As social media evolves at lightning speed, marketers need access to instant information about what's working and what's not. Learn about best practices for engaging with people on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and new networks. Then guide your colleagues to pursue winning strategies in a socially connected world.
Nov 14, 2012 - Not having a plan or forgetting to optimize your content could spell disaster for your social media marketing. Comments
Nov 7, 2012 -
Customer engagement is truly the only tangible factor to determining social media marketing success.
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Oct 31, 2012 -
Vibrant online communities, built to tap the passions, lifestyles, and causes that we all organize around, naturally restore the social component of business.
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Oct 26, 2012 -
A tweet, $500, a Facebook post, $3,000, a blog post, $5,000; although this is just an example, and a highly priced one at that, these can be the harsh realities of the digital influencer world. Part one in a three-part series.
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Oct 17, 2012 -
Why would someone in your target audience choose to do business with you in LinkedIn? Do you have a solid, complete, engaging profile that supports your personal brand?
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Oct 16, 2012 -
Francesco de Marchis is overseeing a website revamp at Play.com that aims to revolutionize the way people sell and shop on the net.
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Oct 10, 2012 -
As you are considering your social media strategy, be sure to consider customer care, and make sure it spans all channels that customers are likely to need.
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Sep 19, 2012 - As you look at your own social platform, ask yourself: Are your customers responding to questions that you've asked on your Facebook page or are you responding to the questions they've asked on your Facebook page? Comments
Sep 13, 2012 -
Visual content is the consistent thread across the sites and tools that are growing.
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Sep 12, 2012 - Think of your social channels as business dinners – yes, you’ll talk a little business, but you’ll talk about your personal lives as well. You’re there to get to know your clients (or customers) on a personal level. Comments
Aug 29, 2012 - As you push past social media marketing and into social CRM, you must take a look at your tools, your team, and your strategy. Comments
Aug 22, 2012 - Web marketers and PR professionals must pay attention to how social media affects search, and ultimately how it can change the rules of online visibility and brand engagement. Comments
Aug 15, 2012 -
LinkedIn can be your best lead generator and networking tool if you follow these tips.
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Aug 8, 2012 - When you build your response program understand that positive sentiment isn't an end-goal: it's a byproduct of your ability to delight customers while maintaining a healthy business. Comments
Aug 1, 2012 -
Six ways to make people like you as it applies to online.
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Jul 18, 2012 - How TechSmith, Time Warner Cable, and US Airways are using Twitter to show customers how and when they can expect to reach them. Comments
Jul 11, 2012 - It doesn't matter if people want to engage with you on your page; it matters that they buy your product…and get other people to buy your product. Comments
Jun 27, 2012 - How the social feedback cycle helps smart brands nurture superfans. Comments
Jun 13, 2012 - Ten ways brand marketers can understand the habits and interests of brand advocates. Comments
Jun 6, 2012 - Built around the needs of your customers, support forums can be the ultimate anchor point for your social marketing program. