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HUBSPOT | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 Can Tumblr Make Yahoo Cool? Marissa Mayer's Bold, Billion-Dollar Bet The best take I’ve seen on this comes from John Battelle, who runs Federated Media, an ad network. Maybe Tumblr becomes the third-biggest social platform after Facebook and Twitter -- one that’s younger and hipper. 'My first reaction when I read about Yahoo buying Tumblr for $1.1 There’s good reason for impatience. Look at it this way. -
HUBSPOT | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 The Ultimate Resource for 2013 Inbound Marketing Stats and Charts [SlideShare] 24) SEO and social media accounted for a combined 23% of all inbound budget allocations in 2013. Social Media Marketing. 53) Social media accounts for 14% of marketers’ total lead pipeline this year. 54) 13% of marketers noted that social media generates above average lead conversion rates. Tweet This Stat. Cost per Lead. -
WRITTENT | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 7 Best Newsletter Builders for Creating Great Newsletters Social media and Google Analytics integration. Facebook, Twitter, and third-party integration. Social media and Google Analytics integration. Social media and Google Analytics integration. Social media, Google Analytics, and hundreds more integrations. Mailchimp. Spam checker. Autoresponder. Full featured API. -
WEBBIQUITY | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 16 Remarkable Web Analytics Guides, Tips and Techniques Capturing The Value Of Social Media Using Google Analytics by Google Analytics Blog. Expanding on the post above, Lars Lofgren steps through each of the six social reports provided by GA, explains how traffic gets tagged as social media, and shows how to use GA’s Social Source Graphs. How can you take action on analytics reports? -
FEARLESS COMPETITOR | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013 Encore: Insights from @TheCMOClub Innovation Summit – @MargaretMolloy on Marketing Made Simple TV We also thank our wonderful show sponsors, like Social Media Club , Social Ribbit. You can follow her on Twitter at @margaretmolloy. '(For those who unfortunately missed the show premiere on Thursday, we share an encore show on Sunday too.). Want to supercharge your WordPress blog? Margaret Molloy today in this very informative show.
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HUBSPOT | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013 YouTube Makes Some Videos 'Shoppable' and Other Marketing Stories of the Week 'It feels like social media is easier to use than ever before. While all these new features are exciting for inbound marketers, we also worry that social media may lose the personal touch it had in its younger years. How will these new social media changes affect how marketers connect with people? Well, wonder no more. -
SAZBEAN | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 Top Internet strategy, marketing and technology links for the week of May 19, 2013 'Here are the top Internet strategy, marketing and technology links for the week of May 19, 2013… The Facebook Home disaster (Salon) 7 in 10 Adults Access Content From Newspaper Media Each Week (Marketing Profs) Yahoo Has Now Acquired 10 Startups Since Marissa Mayer Became CEO (Mashable) Will Facebook Go Out With A Bang? -
HUBSPOT | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 Why P&G Can't Blame 6,250 Layoffs on Facebook When I wrote about their layoffs last year, I cautioned P&G (because they were obviously reading my blog article) that: Digital media is not free. The free ride -- in which brands with big fan bases could reach a larger percentage of them without paid media -- was over. This week, I come to find they haven''t learned a damn thing. -
VERTICAL RESPONSE | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 Top 6 Social Media No-Nos to Avoid 'Everyone makes mistakes, but committing a major social media no-no has the potential of hindering your business’s hared-earned reputation. But, if you’re wondering about specifics, here are the top 6 social media mistakes to avoid, especially in the wake of some serious social media faux pas: 1. Thank You Amy &Samy[.]” -
HUBSPOT | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 8 Data-Based Tips for Optimizing Your Content on Pinterest and Instagram If you want to see more exclusive data about visual content on social media, join me and special guest Sarah Evans ( @PRsarahEvans ) today at 2:00 p.m. ET for this week''s #SciChat webinar and Twitter Chat. But just because something is challenging doesn''t mean it''s impossible. You can sign up here. Did any of this data surprise you? -
The magic of social media. A {growtoon}. 'Join the growtoonists each Friday for a humorous take on marketing, social media, and current business events. Joey Strawn is a social media strategist who loves enjoying a good book and then drawing in it. Check him out on Twitter: @joey_strawn. growtoons} joey strawn social media cartoon social media humor -
The changes to Google+ are great. But they don’t matter Of course many of us in the social media space were focused on the interface improvements on Google+, but the company also announced: It is re-charging the crucial Maps effort, including graphics, animations, and local landmarks. We only have the psychological bandwidth for one Twitter, one LinkedIn, one YouTube. What amazing stuff! -
