The Effective Marketer

JUNE 21, 2009

SEO is such a complex subject that you can barely scratch the surface in one hour so knowing where to go for more information is invaluable. Veredict: If you are new to social networks, community building, etc. What I liked best was the tips on tools you can use and where to find additional resources.

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Inbound Marketing Training Planning Work Management 100

Convince & Convert

JULY 5, 2010

I have recruited a posse of incredibly smart social media, digital marketing, and public relations thinkers to entertain and inform you while I’m learning how to pay with colored money, and my son attends hockey camp.

Paid Search Agency 117

Paid Search Agency PR Advertising Agencies Word of Mouth 117

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

A comprehensive survey (1,753 respondents) released today by Edison Research, paints a fascinating picture of Twitter and its role in America’s social media ecosystem. And while substantially smaller than the Facebook brigade, the Twitter crew is tuned in to brands like nowhere else on the social Web. 19% seek customer support.

Social Media 161

Social Media Media Stats Statistics 161

Convince & Convert

JULY 20, 2010

Not unlike traditional surveys, keyword research and social data mining tools tell a powerful story about the information target audiences want from organizations, on-and-offline. Understand the Context of the Inquiry Match the topic of the desired content as observed in social conversations with the keywords identified in search.

Social Media 142

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 142

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 4, 2008

Yes No Home | Features | About | Buzz | Help | Discuss | Language | Developers | Gear Terms of Service | Privacy | Content Policy | Copyright © 1999 – 2010 Google This blog is not hosted by Blogger and has not been checked for spam, viruses and other forms of malware.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The B2B prospect hanging out on Facebook Sunday night behaves differently and has different information needs than the same person reading e-mail on Monday morning. trying to get at information, oops scratch that b. then getting the information out. Social marketing is evolving. I have seen this part kill a.

Social Media 124

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 124

Convince & Convert

JULY 21, 2010

She spends her days thinking about social media, public relations and digital strategies for her agency’s consumer focused clients. She spends her days thinking about social media, public relations and digital strategies for her agency’s consumer focused clients. People are sharing photos, ideas, writings and video.

Social Media 156

Social Media Paid Content Media Advertising Agencies 156

Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2010

markwilliamschaefer I would add that for commerce-oriented blogs, it would also be possible to track clicks back to a commerce-related part of a website for product information, registration, etc. In the well-documented Marriott case study, they tracked $500 mm in bookings from links on the corporate blog. Very helpful post, Jay.

Webinar Metrics 132

Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy Paid Search Agency Blogger 132

Convince & Convert

MAY 5, 2010

So, Lisa Beatty build JaneNation.com , a new opinion, information, and idea community just for women, that launched recently at the Marketing to Women conference. With free membership open to all women, JaneNation combines social networking with opinion collection.

Social Media 127

Social Media Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Media 127

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Find where your clients/contacts are in the social media realm. Other gr8 uses [link] [link] Richard A Beane III Review of the site Flowtown that can give you information about how your customers use social media. Imported a 4th address – get a picture of Bruce Lee informing me something has gone horribly wrong.

Social Media 129

Social Media Email Marketing Social Marketing Paid Search Agency 129

Convince & Convert

MAY 11, 2010

Those who lack the knowledge of providing useful information or how/what to provide? By contributing genuinely will make the users believe that you know what you are saying and can build credibility in your network! Those who lack the knowledge of providing useful information or how/what to provide?

FAQ 139

FAQ Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Social Media 139

Convince & Convert

JUNE 2, 2010

Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media Consulting Social Media Strategy Blog Social Media Consulting Blog Social Media Consulting Speaking Newsletter Free Social Media Tools Twitter Interviews About Lijit Search Do You “Like&# How I Look In These Jeans?

Social Media 135

Social Media Media Curation Webinar Metrics 135

Convince & Convert

MARCH 10, 2010

In re-reading each of these interviews multiple times to create this compilation, the information and insights conveyed in a short format are exceptional. Thank you so very much to each of the Twitter 20 participants, who gave so freely of their time and their knowledge in the true spirit of social media.

