Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

How can we find the most influential bloggers and get them to write about our client? Ironically, an article I wrote on optimizing social media strategy was just published this morning at iMedia Connection — you can read it here: [link]. I had your article on-screen already, prepped for Tweeting later today.

PR 160

PR Social Media Paid Content Media 160

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 16, 2010

3 must-read articles about social media (plus a bonus from the Convince & Convert vault) Sent twice per week (usually Monday and Friday) Sent at 1pm pacific time 3-2-1: it’s the greatest newsletter in the history of social media newsletters. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC.

Newsletter 114

Newsletter Social Media Media Paid Search Agency 114

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

Great article! a vote for integration) [link] [link] Sumo Group Great article Jay – as always. You are becoming one of my favourite bloggers! link] Fred Tabsharani @jaybaer , thx for the shoutout in your latest article. Isn't social media about 2-way communication? .' really appreciate it.

Social Media 114

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 114

Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2010

This sounds simple, but it’s shocking how many bloggers aren’t clear on the core business rationale behind their blog initiative. Blogging for Community These blogs seek to guild a consistent readership that interact with the blogger(s) and advocate on behalf of the content on other social outposts. What’s the Point?

Webinar Metrics 130

Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy Paid Search Agency Blogger 130

Online Marketing Institute

JULY 9, 2009

skip to main | skip to sidebar Strategic Guy Timely views and best practices in the world of technology public relations Sunday, April 12, 2009 Three Phases of Social Media Maturation At Strategic Communications Group (Strategic) weve been through the cycle. Good article, the second phase is important but neglected.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Budget Programs B2B Thought Leadership 40

Convince & Convert

MAY 12, 2010

Karamitsos Interesting article…compares people ambivalent about social media to Sam in Green Eggs and Ham. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. link] [link] Dennis Baker RT @jaybaer: Would You Try It With a Fox? link] [link] Mike Malone RT @jaybaer: Would You Try It With a Fox?

Paid Search Agency 121

Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies CAN-SPAM PR 121

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Baer’s review of a new marketing book called UnMarketing by Scott Stratten is as insightful as most articles are on his excellent Convince and Convert blog. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. The rise of [.] Original post by Jay Baer [.] All rights reserved.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer 115

Convince & Convert

APRIL 28, 2010

Same with the message board trolls, who are all too easy to overlook in favor of bloggers and Twitterers. link] Christopher Smith Great article. Don’t assume that the person that gave you one star on a Yelp review is some sort of carnival freak outlier. It’s entirely possible she is a Mass Influencer.

Social Media 147

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 147

Convince & Convert

JUNE 17, 2010

Consider the Followers-Per-Tweet Equation [link] [link] webcopywriter Is Your Twitter Addiction Paying Off [link] [link] indiebusiness Good article – [link] Takeaway: Twitter is about interacting with people in pursuit of definable goals. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC.

Twitter 125

Twitter Paid Content Paid Search Agency PR 125

Convince & Convert

JULY 6, 2010

RT @grmeyer: @ashleyjablow here's a nice article on #CSR and social media [link] [link] jan radish Tying Together Social Media and Corporate Social Responsibility Social Media Consulting – Convince & Convert [link] Anne Social media is gaining so much momentum that so it’s becoming a if you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em scenario.

Social Media 137

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 137

Convince & Convert

JULY 26, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. I think pitchengine and its concept is going to rock PR world. All rights reserved. 4463 Forest Hill Drive -- Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (602) 616-1895 jason@convinceandconvert.com

Social Media 115

Social Media SEO Marketing Websites PR 115

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

That’s the old-school marketing to which I think you refer — and another article we need to write. link] Top 5 Inbound Marketing Articles to Start the Week: Social Media Fear : Charlie Abrahams [.] link] Top 5 Inbound Marketing Articles to Start the Week: Social Media Fear » Boston Social Media [.]

Social Media 123

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 123

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

In targeting your content and reaching out for coverage from bloggers, tweeters, etc… David, Scribnia [link] Bret Simmons rt @jaybaer Why Influence Mining is the Next Gold Rush – [link] [link] Tink Why Influence Mining is the Next Gold Rush [link] [link] jaybaer I agree – and thanks for the comment. It was a lot of fun.

