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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

Sure, social media is rooted in conversations, and listening to your customers and then responding on the social Web is a pillar of social media. But, it's not all conversational. That's what I mean when I say uni-directional social media. You are becoming one of my favourite bloggers!

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MAY 12, 2010

You Just Might Like Green Eggs and Ham (in fact, ironically, you can click here to “like it&# on Facebook ) More from Convince and Convert 7 Deadly Sins of Social Media Are You A Shaq or A Penelope Are You Cherishing the Wrong Trophy Convince and Convert Recommends How to Introduce Social Media to Your Business (Danny Brown) Social Media Marketing… (..)

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

I wonder how much web apps produced in the same month?) – Apple may take a 30% cut, but conversely developers KEEP 70%. In December, that meant $175 million in revenue to developers.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Why Social Supports Email in the Interactive Marketing Hub September 22nd, 2010 Content Lessons Learned From 25 Popular Blog Posts September 21st, 2010 Why Are Companies Not Valuing Judgment As A Critical Element September 20th, 2010 5 Step Process for Social Media Success September 15th, 2010 Why Social CRM Needs to Be Less About (..)

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JULY 5, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Why Social Supports Email in the Interactive Marketing Hub September 22nd, 2010 Content Lessons Learned From 25 Popular Blog Posts September 21st, 2010 Why Are Companies Not Valuing Judgment As A Critical Element September 20th, 2010 5 Step Process for Social Media Success September 15th, 2010 Why Social CRM Needs to Be Less About (..)

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

His self-deprecation adds a hilarious, warm tone throughout. UNstructured Like Gary Vaynerchuk’s Crush It , Stratten dictated some of the book, and it reads very conversationally. Also, there isn’t a narrative or progression in the book, but rather a collection of 57 short observations, lessons, and anecdotes.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

People use Twitter and FB and other social media sites to provide word of mouth advertising whether it be negative or positive, it is some time of feedback of a product. 6 things you need 2 incorporate into your social media plan.

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JULY 28, 2010

I refer to it with my clients as adding value to the conversation. Social media is much to noisy for people to pay attention to obvious self promotion. When I discuss this concept with companies, however, too often I hear something in the realm of “we don’t know what to provide our customers that would be helpful.&#

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

I’m a big believer in humanization of your blog (in fact, it’s one of my 11 must-dos for serious bloggers ). thanks, Kathy [link] jaybaer Although it's my usual practice, I'm not going to reply to each comment, since this isn't a very conversational blog post. I’d like a stronger visual identity overall.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

More from Convince and Convert 18 Social Media Quotes Teach and then Reap A Social Media Scoreboard That Works Convince and Convert Recommends How to Introduce Social Media to Your Business (Danny Brown) Social Media Marketing… Simplified (The Arkayne Blog) Alexandra Kirsch and the Perfect Blogger Pitch (Danny Brown) Tagged as: email marketing , email (..)

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JULY 21, 2010

The FTC encourages social media policies be in place and reviewed. Remember all the hubbub last fall when the FTC released its Guidelines for Blogging and Social Media ? Marketers have a responsibility to ensure that bloggers are providing disclosure and that statements are not misleading or unsubstantiated. Im Jay Baer.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Why Social Supports Email in the Interactive Marketing Hub September 22nd, 2010 Content Lessons Learned From 25 Popular Blog Posts September 21st, 2010 Why Are Companies Not Valuing Judgment As A Critical Element September 20th, 2010 5 Step Process for Social Media Success September 15th, 2010 Why Social CRM Needs to Be Less About (..)

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MAY 4, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Why Social Supports Email in the Interactive Marketing Hub September 22nd, 2010 Content Lessons Learned From 25 Popular Blog Posts September 21st, 2010 Why Are Companies Not Valuing Judgment As A Critical Element September 20th, 2010 5 Step Process for Social Media Success September 15th, 2010 Why Social CRM Needs to Be Less About (..)

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JUNE 17, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Why Social Supports Email in the Interactive Marketing Hub September 22nd, 2010 Content Lessons Learned From 25 Popular Blog Posts September 21st, 2010 Why Are Companies Not Valuing Judgment As A Critical Element September 20th, 2010 5 Step Process for Social Media Success September 15th, 2010 Why Social CRM Needs to Be Less About (..)

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MARCH 10, 2010

The Best of Twitter 20 From the forward: I’m sitting in a ballroom in Indianapolis in September, 2008 watching Joseph Jaffe give a masterful presentation on social media transforming corporations, when I come upon the idea to interview him on Twitter.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

With social media, we can join conversations previously hidden, but what we need is the same as ever: a way to reach you – the places you metaphorically live, the clubs you frequent, the places you hang out, the company you keep. We don’t need sCRM for social media anymore than we needed pCRM for phones, or eCRM for e-mail.

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AUGUST 31, 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 Social Conversation a Myth?

