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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. The way to do this practically is to borrow a technique from social media and use tagging. and hope for a.02 through a new channel.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Here’s what makes UnMarketing an unusual, yet worthy use of your marketing education time: UNpretentious Unlike so many marketing books, Stratten doesn’t overcomplicate the subject matter. His value as an educator and coach and the spotlight he’s shining on the video creation business is lifting all boats, not just his own.

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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. A good example of a company’s CSR successes is Target® with its long-standing commitment to schools and education. Rally third-party endorsers to help share your stories.

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APRIL 13, 2010

People who have educated, inspired, engaged, supported us. People who have educated, inspire… [link] [link] kelvin lee The Best Advice Has No Shelf Life [link] [link] Jim Weldon The Best Advice Has No Shelf Life: Who Influenced You?All All of us have influences. Or maybe just kicked us in the ass when we needed it.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Awareness, Sales, or Loyalty? Or Loyalty for Nothing -> Acted once? Or Loyalty for Nothing -> Acted once? Or Loyalty for Nothing -> Acted once? link] Jason Baer in Fargo « Flint Group Blog [.] Develop a Social Media Strategy in 7 Steps – Jay Baer – Aug ‘09 [.] The elevator pitch is dead.

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MAY 26, 2010

First, figure out how you’re going to be social, and then worry about how you’re going to do social. Create a social media steering group (cross-functional) for your company. Place making social media (Foursquare, Gowalla, et al) will continue to gain traction over the next 18 months.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I believe effective social media can indeed increase sales, especially when those efforts are directed toward current/previous customers. Ultimately, customer loyalty is a huge byproduct of social media, and that loyalty often can translate into sales.

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