We don’t realize how truly important word-of-mouth marketing is, but it is one of the most effective ways promote your company. potential consumer is much more likely to utilize your services if they are referred to you by a friend. Check out how word-of-mouth marketing relates to social media in our infographic of the week by the Word -Of-Mouth Marketing Association! By: Column Five for WOMMA via SocialTimes. Infographics Uncategorized infographic infographic of the week Marketing social media Word of mouth MORE >>

I just came across an old post I had starred from last May, “ Macro Trends to Watch &# from Edelman Digital.  I had sent the post to myself with a note that said “Social CRM –> Personal CRM.&#. I’m so happy I came across this – it fits perfectly into what we’ve been talking about with the rise of the person-brands.  Edelman highlights the rise of Social CRM tools, primarily in enterprise settings. But it was the diagram for the overall post that sparked the thought of Personal Relationship Management in the first place. Related articles. jonburg.com). MORE >>

These companies use social media to promote themselves, but how social-friendly are the people in these companies. Take a look at the CMOs of Major Fortune 500 companies and how “social” they really are. Thanks @MarkFidelman and @HenryMin. Educating Infographics Modern Business CMOs fortune 500 infographic infographic of the week social media MORE >>

Colleague Dan Klamm, Marketing & Communications Coordinater for Syracuse University’s Career Center,  had an insightful article today in Mashable about 4 Ways Colleges Can Take Their Social Media Presence to the Next Level. As part of our work with Syracuse University on their social media this summer, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Dan, and his ideas in this article are well-thought out and  worth the read. It’s not just about responding to tweets or Facebook posts, and making sure the platforms are running smoothly. …does it? That’s value out the door. MORE >>

Thanks to Alltop and InspiredMag for this goodie! Infographics social media history of social media infographic MORE >>