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 wish that could be enough said.

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Kikolani

MAY 31, 2012

Even today, if you asked most companies why they’re using social media, they won’t be able to give you a straight answer. For example, BlogcastFM runs a focus group on their Google+ page , while SEOmoz creates unique video content that you can’t find anywhere else. Forget about the ROI.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

When I discuss this concept with companies, however, too often I hear something in the realm of “we don’t know what to provide our customers that would be helpful.&# Website surveys, email surveys, Facebook inquiries, focus groups, telephone calls to 25 customers each month. Ask your customers directly.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

Agencies should also be working with clients on using social media as a market research tool, by surveying fans or creating dedicated, invite-only brand communities that serve as a living focus group. Remember, the most important customer of EVERY company is Google.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

Berkeley’s Mellon-funded program, renewed after its initial grant for several years, is now in a hiatus phase in which the university is working with external evaluation consultants to conduct focus groups and interviews with participants. LIBRARIAN — Associate Faculty Pool West Valley/Mission Community College District.

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