Janet Fouts

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

It works particularly well with problem-solving where badges or scores indicate competency. Many corporations use gamification to encourage employee engagement , sharing of company information on social media, and meeting performance goals. Just like merit badges in the scouts, or checking in on Foursquare to earn points.

Badge 100

Badge Foursquare Compete Notification 100

Koka Sexton

APRIL 13, 2010

Koka Sexton dot Com Home About Koka Contact Twitter FULL RSS Foursquare Gowalla and Yelp Oh’My I’ve become obsessed with location based applications for my iPhone. Foursquare caught my attention a year ago when most of my network that attended SXSW started updating their profiles with their locations all over Austin.

Foursquare 51

Foursquare Badge iPhone Applications 51

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Whether it’s big players like Foursquare inking a new loyalty rewards program with Pepsi, or niche developers like Untappd , addressing the beer drinking vertical with a mobile application that let’s you spread the word about the particular brew you are sipping upon, check-ins are on fire. Drive the Social Actions You Covet.

Badge 121

Badge Brands Loyalty Discount 121

Direct Marketing Observations

MAY 10, 2011

Sure we talk about employee empowerment and internal ideation at some cool sexy companies that are doing “that&# , but for most, the employee doesn’t get the type of play that it deserves. However, if companies were all about their employees, why would 84%% of all employees in the workforce be looking for a job right in 2011?

Badge 171

Badge Social Networking Foursquare Organization 171

Saying It Social

JULY 13, 2010

You would think that one of the first features Facebook would have added when the hype around creating Facebook Pages for business sprung up would have been a one (or two) click maneuver to easily post a link or a badge to your Facebook Page on your personal profile. Not as pretty as the Page Badge but still a way to promote your Page.

URL 120

URL Badge Facebook How To 120

Convince & Convert

JANUARY 18, 2011

And of course, social media creates a new level of real-time accountability for companies previously accustomed to asynchronous communication. companies will spend $1.676 billion on email in 2012. The only people that get emails from your company are people that asked to receive them. Market Size. Messaging Flow. Audience Count.

Social Media 119

Social Media Badge Metrics Foursquare 119

Laurel Papworth

APRIL 26, 2011

Well, every company does it differently, but let’s look at corporate vs personal voice when dealing with negative comments. We are also judged by the company we keep – “social&# media does not have to mean “friends to all&#. Consumers, as much as companies are not ready for the shift to engagement.

Communities 112

Communities Comments Badge Airlines 112

Laurel Papworth

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Foursquare Check-in : Similar to Places, Foursquare has 20 million users with mobile phones checking into restaurants, hairdressing salons and doctors’ surgeries. They win badges and special offers for participating. This article first appeared in on Smart Company. Which one do you need most?

Retail 80

Retail Social Media Foursquare Badge 80

Koka Sexton

APRIL 13, 2010

Koka Sexton dot Com Home About Koka Contact Twitter FULL RSS Foursquare Gowalla and Yelp Oh’My I’ve become obsessed with location based applications for my iPhone. Foursquare caught my attention a year ago when most of my network that attended SXSW started updating their profiles with their locations all over Austin.

Foursquare 40

Foursquare Badge iPhone Applications 40

Laurel Papworth

APRIL 13, 2010

Collectibles buy an account and get special badges like the Pro badge above. Or Foursquare style reward badges – most retweeted, most linked. An ongoing service of account managers advising companies wanting to be Dell or Zappos would also be a nice sideline investment. companies sell direct to members.

Twitter 99

Twitter API Badge SMS 99

Sprout Social

MARCH 13, 2017

Imagine if brick and mortar companies displayed the average review of every product they sold in stores. For local businesses that might mean Yelp, Google and FourSquare. For others like software companies, aim for positive feedback on sites like G2 Crowd. This has actually already started happening. Customer Testimonials.

Conversation 111

Conversation How To Review Influencer 111

Jeff Esposito

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Instead of saying what sessions to attend or parties to hit up, I wanted to offer five tips that I picked up while having my Austin cherry popped (as this badge from foursquare points out ) a year ago. Remember why you are there – if you are attending the conference, there is a really good chance that you were sent by your company.

