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Todays #SocialMedia Tweetchat Topic: The Social Media RFP: How to Get the Best Results

Direct Marketing Observations

Request For Information (RFI) or Request For Qualifications (RFQ): Some will say this step is not necessary or that it drags out the entire process too long. From the RFI, you can eliminate roughly half of the prospective vendors on you list. Let us know in the comments if there is a better process that you have encountered.

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Social Media RFP: Best Practices and a Free Template

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What’s the difference between RFP, RFQ, and RFI? A request for information (RFI) is something a business may put out to understand the capabilities or solutions different vendors can provide. Does your company have enough staff to support necessary customer service and community management? Key questions.

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