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B2B Testimonials: Seven Things to Do When Clients Won’t (or Can’t) Talk

Webbiquity SMM

Many large companies and government agencies refuse to provide testimonials, authorize news releases or participate in case studies simply as a matter of policy. Blind case studies: write those case studies, just use generic descriptors (e.g., “a large telecommunications firm”) in place of the actual client name (e.g.,

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How to Use Hashtags: A Quick and Simple Guide for Every Network

Hootsuite

Because of the platform’s brevity, he suggested the company start using the pound symbol to group related Tweets together. This was the first-ever use of the hashtag: how do you feel about using # (pound) for groups. Hashtags are also useful for grouping content in private Facebook groups by theme or topic.

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List of Brand-Side Corporate Social Strategists: Twitter Edition

Webbiquity SMM

It’s an outstanding list, categorized by industry including Automotive, Chemicals, Electronics, Telecommunications, and a dozen other sectors, but all of the names were linked to the individuals’ LinkedIn profiles—no Twitter links! Financial Services. • Ken Hittel – Vice President, Corporate Internet Dept.

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B2B Testimonials: Seven Things to Do When Clients Won’t (or Can’t) Talk

Webbiquity SMM

Many large companies and government agencies refuse to provide testimonials, authorize news releases or participate in case studies simply as a matter of policy. Blind case studies: write those case studies, just use generic descriptors (e.g., “a large telecommunications firm”) in place of the actual client name (e.g.,

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What is hashtagging and how to use it effectively

Sprout Social

The term was first used in 1971 when telecommunications companies introduced the # symbol to the touch-tone dialing keypad. Hashtags group together similar conversations to help people find content that matters to them. Use timely hashtags since many users turn to Facebook for news and events. What is a hashtag symbol?

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Facebook Filed for a Trademark on the Word Meta. You Should See the Description.

Bill Hartzer

G & S: Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application; Computer hardware; Downloadable software for social networking and creating and interacting with online communities; Downloadable software for creating, managing and accessing groups within virtual communities; Software development tools; Downloadable software to enable development, (..)

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Social Media the One Bright Spot for PR Hiring

Proactive Report

Executives polled in the The Creative Group Hiring Index for Marketing and Advertising Professionals said PR and marketing research top their list of new hires they plan to add in the next year. The good news is that social media salaries are on the rise and could close the gap within the next year. 98% of U.S.