FEARLESS COMPETITOR | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 Insights from The CMO Club Innovation Summit – @MargaretMolloy on Marketing Made Simple TV We also thank our wonderful show sponsors, like Social Media Club, Social Ribbit. You can follow her on Twitter at @margaretmolloy. 'In this episode of Marketing Made Simple TV, @MargaretMolloy , Chief Marketing Officer of Velocidi sits down with host Jeff Ogden and shares key take-aways from The CMO Club Innovation Summit in NYC. -
MODERN B2B MARKETING | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 The Benefits of Embracing Real-Time Marketing on Social Channels and Beyond Within mere minutes of the power going out, Oreo had posted a photo of an illuminated Oreo cookie (seen below) that took the social media world by storm. The tweet was during the Superbowl power outage and was retweeted just under 15,000 times and increased their Twitter following by 8,000. Social Media The Theory. Totaled it.” -
TRADESMEN INSIGHTS | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 How Manufacturers are Managing Content Marketing: 7 B2B Insights However, only 11 percent of self-reported “best-in-class” B2B manufacturing marketers rank print magazines as “effective” or “very effective,” indicating that traditional media companies still have a stronghold on B2B manufacturers, who have traditionally used paid advertising in trade magazines to reach their audiences. -
Five tools to help with your social media makeover In the world of social media it’s important to step back and review what you have done and implement changes on a regular basis. Here are five cool tools you can use that just might deliver some new “oomph” to your social media efforts: 1. Measure Conversion from Social Media Traffic. Ignite Facebook Fans. percent. -
HUBSPOT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 What Your Traditional Marketing Education Didn't Teach You About Marketing Today Old School: Smile and Dial for Media Coverage. Lesson Learned: Take David Meerman Scott ’s advice: Ditch what he calls “ Ye Olde Press Release ” and focus instead on creating blog posts, press releases, infographics, and social media posts that convey your brand’s core messages to buyers, media, investors, evangelists, and customers alike. -
WRITTENT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 15 Key Facts about Content Curation One of the most prominent trends in contemporary marketing is the convergence of content marketing and social media strategy; Marketo’s Head Strategist Jason Miller recently stated “this is the year where content and social will convene.” Chronology: Developing a timeline of events, using links, social posts, and other curated media. -
WRITESPARK | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 How Services Firms Grow with Online Marketing (Guest Post) It’s interesting to note how social media platforms, such as LinkedIn and Twitter, account for some of the most used tools by average growth firms. Social media tools, although used widely, did not seem to be as effective and generally tend to be overused. How Services Firms Grow with Online Marketing. by Sylvia Montgomery. -
BLOG MY CALLS | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 How Many Phone Calls Does Your Marketing Generate? For example, in our experience, Facebook and Twitter don''t produce phone calls with any degree of regularity or consistency. Use Case #2 - Call Tracking for Traditional Media - Traditional media could mean everything from TV and radio to direct mail and print ads. This is the singular question they are trying to figure out. -
BRN.SK | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 6 Product Video Stats Every Marketer Should See 'Home Company Contact Us Login Help & Training RSS Feed Linkedin Facebook Twitter GooglePlus YouTube. Submitted by: Sabrina Cote , Social Media Marketing Manager, Brainshark, Inc. Presentations can be shared as links in an email, posted to social media sites or embedded in blogs or websites. Ideas Blog. Entire Site. Search. -
B2B MARKETING INSIDER | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 Big Data For Marketing? It’s All About The Questions Is Twitter sentiment for our brand trending up or down? Finally in my own Big Data Marketing rant I talk about the need to understand the questions that our customers are asking when they do a Google search, visit a website or participate in a social media conversation. 'Looking into a heavy topic today: Big Data for Marketing. -
BIZNOLOGY | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 Your social campaign needs 1000x followers But if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ll need to speak up, maybe repeat yourself, and be more persistent than the Earth’s top celebs or our most hallowed social media motivational speakers. call it a social media bootcamp. Social Media Popularity Contest: CEO Version (nismonline.org). -
WEBBIQUITY | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 30 Awesome Blogging Guides, Tips and Resources 'Despite the occasional “death of blogging” pronouncements (often made, ironically, in blog posts), blogs remain the core of a robust social media strategy. Why You Want To Be the Last Blog Standing by Outspoken Media. Tips to Becoming a Top Blog in Your Industry by Social Media Examiner. Why Blog. Did you hear that? -
