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APRIL 28, 2010

I would look at increase in positive social mentions, increase in social conversations indicating purchase intent, actual purchases from defined influencers (if the database and transaction funnel permits that level of tracking), website behavior indicating purchase intent on the part of influencers.

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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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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.

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APRIL 22, 2010

Second, the social media tools and destinations will inevitably change, but considering 83% of online Americans are active in social media, and there are 425 million people with Facebook accounts, I think we’re past the lava lamp stage. In some cases these are members of the media. Is Social Media Too Big For Its Britches?

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