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9 social media trends to keep your eye on in 2012

Akamai Marketing

2011 was a game changing year in social media. In some ways, social media is growing up, but in other ways we’re just getting started. I’m putting my Carnack hat on and writing down the trends I see in social media for 2012. Further segmentation of social platforms.

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Five Reasons to “Dislike” Social Media

Webbiquity SMM

The benefits of social media are clear: huge outreach, easy to use, low cost and (assumed) high ROI, not to mention a wide variety of options. In no way would I recommend anyone stop using social media as a marketing tool. And with smart phones becoming the standard, autocorrect has become the new typo.

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Welcome to the Participation Age: Is Your Digital Brand Ready?

Pam Moore

The traditional media is changing regardless if you want to accept it or not. I am the co-founder and CEO of a successful social media, digital marketing and conversion optimization agency, Marketing Nutz. Participation, inspiration, human relationships were not invented by Facebook, Twitter or social media of any kind.

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10 reasons Avon Is Not Too Late To The Social Media Party

Diva Marketing Blog

Based on its direct sales approach, which was built on developing relationships and sharing conversations, Avon has been called the original “Social” Brand. However, its competition has left it in the 18 th century “social media” dust. In a 5/13/12 media release Avon says it will ".consider consider Coty's letter. ".

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Pinterest for Business by the Numbers – Should Your Business Have an Interest in Pinterest?

Pam Moore

More than 60% daily winners access Pinterest once a day or more using a smart phone. How to Get Your Social Marketing Budget Approved (white paper). 10 Proven Strategies to Get Your Social Media Budget Approved (podcast). 10 Habits Highly Effective Social Media Marketing Leaders. SoundCloud.

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What’s the Secret to Monetizing Social Media?

ProBlogger

Have you been able to make money from social media? Just like Darren Rowse of Problogger, there are people and companies out there who are turning a profit with social media. Just like Darren Rowse of Problogger, there are people and companies out there who are turning a profit with social media.

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7 Ways Brands Take Advantage of Facebook Stories

Sprout Social

Videos are perfect for social media. They’re immersive, engaging and inherently social. It’s no wonder that social platforms around the world are investing in video. To create a story: Click the “Create Story” button on your Facebook smart phone app. Focus on More Than Promotion.

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