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The Social Influence Surge—Are You Prepared?

Harp Interactive

Brands that implement consumer reviews and ratings on their websites are finding that shoppers who interact with reviews show higher intent to purchase, conversion, and revenue per visitor than shoppers who did not interact with user-generated content (UGC) or reviews…up to 98% higher according to one case study by BazaarVoice.

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Real Brand Storytelling

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He is also the co-founder of the Web Analytics Association (now the Digital Analytics Association ), serves as an advisory board member of Search Engine Strategies , the eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit and several venture capital backed startup companies (like Bazaarvoice , Monetate , Nomi , TagMan , and more). bazaarvoice.

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How to Make the Zero Moment of Truth Work for You

Buzz Marketing for Technology

According to a study by Google (who came up with the ZMOT concept), before deciding whether or not to buy: 50% of shoppers used a search engine to get more information on a product or brand. 38% comparison shopped online. 36% checked out the brand/manufacturer’s website. 31% read online endorsements, reviews or recommendations.

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Social Pros 8 – Ian Greenleigh of Bazaarvoice

Convince & Convert

This episode features Ian Greenleigh , the Manager of Content and Social Strategy for Bazaarvoice. Ian Greenleigh , who’s the Manager of Social Media Strategy and Content for Bazaarvoice is going to be joining us in just a minute. Special Guest: Ian Greenleigh, Bazaarvoice. Listen Now. Jay: Absolutely. Jay: Very cool.

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Social Pros 8 – Ian Greenleigh of Bazaarvoice

Convince & Convert

This episode features Ian Greenleigh , the Manager of Content and Social Strategy for Bazaarvoice. Ian Greenleigh , who’s the Manager of Social Media Strategy and Content for Bazaarvoice is going to be joining us in just a minute. Special Guest: Ian Greenleigh, Bazaarvoice. Listen Now. Jay: Absolutely. Jay: Very cool.

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Word of mouth marketing: how to drive conversations and sales at the same time

Sprout Social

Either on-site, social media, Google or third-party review aggregators. Review aggregation sites are crucial for software brands, as is Google search. When customers share photos of their photos, experiences or purchases. Typically, these posts are attached to brand @mentions and hashtags. Blog posts , press mentions and earned media.

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The Social Media ROI Debate

Webbiquity SMM

According to a survey late last year from Bazaarvoice and the CMO Club, 72 percent of CMOs did not attach revenue assumptions to social media in 2009,&# Jerry McLaughlin goes on to say that marketers must do it anyway. Post on Google Buzz. An astounding majority of professionals do not even try to take it into account. Tweet This!

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