Sat.Feb 21, 2009 - Fri.Feb 27, 2009

Buzz Marketing for Technology

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Social Media is better for the Consideration Phase

Buzz Marketing for Technology

I know I talked about this before on this blog but when I saw the data from RainToday’s Benchmark Survey of How Buyer Identify Professional Services Providers , I couldn’t help myself. According to the chart which shows the results of over 200 surveys taken by services buyers – the top 3 ways buyers become Aware of services is: Word of mouth from Colleagues Word of mouth from other Service Providers General Awareness of the Brand Most services providers aspire to generate referrals and many do,

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My Blog got me a New Job and a Book Deal!

Buzz Marketing for Technology

I realize you can’t pick up a paper or listen to the news without hearing about more job losses and for those that are affected by the economic situation my thoughts and prayers are with you all. And so I’d like to focus on describing how my blog has helped me move on to the next stage in my career. And hopefully help you in the process. Bottom line over the last 3 years my blog has helped me build a strong personal brand as I worked hard in my off hours for my blog become: Voted #2 on the Junta

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More Thoughts on Thought Leadership

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Every firm I speak to wants to better position themselves as thought leaders in their specific area of Technology. And for good reason – better margins, better awareness, better leads, more qualified leads. Moreover, it changes the dynamic of the conversation from one of WHO are you to HOW can you help me with my problem. But creating Thought Leadership is not so easy.