Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

White Papers |. Marketing IT. Are you involved in setting the direction for your companys IT budget or strategy? How To Create A Know-It-All Company. Heres how some companies convinced individuals to share best practices. src = [link]. }. Webcasts |. Podcasts |. Solution Centers |. Newsletters |. Compliance.

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 10, 2011

Yet a Bazaarvoice/CMO Club study showed that only 15% of CMOs could point to a “significant return&# from Facebook marketing efforts, while 9% report no ROI and 35% basically had no idea. The core of social media marketing efforts should be the corporate blog. Promote white papers / eBooks / reports for lead generation.

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Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

As noted in the 2016 B2B Marketing Trends report , B2B marketing strategies and practices are in the midst of significant change, driven by new technologies and evolving buyer expectations for more “consumer-like” experiences. B2B marketing budgets are shifting to digital and social. B2B messaging gets personal.

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Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Back in 1999 The Cluetrain Manifesto stated that markets are conversations, and that the Internet is enabling conversations that were simply not possible in the era of mass media. You start by listening and gathering information about your brand/s, your company, and your competitors. That has certainly proven to be the case.

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SocialFish

MARCH 16, 2011

We’ve also written a white paper on Social CRM for Associations, which is out very soon. Sign up here to be notified when the white paper is available ! It’s about developing community management and outreach skills in our staff. Social CRM is a term fraught with some confusion.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 4, 2017

Business and marketing leaders aren’t much different. So why would we think that marketers and business leaders would think any different when it comes to social media? I remember the early days of social media and watching the tweets fly by looking something like this… Free marketing with social media, join my workshop!

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Foster Community on Social Media. In short, brand visibility refers to how much your brand is seen on different marketing channels. For example, a company that shows branded content to its audience once per week is twice as visible as another company that only shows branded content to its audience every other week.

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Idaconcpts

JUNE 4, 2014

It’s easy, in our web-dependent world, to think that—especially if we’ve been doing this awhile—we know all there is to know about digital marketing. Without further ado, here are today’s top 6 rules of digital marketing. Content Marketing. It used to be called “Guest Blogging” but now we call it “Content Marketing.”

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 26, 2013

Bryce uses the examples of Weight Watchers, SiriusXM, and Encyclopedia Britannica to illustrate why sacrificing some revenue by offering a free product to compete with services such as FitBit, Pandora, and Wikipedia can contribute to companies moving forward rather than behind. The New Rules Of Content Marketing.

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 11, 2012

Recent research from MarketingProfs shows that 84% of B2B companies use social media marketing in some form, and the figure is likely higher for B2C firms. In fact, another recent study from HubSpot reveals that 63% of B2B companies aren’t generating leads from social media at all.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 17, 2018

When in doubt about your marketing strategy, turn to the social media experts. Social media marketing is becoming increasingly pivotal for businesses around the world. But where are marketers to go for reliable insights ? 13 social media experts share their biggest piece of marketing advice. Let’s dive in!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Because social media is largely personality-driven, a savvy entrepreneur can level the playing field against much larger competitors and establish his company as a widely recognized, credible source. Unfortunately, for every social marketer who succeeds in driving brand awareness, there are ten more who drive people away from their brands.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 20, 2010

Last week, I co-published a white paper with Chris Baggott , the CEO of Compendium Blogware (I’m on their advisory board). The free “Blogging’s Long Tail Approach&# white paper is devoted to describing this notion of blog content breadth, and its impact on search term selection, and search term optimization.

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Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Have you ever presented what you thought was an amazing digital marketing, social media, content marketing or social selling plan to your CEO or top executives and all you got back was a dead stare and a big fat “NO”? These are the same exact strategies we have used with hundreds of companies, big and small.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 28, 2019

The digital marketing and social media content landscape is getting scary for marketers who don't have a content strategy. The social networks are feeling the pressure as much as any marketer working in any business. Get a Grip on Your Content Marketing with a Content Calendar . Why do you need a content calendar?

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

As a PR and Marketing specialist it is becoming mandatory for businesses today to identify the communities that are actively defining and shaping the future of your business in places like blogs, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, as well as traditional media. Tags: PR Buzz Marketing.

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Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2016

If you work in a fairly niche or new industry then a big portion of your time should be spent educating your market on the problem your product aims to solve, because they won’t always know that they have one. Show Your Product Market Fit. Create a Product Need. This creates a demand across the entire industry. Hey #SanAntonio !

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 26, 2013

This week: From ExactTarget , a free white paper called “ 3 Truths Every CMO Needs to Know About Social Media and the Customer Experience “ From Expion , a case study about how H&R Block mobilized 90,000 tax professionals in social media using Expion to guide their activity. Listen Now . The RSS feed is: [link].

