Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I believe effective social media can indeed increase sales, especially when those efforts are directed toward current/previous customers. Ultimately, customer loyalty is a huge byproduct of social media, and that loyalty often can translate into sales. We need to get some VIRAL BUZZ ?going

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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. It builds brand loyalty like a gym membership. (I'm Of course, content alone is not the answer.

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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.

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JULY 14, 2010

Because online advertising began as a direct marketing tool that was highly focused on tracking, marketers may assume that because digital media is 'digital' it should be easy to see the exact impact of every dollar spent in increased sales volume.

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JULY 28, 2010

There aren't any short cuts to adding value or adding to the conversation: it takes time, some creativity and dedication, but it is well worth it if valued in relationship and loyalty. Thanks again, Jay.

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APRIL 13, 2010

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MAY 26, 2010

Place making social media (Foursquare, Gowalla, et al) will continue to gain traction over the next 18 months. These services are in many ways would Twitter was originally, with another layer of loyalty and rewards built in. The reviews business will be transformed by geo-location.

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APRIL 14, 2010

What was the old maxim 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you' [link] Courtenay Pitcher @Jordan_Youl – thanks for your question about sharing what you do.

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JULY 22, 2010

However, if a firm focuses on building brand loyalty with a small subset of customers, they may find that it has an exponential impact. The Elite Program is a way for the Yelp to reward its most passionate users for making their site “funny, useful and cool&# by providing them with exclusive offers and members only events.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 28, 2012

He or she who knows everybody and everybody knows him or her”) and the sharer (“one who distributes information to the bloggers to journalists through the specialized webzines. David Rabjohns says that the top five questions Fortune 500 companies are asking about social media are: • Where are people talking about my brand? •

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Seems backwards if you're trying to build loyalty. In fact I was thinking this morning about how with website engagement we measure how LONG we can keep someone engaged, and with typical customer service it's about how FAST we can get them off the phone. susanbaier Right on the money, Shailesh.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

There’s a huge gap between the perception of social media as an instant, free, can’t miss marketing opportunity and the reality of social media as a long-term, time-intensive customer loyalty and brand advocacy opportunity. This has happened before online.

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APRIL 22, 2010

In some cases these are members of the media. In other cases, they are the new influencers, bloggers and taste-makers. Social Campaigns & Apps (social media marketing) In this approach, you’re using contests, promotions, offers, and self-contained applications and widgets to promote your company or product.

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APRIL 8, 2010

More from Convince and Convert The 39 Social Media Tools I'll Use Today Why You’re the Key to Social Media Success The Chicken and the Egg Social Media Conundrum Convince and Convert Recommends Alexandra Kirsch and the Perfect Blogger Pitch (Danny Brown) The Hilarity of Working From Home (The Arkayne Blog) Why Loyalty and Mobile Marketing is the (..)

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MARCH 16, 2010

And given that Facebook creates a backlash with their constant 'tweaks', maybe it's OK that people like the simplicity of Twitter – if Twitter stay true to what people enjoy about it, that seems like it would actually build more loyalty. Thanks for the thought-provoking post!

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AUGUST 25, 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 Starbucks the Most Dangerous Competitor to Facebook?

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APRIL 7, 2010

There are three primary benefits: awareness via virality and social proof; loyalty and rewards; and market research. Recently, I had the good fortune of hosting the weekly #socialmedia chat (Tuesdays 9am Pacific) where social media types congregate on Twitter and answer three questions posed by the host.

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JUNE 23, 2010

Effective crowdsourcing delivers exactly this and it can super-charge your social media efforts along the way. Constant As crowdsourcing evolves, we’ve learned that initial efforts had a defined end date, and the vast majority of energy, buzz, and brand-love dissipated over a short stretch of time. We know better now.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Email marketing's end goal is to promote repeat business or engagement from the merchant's customer base. link] Megan It takes time because it is about building a bond between you and your consumers.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Ultimately, I see Twitter (and even Facebook, largely) as being more impactful on loyalty and retention, than on net new revenue. Ultimately, I see Twitter (and even Facebook, largely) as being more impactful on loyalty and retention, than on net new revenue. [link] [link] jaybaer Yep. link] jaybaer Yep.

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JUNE 16, 2010

Awareness, recall, positive sentiment, “engagement&# and buzz aren’t enough to overcome this mercenary reality. Buzzing or creating awareness we think generate incremental sales is worthless. They’re marketing-oriented but highly operational and often aimed at creating loyalty by improving customer experience.

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