Convince & Convert

APRIL 25, 2014

Tweetable Moments Too many marketers these days are like T-rexes, with little, tiny arms. jtroyer Tweet This Giving Back to Your Top Influencers Back in 2003, VMware ‘s online community was centered around a forum. This begs the question: is social media, in its current incarnation, serving the senior population?

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2022

Are you looking to take your social media marketing strategy up a notch? Social media marketing is one of the most important aspects of a business, and it can be difficult to create and constantly refine an effective strategy. Being the first social media agency in the US , we have seen it all. What gets reactions?

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SocialFish

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

This post is the first in a two-part series where guest blogger Garry Polmateer , former association executive currently working at NimbleUser helping organizations with Salesforce, looks at two online brands through the lens of the concepts in our book, Open Community. First, I’ll say that I am involved in 3 major communities. #1

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Reddit isn’t often mentioned alongside the “big” social networks, though it’s one of the most influential. Find out if Reddit marketing is right for you, and how to get started on the self-proclaimed “ frontpage of the Internet. ”. Reddit is a social network with a forum-style discussion structure.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 28, 2023

Welcome to dark social. Don’t worry, dark social isn’t the same as the notorious “dark web” trying to lure you into evil. Dark social is the oldest social network in action: private, untraceable human-to-human communication. Dark social provides valuable information Dark social is all about connection.

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Jason Yormark

JULY 22, 2009

While community is a hot buzz word these days, it’s still quite a ways before most businesses truly embrace the idea. Companies like Starbucks , Dell , even my previous employer Microsoft Advertising , all do community incredibly well and it has paid off for all of them many times over.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 18, 2022

Vertical social networks aren’t overnight sensations. If you look closely, online communication preferences have hinted that this was coming all along. Understanding what these niche social media platforms say about the future of social media as a whole can help marketers stay ahead of the trend curve.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 25, 2020

If you’re curious about marketing on Reddit, we totally understand why. With billions of visits per month and 430+ million active users , the platform represents one of the most engaged communities online. Not to mention that content originating from Reddit tends to score huge numbers on social media. And sure, it can be.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 31, 2020

Twitter is generally viewed as the second-best social network for B2B marketing , behind only LinkedIn. In the current environment where the coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic have shut down live events and even coffee meetings, forcing increased online interaction, B2B marketing activity on Twitter should be exploding.

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Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

Sprout users now have the ability to schedule and publish TikTok videos, manage and reply to comments and measure how their TikTok videos are performing compared to other social networks. Why TikTok marketing campaigns are so valuable. How to plan, build and launch memorable TikTok marketing campaigns. Learn more here.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This week on The Science of Social Media , we’re sharing a simple, yet proven formula that you can use time and time again to discover irresistible content ideas using Reddit, YouTube, Quora, and other online communities. Part IV: Other communities and social networks for content discovery.

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SocMed Sean

APRIL 1, 2012

Hopefully, these 1o questions can help you in the process of finding someone who really understands your business and can help formulate and execute a plan to engage with your community online. 1) How long have you been engaged in social networking and/or social media channels? How will we measure success?

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 21, 2012

Many of the myths surrounding online community development are proliferated by common sense conclusions. Creating an online community has a basis in science—but best practices that seem clear-cut on the surface become much more complicated when you dig deeper. Only then can you define the business goals of your community.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 13, 2019

They’ve adapted to using online social networks (namely LinkedIn) to identify passive candidates in the last few years and it’s serving them well. These are usually the same people who say something like, “We don’t sell anything online” when I ask them about their internet marketing strategy.

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Mindjumpers

JANUARY 14, 2011

Tweet Written by Nabanita Roy , who is a web enthusiast and blogger currently working as a Community Development Executive at forums.com. In my previous post, I have given an overview of the changing trends in social media. Take a look: Social networking: Connect, Share, Engage. Communication outshines campaining.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Social media intelligence is the practice of gathering data from social media conversations to inform your future marketing actions. Unlike social listening , which involves simply monitoring conversations, social media intelligence takes it a step further and uses patterns and trends in data to inform decision-making.

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Janet Fouts

JANUARY 4, 2011

If it’s not yours, or if it is, please– for the love of community –pitch in and SAY something! We were talking about how to build community on a Facebook page and whether or not that’s really even possible. Now, I’m one of those old school community people. Of course they’re doing it for marketing.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 11, 2022

The dashboard has most metrics that you’ll want to keep an eye on as marketers, influencers, and business owners. If you’re in the business of creating TikTok marketing campaigns, we recommend Brand Maxima Analytics. The app pulls “data from 95m+ sources including blogs, forums, social networks, news, videos and review sites.”

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 13, 2021

For anyone not aware of the social conversation’s app brief but remarkable history to date, Clubhouse was launched in April 2020 on the iPhone only. For content creators, Clubhouse provides a forum where you can set up a “room,” invite people (and other Clubhouse users can decide to join in), and have a conversation.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

Social Network Analysis. 1 Social Network Analysis. 1 Social Network Analysis. Social Network Analysis. Social network analysis is the mapping and measuring of relationships and flows between people, groups, organisations, computers or other information/knowledge processing entities."