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

” Working with a likeminded individual or (in this case) company can be impactful. This week at #SproutChat we discussed the benefits of a co-marketing strategy for your brand. Marketing is all about networks – and co-marketing allows you to expand beyond your own. There Are Clear Benefits. sproutchat.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 3, 2013

Beth Dockins , Director of Customer Service for Scott’s Miracle-Gro , joins the Social Pros Podcast this week to discuss Scotts approach to social media customer service, social media “tribes”, and how the Scotts brand has evolved to becoming an informational and educational company for lawn and garden owners. Listen Now .

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 16, 2016

Influencers have taken the marketing world by storm. As demand grows within the marketing industry, so does the need to get the most out of influencer strategy and to use these influential content creators in unique ways. Not sure if your influencer marketing strategy stands up? Give Your Content New Life. Collaboration.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 19, 2015

Creating good stories is how companies convince preoccupied, information-overloaded consumers there is something worth their time and interest. Whether a company’s stories engage, educate, or entertain, they encourage a consumer to pause, even if for a short time. The answer: a five-step process that any company can embrace.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 10, 2013

This week: From ExactTarget , a free white paper called “ 3 Truths Every CMO Needs to Know About Social Media and the Customer Experience “ From Expion , a case study about how H&R Block mobilized 90,000 tax professionals in social media using Expion to guide their activity. Please Support Our Sponsors. Listen Now .

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

White Papers. t always found a lot of success, particularly for companies where Outlook isnâ??t Network Infrastructure and Data Center Gear. Site Resources. Clear Choice Tests. Newsletters. This Week in Print. Executive Guides. Special Reports. Partner Sites. Wide-Area Data Svcs. On Demand Security. Networking Solutions.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

s companies can use technology to place users in control of information, and is home to ongoing discussion about the user revolution and Enterprise 2.0 FAST White Paper. FAST recently released a white paper on the business and technology of recommendations. Find out more and download the paper today.

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Laurel Papworth

MAY 14, 2010

And there are a lot of innovation crowdsourced communities online. By the way, only a totally evil company would ask the public for their ideas and then not even read them. And while you are working on number one, get your PR/Marketing crew to work on number two. Set up or connect with an innovation crowdsourcing community.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 4, 2022

Each day, more than 30 million companies use LinkedIn for business while over 800 million professionals use it to make connections and share knowledge. Along with being a preeminent social network for hiring top talent, more and more businesses are using LinkedIn marketing to network, connect and sell to potential customers.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 30, 2013

But when was the last time you heard that about a content marketing strategy? However, as more and more blue chip companies are beginning to catch on, questions are being asked about whether this strategy is the right one. Knowing where you want to be should be the first step in your journey with content marketing.

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Kikolani

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Develop Irresistible Content with this 4-Point Formula – If you want to create blog posts, white papers, and even ebooks that clearly communicate your idea and compel your readers to do whatever you ask, you need to use this little formula. Business / Career. Yet we know it’s good for business. Search Engines / SEO.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

When I first started out with digital marketing, I was blown away by the sheer amount of online marketing resources and social media classes. I read hundreds of articles and enrolled in as many marketing courses that I could possibly get my hands on. Digital marketing classes (9-17). Diploma in Social Media Marketing.

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Sprout Social

JULY 20, 2016

LinkedIn lead generation is a mystery for a lot of companies. Sometimes it’s difficult for companies to walk that line because they assume everyone on LinkedIn is open to being approached for sales. For instance, it wouldn’t make sense to contact the CEO of an enterprise-sized company to pitch your payroll software.

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Social Media Strategery

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

Five years ago, when I joined my company, the only mentions of the terms “wikis&# and “blogs&# were usually preceded by the words “What the hell is a…&# Now, as with most organizations, there is an enormous demand for social media, both internally among my colleagues, and externally with my clients.

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Social Media Strategery

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

Five years ago, when I joined my company, the only mentions of the terms “wikis&# and “blogs&# were usually preceded by the words “What the hell is a…&# Now, as with most organizations, there is an enormous demand for social media, both internally among my colleagues, and externally with my clients.

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Laurel Papworth

MAY 8, 2010

Remember, customers believe that social media sites belong to “them&# the customer and for a % of your online community your exit strategy is going to destroy their friendships and their content. For Radar : A warm look at history of the online community. More in Social Media is Not An Experiment. An exit event pre-shutdown.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

You have to create content, be part of many communities, and proceed incrementally. Social Media is “Viral Marketing&# False, in the same way that a square is also a rectangle, but a rectangle isn’t a square. You’re engaged in an advertising and marketing campaign that uses the Web as its distribution platform.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

If you can’t answer these questions, then you need a content marketing plan. According to one recent study , only 40% of B2B marketers have a documented content marketing strategy. Whether or not you are in that 40%, it’s a good idea to establish or revisit an existing content marketing plan. But you’re not alone.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 27, 2010

The good news is that with the typical exception of Facebook, most of these changes are positive, well-communicated, and understandable. In that spirit, here are some interesting updates from companies and tools I’ve written about previously here at Convince & Convert.

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