Build social media outposts in Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and related forums and participate in the discussions and groups there. Coffee Shop Facebook Marketing: 4 “Hot” Examples. Cherry Street Rocks Facebook. Coffee shops or coffee bars are not only places where you can buy a cup of fresh brew coffee but more some kind of social places to meet friends to sit together and chat. More over coffee bars have become place where business people do meetings and also sit there with their notebook and do their work. Here is a list of coffeehouse chains. So you need to get found! MORE >>

The search volume on Facebook has overtaken Google. B2B is also using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and other social networks to research for products, services, industry related information and new business partners. Nobody says that a product or service with a volume of hundreds of thousands of dollars has to be sold on Facebook. In the beginning of the internet it was a source of information and today entertainment and shopping have accompanied this attitude. But research is still the main factor when it comes to web use. Start a social media presence. MORE >>

Companies engage increasingly in social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other forums and platforms. They go to step into conversation with their audience to offer better service and support and to strengthen the band between actual and future customers. Social media is a great way to grow brand awareness for the business and to expand the reach to get more customers. But social media can also be a trap for those who are not familiar with managing their reputation online. With or without your involvement. So you can respond professionally and show your opinion. MORE >>

When I communicate in Facebook and Twitter, then I like to share interesting and valuable content. Sometimes there are users in my network who make the impression they are bothered through this information. Social media is for connection and for communication. People who don’t want to be “bothered” by information which they don’t like for this moment should take into account that maybe this information they don’t like at this moment can benefit other people. To publish and to share content is a sign of generosity. Infographic: Social Sharing Trends. MORE >>

Spread those blog articles in social media like Twitter, Facebook and also in LinkedIn if you are B2B focused. An IBM study found study found out that about 26 % of chief marketing officers track blogs and only 40 % follow any online communications. And the most shocking is that about 82 % still rely on traditional “old school” market research to plan their marketing strategies. Companies like Coca-Cola, Nike, DELL, and Starbucks, only to mention a few shows how important social media and the conversation is which is taking place there. Create a social media policy. Be always honest! MORE >>