating influence metrics into their marketing? Should companies treat customers differently?

Social CRM Influencer Klout Social Media

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

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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Please Aggravate Me: Is Gamifying Customer Service a Reality

Convince & Convert

MARCH 28, 2012

What if we took it to another level and gamified customers’ live call interactions with CSRs (customer service reps) to help palliate customers’ on hold experience, as well as allow companies to benefit and receive a cost savings? Increased Loyalty - Gamification of customer service will drive engagement and brand loyalty.

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CSR Airlines Loyalty Hashtag

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Please Aggravate Me: Is Gamifying Customer Service a Reality

Convince & Convert

MARCH 28, 2012

What if we took it to another level and gamified customers’ live call interactions with CSRs (customer service reps) to help palliate customers’ on hold experience, as well as allow companies to benefit and receive a cost savings? Increased Loyalty - Gamification of customer service will drive engagement and brand loyalty.

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CSR Airlines Loyalty Hashtag

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UNcanny Insights From UnMarketing | Book Reviews | Social Media.

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

I wonder how Stratten feels about companies servicing customers differently , based on their online influence? His tale of his switch of coffee loyalty from Tim Horton’s to McDonald’s is a documentary-style account of how real people perceive and are impacted by business details we all too often take for granted.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

When I discuss this concept with companies, however, too often I hear something in the realm of “we don’t know what to provide our customers that would be helpful.&# This is the strategy of creating a Social FAQ. Try to return something to your own company. Have them document EVERY question they receive.

Social Media Strategy Consultant B2B

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

JUNE 24, 2010

Testimonials are a huge part of the infomercial world, as they are for effective social media. Sure, you can tell your company story ad infinitum in social media, but ultimately you’ll benefit so much more if you can make your customers part of your marketing team. That’s what builds loyalty and advocacy.

Social Media Strategy Social CRM MySpace

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

JULY 6, 2010

She leads the agency’s social media group, and has more than 20 years experience in consumer, technology, B2B and social media marketing. Yet before a crisis erupts, no matter what the root of the issue, companies should cushion themselves by leveraging the good work they’re already doing. Don’t be Shy.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

MAY 5, 2010

Companies didn’t seem to understand where she was, who she was, or what she wanted. Big companies are starting to follow JaneNation on Twitter , and engage with the community across the social Web. Company launches a media content destination for women. From a business standpoint, it’s brilliant.

Social Media Case Study Strategy Study

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Why Content Marketing Matters To Me And Should To You

Convince & Convert

APRIL 15, 2010

Is Your Company in the Content Marketing Industry? What formerly was the sole bastion of the media, is now also a company bailiwick. Consider a company like Kodak. Kodak (and thousands of other companies) are writing blogs, taking photos, uploading videos, making presentations and creating all sorts of other content.

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Content Marketing Consultant Social Media

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

APRIL 28, 2010

Because our behaviors on the social Web leave a noticeable fingerprint, smart companies can modify the way they engage and interact with us, based on our social graph, purchase history, etc. But now, social media is enabling companies to make influencer outreach a foundational marketing tactic.

Social Media Strategy Influencer Social CRM

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Social Media is the Servant of Strategy, Not the Master

Convince & Convert

JULY 14, 2010

Losing in social media can be akin to the experiences of companies like Kraft, Nestle, and BP in the social media realm. At the very least those companies are engaged in the conversation and have a strong awareness of the perceptions of their brand. There is nothing new about social media; it's just modern WoM.

Social Media Strategy Metrics Organization

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Can you describe what your company does in 120 characters or less? Awareness, Sales, or Loyalty? Social media is about people, not logos. If you’re a small company, congratulations, this should be pretty easy. If you’re a big company, how can you act small again? Or Loyalty for Nothing -> Acted once?

Social Media Strategy Consultant Conference

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14 Things I Think I Think About Social Media

Convince & Convert

MAY 26, 2010

Create a social media steering group (cross-functional) for your company. Social media is fueled by passion, and too many companies try to take elements of their company that aren’t passion-worthy, and attempt to build a social media program around it.

Social Media Consultant Video Strategy

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Social Media is optional It doesn’t matter what the demographics of your customers are. Your company needs to be part of that conversation. Social media is not about Facebook or MySpace or Flickr or Twitter or blogs or YouTube. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in. It’s about humanization.

