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MUST WATCH: The state of the internet and group-forming

SocialFish

I pointed last week to the latest Pew Internet research study about internet users and groups which found that the users most engaged with social media are also the most engaged in groups. Accomplishing things as part of a group that they can’t accomplish on their own… sound familiar?

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Need to Fundraise? Stick With What Works!

SocialFish

The use of social capital builds trust and makes strangers more willing to donate for a worthy cause. Make use of your organization’s social media platforms to spread the word to as many people as possible. Your group makes up to 50% profit on sales – not bad! Cookie dough fundraiser. Bottle drive.

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Need to Fundraise? Stick With What Works!

SocialFish

The use of social capital builds trust and makes strangers more willing to donate for a worthy cause. Make use of your organization’s social media platforms to spread the word to as many people as possible. Your group makes up to 50% profit on sales – not bad! Cookie dough fundraiser. Bottle drive.

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The Mothers Are Coming And They Will Change The World

Forbes Social Media

The next time you’re tempted to take control and expect others to fall in line, consider the leadership model of two successful social action groups: Mothers Out Front and Moms Demand Action. They rely on mothers’ strong social capital and community ties to build their ranks.

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Why You're the Key to Social Media Success

Convince & Convert

New research from White Horse of 104 companies found that in 86% of companies, executives are not using social media. Social Media? If anything, social media is MORE important for B2B companies than it is for B2C companies. For whom is it more important to have a humanizing social media presence?

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10 BtoB Marketers Predictions for 2010

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Around this time last year I wrote about some Predictions for 2009 and while I would say 8 out of 10 have already materialized and the other 2 are on their way, it has become clear that this year was the year we past the point of no return on Social Media. Social is a process that has the power to transform your entire organization.

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Why I Started Social Selling

Koka Sexton

Several months ago I had the opportunity of being on my second Salesforce Live broadcast “ Using social connections to turn prospects into customers “ Truely an awesome experience. Over 30,000 people streamed the broadcast and the engagement on social media was amazing. Then I got introduced to LinkedIn groups.