Buzz Marketing for Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

Love, friendship, camaraderie, influence, credibility, trust, authenticity all add up to relationships. A true network is people who know us and people we trust with our reputation. If we choose them well, our network of influencers expands our knowledge and our reach exponentially further and deeper simultaneously.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

They also have a nice integration with Klout – the leading service to gauge Twitter influence – automatically including Klout scores for each person. Tip of the Iceberg Unlike enterprise-class social anthropology services like Rapleaf , Flowtown is incredibly easy-to-use, and is tuned for the do-it-yourself marketer.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Because of the less serious checklists that are being passed around the web right now, I thought it would be a good time to look at what some of the influencers online are really doing, and how you can join their ranks if you’re so inclined. Influencers accept that they have a position to hold and won’t abuse it for a quick buck.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Internet , Marketing > 11 Common Mistakes That People Make With Their Personal Brands 11 Common Mistakes That People Make With Their Personal Brands by Tamar Weinberg on October 7, 2010 Share This is a guest post from James Adams. Any advice?

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 18, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Social Media > 10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy 10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy by Tamar Weinberg on May 18, 2010 Share This is a guest post by Beth Hrusch.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

This is because B2B has a smaller potential customer base, a higher average price point, and a customer decision funnel that is more influenced by word of mouth and reputation. I believe it to be the most complete picture yet painted of how marketers are thinking about and deploying social media.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 19, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Social Media > Is Social Media Worth it for You? Because of the nature of the marketing tool, each industry differs to the point that people just aren’t sure. Is Social Media Worth it for You? They’re being disingenuous.

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MAY 25, 2010

Here are the highlights: A Colossal Opportunity According to Forrester research, from 2009 – 2014, the average annual growth rate in digital marketing expenditures in the U.S. will range from 11% (the relatively mature email marketing), to 34% (social media). Direct mail? Note that I didn’t include Web design. Embrace Math.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 22, 2008

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Social Media > Is Social Media the Final Frontier of Marketing? Is Social Media the Final Frontier of Marketing? This gave rise to regional marketing with the first hints of large scale world-wide marketing.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2010

of articles on the topic of Internet Marketing, from SEO to social media to web usability and then some. They are strategic guides that hopefully will enhance your internet marketing experiences in the future. Without further ado, I now present to you the best internet marketing posts of 2009. Here’s my list for 2008.

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Josh S Peters

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Home About eBooks Social Media and Internet Marketing Speaking Twitter Says You Are Here: Home » Social Media » The FINAL word on Social Media ROI The FINAL word on Social Media ROI Written on October 20, 2009 by Josh Peters in Social Media 25 Comments - Leave a comment! The FINAL word on social media ROI is this… sometimes.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 13, 2010

All of us have influences. Tell me in the comments who influenced you and why, and you could win a copy of the uber-classic book “ How to Win Friends and Influence People. Tell me in the comments who influenced you and why, and you could win a copy of the uber-classic book “ How to Win Friends and Influence People.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 12, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Social Media > Why You Should Fix Your House Before Inviting People Over Why You Should Fix Your House Before Inviting People Over by Tamar Weinberg on May 12, 2010 Share This is a guest post by Hugo Guzman.

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APRIL 28, 2010

But now, social media is enabling companies to make influencer outreach a foundational marketing tactic. Labeled “Mass Influencers&# this army of 29 million opinionated chatterboxes may very well be the key to your social media success. Fly more miles, get priority seating on an airline. population.

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JULY 5, 2010

I have recruited a posse of incredibly smart social media, digital marketing, and public relations thinkers to entertain and inform you while I’m learning how to pay with colored money, and my son attends hockey camp. I’ll be back in a couple weeks.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

As marketers, we need to reach our customers where they are and social media’s potential in that regard is unquestionable. But marketers have always reached out to communities in many forms, and each new medium has taken its turn as Holy Grail for customer influence. To paraphrase Tina Turner , we don’t need another acronym.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 4, 2010

Targeting an audience of social media heavyweights that frequently visit New York City is a really useful marketing strategy. Roger Smith has really penetrated a heavily saturated market, and they’ve done so with grace. Pam says “I think their efforts are fantastically smart from a business perspective. izmantot soci?los

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Here’s what makes UnMarketing an unusual, yet worthy use of your marketing education time: UNpretentious Unlike so many marketing books, Stratten doesn’t overcomplicate the subject matter. I wonder how Stratten feels about companies servicing customers differently , based on their online influence?