Social Media Strategy Consultant Web 2.0

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

APRIL 13, 2010

link] Lee Riley The Best Advice Has No Shelf Life #li [link] [link] Yael Davidowitz-Neu As always, I enjoy your perspective on how the principles of building brand loyalty/customer engagement remain the same despite significant changes in technology. His name was Julio Goris and he owned an oil supply company in the Bronx.

Social Media Strategy Influencer Education

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The Key to Social Media Success is Just 2 Letters | Integrated.

Convince & Convert

APRIL 14, 2010

Geek Squad Founder Robert Stephens was asked about the contradiction of a services company providing helpful videos at a conference where I spoke. Social Media Success = Find a Way to Remove Friction Start today by conducting a Helpfulness Audit for your company. That’s measuring results on an annual basis, not a weekly basis.

Social Media Consultant Health Care Questions

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media Consulting Social Media Strategy Blog Social Media Consulting Blog Social Media Consulting Speaking Newsletter Free Social Media Tools Twitter Interviews About Lijit Search Do You Know Your Customers Enough to be a Social Media Hit?

Social Media Case Study Strategy Study

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

JULY 22, 2010

While many businesses are excited about opportunities to reach their customers on the social web, few actually believe they have done so successfully. However, if a firm focuses on building brand loyalty with a small subset of customers, they may find that it has an exponential impact. Please let me know by commenting below!

Social Media Strategy Influencer Case Study

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Is Social Media Too Big For Its Britches?

Convince & Convert

APRIL 22, 2010

Problematically, however, the “social media&# moniker is now also used to describe a great many things, similar only in that they are online, and involve some form of interaction between customer and company. Social PR & Influencer Outreach Using social connectivity to introduce your company or products to influencers.

Social Media Social CRM Loyalty Web 2.0

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Do You Have the Guts to Expect Social Media Failure | Social Media.

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

There’s a huge gap between the perception of social media as an instant, free, can’t miss marketing opportunity and the reality of social media as a long-term, time-intensive customer loyalty and brand advocacy opportunity. Blogging has reached that point, and now social media is approaching it.

Social Media Consultant Social CRM eBook

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The Truth About the iPad | Blogging and Content Creation | Social.

Convince & Convert

APRIL 8, 2010

Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. Ive founded 5 companies, and spent 15 years running digital marketing agencies.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

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. Post originally written for Social Media Examiner – modified today for this version). Ive founded 5 companies, and spent 15 years running digital marketing agencies.

Social Media Strategy Foursquare Social CRM

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Is Twitter for Business Even Worth the Trouble | social crm.

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Nobody forced companies to get involved with their customers in this way. But yet so many companies are using Twitter as a post-modern headline news service. Startling to me, but less than 1% of the participants would use Twitter as the first way they’d contact a company when they need customer service. And for what?

Social CRM Twitter B2B CoTweet

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Ignore Foursquare at Your Peril - An Analysis of Potential.

Convince & Convert

APRIL 7, 2010

There are three primary benefits: awareness via virality and social proof; loyalty and rewards; and market research. Recently, I had the good fortune of hosting the weekly #socialmedia chat (Tuesdays 9am Pacific) where social media types congregate on Twitter and answer three questions posed by the host.

Foursquare Analysis Consultant Mobile

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Is Starbucks the Most Dangerous Competitor to Facebook? | E.

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 25, 2010

Carefully crafting and leading the consumer experience in-store and virtually, has earned the company trust and admirable loyalty. Experience=trust + loyalty, the formula is simple yet solving it takes work. link] jaybaer It’s a risk that a lot of successful companies run. link] jaybaer Brilliant point Mike.

Facebook Yahoo Collaboration Social CRM

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

JUNE 23, 2010

Market research is as important to most companies as the payroll department. 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. Compared to before, this company is holding the reigns – albeit loosely and in new ways.

Crowdsourcing Social Media Strategy Construction

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Succeeding on the social Web requires daily participation. Whether it’s brand reputation management, PR and influencer outreach, customer service and social CRM, interacting with fans on a brand community, or just creating content that builds thought leadership – it all takes time. But video blog posts?

Social Media Strategy Energy Consultant

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

JUNE 16, 2010

They’re marketing-oriented but highly operational and often aimed at creating loyalty by improving customer experience. The Secret Sauce Is Relevance I’m noticing common themes among social media successes like BBVA bank. It’s balanced, and always gives your company the opportunity to foster more behaviors.

Social Media Strategy Mobile Consultant