Ambal's Amusings

JANUARY 31, 2011

I have invited our Panel of White Paper Experts to reflect on 2009 and answer the following question: What was your aha moment in 2009 ? Since I’ve started a Twitter presence in February 2009, I have been able to build a 4000+ following relatively easily. He’s given me excellent Word of Mouth references.

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markempa

JULY 5, 2007

In his article, " How the Declaration of Independence Could Have Been Declared Out Loud ", Oriancant notes the following about Jeffersons writing, " he [Jefferson] put careful consideration into eliminating any indication of individual opinion in fear that the people would ultimately balk at going independent from England.

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markempa

JUNE 23, 2005

They are "opinion molders." They are "opinion molders." Critical Success Factor #9 Effectiveness 8 Critical Success Factors for Lead Generation 2.0 " Treat them as “the customer” and help them connect with your "shared customer" - the end user company.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

A little too sterile, in my opinion. Just my opinion though… -Ralph [link] iFroggy Hey Jay, I voted for number 2, but I changed my mind. In my opinion, the more color the better! And while I have my photo on the right side of every page (I like the photo – by my friend Tyson Crosbie – do you?), Hope that helps.

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Ambal's Amusings

MARCH 18, 2010

In my opinion, that’s a successful B2B campaign due to a viral response. It can be word-of-mouth delivered or enhanced by the network effects of the Internet. B2B Lead Generation Benchmark Study 2009. But there are also residual values to consider. Kristina Halvorson's Content Strategy for the Web. MarketingSherpa.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Always Be Marketing Marketing is real-time now, and consumer opinion and search-engine results can change literally in seconds. People use Twitter and FB and other social media sites to provide word of mouth advertising whether it be negative or positive, it is some time of feedback of a product. All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 1, 2010

The team’s record for the last five years: 2009-10 (14-60) so far 2008-09 (24-58) 2007-08 (22-60) 2006-07 (32-50) 2005-06 (33-49) In fact, the Timberwolves have won a playoff series only one time in their 21 years of existence. In my opinion, this is the difference between good or great. link] Opinion@Large Great topic/analysis.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 5, 2010

So, Lisa Beatty build JaneNation.com , a new opinion, information, and idea community just for women, that launched recently at the Marketing to Women conference. With free membership open to all women, JaneNation combines social networking with opinion collection. All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 2, 2010

It’s as if your friends are sitting in your pocket at all times, waiting for you to ask their opinion. (I Instead of relying on Amazon or Netflix’s algorithm to tell you what book or movie you might enjoy, you can rely on the opinions of your friends. But the default view will be the opinions of your Facebook friends.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 10, 2010

With a comprehensive eBook featuring ideas and opinions from some of the best social media minds, concisely chronicling the state of social media today – and where we’re headed. So many of his points fit neatly into sound bites, that it seemed a natural – and relevant – forum for a conversation. All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 11, 2010

At the end of the day, however, a great product and great customer service is still what will keep your clients coming back despite the notion by some social media gurus (certainly not Mr. Baer) that positive word of mouth (or “buzz&# ) was created by social media. Listening is the first step. Of course, that's another post.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 20, 2010

The best thing to do is find the phrase , start the blog , then wait and optimize for the real search keywords… At least that is my opinion. The best thing to do is find the phrase , start the blog , then wait and optimize for the real search keywords… At least that is my opinion. All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 24, 2010

So in my opinion it is more the live experience which will help to sell and share. Maybe sampling and demos on location will fit better. Here in The Netherlands we used to have salesmen in shopping malls and marketplaces who demonstrate the product live. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 28, 2010

In Search of Mass Influencers In a fascinating new Forrester Research study about online peer influence, Augie Ray and Josh Bernoff determine that consumers generated more than 500 billion online impressions about products and services in 2009. At the same time, word of mouth marketing IS important, and effective. population.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2010

Obviously this is a valuable metric but we are able to give companies a network value score to understand a person's word of mouth impact. Obviously this is a valuable metric but we are able to give companies a network value score to understand a person's word of mouth impact. Those are just my personal opinions.

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Ambal's Amusings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

In ClickInsights Expert Interview Series we feature top notch industry experts and thought leaders and get their insights, opinions and predictions. B2B Lead Generation Benchmark Study 2009. Word of mouth wasn’t going to do it, nor was relying on insurance referrals or my Yellow Pages ad. MarketingSherpa.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

Forrester Research shows that from 2009-2014, U.S. Make Social Portable Facebook’s true genius isn’t Facebook.com, it’s Facebook Connect, allowing consumers to import their friends and their friends’ opinions onto hundreds of thousands of other Web sites. All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 6, 2010

August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved. 4463 Forest Hill Drive -- Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (602) 616-1895 jason@convinceandconvert.com

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 3, 2010

Check out @jaybaer's What BP Can Learn from Umpire Jim Joyce [link] [link] DogWood Beds RT @pawspix: Saying sorry = courage… RT @jaybaer: [link] The PR secret BP can learn from an umpire. jefflogden You are so right, Jay. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 26, 2010

Are people empowered to share their opinions? * Are people empowered to share their opinions? * I think about these things about social media as well — * Are we making a difference? * Do people like this? * How can we add value to this topic? * Are we messaging this the right way? * Are people 'getting it'?

