Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 12, 2011

After all, if the public is at the heart of public relations , why wouldn’t we ask them how they feel about certain issues that involve our organizations, clients, industry, and even current events that directly or indirectly affect us and them? The problem with surveying is that it, allegedly, takes too long. Sound like a pain in the butt?

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Think of social media like one giant focus group. In fact, it’s better than a focus group because the people talking are already actively engaged with your brand, and their opinions and observations are offered unsolicited. Instagram locations for any physical stores or events. Filtering through the noise.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JULY 7, 2008

Upcoming Events. 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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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Now, social media has gone from a “nice to have” to a “must-have” for businesses, as it has become a core place for audiences to connect, get updates on current events and capture moments. Booktok , for example, has become a flourishing online community. Social media is an always-on focus group. But times have changed.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Marketers no longer have to rely on expensive, contrived focus groups; social media provides a vastly larger, richer, more real-world source of information. Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn groups, community sites (e.g. promote events, meet up at trade shows). Provide customer support.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Before the proliferation of social media, brands sought these insights through a variety of different tactics: surveys, focus-groups, shop-alongs. But social—unlike most communication channels— offers an equally, if not more effective solution. They provide insights that can inform an entire business strategy.

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Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

This is a special live training webinar event packed with actionable tips and strategies you can implement immediately. Everyone that attends the live event will receive a FREE Content Success Kit! .” I am hosting a FREE Live Training Webinar on Thursday, September 21st at 2pm et. Grab your seat right now. Seating is limited!

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 30, 2015

On August 14 and 15, more than 700 bloggers and online creatives descended upon the RACV Royal Pines on Australia’s Gold Coast for two days of learning and networking at the ProBlogger Training Event. One of the key themes of the event was to make small changes. Community Management: Credit: Mick Russell.

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Adam Cohen

JULY 12, 2010

Tried and True Methods to Solicit Customer Feedback Industries are changing rapidly, and the need to conduct focus groups, surveys and gather feedback is too. The CMO is the one managing brand perception, and if you believe social media initiatives impact branding, marketing or communications, the CMO will want to hear about it.

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Buzzlogix

JUNE 27, 2017

By contributing to conversations and requesting feedback on your ideas, you can build a focus group that can supply you with a steady stream of new ideas and help grow your company. Also, engaging the community in such a way makes people feel valued in ways that can lead them to become customers when you release your new products.

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The Marketing Blog

MARCH 8, 2010

Though looking for some more deeper analysis on the sales front or on overall impact on business (may be more qualitative, focus groups / individual interviews from the CEOs or MDs of the most activities companies on twitter). A quick overview of Indian business twitter scenario.

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agora pulse

APRIL 17, 2018

One reason groups are so great for business is that you can use them as an informal focus group. You spent all this time building an active Facebook group but it’s all too easy to forget why you are there. Once you have a good-sized, active Facebook group you can ramp it up with a challenge. Ask questions.

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agora pulse

APRIL 17, 2018

One reason groups are so great for business is that you can use them as an informal focus group. You spent all this time building an active Facebook group but it’s all too easy to forget why you are there. Once you have a good-sized, active Facebook group you can ramp it up with a challenge. Ask questions.

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Kikolani

JANUARY 26, 2010

One of my goals for 2010 is to attend some events / seminars / conventions pertaining to blogging and social media, and today was a great start as I attended the Social Media Arizona event in Tempe. The excitement of the day started an hour before the event actually did. Almost Not Making It. Social Media Strategy.

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The Marketing Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Remember, the philosophy of the camp is that everybody contributes in some form or other Event Details 11-12th October – Barcamp Delhi 5 Venue – IIT Delhi Time – Starts at 9am Visit the Bar Camp Delhi website for more information. that interests the people.