Is it time to embrace the social media faker? He preaches authenticity and transparency but then has all of the employee Twitter accounts set to automatically tweet links to his posts and retweet him. Concrete actions toward creating more a more civil social web Five reasons Europeans are behind in social media marketing. 'By Matt Ridings {grow} Community Member. Is faking it OK? -
BLUE FOCUS MARKETING | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013 Shorty Awards Is the Oscar of Twitter – Community Appreciation 'Cheryl Burgess (@ckburgess) Wins 2013 Twitter Shorty Award for Marketing. In just its fifth year of existence, the Shorty Awards has quickly risen to prominence in the social media community. Now Twitter has the… Shorty Awards.”. Communication Marketing Social Media Community Social Media Marketing Twitter -
BIZNOLOGY | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013 What’s Changed, What Hasn’t in Media Relations When blogs and social media rose to prominence about a decade ago, pundits were quick to declare that these innovations would likely spell the end of the news media. After After all, the word “media” literally refers to being an intermediary (note the word “media” embedded in “intermediary”). 'Photo credit: lierne. -
HUBSPOT | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013 How Marketing Legend Guy Kawasaki Manages His Social Media Presence HubSpot invited Guy to reveal the secrets behind his incredibly active and popular social media profiles that enable him to reach millions each day. Many people ask me how I manage my social media accounts (and others make stuff up rather than figure out what I do). Twitter. On Twitter, I''m @GuyKawasaki. Google+. -
A different way to think about social media ROI 'No matter who I am consulting with or where I am speaking, the “ROI of social media question” is bound to come up. have a different view of the ideal role of social media in the marketing mix that might be helpful to you, whether you are just starting out, or whether you have an established program. OK, here we go. -
SYNECORE | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013 The Best Branded Content of the Week: May 12, 2013 The resulting videos are available for sharing on Facebook, Twitter or via email. The campaign''s impact has been furthered by promotion through the company''s social media channels with a case-study video. 'Some very cool branded content popped up this week from a few unexpected sources. Puma — Dance Dictionary. Glad — Trashbag Tent. -
IT'S ALL ABOUT REVENUE | SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013 Are Your Marketing Campaigns Socially Active? [CHART] A great way to make your landing pages more engaging is by adding videos, live Twitter feeds, surveys, or other embedded external content (and the good news is it’s easy to do this in Eloqua!). Social Media automate Eloqua AppCloud Facebook landing pages marketing apps marketing campaigns Twitter video webinar apps -
BRN.SK | FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013 Mobile Sales Strategies Reduce Costs, Boost Productivity [Report] 'Home Company Contact Us Login Help & Training RSS Feed Linkedin Facebook Twitter GooglePlus YouTube. Presentations can be shared as links in an email, posted to social media sites or embedded in blogs or websites. Ideas Blog. Entire Site. Search. SEE A DEMO TRY IT FOR FREE. May 10, 2013 09:25 AM. Tweet. Follow @brencournoyer. -
WRITTENT | FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013 Twitter Strategy, Promoting Events with Visuals + Podcasting Tips! The CEO’s Guide to Listening on Twitter. HubSpot’s CEO Brian Halligan shares his experience on how to use Twitter for getting readers’ and customers’ feedback and comments. Meanwhile, this content is distributed through a wider range of social media platforms than enterprises use. Marketing News -
HUBSPOT | FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013 Random Thoughts From Marketers Like You It''s been less than a year since I managed our social networks, and after one day filling in for our new social media manager, it''s clear I no longer have any idea how Facebook works. Share them in the comments below or on Twitter using the hashtag #mktgthought. 'We all have an inner monologue. Here''s what we''ve all been thinking. -
BLOG MY CALLS | FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013 22 of My Marketing Secrets Don’t post your blog to Twitter directly or a 3rd party client. Create and share content in your own social media channels that is meaningful to your audience, not just your own needs. When creating content for your brand or blog or whatever, have fun! If you aren’t having fun, you’re not doing it right. Have tons of content? Bonus! -
HUBSPOT | THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 The Highs (and Lows) of Letting Your CEO Manage Twitter for a Day 'If you were following @HubSpot on Twitter yesterday, you would''ve noticed that our CEO and Co-Founder Brian Halligan had commandeered the account. The Lows of Letting Your CEO Manage Twitter. Social media/community managers , I challenge you to give the car keys over to your CEO for a day. Here are some examples of the "lows". -
MODERN B2B MARKETING | THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 Igniting Word of Mouth: How WOM Reduced Teen Smoking in South Carolina Follow Jeff on Twitter at @fearlesscomp. Other states were pumping their settlement funds into huge media campaigns with in-your-face TV ads. Instead of trying to engineer a media campaign, they created something much more sustainable. That’s with no mass media. Modern B2B Marketing Social Media Backdrop. Purpose. -
