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

Convince & Convert

In particular, sales and leads (as opposed to chatter, sentiment, buzz, purchase intent, etc.). Specifically, lack of discussion around how to **design to achieve them** when using social media. I see social as finally giving as a way to track and measure WOM, giving it a seat at the lead and sales gen table.

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

Convince & Convert

And more… There is enough primary data within this report to help smart marketers be very actionable when it comes to sharpening their social media plans/focus or to help ease the entry into the social media waters. I conquer – as a B2B social media enthusiast – the points you make are spot on.

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Social Media is the Servant of Strategy, Not the Master

Convince & Convert

.&# This resonates with me, since I've been saying for a while now, “Stripped down to its essentials, new media marketing is about participating in the conversations that will go on with or without us.&# There is nothing new about social media; it's just modern WoM.

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Is Social Media Too Big For Its Britches?

Convince & Convert

[link] Nikki Stephan I really like how you broke down the ways to use social media. I love the inverted pyramid, and agree wholeheartedly with your point about the best way to build loyalty with existing customers (and to communicate that loyalty to ancillary networks through WOM). It makes complete sense. Thanks, Jay!