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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

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An Enormous Opportunity The huge (and expanding) reach of social media, and its relatively low cost (at least from a production fees perspective) makes it an incredibly attractive proposition for marketers. Forrester Research shows that from 2009-2014, U.S.

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Top 56 B2B Marketing Posts October 2010

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50 (of the) Best Twitter Guides, Stats, Tips and Tools of 2010 (So Far) , October 5, 2010 While a dwindling number of business executives still dismiss Twitter as a waste of time, recent research suggests it is one of the most valuable social networks for business. Great content this month via the B2B Marketing Zone. Have I gone MAD??

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

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Market research is as important to most companies as the payroll department. Surveying, physical and online focus groups and opinion polling are still the primary tactics companies depend upon for market prediction and go to market strategy. Before crowdsourcing there were focus groups, which never really worked too well.

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Is Twitter for Business Even Worth the Trouble | social crm.

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A new research study of 1,400 U.S. By way of comparison, that’s approximately the same size as the Asian American population, and you certainly don’t see the media coverage, software development, conferences, and general hullabaloo about marketing to Asians. We just did it voluntarily. And for what?

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

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Yes, many use things like focus groups, gut instinct (entrepreneurs are notorious for this!), Ian Guest Hi, Ian… While I agree with your overall point (the Web is endlessly measurable) I must suggest that you consider that attribution of social media (to outcomes) is fully OUT OF CONTROL at this time.