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Four Ways to Measure Social Media Marketing Results

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While there are unquestionably many ways that social media marketing results can be measured , the debate rages on as to whether it’s truly possible to quantify the ROI from these activities. The C-suite expects justification for every dollar spent, including investments in social media marketing. Share it on StumbleUpon.

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#measurePR Recap: Chatting with Heidi Sullivan

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Here’s some of what we talked about: On the biggest changes Heidi’s seen in PR thus far: A2:#1: End of news as an event: News is now real-time, customized to us. Events Measurement MeasurePR Shonali Burke #measurepr digital content heidi sullivan social metrics' How do PR people get their content out? hint: social) #measurepr.

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12 (of the) Best Social PR Guides, Tips and Techniques of 2011

Webbiquity SMM

PR pros now use tools like Twitter, PitchEngine , PRWeb and Vocus in place of fax machines, media packets, wire services and Bacon’s , but the fundamental skills of storytelling and relationship-building remain crucial. What brand marketers can learn from PR by iMedia Connection. Social Media Marketing Social PR.

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Public Displays Of Affection (CTRL ALT Delete style)

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Cleveland, Ohio - Content Marketing World happens September 9th - 12th, 2013. I will be giving the keynote address for 2013 Financial Summit on Thursday, September 12th, but my recommendation would be that you attend the whole event. The line-up is stellar and it''s always an incredible event. Webinar, Everywhere - Vocus.

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The Social Media ROI Debate

Webbiquity SMM

Can the financial return on expenditures for social media business activities– in marketing, PR, customer support, HR, product development or other areas — be accurately measured? Chris Bennett lays out the list of metrics he uses to analyze, track and “prove ROI’ from social media marketing.

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How Arena Stage Uses Initiators to Grow its Audience

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If you’re embarking on a marketing campaign that includes spreading awareness (and which marketing campaign doesn’t), you might want to take a page out of Arena Stage ‘s playbook and look for “initiators&# instead of “influencers.&#. It did feel like a special event. Is that smart, or what?

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How to Best Work With a PR Pro

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You get a bonus for using Vocus or a similar platform.). B: I was never contacted directly for anything related to marketing that might dovetail with PR. Since the [old] PR pro was new to our product segment, I gave a marketing/sales view of who the competition really is so they had a less narrow view of the market.

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