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Laurel Papworth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Ahoy Me Hearties: One of the tasks our online community managers undertake with clients (PR or Marketing agencies, or companies) is to build out a Social Media Conversation Diary – a list of tasks and engagement activities to keep online community members entertained and loyal. Movember and Social Media.

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Dave Fleet

JULY 26, 2010

American Express Open Forum. 3 Great Social Media Policies to Steal From (Kodak, Intel, IBM). Policy on Staff Use of Social Media. Online Communications Guidelines. Use of social networking, microblogs and other third party websites. Online Communications Policy. Social Media Guidelines.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 7, 2023

At the end of the day, we want to cut through the noise and leave a lasting impression that grabs market share. This further strengthens your efforts to build brand loyalty and trust—two things that influence up to 58% of consumers’ decision to choose a brand over competitors, according to The Sprout Social Index 2022™.

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Social Media Marketing

MARCH 22, 2018

Social Media today has an undeniable power of spreading information, growing the business and developing community. It is also a vital communication tool in various industries including healthcare. The general public uses social media to research symptoms, local doctors, treatment, and compare options.

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Josh S Peters

MARCH 8, 2013

About this Author: when Mary isn’t busy reviewing promotional fulfillment in and around the Chicagoland area, she is covering a wide range of marketing topics to keep her readers happy and informed! This is a basic step that pretty much every internet marketer knows about. Create a Social Media Presence . However, if you?d

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Myrland Marketing

APRIL 6, 2010

Home About Services Social Media Speaking-Training LMA Contact Subscribe Myrland Marketing Minutes Strategic Social Media: Making Social Media Make Sense THE BEST SOCIAL NETWORK FOR LAWYERS, OR ANYONE, IS… by Nancy Myrland on April 6, 2010 An interesting question was posed on a legal marketing forum of which I am a member.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 2, 2022

More than half of consumers anticipate using YouTube in the coming year , trailing only Facebook, according to the latest Sprout Social Index™. One of the most compelling reasons for marketers to incorporate YouTube into their strategies is that a huge number of people spend a great deal of time there. Gaming and community content.

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Laurel Papworth

JUNE 27, 2010

The early days when someone first joins are when habits, tone and value of the community culture, loyalty and stickiness are going to be set. While I think this is the best online community signup ever, there’s more that you can do to make it easy for Visitors to move to Newcomers in the social network membership cycle.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2009

So that begs the question – what’s on the horizon specifically for BtoB for marketers next year? Here are 10 concrete ways I think the environment in which BtoB Marketers operate will evolve in 2010. Facebook ads today remind me of Google AdWords in 2001 with low CPC’s on topics and segments many marketers will want to reach.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Discover what interests them, the content they enjoy seeing, their pain points and frustrations. Ultimately, brands can leverage social data to optimize marketing strategies, manage reputation, foster better customer relationships, and sustain profitable growth. Jump ahead: What Kind of Social Data Can You Analyze?

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Mindjumpers

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Like Mindjumpers, he is associated with Social Marketing Forum. Last week I posted a brief on Focus.com, titled “Word-of-Mouth Marketing in the Social Media Age&#. So, how is word-of-mouth marketing connected with social media? Word-of-mouth marketing: when a human phenomenon goes business.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 7, 2024

Your company is launching a new product, eyeing a new market segment or contemplating a strategic pivot—as a seasoned marketer, your first move would be to conduct a competitive analysis. This exercise is elementary to uncover critical insights about the new market and gain visibility into the competitive landscape.

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Direct Marketing Observations

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Marketers are realizing that Twitter is a consumption vehicle for content and thus they are catching on in continuing to push out content- but they realize they must disguise the content in a way that is appealing and doesn’t seem hook ladened. Companies are mining the social web to build dossiers on you. Your competitors?

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Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Like Mindjumpers, he is associated with Social Marketing Forum. You can connect with him on Twitter @Conversionation A seemingly minor aspect of the social media marketing plan is drafting a social media policy and training your employees. First, why do you draft such a policy?

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

With Social Media Marketing: Strategies for Engaging in Facebook, Twitter & Other Social Media , the inimitable Liana “Li&# Evans has provided the definitive handbook for social media marketers. Don’t automatically assume they use the most popular social networks. Social Events (e.g.,

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Proactive Report

APRIL 15, 2010

. If you are marketing to women and are not yet fully engaged in blogs and social networks, take note of the latest BlogHer-iVillage 2010 Social Media Matters Study. . 73% of online women are now active social media users, engaging weekly or more often with top social media platforms.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2009

So that begs the question - what’s on the horizon specifically for BtoB for marketers next year? Here are 10 concrete ways I think the environment in which BtoB Marketers operate will evolve in 2010. Facebook ads today remind me of Google AdWords in 2001 with low CPC’s on topics and segments many marketers will want to reach.

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