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JUNE 24, 2010

link] [link] Stanford Smith RT @jaybaer: If you want to be a better social marketer, study infomercials… [link] [link] david horne Jay. I’ve realized it’s THE TRUTH. great points. funny, I was reading “What the Dog Saw&# by Malcom Gladwell today. There is a story about Ron Popeil in the book.

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APRIL 28, 2010

But now, social media is enabling companies to make influencer outreach a foundational marketing tactic. Finding Your Influencers As noted in the study, the notion of true 1:1 marketing via social media is a bit of a fallacy. I can't wait to read the study now. population.

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JUNE 17, 2010

Certainly, it’s not a comprehensive influence formula like Klout , or other Twitter-influence arbiters ( interesting study this week from Sysomos ), but it’s easy to calculate, and I think it makes sense. So, I’ve started to look at followers per tweet as a metric that focuses on the efficiency of time spent.

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MARCH 23, 2010

Also, while I think it’s somewhat less likely that a first-time visitor will tweet or Digg or Stumble your work (I’d love to see a study on that), you should make that process as easy as possible as well. I think first-time bloggers get enamored with the concept of “design.&# 5 ways to fix it. 5 ways to fix it.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

"The 3 Amigos: Email, Blogging, Social Sharing" by @jaybaer [link] [link] Bob Cargill Great post! How to use customer-generated content to increase sales.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

I’ve asserted that B2B social media tactics vary from B2C, in that they are typically rooted in consumer education and thought leadership, and thus require deeper layers of interaction. link] 5 Great B2B Social Media Posts You Might Have Missed | Social Media B2B [.] Private brand communities vs. Facebook.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Over the last 7 months I’ve certainly walked the walk of social media marketing and this post is as plain and simple as a definition gets. You are indeed the perfect case study. You’re in an industry (photography) and are a business type (small) where a lot of people would say “social media isn’t for me&#.

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JULY 6, 2010

RT @grmeyer: @ashleyjablow here's a nice article on #CSR and social media [link] [link] jan radish Tying Together Social Media and Corporate Social Responsibility Social Media Consulting – Convince & Convert [link] Anne Social media is gaining so much momentum that so it’s becoming a if you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em scenario.

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JUNE 7, 2010

Hsieh acknowledges that the study of happiness is a personal hobby, and while his passion for the subject is apparent, a clear theme or call to action is largely absent. The word-for-word reprinting of Hsieh’s emails to employees regarding the Amazon acquisition are also priceless.

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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. The full 49-page study is full of interesting graphs and data morsels, but these are the 7 findings that I didn’t anticipate: 1. population).

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APRIL 1, 2010

– Get Your Social Media Story Straight | [link] (via @ShellyKramer) cravendickens I've always been a great believer of showing clients 'look what went wrong when…' case studies. A great (and yes tragic) case study. link] Sodapopgirl @jaybaer One of the best articles I have read on this topic.

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JUNE 22, 2010

No stack of case studies or conference road trips will do it, either. link] Whats Up Interactive Why You're the Key to Social Media Success [link] via @jaybaer [link] membershipjedi An old, wise CEO once shared his feeling regarding innovation: “pioneers bleed&#. It has to come from you.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

Yet, Mitch doesn’t see it happening in social media. Some Bloggers respond to the comments and some don’t. I have tremendous respect for blogger that are not too busy to at least acknowledge comments with a simple “thank you.&# He writes: There is not much conversation going on at all.

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APRIL 14, 2010

Sounds like a great case study. Sounds like a great case study. link] jaybaer Fantastic analogy! I may have to use that one. link] jaybaer I will definitely check it out. Thanks for the comment. link] jaybaer I will definitely check it out. Thanks for the comment. link] jaybaer Absolutely Ryan.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010

link] Kopano Media RT @jaybaer: Do You Know Your Customers Enough to Win in Social Media? killer case study by @susanbaier) [link] susanbaier Hi Lisa, thanks for the nice comments! link] jolien RT @jaybaer: Do You Know Your Customers Enough to Win in Social Media? “Motive&# is a great word for the WHY.

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MARCH 3, 2010

I'd love to write up a case study on you guys when you're ready. link] Shannon Holato RT @jaybaer 6 Ways to Prevent Your Agency from Dying at the Hands of Social Media (an antidote) [link] [link] jaybaer Whoa. Please keep me posted on your progress.

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MAY 11, 2010

You can study your Web analytics, and see which pages get the most traffic, and what questions are likely to be in prospects’ minds when they are on those pages. Or, you could survey Web site visitors, gathering data in real-time.

