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7 Ways to Lighten Up Your Marketing and Generate Conversation

Convince & Convert

And, according to a global Nielsen Survey of Trust in Advertising conducted in September 2013 (58 countries), almost half (47%) of respondents said that humor resonates more than any content approach. In 2012, I wrote about a supply-chain management software company called Kinaxis. Here are seven ways to add humor and get results.

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For Companies: 10 Questions to ask yourself before entering social.

Mindjumpers

Without alignment with the corporate strategy, there is no chance that you will be truthful towards your target group or stand a chance in supporting the company with the initiative. like all other initiatives that are successful in a company is successful, it’s a team effort. What are our resources – manpower and financial?

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For Companies: 10 Questions to ask yourself before entering social.

Mindjumpers

Without alignment with the corporate strategy, there is no chance that you will be truthful towards your target group or stand a chance in supporting the company with the initiative. like all other initiatives that are successful in a company is successful, it’s a team effort. What are our resources – manpower and financial?

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The 5 Reasons Most Companies Aren’t Measuring Social Media

Convince & Convert

Consider Nielsen ratings, which are used to determine the popularity of all TV shows and, consequently, how the dozens of billions of dollars in TV advertising is apportioned. Nielsen ratings have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. What is measurable differs from company to company.

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How to Use Social Proof to Boost Conversions

Sprout Social

Imagine if brick and mortar companies displayed the average review of every product they sold in stores. According to a Nielsen survey, 82% of Americans say they seek recommendations from friends and family before making a purchase. For others like software companies, aim for positive feedback on sites like G2 Crowd.

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Executive Series: Listening on Social Media is about Insight Management and Analyzing Data

Mindjumpers

Tweet This post is part of The Executive Series which is written by Jonas Klit Nielsen, CEO and Founder of Mindjumpers. The posts are based on his daily work with passionate people responsible in the area of social business, executives from large international companies and thought leaders in the social business space. Listening tool.

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6 Brands Achieving Amazing Results on Facebook

Social Media Strategies Summit

Pennington Lawn and Garden Makes Grass Seed a Global Conversation How often do you think about grass seeds? TAKEAWAY : Brands often speak about joining the conversion — in other words, generating impressions and engagement by tapping into pre-existing, high-profile topics. upturn across the brand’s whole product portfolio.

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