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Social media ROI sucks! (Or, you can prove anything if you send out a survey)

ViewPoint

But things can get murky when marketers are asked to rate social media in terms of contributing to business goals. Social distribution of content and messages isn’t considered all that effective in providing business value to companies, according to a recent analysis by Forrester Research. It’s hard to believe.

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Show Me the Numbers: Hard Data on Internet Use and Media Spend

Customer Experience Matrix

A Forrester chart, posted on CNET shows five years of data on time spent per week with major media. What is the share of ad spending for different media? On the other hand, the Direct Marketing Association shows spending at $339 billion total in 2008 including $75.9 Where are marketers moving their budgets?

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The Most Important Marketing Metrics

Marketing Insider Group

This calculates the financial return of the company’s investment in all marketing activities. The cost side of the equation must include ALL marketing programs, salaries and expenses. The return side of the equation must show direct marketing contribution to revenue. The Real-Time Marketing Exchange.

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Top 50 B2B Marketing Influencers On Twitter

Marketing Insider Group

These company Twitter accounts provide updates on some of the latest B2B marketing strategies and tools and can add some B2B Marketing knowledge into your Twitterstream. ForresterForrester Research, Inc – An independent research company that provides pragmatic advice to global leaders in business and technology.

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What is the Number One Strategy for Effective B2B Lead Generation?

KEO Marketing

66% of consumers have made a purchase online as a result of an email marketing message. – Source: Direct Marketing Association. Email marketing is an effective lead generation strategy because it is a close connection with potential clients. Source: Forrester Research). . – Source: Harris Interactive.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

But now, social media is enabling companies to make influencer outreach a foundational marketing tactic. Look to Facebook Somewhat surprising (at least to me) was the finding in the Forrester study that 62% of influential impressions from Mass Influencers took place on Facebook, with Twitter just 10%. The answer may surprise you.

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ClickInsights: Biggest roadblock to converting marketing leads

Ambal's Amusings

The mindset shift is that marketing isn’t a series of campaigns but rather an ongoing, consistent process that educates prospects about what they need to know; showcases your company’s expertise to add value to the product offering; and proves that what you say is true. Recommended Resources from B2B Marketing Experts.