B2B MARKETING INSIDER | THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 What Is A Social Business? And please follow along on Twitter , LinkedIn , Facebook and Google+ or Subscribe to the B2B Marketing Insider Blog for regular updates. Social Media #socbiz #socialbusiness 'In response to my post defining social selling , I realized that I needed to take a step back and define “What is a social business?”. Photo Source. -
DIGITAL B2B MARKETING | THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 15 People Every B2B Marketer Should Follow On Twitter 'As a B2B marketer, it is easy to find people to follow on Twitter, right? Big names in B2B marketing, content marketing and social media seem to be everywhere. They will add the variety and perspective your Twitter stream just may be missing. Questioning perceived wisdom about social media and our digital future. Writer. -
ENGAGE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 50 Tweets From #WhatsNextDC Day Two That You May Have Missed Attendees were forced to make difficult choices all day, such as whether to attend the World Bank’s presentation on incorporating Tumblr into its social media strategy, or Hilton Worldwide’s session on how retailers can engage and captivate their customers. CEO and Chairman of @ raytheon rocks Twitter cufflinks. Do you? -
HUBSPOT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 The CEO's Guide to Listening on Twitter And a question I''ve been getting a lot lately from CEOs is, "Okay, I''m on Twitter, but I don''t get it. The problem most CEOs have is, they haven''t got Twitter set up right. Set up Multiple Twitter Streams. To get the most out of Twitter , you need to set up streams to listen to. How the heck do you use this thing?". -
MARKETING ACTION | WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 How (and Why) to Integrate Social and Content Marketing Efforts My colleague Janelle Johnson and I are teaming up to present a webinar, “ Bring It All Together: Integrate Social and Content Marketing Efforts ,” that’s aimed at helping you learn how to integrate content marketing with social media efforts. Content Marketing Social Media Marketing content marketing social media -
INBLURBS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 42 Profitable Reasons to Consider Inbound Marketing Strategy for Business With inbound marketing businesses “earn” their way to the customer and his loyalty, by publishing helpful information on a blog, in social media and forums. 27% of marketers report that both social media and email marketing produce the lowest total average lead costs. Social media delivers 14% of all leads and 13% of all customers. -
HUBSPOT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 Why I Made Our CEO Pay $600 to Monitor Social Media For a Day People were offering up Celtics tickets, cooking lessons, personalized rap songs, and, in my case, the @HubSpot Twitter account. As HubSpot’s social media manager, I was a little uh. Here''s my advice for you on monitoring social media. That''s right, social media doesn''t just belong to Marketing anymore. Oh boy. - 5 Keys Ways The Smartest CEOs Use Outside Contractors
Social Media. presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest can be capably managed without a social media manager or outside help, right? 83% of Twitter followers and 71% of Facebook fans expect a response to social media customer service queries within 24 hours. Content Creation. Lead Data and Qualifying. -
The “Instagram Act” and How to Protect Your Photos Online media is also recommending that photographers and artists register each individual work with the U.S. Kerry O’Shea Gorgone , JD/MBA, is an attorney who teaches New Media Marketing in the Internet Marketing Master of Science Program at Full Sail University in Winter Park Florida. Follow her on Twitter: KerryGorgone. The U.K. -
HUBSPOT | TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 HubSpot Announces Social Inbox: An Integrated App to Make Social Media Personal Again 'At HubSpot, we’ve been using social media as part of our inbound marketing strategy since before Twitter was born and back when Facebook was only accessible to students. Today, social media is one of the key inbound marketing channels we use to grow our business. Social Inbox Custom Notifications. What does this mean? -
3 Ways Social Media can Boost Sales Success Facebook Lead Generation Lead Nurturing People Sales Social Business Intelligence Social Media Social Networking Strategy Thought Leadership Twitter. Social media provides great way to connect with potential buyers. Social media provides a platform to collaborate with potential buyers. So here are 3 reasons why …. -
AD YOUR COMMENT HERE | TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 Steve Nicholls on Social Media as a Crucial Component for Success '<img class=”alignleft wp-image-2219″ style=”margin: 10px;” src=”[link] alt=”Steve Nicholls Headshot” width=”150″ height=”150″ /> This is a guest post by Steve Nicholls, author of the best-selling Social Media in Business. can be found or created. -
BRN.SK | TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 A Strategic Approach to Sales Enablement [eBook] 'Home Company Contact Us Login Help & Training RSS Feed Linkedin Facebook Twitter GooglePlus YouTube. Presentations can be shared as links in an email, posted to social media sites or embedded in blogs or websites. Ideas Blog. Entire Site. Search. SEE A DEMO TRY IT FOR FREE. Strategic Approach to Sales Enablement [eBook]. Tweet. -
