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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

And of course product improvement ideas are important. Of course, *I* have an app for all that. Are you suggesting that any use of software or databases to help organize and scale your social outreach is invalid? That seems short-sighted and workable only for very small companies with a minimum of online chatter about them.

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MAY 11, 2010

Put it on YouTube of course. 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.

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MAY 5, 2010

John & Partners is evaluating other communities that they could build and manage, and of course they are now confident in their ability to sell community construction and oversight to their clients. Big companies are starting to follow JaneNation on Twitter , and engage with the community across the social Web.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

This of course creates a mini viral effect, as trip participants invite their friends, family, and desk-bound colleagues to check out their tales of whitewater adventure, dining al fresco, and sparkling waterfalls. And once the system was set up and the business rules determined, the company spends almost no time managing the program.

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JUNE 24, 2010

Your social media strategy should do this too. Of course, you can talk about the run-of-the-mill features and benefits of your product, but that doesn’t create any real kinship. How many SpaceBags or food dehydrators were sold before they were infomercials? That’s just a brochure in 140 characters. Any thoughts?

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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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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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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. Of course not.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

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. Are there differences between B2B and B2C in social media? But those differences are at the tactics layer, not the strategy layer. Your UNION, P.U.B.,

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Of course, this isn’t entirely an either/or scenario. And of course, how many followers will become customers. People coming from Google don’t know who you are yet, so you can’t treat them like a Facebook audience that’s already drinking your Kool-aid.

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APRIL 6, 2010

Your scenario may of course vary, but for illustration purposes let’s assume you have a Twitter account, Facebook fan page, blog, and email newsletter. Of course, this content ladder approach assumes that you do not have the exact same audience for each of your social outlets, and I believe that to be an entirely realistic assumption.

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JUNE 22, 2010

Social Media? Never Heard Of It This is of course a situation that is most acute in B2B, where White Horse found that 60% of companies either have low executive interest in social media, or have modest interest but a lack of education.

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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. Of course, content alone is not the answer. Of course you are dead on (how could I think differently).

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APRIL 1, 2010

link] jaybaer Of course it's better to do something rather than nothing. I'm not trying to rain on your Saturday, but as someone who grows tired of constant agreement in my own blog comments, I thought I'd offer the other side of the argument here. Further, I'm certainly not trying to get hired by the T-Wolves.

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JUNE 2, 2010

Let me hear about it: View Comments | Subscribe To This Blog | Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share This Post: Similar Posts That You Might Enjoy: 4 Detective Tricks to Find Your Customers in Social Media Is Social Conversation a Myth? All my family are on Facebook (they're not on Twitter), all my high school friends.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Here’s the distribution of number of words in each of these headlines: 5 word headline = 2 posts in top 25 6 word headline = 3 posts in top 25 7 word headline = 8 posts in top 25 8 word headline = 9 posts in top 25 9 word headline = 0 10 word headline = 4 posts in top 25 Clearly, I write longer headlines than many other social media bloggers.

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APRIL 13, 2010

Of course, I went around collecting autographs from then greats (and ultimately Masters Green Jacket wearers) Sam Snead and Gary Player. Thanks for reading.Dan. danperez Wow! Did I just write all that?! CindyMO Arnold Palmer. Yes, Arnold Palmer, the legendary golfer. When I was a kid, I was lucky enough to go to a major PGA golf tournament.

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AUGUST 18, 2010

Better question: How can we develop a sustainable, ongoing social media strategy that will turn customers into advocates over the long haul? How can we find the most influential bloggers and get them to write about our client?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I’m always equating social media more in the business development side of things than marketing. I’m always equating social media more in the business development side of things than marketing. I’m always equating social media more in the business development side of things than marketing. Tyler Excellent post.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

link] Social Media Strategy | Afrinnovator.com [.] link] Crushing the Myth of B2B Social Media [.] in social media? Creating and calibrating a social media strategy for any company should follow the same process. I love this presentation by Jason Beer (and the corresponding blog post): [.]

