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104 Fascinating Social Media and Marketing Statistics for 2014 (and 2015)

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. • 91% of people have unsubscribed from company emails they previously opted into. 72% of marketers think branded content is more effective than advertising in a magazine; 69% say it is superior to direct mail and PR. 71% of companies planned to increase their digital marketing budgets this year, by an average of 27%.

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78 (of the) Best Social Media Marketing Tips, Guides, Tools and Strategies of 2010 (So Far)

Webbiquity SMM

Noting that “Smart and savvy companies have positioned themselves as authoritative experts and trusted sources of information by creating their own content,&# Gordon Plutsky outlines a six-step process for consistently connecting with prospects through relevant, compelling content. 10 Principles for B2B Sales by Better Closer.