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The Great Social Media Traffic Debate: Niche or General Networks?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

As such, it has been selected as the generic social network of choice. Niche network: Sphinn : In the red corner we have Sphinn – a social news network dedicated purely to online marketing news and discussion. Subsequently, Sphinn is perhaps the most relevant niche social network on the web.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

I believe effective social media can indeed increase sales, especially when those efforts are directed toward current/previous customers. Ultimately, customer loyalty is a huge byproduct of social media, and that loyalty often can translate into sales. That is the value to me of Web 2.0

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When is Brand Evangelism a Crime? Exploring the Royal Caribbean.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Loyalty programs such as the Royal Champions encourage people to maintain a positive outlook about the company and may further influence them to talk more positively about the same company in the future. if new to the experience of your brand) feel left out. What do you say, and how would you execute the program?

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How a Small New York City Hotel Put Itself on the Map through.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

izmantot soci?los los medijus viesn?cu Roger Smith Hotel NYC. « Tur?t t roku uz pasaules pulsa June 1, 2010 at 4:53 am { 40 comments… read them below or add one } Betsy Kent March 4, 2010 at 9:43 am i so agree. love the roger smith. would hang there every night if I could.

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What Traits Define a Social Media Marketer?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Social Media experts must have the ability to determine which networks are relevant to the businesses that they represent, why, and how and when to engage. Most importantly, they must connect participation to brand resonance, customer loyalty and also the ever prominent “bottom line.&# I think as web 2.0

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Why Nobody Should Buy Digg ?» Techipedia | Tamar Weinberg

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

And it makes sense (due to necessary NDAs and the like) that once Digg took him on board, his loyalties to his friends would be dropped. A good company leader would actually recognize that a social news network implies that there are participants involved and that the users are the most important part of the service.

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How to Audit Your Social Media Efforts: 20+ Questions to Ask Yourself

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

When you integrate your profiles, you help build the relationships you have already started on each social site. It helps build loyalty, generate conversations, and it also gets you more followers if you do it right. Do I have social media integration on my business blog?

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