Tony Zambito

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Rethinking Market Strategy In A Digital Economy

Tony Zambito

For instance, the rise of platforms such as Amazon and LinkedIn has significantly shifted the way customers interact with products and services. With information readily available, buying behaviors have become more self-directed, as well as, more goal-directed. Convergence of Behaviors. The reliance on organizational (i.e.

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The New Social Buyer Ecosystem

Tony Zambito

  What I do know is that the sources of information is abundant but can be overwhelming.  Social Media/Internet: “The game changer has been that with the Internet and Social Media you can really cull information together about products, solutions, companies, and the likes.    Not sure I get it. 

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The Research Methods of Social Buyerology

Tony Zambito

  Coincidently, my thoughts come at a time when the LinkedIn IPO and valuation has sent a ripple effect in the B2B business community.    Multi-disciplinary approaches yielding new understandings will inform B2B organizations on adapting to as well as aligning with the evolving networked behaviors of social buyers. 

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Baseone Buyersphere 2011 Report and the Changing B2B Buyer Behavior

Tony Zambito

  The report revealed that 68% of buyers checked their supplier’s websites and that 65% used search engines to research the information they needed to support their purchasing process and decisions.    Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs, and other social media ranked near the bottom. 

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Are Sales Pitches Dead in the New Buyer Experience Economy?

Tony Zambito

  I think using the word social networking is actually too limiting and refers to just a few digital platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter.    Buyers are seeking advisors who can help them to navigate the digital spectrum of information as well as help with making assessments. 

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Plan for the Social Buyer Before It’s Too Late

Tony Zambito

  For starters, businesses using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn , and other social networking platforms are expected to grow at a rate of 20%-30% this year and even at a greater rate next year (CIO Insight, 2010).  .  Don’t worry, you are in good company as 85% of business phone calls go into voice mail and are never returned.

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