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Writtent Blog

JULY 17, 2013

Major companies may leverage focus groups to determine consumer reactions to their marketing messages, and spend significant time and budget compiling demographic insights. What makes your buyer persona different from any other 27 year-old female event planner who aspires to own her own business? Priorities. Identifying Factors.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 12, 2009

Using market intelligence, Royal Caribbean identified supporters of the cruise line via social networking sites and took the opportunity to give fifty of the most ardent supporters, called Royal Champions, special privileges, including free paid cruises and invitations to special events with company executives. mentality there.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This could include members from within your organization or an external focus group. They will guide the brand in creating content that genuinely resonates with their community. Gather a diverse group of individuals to review and provide feedback. However, make sure it doesn’t come off as commercializing or appropriating.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 1, 2010

In the team’s defense, they do have a nicely executed Events tab, and the Wall seems to be pretty active, with a variety of contests for fans. It’s a good mix of coach-speak, highlights, community service footage, and cheerleader features. They need to snap up that Facebook name pronto. So, I peeked at YouTube.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 15, 2022

Whether it’s a botched NFT launch or a spokesperson who’s in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, there’s an increasing array of events that can impact your brand reputation at a moment’s notice. Unforeseen events can put local businesses at the center of national conversations. Social media is the world’s largest focus group.

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Diva Marketing Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Also, let me say that focus groups have their own problems when a strong personality becomes the group leader, which often happens. At the end of March, at the ARF annual “ReThink conference 2009” the journey continues with the most amazing learning event ever in our industry. This was really explosive.

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Hootsuite

MAY 13, 2020

As someone who ran an unauthorized 2gether fan site on Geocities for three glorious, hormone-fuelled months in 2001, I know first-hand the joy of bringing the community together online. It’s time to get your fan community started. Here’s how to promote your business and reap the benefits of Facebook group marketing.

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Later

JULY 4, 2019

The Instagram Stories Chat Sticker is your golden ticket to building an engaged community on Instagram, starting real conversations, and gaining more followers! . Instagram’s latest sticker launch is designed to help you host and participate in real, human group chats (no bots allowed!) with your followers. . Here’s how to do it: .

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Sprout Social

JULY 6, 2023

As Jamie Gilpin, Sprout’s CMO, explained at a recent LinkedIn Roundtable event , “If you don’t know your organization’s most important business priorities or objectives, how can you deliver results that matter to leaders?” Track conversations around your brand Social is like a 24/7 focus group.

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agora pulse

APRIL 29, 2020

When Sean started his business in 2009, he started going to Toastmaster’s and Chamber of Commerce events to get practice standing in front of people and promoting his business. And so we like to call people in our community purpose-driven entrepreneurs, which means that you actually start with the end in mind.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

Social is an Ingredient, not an Entree Help clients find ways to add social components to existing marketing (print, outdoor, broadcast, direct mail, email, search, live events) – rather than viewing social media as a freestanding silo. Think Different Here’s 6 ways to differentiate agency social media services: 1.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

Website surveys, email surveys, Facebook inquiries, focus groups, telephone calls to 25 customers each month. Not too different than this guy I met at an AZIMA event who was just freely sharing his hard earned knowledge. When you find a pattern, create content to address it. This is the strategy of creating a Social FAQ.

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Buffer Social

JULY 25, 2019

” Jobs is known for a related, widely-circulated quote that picks at the same issue: “It’s really hard to design products by focus groups. You can look at historic data to see when campaigns were most successful in the past and which trending topics and calendar events are on the horizon.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 23, 2010

Surveying, physical and online focus groups and opinion polling are still the primary tactics companies depend upon for market prediction and go to market strategy. Before crowdsourcing there were focus groups, which never really worked too well. Market research is as important to most companies as the payroll department.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Finally, I see Twitter being a terrific communication tool for brands to use to update their audience on events. Janet Aronica Community Manager oneforty.com [link] Janet Aronica I like your point, Ike. Janet Aronica Community Manager oneforty.com [link] Janet Aronica I like your point, Ike. Great example!

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 16, 2010

Yes, many use things like focus groups, gut instinct (entrepreneurs are notorious for this!), In my experience large and small organizations have the same challenges — roadblocks or hurdles to clear when locating hidden/latent demand for products/services. to create confidence that often overlooks the obvious.

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