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JULY 26, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Why Social Supports Email in the Interactive Marketing Hub September 22nd, 2010 Content Lessons Learned From 25 Popular Blog Posts September 21st, 2010 Why Are Companies Not Valuing Judgment As A Critical Element September 20th, 2010 5 Step Process for Social Media Success September 15th, 2010 Why Social CRM Needs to Be Less About (..)

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MAY 5, 2010

Says Lisa Beatty, “We want to bring women into the conversation, but also into the solution. John & Partners can have conversations with major brands that perhaps wouldn’t put the mid-sized agency on their radar otherwise. That only happens if they have a real, ongoing relationship with brands.&# With JaneNation, St.

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MAY 25, 2010

Which Are You Providing I see 17 online marketing services that small and medium agencies (especially PR-focused firms) could credibly offer clients, if they made the effort to build competency: Search Taxonomy Analysis Search Opportunity Audits Search Engine Optimization (not super duper hard core SEO, but intermediate level) Blogger Outreach Influencer (..)

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MAY 11, 2010

At the end of the day, however, a great product and great customer service is still what will keep your clients coming back despite the notion by some social media gurus (certainly not Mr. Baer) that positive word of mouth (or “buzz&# ) was created by social media. That part is key. I say again, actual profit.

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JULY 15, 2010

It can get complex depending on the size of your social media program, but here are some tips to help make sure you’re managing social operations appropriately: If you are blogging, create an editorial calendar. There are tons of free and paid tools out there that help you to monitor the conversations taking place.

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APRIL 28, 2010

Same with the message board trolls, who are all too easy to overlook in favor of bloggers and Twitterers. You may be influential in social media and your children more in “Avatar&# or &# gaming&#. This would answer questions like: - out of your customer base, how many are key influential mommy bloggers.

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MAY 13, 2010

I love your quotes and they are spot on!

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MAY 27, 2010

More from Convince and Convert The Wisdom of Social Media X-Rays The Consequences of Social Media Silence Why Twitter Is the Anchor of the Social Media Team Convince and Convert Recommends Alexandra Kirsch and the Perfect Blogger Pitch (Danny Brown) How to Introduce Social Media to Your Business (Danny Brown) The Hilarity of Working From Home (The (..)

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MARCH 23, 2010

I think first-time bloggers get enamored with the concept of “design.&# This is really really helpful, especially for an aspiring blogger like me. They may not realize that personality and function come first. Most of your blog readers have no idea who you are. 5 ways to fix it. 5 ways to fix it.

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JUNE 7, 2010

(Tweet this review and you’re automatically entered to win a free copy of Delivering Happiness, courtesy of the author, and me) More from Convince and Convert 4 Rules for Email Design in a Cynical World Why Twitter Is the Anchor of the Social Media Team Blogs and the new transparency of communication Convince and Convert Recommends Alexandra (..)

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MARCH 25, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Why Social Supports Email in the Interactive Marketing Hub September 22nd, 2010 Content Lessons Learned From 25 Popular Blog Posts September 21st, 2010 Why Are Companies Not Valuing Judgment As A Critical Element September 20th, 2010 5 Step Process for Social Media Success September 15th, 2010 Why Social CRM Needs to Be Less About (..)

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AUGUST 19, 2010

All of these tactics can work together seamlessly to create a robust, optimized content marketing engine that pays real dividends in increased website traffic, and conversions.

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JULY 14, 2010

Losing in social media can be akin to the experiences of companies like Kraft, Nestle, and BP in the social media realm. At the very least those companies are engaged in the conversation and have a strong awareness of the perceptions of their brand. On occasion, each has even taken action related to the “conversations”.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010

This, I'll try.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

I'm connected with quite a few Indiana bloggers and they are all terrific. And, unlike the aloofness that AZ bloggers kind of are, in Indiana they seem to be much more cohesive and supportive and so maybe you'll be able to share how to do that so your AZ bloggy brethren can do that as well. link] jaybaer Thanks so much.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

In fact, social media can be MORE transformative for a B2B company than a B2C company. This is because B2B has a smaller potential customer base, a higher average price point, and a customer decision funnel that is more influenced by word of mouth and reputation. power to the people ?

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JUNE 24, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Why Social Supports Email in the Interactive Marketing Hub September 22nd, 2010 Content Lessons Learned From 25 Popular Blog Posts September 21st, 2010 Why Are Companies Not Valuing Judgment As A Critical Element September 20th, 2010 5 Step Process for Social Media Success September 15th, 2010 Why Social CRM Needs to Be Less About (..)

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JULY 6, 2010

More from Convince and Convert 7 Secrets to Successful Social Media Farming The Conflicting Faces of Social Media 18 Social Media Quotes Convince and Convert Recommends How to Introduce Social Media to Your Business (Danny Brown) Social Media Marketing… Simplified (The Arkayne Blog) Alexandra Kirsch and the Perfect Blogger Pitch (Danny Brown) Tagged (..)

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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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JUNE 22, 2010

In their efforts to avoid fads or invest resources into areas they do not understand, CEOs will operate from the mindset that if it remains untouched they or their organization is off the social media grid. That can be no further from the truth — the conversation is occurring and they're essentially not at the table.

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