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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. By creating a fun, casual atmosphere for a real conversation, Tim and company allow the CIOs to shine.

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Introducing SocialChat by Buffer, the Easiest Way to Start Conversations With Website Visitors

Buffer Social

Today, we’re excited to launch, SocialChat by Buffer, a simple, free tool that enables visitors to start social media conversations on your website. SocialChat lets your customers start conversations with you on your website, and continue them privately, right where they feel comfortable, via Messenger and Twitter DMs.

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Social Media Secrets of Duke Men’s Basketball Any Marketer Can Learn From

Ignite Social Media

Here’s the full video, but if you’d prefer to read a summary of what I took away from the conversation instead, that continues after the video. Build Trust to Earn Creative Freedom One of the foundational keys to Duke’s social media dominance is the level of trust and autonomy Dave has earned from leadership over his tenure.

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How to Use Social Proof to Boost Conversions

Sprout Social

According to a Nielsen survey, 82% of Americans say they seek recommendations from friends and family before making a purchase. higher conversion rate on products with reviews compared to those without them. higher conversion rate than those without any reviews. Number of users or customers. Awards and recognition.

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CMOs View on Social Media Measurement

Ignite Social Media

A recent study by Nielsen shows that, according to Chief Marketing Officers, there are still a lot of questions that need to be answered. The Nielsen study had CMOs rank digital channels in terms of importance. We have seen social channels releasing new tools and metrics to account for conversions.

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Actionable Social Analytics: From Social Media Metrics to Business Insights [White Paper]

Mindjumpers

Marketers need this intelligence to focus their efforts on the platforms and conversations that shape their industry and influence their customer’s views. The white paper throws some light on the following: How to define social analytics as a discipline.

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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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