Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

Agencies should also be working with clients on using social media as a market research tool, by surveying fans or creating dedicated, invite-only brand communities that serve as a living focus group. Allowing clients to treat number of Facebook fans as the core success metric is a dereliction of duty.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While, yes, the metrics on direct sales impact aren't there yet (and in my opinion, I don't know that we can ever realistically parse out the impact of individual marketing channels on sales #s), thats not really a reason to ignore what is likely one of the lowest-cost/most effective ways to increase customer loyalty & retention.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 16, 2010

Yes, many use things like focus groups, gut instinct (entrepreneurs are notorious for this!), In my experience large and small organizations have the same challenges — roadblocks or hurdles to clear when locating hidden/latent demand for products/services. to create confidence that often overlooks the obvious.

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