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

And of course thanks for including Radian6. And of course thanks for including Radian6. And of course thanks for including Radian6. And of course thanks for including Radian6. As for including you, of course! Thanks again Katie. Great resource. Thanks again Katie. Great resource. Thanks again Katie. Great resource.

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JUNE 11, 2010

We also have an outstanding publisher ( Wiley & Sons ), and a fortuitously patient, experienced editor ( Shannon Vargo ) guiding us through the obstacle course. I can’t miss deadlines, because Amber will kill me. Huge thanks to Scott Stratten for the connection. Scott’s book “ UnMarketing &# is out this Fall.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Then, of course they scaled up. When Facebook was “The Facebook&# it was extremely basic (I remember it well as an undergrad). No status updates. Simple profiles. And you could friend people at your school that was it. Look at Twitter as well. Then they started adding features like lists, etc. Great lessons and article, Jay.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Of course I wonder how much patience many will have, considering the effort involved in building trust? Between the pre-set bots, and the humanoids who decide to act like 'bots RT anything if the right blog (or blogger) curates it … I unfortunately think the #'s would be huge. Like, say gravity. It’s a constant.

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JULY 13, 2010

Oh, and for those that think that “blogger outreach” counts as social exposure for your staff, don’t kid yourself. Pholden Great post but of course I knew it would be! and of course, other industries to seize the moment. Don’t cheat them of that opportunity. (Oh, It’s a big world out there.)

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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. But the site is not of course, and shouldn’t be, a marketing tool. How To Write Your Social Media Plan in 8 Steps by Social Media Today.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

But it’s not like social media created negativity, it just puts a magnifying glass to it.

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JULY 8, 2010

As far as peer-to-peer, I feel social media is reigning as king and queen; email being Jack. Email is quite effective — especially because you mention that consumers who elect to receive it are of course, electing to receive communications, offers, updates and details about a brand. Thanks for sharing this. Great post.

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MARCH 18, 2010

Well of course they do — in most cases the reason they becamse fans and followers was because they already are customers of the brand and were seking more information, usage hints, coupons, products news, etc.

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MARCH 9, 2010

Of course facial hair supply. Sure, the StachePassions social network (for mustache aficionados, natch) is a little unusual on the surface. But, if you think it through, many companies could succeed by participating in this community. But, what about photographers or digital cameras?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

I agree that the title was a bit off the topic of the graphic but putting that to one side, I think the basic point about story telling is a good one although its power isn’t restricted to social media of course.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Also, some bloggers (including Ari Herzog and Valeria Maltoni ) don’t favor including tweets as comments, since they are not true “comments.&# All In One SEO Pack Like many bloggers, I utilize the excellent All in One SEO Pack plug-in to optimize posts for search engine rankings. Sheesh, you are busy.

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JUNE 8, 2010

Of course, I have an affiliate relationship with the hosting company recommended by the videos I created. Awesome stuff Jay — I love the way you bring real examples to social media.

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Facebook, of course. Facebook, of course | @jaybaer [link] > Is the website dead? link] [link] jeffespo @JGoldsborough Of course. 3 Ways Facebook is Killing Your Website" [link] [link] Social Media Guide RT @jaybaer: "R.I.P. Who killed the website? Ironically, Facebook itself started as humble website.

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Facebook, of course. Facebook, of course | @jaybaer [link] > Is the website dead? link] [link] jeffespo @JGoldsborough Of course. 3 Ways Facebook is Killing Your Website" [link] [link] Social Media Guide RT @jaybaer: "R.I.P. Who killed the website? Ironically, Facebook itself started as humble website.

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JUNE 30, 2010

That's what made it such a perplexing experience for me, because she wasn't looking at social media marketing the same way as she looks at marketing in general. It just shows that many very intelligent people haven't moved past the whole social media is just for kicks point of view. But it will come.

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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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