Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 15, 2010

Certainly internally in your organization you need to be an extrovert if you want to organize a Tribe or movement in your company to take on social media. The 1-9-90 theory that says out of every hundred people who join a community or network – 1% actively contribute – 9% contribute from time to time – and 90% are lurkers.

Social Media 207

Social Media Lurker Crowdsourcing Wiki 207

Buzz Marketing for Technology

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ok, so you decide to implement an internal microblogging platform like Yammer or Socialcast, or even an internal Wiki platform like SocialText or Confluence. You go crazy making your business case based on the idea that people will be so much more productive. You are a hero. But where is the productivity?

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Collaboration SocialCast SocialText Lurker 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JULY 7, 2008

Here are some random thoughts from a collection of these experiences and feedback from conference speeches: 1) Features are NOT user experiences: Warning…if you ask someone about desired user experience and they say wiki or forum, you have work to do. 4) None of the following are community platforms: Wikis, Blogs or Forums.

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Communities Groups Groups Social Media 117

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 16, 2010

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.

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Social Media Tools Strategy Tips 200