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 17, 2010

Certainly, it’s not a comprehensive influence formula like Klout , or other Twitter-influence arbiters ( interesting study this week from Sysomos ), but it’s easy to calculate, and I think it makes sense. Convince & Convert [link] #marketing #b2b [link] Evan E. Roberts @njmirolo Always fun!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 12, 2009

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Opinion , Social Media , Viral Marketing > When is Brand Evangelism a Crime? Exploring the Royal Caribbean Promotional Marketing Strategy When is Brand Evangelism a Crime? Why not encourage the spread of goodwill?

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

because through social media, customers are praising and criticizing companies in public in a way that requires marketing to triage and respond. Southwest Airlines has to coordinate its marketing and customer service response, in real-time, create its own content on its blog and Twitter account, while also dealing with the media jackals.

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Almost Savvy

MARCH 1, 2009

Who Influences You? They are great for connecting with people face-to-face, and can be a great marketing tool, too! Here’s an old article I wrote about using them for marketing–[link] I will add social info to mine when I re-order, though–great tip. Ready to rev-up your profile?

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Convince & Convert

MAY 13, 2010

I think Charlene Li may have coined this one) The goal of social media is to turn customers into a volunteer marketing army. Social media isn’t inexpensive, it’s different expensive. (I I use this a lot. Activate your fans, don’t just collect them like baseball cards. It’s not viral unless it is.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

I’ve said before that social media requires a time investment, but right now, you can be one of the first influencers and the investment will not be as substantial as it would be if you were trying to break into an already-established (and well-formed) community. At this point, you can be part of it too. I like dark horses anyway.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 20, 2010

The post explored the topic of utilizing common interactive marketing tools in unintended ways to tap into consumer demand. It’s Time to Put Content Strategy First, Shiny Objects Second Until recently, interactive marketing tactics and techniques, bells and whistles, and new online tools often outshone smart, targeted messaging.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Research: How do people talk about your industry and who are the influencers? How can your brand participate in this space most effectively? Second – Are there any special types of information you’ll need?

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 24, 2010

I’ve been in marketing or advertising (online or otherwise) for 20 years. Sure, you can tell your company story ad infinitum in social media, but ultimately you’ll benefit so much more if you can make your customers part of your marketing team. You’re thinking that I’m crazy. But, I’m not.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 14, 2010

It’s about marketing sideways , not marketing head-on. Or do you think that reputation through relationships is enough to expand your market? Or do you think that reputation through relationships is enough to expand your market? Isn't that where promotional campaigns serve a purpose?

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Ive founded 5 companies, and spent 15 years running digital marketing agencies. Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. Ive worked with more than 700 brands since then, including 25 of the Fortune 1000.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 5, 2010

So, Lisa Beatty build JaneNation.com , a new opinion, information, and idea community just for women, that launched recently at the Marketing to Women conference. This 40-something Florida Mom found he… [link] [link] I Marketing Exposed Online Community With Purpose and a Plan: Lisa Beatty was at a cross-roads.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 6, 2010

She leads the agency’s social media group, and has more than 20 years experience in consumer, technology, B2B and social media marketing. Online consumers are savvy and being open and communicative is vital to reputation management. By transparent, I mean keep it real and no lip service.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 25, 2010

Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media Consulting Social Media Strategy Blog Social Media Consulting Blog Social Media Consulting Speaking Newsletter Free Social Media Tools Twitter Interviews About Lijit Search A Social Media Scoreboard That Works March 25th, 2010 |Written (..)

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 8, 2008

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Interviews , Marketing , Opinion , Social Media , Websites > What Traits Define a Social Media Marketer? What Traits Define a Social Media Marketer?

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2009

Facebook The Facebook Marketing Bible: 24 Ways to Market Your Brand, Company, Product, or Service Inside Facebook (Inside Facebook): Justin Smith shows how Facebook includes a variety of channels that spread the word in a very in-depth blog post. I can tell you that finding these articles isn’t easy!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 28, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Blogging , Business , Marketing , Social Media > Social Media Strategy from A to Z Social Media Strategy from A to Z by Tamar Weinberg on May 28, 2010 Share Social media might be old. It might even be a dead buzzword. Always be Listening.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

Because helpfulness hasn’t historically been looked at as a marketing objective (tons of great stuff about this umbrella concept in Scott Stratten’s forthcoming new book UnMarketing – buy it ), identifying areas where help could be provided isn’t in the DNA of most companies – yet. It’s a Bird.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Done correctly, social media – even a simple reputation monitoring program – is a time intensive proposition that requires daily vigilance. Social Media is “Viral Marketing&# False, in the same way that a square is also a rectangle, but a rectangle isn’t a square. Social Media is Inexpensive False. Absolutely.

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