ENGAGE | TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 65 Tweets to Engerize Your Marketing Strategy from #WhatsNextDC Day One It seemed as if the moment a speaker had shared something insightful, the Twitter-sphere would explode with the #WhatsNextDC hashtag. When asked “how many of you are active on twitter,” practically everyone’s hand went up. Blending marketing mix with experience proves that Brands are the new media.@ -
KOMARKETING ASSOCIATES | TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 3 Ways To Differentiate Your Brand in Search Engine Results Jill Whalen of High Rankings is a proven SEO that I follow on Google Plus , and Twitter. Because I am connected to Jill Whalen in social media its reasonable to assume that I would be more likely to click a result where her picture is displayed. Optimizing Existing HTML Title Tags. Rich Snippets. Reviews. People. Products. Recipes. -
B2B MARKETING INSIDER | TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 Social Selling: A Day In The Life of A Social Sales Person Social selling is not just about starting the sales process with social tools like Linkedin, Facebook or Twitter. Personal branding means you are not wasting your time because you are on Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin during company time. Check your social inbox: Twitter mentions, Linkedin, RSS feeds. Social Media -
B2B VOICES | TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 Social Media: A Crucial Component for Success 'This is a guest post by Steve Nicholls, author of the best-selling Social Media in Business. Thinking of a business strategy without social media has become antiquated, unless you travel at least 20 years back in time. Today, a business is no longer sustainable without an effective social media agenda. can be found or created. -
SYNECORE | TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 Enhance Your MOFU: 10 Ways to Advertise on Social Media 'Social media advertising is a great way to enhance the reach of your brand message and to help influence prospects at the evaluation, or middle-of-the-funnel (MOFU), stage of the buying cycle. With MOFU enhancement in mind, here are 10 prevalent social media advertising options for businesses. What is a MOFU offer? will hit $4.14 -
VIEWPOINT | TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 PowerViews with Tony Zambito: Buyer Predictability Tony feels that, due to social media collaboration, even the standard labels for the players are becoming a bit outdated. You can connect with Tony Zambito and learn more about his work via the following resources: Twitter: @TonyZambito. 'My guest today is Tony Zambito. Understand the Buyer''s Backstory. Study Lead Behavior. -
Could too much tweeting cost you your job? Sports reported that when Smith went on visits to prospective teams, rather than interact with coaches and front-office people who would be making the decision to hire (draft) him, he would spend much of his time by himself on his cell phone, texting friends and interacting with his Twitter stream. Perhaps it is because he tweets too much. -
WRITTENT | MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013 8 Compelling Reasons to Use Google Authorship While it’s challenging to develop an accurate gauge of engagement on Google+, studies indicate that user engagement with the platform is weak, especially compared with social media giants Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Marketing Tools Social Media Marketing Over time, [Google] will be caring more about identity and social.”. - Tumblr's Advertising Challenge
The other consideration, beyond advertising competition from Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn , is an undefined user experience and customer expectation set. Tumblr faces the classic social media paradox. 'The cool kids have abandoned Facebook and headed to Tumblr. One in eight used a mobile device to tumble. -
HUBSPOT | MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013 The Marketer's Guide to Proper Social Media Etiquette 'As a savvy inbound marketer, you''re already sold on the value of using social media. But good social media marketing is about more than engagement, lead generation, and wider reach. While social media etiquette might sound like a stuffy practice, this is really just about having good social manners online. Twitter Etiquette. -
Social Media Marketing: Dell reveals how it turns thousands of brand detractors into fans 'Tweet Five years ago, Dell had little presence on social media. In fact, one in 12 of Dell’s more than 105,000 employees have attended its Social Media & Community University , which encompasses up to 12 hours of training on how to best represent Dell online. You can invest in a social media monitoring tool, as well. -
WRITTENT | SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 An Exhaustive Guide to Exceptional Guest Blogging While quality content, and a powerful social media strategy are key to earning higher organic search rankings, your website can’t gain authority overnight. If a website lacks an engaged audience, your content won’t result in referral traffic or social media shares. Track any increases in social media followers or subscribers, as well. -
