Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

We’ve gone from MySpace and a era of anonymous accounts and comments attributed to “SexyBear1984″ to using our real names on Facebook, Twitter, and elsewhere as we build personal brands. TA : People who are influential in a category have worked hard to build and cultivate their personal brands.

Social CRM 133

Social CRM Influencer Klout Social Media 133

SocialFish

APRIL 1, 2011

The Pros And Cons Of Facebook Comments (TechCrunch). 10 Applications For Your Facebook Event Page (Event Manager Blog). bitly’s Got a Brand New Mobile Site! Real-Time Analytics For Social Plugins (Facebook Developer Blog). The State and Future of the Social Media Management System Space (Jeremiah Owyang).

Sysomos 162

Sysomos Vimeo Social CRM Analysis 162

Convince & Convert

JUNE 17, 2010

Certainly, it’s not a comprehensive influence formula like Klout , or other Twitter-influence arbiters ( interesting study this week from Sysomos ), but it’s easy to calculate, and I think it makes sense. Has it given me brand exposure? We have focused on relevant followers, in our industry by and large.

Twitter 125

Twitter Metrics Social CRM Consultant 125

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

• Competitive analysis: How does your brand stack up to the competition? • On-going monitoring: What are people saying about your brand and how can you use that information to either repair your reputation or identify opportunities? How can your brand participate in this space most effectively?

Social Media 155

Social Media Radian6 Strategy SM2 155

Convince & Convert

MARCH 16, 2010

Twitter’s role as a conduit for the Zeitgeist is unrivaled, and it has almost single-handedly ushered in the era of real-time search, and social CRM. According to these numbers, the audience using Twitter actually declined from August to December, 2009 (during the same period, Facebook went from 250 million to 350 million members).

Social Media 124

Social Media Strategy Foursquare Social CRM 124

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 16, 2010

With the amount of helpful content about social media marketing growing faster than Facebook’s user base or Lindsay Lohan’s court appearances, it’s tough to keep up. 30 Tips: The Productivity Guide of Social Media by WebStudio 13. 5 Ways That Sales People Can Benefit From Using Social Media by OPEN Forum.

Social Media 200

Social Media Tools Strategy Tips 200

Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

So I spent the better part of January looking at every social media listening, monitoring, analytics, intelligence and insights firm I could get my hands on. A good DIY choice for small brands looking for a no cost option. Great for small brands and the do it yourselfer social strategists.

Crimson Hexagon 275

Crimson Hexagon Analytics Sysomos Radian6 275