Paid Content 133

Paid Content CRM Paid Search Agency Social Media 133

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Social media strategists should help to do just that – build strategy – but I believe execution, especially blogger relations, needs to become part of overall media relations. There’s been a bit of news about it recently. Tyler Excellent post. link] Webconomist Really great post and some super comments!

Social Media 149

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 149

Convince & Convert

JUNE 3, 2010

What #BP Can Learn From the Umpire [link] [link] Steve App Absolutely brilliant article via Mr. Jay Baer RT @jaybaer: Truth, or Consequences? RT @sawaob12: brilliant article @jaybaer: Truth, or Consequences? What BP Can Learn From the Umpire. Schatschneider agreed. What BP Can Learn From the Umpire. Im Jay Baer.

Social Media 156

Social Media Media PR Webinar Metrics 156

Convince & Convert

MARCH 23, 2010

I think first-time bloggers get enamored with the concept of “design.&# reading this article makes me feel the need to change my blog service, be better. This is really really helpful, especially for an aspiring blogger like me. They may not realize that personality and function come first. 5 ways to fix it.

Social Media 119

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 119

Convince & Convert

MAY 25, 2010

Interesting article about online marketing. Interesting article about online marketing. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. I can help with the website [link] Rich Barker RT @ScottHepburn: RT @LisaHoffmann @jaybaer: [link]. All rights reserved.

Paid Search Agency 123

Paid Search Agency Online Marketing Advertising Agencies Ads 123

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

link] Private Stock Very interesting article on twitter stats [link] You have to do your research if you want to win. link] Private Stock Very interesting article on twitter stats [link] You have to do your research if you want to win. is aware of Twitter, but only 7% uses it. (6

Social Media 159

Social Media Media Stats Statistics 159

Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

Great article Jay! link] [link] Brake Associates Excellent article, helpfulness marketing…great concept! link] [link] Brake Associates Excellent article, helpfulness marketing…great concept! link] [link] Jennifer Scroggins RT @JesyHerron: Love this article and completely agree! You should be.

Social Media 148

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 148

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

There is an interesting article about it. There is an interesting article about it. What I like most about this article is that it gets “big business&# to think about acting like they are small. What I like most about this article is that it gets “big business&# to think about acting like they are small.

Social Media 167

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 167

Convince & Convert

MARCH 25, 2010

found @jaybaer article and am intrigued, to say the least. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. Social media statistics and reporting, without the hassle [link] [link] Marc Westenburg anyone use #swix? link] [link] Vantage Pointe SD RT @jaybaer: Yea! link] [link] Arekibo Yea!

Social Media 117

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 117

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

– [link] (via @jaybaer) Nice article! link] via @jaybaer [link] Rachel Diehl Great article on how 2 craft messaging 2 ur mkt via social media.@Jaybaer – [link] (via @jaybaer) Nice article! [link] [link] Matthew Olson RT @kstensberg: Is Your Social Strategy Proactive or Reactive?

Social Media 117

Social Media Webinar Metrics Media Marketing & Strategy 117

Convince & Convert

APRIL 1, 2010

The team’s record for the last five years: 2009-10 (14-60) so far 2008-09 (24-58) 2007-08 (22-60) 2006-07 (32-50) 2005-06 (33-49) In fact, the Timberwolves have won a playoff series only one time in their 21 years of existence. link] Sodapopgirl @jaybaer One of the best articles I have read on this topic. All rights reserved.

Social Media 120

Social Media Paid Search Agency Media Advertising Agencies 120

Convince & Convert

JULY 14, 2010

link] Malcolm Atherton Great article on social media adoption – take exec's vision/strategic plan & make that the SM metric: [link] #pr [link] Buildipedia RT @imadnaffa There's nowhere to hide from Social Media. Most of us don't look in our GA stats daily either way. It's simple and easy to understand. Do you agree?

Social Media 134

Social Media Webinar Metrics Media Marketing & Strategy 134

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Here’s the distribution of number of words in each of these headlines: 5 word headline = 2 posts in top 25 6 word headline = 3 posts in top 25 7 word headline = 8 posts in top 25 8 word headline = 9 posts in top 25 9 word headline = 0 10 word headline = 4 posts in top 25 Clearly, I write longer headlines than many other social media bloggers.