Social Media 117

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 117

Convince & Convert

APRIL 20, 2010

More from Convince and Convert 5 Ways to be a Social Networking Smash How to Create a Share of Voice Report Does Your Facebook Page Have a Pulse? Whilst my site is very simple it was built from the outset to focus on the words brand, branding and more recently, social media. marierowley thank you for your great information.

Long Tail Marketing 117

Long Tail Marketing Blogger Paper Content 117

Convince & Convert

JUNE 24, 2010

With Social Media, take a look at Chris Brogan. He doesn't just spew endless bits of information about his product (books, etc.). You’re thinking that I’m crazy. But, I’m not. I’ve been in marketing or advertising (online or otherwise) for 20 years. They do that for real, right?

Social Media 122

Social Media Paid Content Media Webinar Metrics 122

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Thanks for providing information that is not just general chat on the subject.-= Thanks for providing information that is not just general chat on the subject.-= Thanks for sharing the very useful information with the rest of us. franswaa: Develop a Social Media Strategy in 7 Steps [link] =-. Sessions start October 5.

Social Media 168

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 168

Convince & Convert

APRIL 6, 2010

Too many companies and organizations are reinventing the content wheel for every social outpost they maintain. Too many companies and organizations are reinventing the content wheel for every social outpost they maintain. A better approach is to create a content ecosystem that allows you to repurpose and cascade your best information.

Paid Content 146

Paid Content Ad Building Brand Identity Branding 146

Convince & Convert

MAY 25, 2010

Thanks for sharing this information! I was there speaking at the Counselor’s Academy PRSA annual conference. Thanks for bringing it to CA conference! link] Jose Huitron Jay, thanks for sharing these outstanding keys.

Paid Search Agency 124

Paid Search Agency Online Marketing Advertising Agencies Ads 124

markempa

MARCH 30, 2007

These lists include all of the demographic data typically needed, and have extended contact information. Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 Usually, I have found that the best company level data lists come from data companies like Dun & Bradstreet or InfoUSA.

Lead Generation 120

Lead Generation Ideal Customer Profiles Generation Lead Scoring 120

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

Joe Fernandez is CEO of Klout , a provider of influence metrics that is being incorporated into a variety of social media tools (including CoTweet , a client of mine) Jay Baer : What’s changed in the last two years or so with regard to access to influencer information? It’s in our DNA.

Paid Content 135

Paid Content CRM Paid Search Agency Social Media 135

Convince & Convert

JUNE 3, 2010

Here’s the closest they get: “…a tragedy that never should have happened&# “deeply disappointed&# (about the failure of the top kill, not the spill itself) “…our responsibility to keep you informed. We may be the least vindictive, grudge-holding society ever.

Social Media 158

Social Media Media PR Webinar Metrics 158

Convince & Convert

APRIL 28, 2010

Because our behaviors on the social Web leave a noticeable fingerprint, smart companies can modify the way they engage and interact with us, based on our social graph, purchase history, etc. What an awesome way to make some sense out of the often amazingly confusing behemoth of social media and particularly social networking sites.

Social Media 150

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 150

Convince & Convert

JULY 15, 2010

I have been the one man show for social media marketing for [link] Tourism website for the area, and have gotten accounts to 5000 within 9 months.

Social Media 142

Social Media Paid Content Media Act-On 142

Convince & Convert

APRIL 15, 2010

It generates Web traffic (via search and social media linkages) and helps remove purchase impediments every day of every month. It’s an information annuity that can’t be replicated elsewhere. RT @jaybaer: Why Content Marketing Matters To Me And Should To You [link] [link] John Lane content marketing = information annuity.

Paid Content 125

Paid Content Content Marketing Paid Search Agency Planning 125

Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

Here are some tips to help you uncover the transactional or informational rough edges that you can smooth using the sandpaper of good, relevant content: Ask your customer service team. You can be helpful, too. You just first have to find your customers’ pain points.