Tips 40

Tips Foursquare Badge Conference 40

Stay N' Alive

APRIL 16, 2011

Allan is now in his own startup, I believe as co-founder, this time starting a new, up-and-coming social commerce company called Piick. I admit I don't know Tyler personally, but I certainly know his company. They make beautiful iOS and mobile apps, and Tyler deserves a lot of credit for what his company has done in this area.

Mobile 103

Mobile Applications Klout Badge 103

Buffer Social

JUNE 26, 2017

Add an announcement to your next company newsletter or in an email to friends. Are you seeking followers for your personal profile or for your company page? This tip comes in handy for company pages on LinkedIn. In addition, Instagram also offers five different types/sizes of badges that you can place on your website.

Social Networking 112

Social Networking Widget How To URL 112

Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2011

It’s been about 15 months since those crazy kids at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) passed their new disclosure guidelines to “protect the public&# from inappropriately cozy business relationships being companies and bloggers, tweeters, Facebookers and more. There’s even a custom CMP.LY According to CMP.LY

Badge 126

Badge URL Blogger Klout 126

Convince & Convert

APRIL 7, 2010

Now, I’m not suggesting Foursquare will ever approach Twitter’s level of ubiquity, much less Facebook’s. Because Foursquare makes very little sense unless you’re in a physical location like a store, restaurant, etc. At least it is for me.

Foursquare 150

Foursquare Analysis Consultant Mobile 150

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2010

Like last year, if your article is highlighted in this comprehensive post, there’s a badge for you to proudly celebrate this achievement on your site. The Jordan Rules): This is a great chart and article on the best social media channels for both B2B and B2C companies. Which Social Media Channels Should You Be Using?

Marketing 265

Marketing SEO Journal Engineering 265

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2011

How to Develop a Social Media Strategy: A Roadmap for Integration (Very Official Blog): Shannon Paul did an amazing job on this post that presents questions and answers that will help companies consider their goals for the creation of a social media strategy. Why not see how some companies are gaining from it right now?

Marketing 279

Marketing Affiliate marketing Small Business SEO 279

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

There was a hostage situation at the parent company, Discovery Communications, on the first of the month. Around that time, though, I noticed that TLC was promoting Foursquare as Facebook within their TV programs. However, many of those companies are still gripping onto the traditional roles of an earlier era. And I waited.

Social Media 217

Social Media Foursquare Marketing Flickr 217

Kikolani

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Her latest posts include Why Companies Need to Free Their Case Studies , Traits of the Perfect Success Story Interviewee , and What’s Missing From This Ad. Pam is a marketing professional helping companies leverage social media. Pamela helps small companies build big brands with good design and strategic marketing.

Blogger 168

Blogger SEO Consultant WordPress 168

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2012

Top 10 Attributes of a Successful Blogger : If you like writing, have good grammar skills, are creative, and have an entrepreneurial spirit, you might make a great blogger for yourself or your company! 5 Lessons Fortune 500 Companies Can Teach You About Blogging : Some Fortune 500 blogs are really great. This is good stuff.

Marketing 264

Marketing SEO Case Study Small Business 264

Mindjumpers

JUNE 19, 2012

The post contained an infographic that predicted the most popular online activity and trend of the future to be location-based services such as Foursquare and Facebook Places. Take Foursquare as an example. Foursquare’s entire concept and business is built around gamification. Benefits of gamification.

Foursquare 267

Foursquare Badge Wikipedia Statistics 267

Visually SM

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Smart businesses know that social media is a power to be reckoned with: social media channels create a direct line of communication between your company and consumers, and they give anyone with an Internet connection instant access to the latest buzz around your products or services. Pricing: Free. Social Mention.

Social Media Management 100

Social Media Management Tools Social Media HootSuite 100

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Location, Location, Location The biggest story of the event was the widespread usage of presence services foursquare and Gowalla. Both companies (as well as a second tier of contenders) are working on new features and ramping up their business development teams. Larger space, more interesting companies, and better production overall.

Social Media 126

Social Media Strategy Conference Eventful 126