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How Did We Do??!! How (Not) to Ruin the Customer Experience by Asking for Feedback

Webbiquity

Not that the opinions of buyers didn’t matter ; of course, private enterprises have always thrived (or not) based on satisfying consumer desires. Web searches for “online reviews” took off, doubling between July 2008 and January 2011. Bloggers started writing about how online reviews help with SEO.

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Influencer Marketing: What is it and Why Should You be Doing it?

Onalytica B2B

” Owain Williams , Influencer Marketing Blogger. Since the economic crisis of 2008 there is a new found cynicism associated with politicians, newspapers and large brands and this lack of trust makes it hard for brands to get their marketing messages to consumers. Influencers can make your voice louder in the noise.

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Blogging with Personality and Tim Ferriss

Writing on the Web

How much personality should you show on your blog without becoming an ego-blogger ? I was at this Blog World conference when Rohit interviewed Tim, in 2008. If you are a blog author, write about your opinions and experiences, and back up with data and theory. Lean and mean as they come… Blog this on Blogger.

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Marketing Storytelling for 2020: Woo Customers With Age Old and Cutting Edge Techniques

Martech Advisor

I remember my first guitar lesson, in 2008, where my tutor taught me a simple phrase to remember string names – EADGBe, in the right order. Facts supported by an opinion or story are more potent than standalone facts because stories demand our emotional investment. The answer is by telling stories. Create a S.T.A.R.

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Becoming an Influencer: Advice From Journalists Who Are Both Writers and Influencers (3 of 5)

ClearVoice

Instagram followers, I’m not exactly an influencer, but I definitely get asked for my opinion. Don’t become a blogger or influencer because you want free stuff. When Eileen Cotter Wright graduated with a journalism degree in 2008 in the heat of the recession, she was forced to take unpaid internships and freelance writing jobs.

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How to Recession-Proof Your Content Marketing Strategy

ClearVoice

Contrary to popular opinion, there are actually a number of opportunities that present themselves during a recession. Brands you use every day, like Groupon, WhatsApp, and Uber incredibly got their start during the Great Recession of 2008-2009. In fact, many brands have seen massive growth during times of economic crisis.

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Blogging and culture

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Tuesday, October 14, 2008. On the other hand, it allows for person reflection and opinions which social bookmarking limits. 2 comments: Blogger In Middle-earth. October 14, 2008 10:44 PM. October 15, 2008 11:40 AM. ▼ 2008. (79). Blogger in Middle-earth. Blog Action Day 2008 - Poverty.

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