SAZBEAN | SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 Top Internet strategy, marketing and technology links for the week of May 4, 2013 Jim’s Marketing Blog) The Future Of Advertising Is Facial Recognition (Business Insider) How to Use Keyword Tools to Brainstorm Blog Topics [Quick Tip] (HubSpot) Which Social Media Tool is Best for My Small Business? News & Notes -
BRN.SK | FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013 Posting to YouTube: 4 Best Practices for Video Marketing 'Home Company Contact Us Login Help & Training RSS Feed Linkedin Facebook Twitter GooglePlus YouTube. Submitted by: Sabrina Cote , Social Media Marketing Manager, Brainshark, Inc. Presentations can be shared as links in an email, posted to social media sites or embedded in blogs or websites. Ideas Blog. Entire Site. Search. -
SAZBEAN | FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013 Are You Listening? If you cast aside all of the social media talking heads, the biggest way in which channels like Facebook and Twitter are different from our traditional broadcast mediums is the fact that they are multi-directional in nature. 'It’s admittedly a tired stereotype. Are you really listening? – Are You Listening? - Social Selling Tips For Insides Sales Reps From The Dunphy Family
'Today, you can learn a lot about a person without ever meeting them, simply by checking out their various social media accounts. If you looked me up on Twitter you would learn that I am a Business Development Rep at AG, I love social media, and I also love television, particularly sitcoms. Classic! -
HUBSPOT | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 3 Ways for Floundering Agencies to Find Growth They are searching for an agency that has experience matching live events with social media and technology. social media manager who can throw in a few hashtags but doesn’t understand the rules of engagement in a crisis is less useful than a fax machine. Connect with her on Twitter @jamioetting or on Google+. Find a Focus. -
CLIENT BRIDGE | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 SLIDESHOW: Pearls of Wisdom From Marketing Experts Hold on tight, the rate of change in social media, online, and in mobile marketing is only accelerating. The tools have almost nothing to do with the true power of social media. Meet and make new connections with people from all around the world enabled by the power and magic of social media. Love data. Don''t try to do it all. -
BIZNOLOGY | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 Are You Ready for Social + Mobile + Big Data + Cloud? The Marketing folks are pushing SEO, SEM and social media, the HR folks are pushing guidelines and restrictions, and the finance folks are still trying to figure out the return on investment of the new digital investments. Please comment below or @digitalcultured on Twitter. 'Photo credits: www.roadtrafficsigns.com. -
HUBSPOT | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 20 Data-Backed Ways to Upgrade Your Social Media Marketing [SlideShare] 'As a professional social media scientist and part time unicorn hunter, I spend a lot of time chasing down and busting social media unicorns-and-rainbows myths and superstitions -- advice that has no basis in facts -- with real data and science. 20 Data-Backed Ways to Improve Your Social Media Marketing. Tweet This. Tweet This. -
B2B MARKETING INSIDER | THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 The Art of Storytelling [Video] '“Through the ages, technology and media…has dramatically influenced the way we communicate and tell stories.” And Yahoo started the shift to online media when it ran the first banner ad in 1994. You can follow Julie on twitter @ jaroehm. The first TV ad was run by Bulova in 1941. Content Marketing -
Concrete actions toward creating more a more civil social web hope you enjoy this video and you can follow Kami and her work at @kamichat on Twitter. 'Click here if you can’t see my video interview with Kami Huyse. All proceeds from the book will go toward the non-profit that is working toward a more civil web. -
KOMARKETING ASSOCIATES | WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 B2B Content Marketing Trends in the Software Industry: CMI Survey Recap According to the research, software marketers are using an average of 14 content marketing tactics, most notably including: Social media (excluding blogs) (93%). According to Content Marketing Institute, software marketers use the following platforms more often than their B2B peers: Twitter (89% vs. 80%). Percentage of the Pie. -
LEADER NETWORKS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 Social Media Policy Guidelines for Physican-Patient Relationships This relationship has grown more complex due to the rise of social media engagement. Protecting patient privacy and confidentiality is stressed as the main area for focus when using social media. Physicians should not “friend” or contact patients through personal social media. Certainly good advice for everyone! -
WRITTENT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 14 Blog Writing Tips for Creating SEO-Friendly Blog Posts That’s because the mix of lengths and media creates a better user experience and is more likely to be useful to searchers. Media. This means you absolutely must share your blog posts on social media and make it easy for visitors to share. Publish Regularly. Once a week is usually a good place to start. Don’t Forget Meta Data. -
