Convince & Convert

JUNE 29, 2017

Brands are revisiting social media as a community-building tool, rather than a marketing platform. Your content team shouldn’t the only ones managing your company’s social media accounts. Pro sports is just one of many industries that struggle to connect with fans consistently via social.

Team 149

Team Content Sports Consultant 149

The Realtime Report

APRIL 26, 2018

Research is conducted using community platforms or on a one-to-one basis. Surveys need to be carefully set-up so as not to introduce bias and, compared to more modern qualitative methods, are a bit of a blunt tool. Most businesses are unsure of how to make the most of such methods. Monitor Website Activity.

How To 114

How To Survey Content management systems Patterns 114

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JULY 7, 2008

I’ve done a number of workshops the past few months with clients designed to do two primary things: Land a common understanding across the teams involved around what social media, communities and influencer programs really are and more importantly why it matters to a business. I think the same is true for the bevy of social tools.

Communities 117

Communities Groups Groups Social Media 117

SocialFish

JANUARY 11, 2011

We have some great stuff in the works, including a new Open Community case study series by Deirdre Reid , and an interview series where we’ll be talking to several top association CEO’s about the ideas in our little book. The Trainer’s Social Media Tool Box. Cool tools in my social media arsenal. Make No Mistake.

Postrank 170

Postrank Handbook Case Study Press Release 170

Adam Cohen

JUNE 30, 2011

Recently I had a discussion with a client about doing social media “inside out&# – starting with leveraging collaboration tools and focusing on using social tools inside the walls before engaging customers. Without fail, community managers come back thankful that we steered them down such a path.

Social Media 177

Social Media Collaboration Communities Community Platforms 177

SocialFish

APRIL 1, 2011

The Fantastic Five GIS Tools for Nonprofits (NTEN). 8 Signs You Have Outgrown Your Online Community Platform (Socious Member Engagement Blog). The Social Website: Integrating Social Media Into Your Website (Community Organizer 2.0). MIT Media Lab Identity, 2011 from readyletsgo on Vimeo. When is the best time to tweet?

Sysomos 162

Sysomos Vimeo Social CRM Analysis 162

Harp Interactive

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Social media isn’t always the right tool for the job. Over the last three days, I’ve spoken to four HUGE brands in America that are considering social media for one project or another, and there are many more out there working on how these tools might integrate into their business needs. Not every company needs a blog.

Social Media 232

Social Media Press Release Marketing Widget 232

Jason Yormark

AUGUST 17, 2009

It’s about the strategies and methods to incorporate in your communities and social spaces to facilitate mutually beneficial conversations. Be Everywhere The first step that any business needs to take is establishing themselves as a company that embraces community. In other words, a community platform that lives on your site.

Conversation 195

Conversation Strategy Community Platforms RSS 195

Convince & Convert

JUNE 29, 2017

Brands are revisiting social media as a community-building tool, rather than a marketing platform. Your content team shouldn’t be the only ones managing your company’s social media accounts. Pro sports is just one of many industries that struggle to connect with fans consistently via social.

Team 98

Team Content Sports Consultant 98

ProBlogger

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Many blogs attempt to build a community, but few succeed. However, if you want your blog to be the hub of a major community, then you need to develop a strong sense of community. However, if you want your blog to be the hub of a major community, then you need to develop a strong sense of community.

Communities 40

Communities Badge Influencer Eventful 40

Adam Cohen

JUNE 30, 2011

Recently I had a discussion with a client about doing social media “inside out” – starting with leveraging collaboration tools and focusing on using social tools inside the walls before engaging customers. Without fail, community managers come back thankful that we steered them down such a path.

Social Media 100

Social Media Collaboration Communities Community Platforms 100

Sprout Social

AUGUST 12, 2020

If you’re looking for ways to strengthen your brand and have better conversations with your customers, you need to build a brand community. Brand communities rally your most loyal customers in one place, which is a massive win for any brand. Plus, these communities are fun for your audience to chat with like-minded people.

Communities 142

Communities Brands How To Forums 142

SocialFish

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Technology is just a tool… but are you skilled with it? Offline-to-Online-to-Offline: Lessons Learned in Building a Custom Community Platform (Frogloop). The Attention Stream: Keeping Your Market Engaged in a Constant Stream of Content… (ClickZ). Scott Brinker). How To Be The Jack Bauer Of Your Company (Adam Singer).

Analysis 165

Analysis Social CRM Construction Foursquare 165

Tweaklibrary

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Game Launcher tools empower users to effortlessly download, install, update and even repair corrupted games. Let gamers chat across various gaming platforms. Facilitates the integration of community platforms. is an open-source project, with a large community of contributors, which means it’s constantly improving.

Library 11

Library Software System Open Source 11

Koka Sexton

DECEMBER 5, 2008

Twitter is a communication tool, so there is no surprise that mainstream media wants to capitalize on the service. link] – This Contra Costa Times is my local newspaper and though they have a pretty low level community platform on their website someone thought far enough ahead to set up a Twitter profile.

News 40

News Twitter Foursquare WordPress 40

Koka Sexton

DECEMBER 5, 2008

Twitter is a communication tool, so there is no surprise that mainstream media wants to capitalize on the service. link] – This Contra Costa Times is my local newspaper and though they have a pretty low level community platform on their website someone thought far enough ahead to set up a Twitter profile.

Foursquare 40

Foursquare News WordPress CoTweet 40

Buffer Social

JULY 27, 2023

I use many tools to ensure I plan and schedule content in advance so I don’t forget. The right tool will help you track your ideas, set deadlines, and even figure out where to repurpose content. Find the tools that help you work faster : In the digital age, there's a tool for almost every content need.

Content 76

Content How To Guidelines Research 76

Mindjumpers

AUGUST 11, 2010

Word of mouth marketing has found a strong partner in social media which further emphasizes more personal and relevant relations with clients, prospects, brand advocates and communities. In the area of e-mail marketing there are naturally all so-called SWYN tools: send-to-a-friend modules, social sharing tools etc.

Marketing 171

Marketing Module Forums Social Networking 171

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This team could include a content creator filming aspirational lifestyle content, a paid ads specialist running campaigns on Facebook and Instagram, a community manager engaging with your audience, and a social media manager coordinating your overall social strategy. What your specific social media team does can vary wildly.

Skills 80

Skills Team Social Media HootSuite 80

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 3, 2010

I have actually heard this exact sentiment from several companies and agencies recently, wondering whether they should increase their Facebook efforts because the size of the member community is just so overwhelming. If your community is there, then you should be too, and the question is really rhetorical, isn’t it?

Social Media 167

Social Media Facebook Marketing Consultant 167

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 3, 2010

I have actually heard this exact sentiment from several companies and agencies recently, wondering whether they should increase their Facebook efforts because the size of the member community is just so overwhelming. If your community is there, then you should be too, and the question is really rhetorical, isn’t it?

Facebook 167

Facebook Consultant Social Media Sites 167