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JULY 22, 2010

Building Lasting Customer Relationships – [link] Great case studies from @stickystimuli [link] Social DJ RT @jaybaer: Are you a 1 click stand? Building Lasting Customer Relationships [link] case studies from @stickystimuli #socialDJ [link] Carson RT @jaybaer: Are you a one click stand? A summer must-read!

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Social Media Strategy Worksheet from Jay Baer at Convince and Convert As a social media consultant, I specialize in helping companies create and implement social media strategy. Social media strategy consulting details here.

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MAY 20, 2010

Social media does take time, however, it'll take far less time if people, businesses, and companies work from ways that already work versus ways they're not really sure about. There's SOOOO many case studies and results out there to see what's already been done. shining through.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Social media relies on the premise that we’ll believe what people tell us more readily than if we were told the same thing by a nameless, faceless company. But, a new study by Edelman (whose digital arm features social media and ebusiness genius David Armano ) claims that bond is eroding. A survey of 4,875 adults (500 U.S.)

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

I have studied and proven this. I have studied many fan pages with 100k+ to millions of fans that get only from 100-5000 people engaging with Brand posts. I think Myspace is a great case study but I don’t think FB has learned from the mistakes. So much clutter. And over 50% of profiles are locked down private.

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MARCH 9, 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 Are You Taking Social Media Shortcuts?

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

The other thing that bugs me (in addition to the clamor for proven ROI) is the need for case studies before companies get involved. But yet, companies want a step-by-step social media playbook from some other company that they can magically replicate. [link] jaybaer Great comment Kathy, thank you. Excellent tie-in with Outliers.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Expion just compiled 8 case studies with one of our clients, Applebee's. We have keyword searches that trigger email notifications to selected people on the social media teams or within the organization who need to be aware of what is happening in connected channels. Also, thanks for having Sysomos in your comparison.

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JUNE 3, 2010

So how does all this relate to social media strategy – after all, that’s why we’re here, right?

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JULY 8, 2010

I haven’t seen a recent study on the number of email accounts the average person has, but I’m guessing it’s declined slightly–aside from we crazy online/social marketers who have accounts for every purpose. Each served a specific purpose & allowed me to segment correspondence. link] Ahmed Haha, an excellent post.

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MAY 19, 2010

I think that credibility plays a big role here; testimonials, case studies, ratings and rankings should be in the content mix. I can get people to discover, interact with and share my content all day, but all that proves is that I can push words, provide context and – maybe – that I have some authority.

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JUNE 8, 2010

link] : RT @kelvin8048 Are You… [link] #socialmedia [link] Hot In Marketing Are You Ready for the Opportunity Economy | social media case studies | Social Media Consulting – Convince & C. Awesome stuff Jay — I love the way you bring real examples to social media. It really brings this stuff to life.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Case studies are one of the most popular forms of collateral. Case studies offer the perfect mix of both. Maureen Monfore I’m a freelance B2B copywriter and I’ve noticed in the last year or two in particular, companies are noticing the need for customer stories. link] Addoway.com Love the infograph Jay.

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MARCH 18, 2010

A recent Chadwick Martin Bailey and iMOderate study was reported with a sub-head “Social friends and followers feel more inclined to purchase from the brands they are fans of.&# But there are many still making promises about the “unicorn&# that will in the end only create disappointment.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

RT @PaulaMBHall: (@mdonati) / (@jaybaer) You're Pissed Off at the Wrong Guy [link] [link] Rosanna Tarsiero You're Pissed Off at the Wrong Guy – [link] — I know a couple of wedding bloggers who could learn a lesson or two about this! Kim Kraynak Great post Jay! I really think that you nailed it on the head with that.

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MARCH 16, 2010

A new Pew Research study shows only 8% of U.S. According to these numbers, the audience using Twitter actually declined from August to December, 2009 (during the same period, Facebook went from 250 million to 350 million members). teens using Twitter, compared to 66% engaged in texting.

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JUNE 30, 2010

I think anyone should look at them for a perfect case study on how to best use social media. I’m dying to find someone to recommend them to now. They did the Alton Brown Welch’s Grape Juice commercial, Maidenform Bras, and a whole lot more. I get Twitter follows based on keywords, where robots are obviously being used.

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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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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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JULY 9, 2010

More from Convince and Convert Social Media – Your Customers Are Talking About You Online Taking Consumer Reviews Viral with Facebook Amp Up Email Results with Honeymoon Segmentation Convince and Convert Recommends How to Introduce Social Media to Your Business (Danny Brown) Alexandra Kirsch and the Perfect Blogger Pitch (Danny Brown) Social Media (..)

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