BLOG MY CALLS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 4 Marketing Lessons Learned From Launching our SaaS 2) Social Media Engagement Works. During the last year we''ve focused on a social media strategy of engagement. We''ve worried less about posting stuff (though we''ve done that too) and instead, have focused on reaching out to prospects directly via social media. It has been awesome. And along the way we''ve learned a lot. -
BRN.SK | WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 What Are You Wearing? How to Dress for Online Video 'Home Company Contact Us Login Help & Training RSS Feed Linkedin Facebook Twitter GooglePlus YouTube. Presentations can be shared as links in an email, posted to social media sites or embedded in blogs or websites. Ideas Blog. Entire Site. Search. SEE A DEMO TRY IT FOR FREE. Home Ideas Blog Brainshark Articles What Are You Wearing? -
MARKETING ACTION | WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 9 Steps to Revitalize Your Tradeshow Marketing Strategy You could host a webinar as a countdown for the show, post on social media channels, or publish a press release online about what your company will be featuring at the show. Keep the buzz going by generating post-tradeshow content on your blog and social media channels. Follow Tim on Twitter. Plan way in advance. license. -
VERTICAL RESPONSE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 Snap Outta Social Media Snoozeville 'Have your social media efforts been bitten by social media fatigue? Grab a cup of joe, get ready to pump thing up and breathe new life into your social media efforts. Here are 5 ways to snap outta social media snoozeville: 1. It may be time to interject some new networks into your social media marketing efforts. -
WRITING ON THE WEB | WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 Scribd: Just Another Document Sharing Site? found it when I was doing research for my webinar series, Social Media KISS (Keep it Simple and Serene) for Authors. Social networking with Twitter opportunity. Content Marketing SEO social media marketing 'I may be a late bloomer, but I just discovered Scribd. Yes, that number is correct. Gain exposure to search engines. -
DIANNA HUFF - B2B MARCOM | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 Respond to People When They Connect With You So why do so many brands and people ignore their fans and followers on Twitter, Facebook and other social channels? In my post, Why Social Media Hasn’t Replaced the Traditional Marketing Funnel , I talk about the importance of rewarding your “influencers” — the people who retweet, thumbs up, comment, share on social media. -
BLUE FOCUS MARKETING | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 The Important (and lucrative) Midsize Companies by @Midmarket Institute When it comes to social media, you need to target many different segments within the midmarket distinctly. You can follow the Midmarket Institute on twitter @midmarket and find us on Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media. Does that sound like a pipe dream? – about 197,000 of them. Ram V. -
HUBSPOT | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 Two Personas Every Marketer Should Care About, Even if They Never Buy The people who buy their services probably won’t be the same people who will link to their site or share it on social media. Their buyer personas may not be as active online, have their own social media accounts, or a blog to link out from. For example, there are only 34 Twitter users in New York who have “plumber” in their bio. -
THE POINT | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 Branding is Not Demand Generation. Stop Pretending That It Is. Over at TechCrunch, writer Josh Constine recently penned an intriguing article about the potential for social media platforms eating into Google’s near monopoly on search advertising. You can engage in thought leadership through social media, or propagate early stage content into the marketplace. 'Hey, I get it. No problem. understand. -
VIEWPOINT | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 PowerViews with Jamie Turner: Mobile Marketing Leads the Way He is a regular guest on CNN and HLN on the subject of marketing and social media and is an internationally-recognized keynote speaker for corporations, events and trade shows around the globe. He is also the co-author of How to Make Money with Social Media and Go Mobile a best-selling mobile marketing book. Mobile Marketing Boom. -
BIZNOLOGY | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 Social media tip: People don’t like being collected have been consulting some bouncing social media babies recently and they’re doing it right. And with 43,571 followers on Twitter and 4,777 friends on Facebook , maybe I am “that guy.” have tried to create Twitter lists and keep connected, but it’s not easy. am a man possessed! That mean, really excited! -
HUBSPOT | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 18 Fresh Stats About the Current State of Social Media Marketing 'At some point or another, we’ve all heard people spout off about the “death” of social media. One day someone announces a boycott of Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest -- the next day, the social network is growing exponentially. 18 Brand-Spanking New Social Media Marketing Stats. Source: Compete and Twitter ) Tweet this stat! -
DIGITAL B2B MARKETING | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 Is Twitter Using Research to Mislead Marketers? ” That is an impressive statistic, quoted directly from a Twitter infographic and attributed to a study by Deloitte. Twitter’s claim highlights why questioning is so important. Twitter, of course, does have a bias here. As a marketer, you can’t afford to take Twitter’s word for it. Your Turn. -