Social Media 151

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 151

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media Consulting Social Media Strategy Blog Social Media Consulting Blog Social Media Consulting Speaking Newsletter Free Social Media Tools Twitter Interviews About Lijit Search Is Your Social Strategy Proactive or Reactive?

Social Media 118

Social Media Webinar Metrics Media Marketing & Strategy 118

Convince & Convert

MARCH 23, 2010

thanks meganzuniga While it's true the reason first time visitors go to your blog is because they wanted some information. So much more can come to a blog when it is more than just giving information. At first, you knew everyone at the party. That would be a fun discussion, right? I rarely communicate with the end.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 120

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

You will see in 2010 that most companies will, hopefully, leave behind both notions (media is important, and B2C and B2C are different) due to results that we will start seeing in the market. Things I Don’t Want to Hear Anymore in 2010 =-. Things I Don’t Want to Hear Anymore in 2010 =-. Nicely said, Esteban.-=

Social Media 150

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 150

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Social media is hard False. And that’s only because of the alphabet soup of social networks, lifestreams, sharing sites, etc. Social media is not about Facebook or MySpace or Flickr or Twitter or blogs or YouTube. “Social media is not about Facebook or MySpace or Flickr or Twitter or blogs or YouTube.&#

Social Media 152

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 152

Convince & Convert

MAY 26, 2010

There is a lot of information out there and small businesses owners do not always have the time and in some cases the resources to hire an agency or consultant so they rely upon what people are saying and follow that. Tools – they are tools that implement the strategy and not the strategy themselves.

Social Media 136

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Video Marketing 136

Convince & Convert

APRIL 13, 2010

The larger screen size is great for an information-based app like this one). Tons of applicability for social networking. All of us have influences. People who have educated, inspired, engaged, supported us. Or maybe just kicked us in the ass when we needed it. I also recommend it on the iPad. link] jaybaer Brilliant!

Social Media 113

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 113

Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

Communicate with Content After strategic thinking, the key to social media success is content creation. Help clients take their message to consumers directly, impacting purchase intent by providing truly helpful information at the right time in the buying cycle.

Social Media 122

Social Media Paid Search Agency Media Advertising Agencies 122

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

She specializes in social media strategies that lead to actionable plans to achieve real world objectives. • On-going monitoring: What are people saying about your brand and how can you use that information to either repair your reputation or identify opportunities? How can your brand participate in this space most effectively?

Social Media 158

Social Media Media Paid Content Work Management 158

B2B Marketing Zone Posts

MARCH 3, 2010

February 2010. Almost) 100 (of the) Best Social Media Marketing Blog Posts and Articles of 2009 - Webbiquity , February 1, 2010 Social media marketing activity exploded in 2009, and so did coverage of these practices. Fearless Competitor , February 6, 2010 There is no question in my mind. Best of B2B Marketing.

B2B Marketing 40

B2B Marketing B2B Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 40

Hubspot

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Despite mainly getting discouraging comments and even a few websites designed to specifically make fun of the new logo , Gap may have actually made out in their decision to inform their social network first. Here’s 4 reasons social media and their logo blunder may have helped Gap. Trust Within Their Network.

Social Media 28

Social Media Media Buzz Social Networks 28

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

No doubt about it, you can create a buzz rapidly using social media, but unless there is a solid product/service/brand/campaign behind it, it means nothing, as it will be washed away in the endless woe of status updates and posts. Better question: How do we share the clients knowledge to inform and engage consumers?

PR 162

PR Social Media Paid Content Media 162

B2B Marketing Savvy

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

In simple terms, “authority&# and the ability to sustain market messaging/buzz. Being cited as an information source reinforces thought leadership and brand importance; gaining any level of viral messaging further impacts the marketing campaign. So why the fuss to understand RTs? But is it science… or just artful prose?

B2B Thought Leadership 40

B2B Thought Leadership Advertising Benchmark Viral Marketing Social Networks 40