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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

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An Enormous Opportunity The huge (and expanding) reach of social media, and its relatively low cost (at least from a production fees perspective) makes it an incredibly attractive proposition for marketers. Forrester Research shows that from 2009-2014, U.S.

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Digital and Dollars – Successfully Adding Online Marketing to Your.

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Here are the highlights: A Colossal Opportunity According to Forrester research, from 2009 – 2014, the average annual growth rate in digital marketing expenditures in the U.S. will range from 11% (the relatively mature email marketing), to 34% (social media).

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Get Your Social Media Story Straight | Blogging and Content.

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In the age of the real-time Web, when every customer is a potential reporter, and there’s no place for brands to hide, you cannot rely on sloganeering. I've seen a ton of organizations missing the boat on integrating everything in their marketing mix so that it's at the very least, a consistent brand message.