WRITTENT | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 10 Ways Low-Quality Copywriting Services Will Hurt Your Business There are exceptions to this rule, and search engines also take social signals (social media shares), and site authority into account. Consumers follow brands on Facebook and Twitter because they love their product or service, but they also choose to be a fan because they post interesting content. What is Shallow Content? Originality. -
HUBSPOT | MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 6 Expert-Endorsed Ways to Improve Your Marketing TODAY Small business marketing expert and Fast Company columnist Shawn Graham describes the “About Us” section of a company’s website, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages as “a window into the soul of your business.” Create a media release that avoids jargon and hubris and focuses entirely instead upon the most relevant needs of your customers. -
READYPULSE | MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 Beating Amazon at the Review Game: Top 3 Ways to Boost Sales With Social Media Testimonials • Facebook • Twitter • Digg • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS • Google 'Most major brands are now allocating larger parts of their overall marketing budget to custom content. With content marketing on the rise – a record $43.9 -
B2BMARKETINGSMARTS | MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 Why B2B marketers must read this book on lead generation. It doesn’t just cover the new rules of lead generation marketing that involve LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. 'The title of David Scott’s new book “The New Rules of Lead Generation: Proven Strategies to Maximize Marketing ROI” is a bit misleading. Why B2B marketers must read this book on lead generation. -
BRN.SK | MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 The New YouTube Design: What I Like and What I Would Change 'Home Company Contact Us Login Help & Training RSS Feed Linkedin Facebook Twitter GooglePlus YouTube. Submitted by: Sabrina Cote , Social Media Marketing Manager, Brainshark, Inc. Presentations can be shared as links in an email, posted to social media sites or embedded in blogs or websites. Ideas Blog. Entire Site. Search. -
SAZBEAN | MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 Which Social Media Tool is Best for My Small Business? 'Social media marketing is a vast landscape. When you decide it’s time you started making better use of social media to promote your small business, it’s easy to get distracted for hours looking at all the different social networks and wondering: ‘ Which of these should I be using? Do I Need to Be on Twitter? News & Notes -
B2B VOICES | MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 How B2B Companies Can Leverage Events to Build Awareness Twitter. Keeping on top of events via Twitter in particular can be very beneficial, but there are always limits and challenges. If you are adding thoughts into the Twitter stream don’t just think about adding content from the event, but think about the messages and content you already have that can complement the event and topic. -
WRITTENT | MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 Why Digital Influencers Can Explode Your Company’s Bottom Line Author and Social Media Expert Mark Schaefer has highlighted the fact that degrees and social status matter far less to a person’s share of voice than they did a few decades ago – instead of classic credentials, anyone can theoretically become a thought leader in a niche with continual effort. What Are Digital Influencers? -
NUSPARK | SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 How to Set Up a Promoted Tweet Campaign Targeting Keywords 'Twitter recently launched a keyword targeting option for Twitter Ads. It’s like Google AdWords-like targeting for Twitter. I always thought it would make sense for Twitter to implement a keyword sponsorship options for advertisers. Advertising Pay-Per-Click Social Media Tactical Services Video Posts Retail. . -
SAZBEAN | SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 Top Internet strategy, marketing and technology links for the week of April 27, 2013 Don’t Post that Post! Duct Tape Marketing) The Importance of ROI of Events: Marketers Still Face Challenges (Marketing Profs) The post Top Internet strategy, marketing and technology links for the week of April 27, 2013 appeared first on Sazbean. News & Notes -
LOOPFUSE | FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 Nearstream Social Campaigns Added to LoopFuse We built Nearstream to give you true social media ROI but identifying and surfacing the most meaningful sales ready conversations in Twitter. You can follow LoopFuse on Twitter here or join us on our Facebook fan page here. Marketing Automation Social Media nearstream social campaign We’d love to hear it! -
IT'S ALL ABOUT REVENUE | FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 5 Steps to Setting Up A Branded Instagram Cross post with Twitter and Facebook. Marketing Efficiency Social Media Content Marketing Eloqua Instagram engagement Instagram Instagram launch photo marketing photo sharing 'by Amanda Batista | Tweet this Instagram is a superhero mobile application. It enables everyone to think and act like a professional photographer. We did. | |