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Nine Social Media Marketing Stats You Can Use

Webbiquity

The phase “social media marketing” first appeared in searches back in March 2007, but the first spike in interest came in January 2009, when search volume more than doubled from the previous month. Social media ads are tied with sponsored posts among the most trusted channels by consumers when making a purchase decision.

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Best of ClickDocuments "Connect the Docs" Blog in 2009

Ambal's Amusings

2009 was the first year of Connect the Docs. Enjoy the following collated list of best blog posts from Connect the Docs in 2009. B2B purchases are not "impulse buys" B2B prospects carry out more research, ask more questions, and examine more competitior products. Top 5 Blog Posts.

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ClickDigest: Weekly Round-Up: 16-Oct-2009

Ambal's Amusings

"Many of us still need and purchase print services; it’s just that we have so many options today than we did before." ClickDigest : Weekly Round-Up : 9-Oct-2009. " She mentions that her own business is continuing to use the print media. Related Articles.

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Best Social Media Stats and Market Research of 2009

Webbiquity

Searchers Using Longer Queries in 2009 by Small Business Search Marketing. in 2009, while 4-word searches increased from 13.3% 91% of B2B buyers read blogs, view videos or listen to podcasts online, and word of mouth is ranked as the most powerful influence on B2B purchasing. in 2009 to 11.3% Learn and enjoy! Matt McGee.

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Best of 2009: Social Media Marketing, Part 1

Webbiquity

Another noteworthy post from this publication is Facebook is a Personal CRM for Baby Boomers , in which Daniel Flamberg reports on an Accenture study showing that in early 2009, “boomers posted a 59 percent increase in use of social networks; a rate of adoption 30 times faster than any other age group.&# practices, blogs and more.

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User-Generated Content: How to Use It for Good and Avoid a PR Crisis

Contently

Trust When it comes to making a purchase, trust is everything—and nothing builds trust quite like seeing a post from a friend or another customer praising a brand or product. It’s authentic and unbiased, which makes it more likely for a potential customer to trust the brand and consider making a purchase.

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Proof of The ROI of Storytelling in Marketing?

Marketing Insider Group

For the project, they purchased 100 insignificant objects like those you see here. As Michele talks about in her slideshow, The Art of Effective Storytelling, we tend to purchase what we identify with. The point is: I’d have to jog my memory to recall the facts where my mind can always tap into stories that have moved me.