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JUNE 22, 2010

In their efforts to avoid fads or invest resources into areas they do not understand, CEOs will operate from the mindset that if it remains untouched they or their organization is off the social media grid. That can be no further from the truth — the conversation is occurring and they're essentially not at the table.

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MAY 11, 2010

I think there's a lot social media articles out there that cover two of the three sales steps (“prospecting&# & “presenting&# which = “engaging&# ) but not as much out there about “closing&# the sale. Is there no place for old-fashioned “selling&# using social media? Remember the cold call?

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JUNE 3, 2010

In true big coporate fashion they ignore the little guy. They fail to take notes on good PR and instead take notes from GM b/c “they've always been a good example.&# GM ran commercials recently on “paying back their loans in full&# which is not entirely true ( [link].).

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APRIL 22, 2010

Second, the social media tools and destinations will inevitably change, but considering 83% of online Americans are active in social media, and there are 425 million people with Facebook accounts, I think we’re past the lava lamp stage. In either event, your job in this circumstance is to create conversation.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Ultimately, companies need to make money, save money, or both via social media. Just not in a linear fashion. I’d love to see an ebook on “social media conversations and realities&#. There’s no market for reselling Facebook fans or Twitter followers. link] jaybaer Great comment Kathy, thank you.

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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. In true Twitter fashion, it wasn’t “rolled out” per se, it just appeared as part of the API that third parties access. Not an overwhelming participation rate. I love Twitter.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It’s not about how many are following you as a brand because there are so many other sources of value by having a presence in social media. If nothing else, you’re part of the conversation. You certainly covered some great reasons to that point. link] [link] Dennis Baker Is Twitter for Business Even Worth the Trouble?

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AUGUST 3, 2010

check it out – [link] [link] Vernon Towne Cinema RT @vernongirl: 3 Ways Facebook is Killing Your Website | Social Media Marketing | Social Media Consulting – Convince & Convert [link] [link] 5 Rockets, Inc. I can carry my persona across multiple sites and that persona ties back to a social network site.

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AUGUST 3, 2010

check it out – [link] [link] Vernon Towne Cinema RT @vernongirl: 3 Ways Facebook is Killing Your Website | Social Media Marketing | Social Media Consulting – Convince & Convert [link] [link] 5 Rockets, Inc. I can carry my persona across multiple sites and that persona ties back to a social network site.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Flexibility There are no right answers in social media, just answers that are more likely to be correct. It’s a benefit, not a drawback that (despite what others might proclaim) there is no social media playbook that can taken off the shelf and executed in rote fashion for all companies. Building relationships.

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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. bolen Thank you for this.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Smart phone-toting attendees could snap a photo of each others’ code, and instantly follow one another within the my.SXSW social network. We need to start getting specific about social media services and capabilities, and talk about the components of social media, not “social media&# as a whole.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Within 12 months of its invention, 1,200 companies entered the radio “business&# in some form or fashion. So called social media marketers are lured by the instant spread of their business using social networks and hence they ignore the basics! As you said, it needs to patience to build credibility!

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