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 15, 2010

Sadly, it isn't and it's a much harder sell to big brands in my opinion (“What, we really have to communicate with our customers?&# ). I think your point about being involved in the community is the toughest for companies to put their arms around. Making progress, but still a long way to go. All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 23, 2010

It's good to know that different people from different parts of the globe can exchange opinions on certain topics like this one. This is really really helpful, especially for an aspiring blogger like me. It is definitely nice to meet new friends on a blog site. It's simply amazing how technologies nowadays connect people.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

You have the right to share your opinions in your content, but avoid definitive statements that just plain aren't true. In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published revised guidelines to its FTC Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Check your sources. Napster is now owned by Rhapsody.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

January 27, 2009 Posted by John Furrier in Technology. link to the rest of his article: [link] Posted by Elise Daniel April 29, 2009 at 2:57 pm Posted in Best Practices [.] Adverthinker » links for 2009-05-01 [.] You may BE a winner; Survey says… [link] MoJo DoJo » Social Media: Things to know before diving in [.]

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 22, 2010

Most B2B companies have fewer customers, so the opinions of each are magnified. Never Heard Of It This is of course a situation that is most acute in B2B, where White Horse found that 60% of companies either have low executive interest in social media, or have modest interest but a lack of education. This makes no sense. All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I’ve started a comparison chart, based only on my own experience and opinion, for you to use and update as you see fit. First: your analysis would have been better had you added the caveat that your list is strictly your opinion and not a formal methodology that allowed a true apples to apples comparison. In control. In control.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 14, 2010

Earlier today I commented on a somewhat counter opinion to yours that you might find interesting. " /by Mike Cassidy [link] [link] Scott Carson RT @smallbiztwit: Social Media is the Servant of Strategy Not the Master [link] [link] Mark Moreno Mike, I am not a jump on the bandwagon guy who comments just to add Twitter followers.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 22, 2010

link] [link] Jen Grant You're Invited to the Socialpalooza [link] by @jaybaer (who in my opinion is worth 10x more than the cost here #justsayin) [link] Skip Bensley RT @jaybaer: Wow. RT @jaybaer: You’re Invited to the Socialpalooza [link] (best Webinar series of the year) [link] Sarah Hartshorn You’re Invited to the Socialpalooza.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

41% provide opinions about products/services. Brand Interaction is a Major Part of Life on Twitter In addition to following brands, Twitter users research and engage with companies. 42% learn about products and services via Twitter. 19% seek customer support. August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 31, 2010

link] if you have an opinion. As a consequence of your post, I wondered aloud on our own blog what would happen if Twitter simply increased its character limit. Would that change the nature of the engagements? The post is here. Thanks for starting an enlightening conversation. link] bethharte Thanks for the shout out Jay. All rights reserved.

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Online Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 1, 2010

As a result any company who puts a 'Follow me on twitter" and links away without getting return traffic from those social networks is doing it without a clear vision --at least in my opinion. Bas Reus Ok thanks, I interpreted this wrong, my bad. Jumping on the bandwagon without a plan is not adding any value to anybody.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

In real life, we trust a chosen few, while we consider the opinion of others. The others may “break through&# into the trusted circle by action and consistency; but until then we only trust the opinion of those that have earned our trust. Why would this be any different online? All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

[link] [link] Weintraub Adv RT @TopsyRT: Do You Know Your Customers Enough to be a Social Media Hit? link] [link] Richard Thomas Do You Know Your Customers Enough to be a Social Media Hit? August 12, 2010 (766) Twitter Stream © 2008-2010 Convince & Convert, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Online Marketing Institute

JULY 31, 2009

This problem is very intriguing and in my humble opinion existing processes and solutions are either rudimentary or broken. I would love to hear your opinion and your reader's views on this topic. I would like to add another problem/challenge that I have seen with most customers I have worked with and the Prospects that I talk to.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 8, 2010

A bigger limitation, in my opinion, is the inability to connect a mouse (USB or wireless). A bigger limitation, in my opinion, is the inability to connect a mouse (USB or wireless). In terms of it being a poor device for content creation, I'm still on the fence. All rights reserved.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 9, 2010

If you don't ship nationally and internationally, in my opinion you're probably better off concentrating on Facebook (and/or a niche network, if available). If you don't ship nationally and internationally, in my opinion you're probably better off concentrating on Facebook (and/or a niche network, if available).

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 16, 2010

According to these numbers, the audience using Twitter actually declined from August to December, 2009 (during the same period, Facebook went from 250 million to 350 million members). expected this blog post to be a Twitter bashing post, instead it was insightful and in my humble opinion, completely on the money! All rights reserved.

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