Social Media 141

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 141

Convince & Convert

JULY 13, 2010

Every single person in a public relations firm should: 1) understand the impact of social media and 2) be able to activate that marketing potential for their clients. Oh, and for those that think that “blogger outreach” counts as social exposure for your staff, don’t kid yourself. link] Yael Davidowitz-Neu Fantastic article!!

Social Media 138

Social Media Media PR Webinar Metrics 138

Convince & Convert

APRIL 15, 2010

To be on the same list (much less on top) with bloggers for whom I have tremendous respect and admiration ( Valeria Maltoni , Lee Odden , David Meerman Scott , and many others) is a real affirmation for what I’m trying to do. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved.

Paid Content 124

Paid Content Content Marketing Paid Search Agency Planning 124

Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

Sabrina Horn curvecomms Great post – We (as an agency) are often surprised to see that other PR agencies aren't involved in Social Media – when online media relations are arguably more important than traditional media relations simply because of their permanence on the web. All rights reserved.

Social Media 121

Social Media Paid Search Agency Media Advertising Agencies 121

Convince & Convert

APRIL 14, 2010

Excellent article! Excellent article! Excellent article! Excellent article! Excellent article! Excellent article! August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. link] [link] Verizon Friends The Key to Social Media Success is Just 2 Letters. All rights reserved.

Social Media 128

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency CAN-SPAM 128

Convince & Convert

MAY 26, 2010

This article really helps to give the guidance so that SM platforms are not a strategy but the tools. This article really helps to give the guidance so that SM platforms are not a strategy but the tools. link] online marketing blog using facebook fan page as a newsletter is a great idea, thanks for the great article.

Social Media 134

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Video Marketing 134

Convince & Convert

APRIL 6, 2010

[link] Iosif Alvertis RT @jaybaer: Build Your Brand a Social Content Ladder in 5 Steps [link] [link] Hervé Weytens Build Your Brand a Social Content Ladder in 5 Steps [link] #brand [link] Inside Twente RT @jaybaer: Build Your Brand a Social Content Ladder in 5 Steps [link] [link] JUHLi SELBy Check out Jay's articles–They rock!

Paid Content 143

Paid Content Ad Building Brand Identity Branding 143

Convince & Convert

JUNE 2, 2010

I wrote a article on my blog about the friend gathering process that most people use to gain more friends on facebook. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. link] [link] TrafficColeman Howdy, Facebook is center around friends that you can contact at will and discuss situations.

Social Media 133

Social Media Media Curation Webinar Metrics 133

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 31, 2010

Some Bloggers respond to the comments and some don’t. I have tremendous respect for blogger that are not too busy to at least acknowledge comments with a simple “thank you.&# I have tremendous respect for blogger that are not too busy to at least acknowledge comments with a simple “thank you.&#

Conversion 116

Conversion Paid Search Agency Social Media Advertising Agencies 116

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

" [link] [link] Mandy Bobolia Terrific Article from @jaybaer: "Social Media Monitoring Tools – How to Pick The Right One." " [link] [link] Mandy Bobolia Terrific Article from @jaybaer: "Social Media Monitoring Tools – How to Pick The Right One. link] Zanobo!

Social Media 155

Social Media Media Paid Content Work Management 155

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

world-wide shows that just 25% of respondents said their friends and peers are credible sources of information about companies – a decline of 20% since a similar analysis in 2008. How many times would this 'article' be re-tweeted? A survey of 4,875 adults (500 U.S.) Not their #'s and reach, but are they trusted.

Social Media 119

Social Media Webinar Metrics Media Paid Search Agency 119

Convince & Convert

MAY 11, 2010

I think there's a lot social media articles out there that cover two of the three sales steps (“prospecting&# & “presenting&# which = “engaging&# ) but not as much out there about “closing&# the sale. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved.

FAQ 137

FAQ Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Social Media 137

Convince & Convert

JUNE 11, 2010

link] Martin Kulakowski I loved those bizAZ articles from Jay way back in the day! link] Martin Kulakowski I loved those bizAZ articles from Jay way back in the day! link] Martin Kulakowski I loved those bizAZ articles from Jay way back in the day! Congrats on the book dealy! Congrats on the book dealy! All rights reserved.

Webinar Metrics 124

Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency Social Media PR 124