Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

MySpace last week declared what amounts to a post-modern armistice, announcing that they will integrate status updates with Facebook (and Twitter). MySpace used to be Janet, and now it’s LaToya – at best. MySpace used to be Janet, and now it’s LaToya – at best. But back to MySpace.

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MySpace Facebook Social CRM Consultant 136

Buzz Marketing for Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

When I was in school, we had a TV, the stereo, and the (one) family telephone, but we certainly didn’t work with one ear to the phone and an iPod earpiece in the other ear while typing on our MySpace pages. hours a day.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

A comprehensive survey (1,753 respondents) released today by Edison Research, paints a fascinating picture of Twitter and its role in America’s social media ecosystem. Note that the survey population was 12 and up, including a representative portion of seniors). Things to consider when you're designing your web experience.

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Social Media Statistics Strategy Research 159

Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

Website surveys, email surveys, Facebook inquiries, focus groups, telephone calls to 25 customers each month. Mater of fact that gets a standing ovation… But now I want to share it… Feel my pain… I have to leave my email to a browser… on a mobile device that could well spell a don't bother.

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Social Media Strategy Consultant B2B 148

Convince & Convert

MAY 26, 2010

I think this is the case for many companies that just jump in feet first without surveying what they're getting into. As a result their strategy falls flat, and they miss opportunities to really connect with their customers on that “passion&# you speak of.

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Social Media Consultant Video Strategy 134

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

A survey of 4,875 adults (500 U.S.) I feel that once we dive down into the polling and the methodology, we'll find that the definition of “friend&# for the purposes of these surveys will have contexts different enough to render the comparisons (and thus the “trend&# ) meaningless. Secondly I don't trust the source.

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Social Media Strategy Survey Social CRM 119

Convince & Convert

JUNE 23, 2010

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. There is no better ‘bang’ for your buck than a well thought out and properly executed crowdsourcing initiative. Yet, it seems to be a stagnant mode of gathering feedback.

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Crowdsourcing Social Media Strategy Construction 121