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MAY 11, 2010

I think there's a lot social media articles out there that cover two of the three sales steps (“prospecting&# & “presenting&# which = “engaging&# ) but not as much out there about “closing&# the sale. Is there no place for old-fashioned “selling&# using social media? Remember the cold call?

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JUNE 2, 2010

Is this a great way to bring remote friends’ commentary into a purchase decision (fashion) that is driven by peer feedback? link] PLR Ebook Store Privacy concerns around Facebook are still an issue for myself. Or is this just creepy? That being said, there are people who will and I commend Diesel for the innovative approach.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

Opening the kimono and giving customers and prospects a better sense of who is part of the company, how that company operates, and what it stands for in a less formal, more spontaneous fashion is doable. Remember, social media makes big companies seem small again. And that’s a worthy objective. Real, meaningful conversations?

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Ultimately, companies need to make money, save money, or both via social media. Just not in a linear fashion. I’d love to see an ebook on “social media conversations and realities&#. Just some thoughts on an ebooks potential value. A good combination of experts may make for a great ebook, report, etc.

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APRIL 22, 2010

If you’re considering “social media&# as a way to build loyalty among your existing customers, moving them from a relationship rooted in transactions to a symbiotic relationship anchored in advocacy, there are dual alternatives: 4. Social CRM The new telephone. Whatchew Talking Bout?

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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. In true Twitter fashion, it wasn’t “rolled out” per se, it just appeared as part of the API that third parties access. Not an overwhelming participation rate. What’s Happening?

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Interesting post from @jaybaer today w/@ExactTarget research: [link] [link] Kwan Morrow Is Twitter for Business Even Worth the Trouble | social crm | Convince & Convert [link] [link] Bret Simmons RT @jaybaer: Is Twitter for Business Even Worth the Trouble? You certainly covered some great reasons to that point.

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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?

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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?

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Flexibility There are no right answers in social media, just answers that are more likely to be correct. It’s a benefit, not a drawback that (despite what others might proclaim) there is no social media playbook that can taken off the shelf and executed in rote fashion for all companies. THAT makes me happy.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Succeeding on the social Web requires daily participation. Whether it’s brand reputation management, PR and influencer outreach, customer service and social CRM, interacting with fans on a brand community, or just creating content that builds thought leadership – it all takes time.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The feeling of community, and “we’re all in this together&# is slipping away. If you come to Austin expecting it to be laid out if front of you, for it all to make sense in an orderly, pain-free fashion you’ll leave disappointed.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Within 12 months of its invention, 1,200 companies entered the radio “business&# in some form or fashion. In his own, story-filled way, he emphasized the point that we are in a period of unusual communication change and upheaval, not unlike the 1920s and the invention of radio.

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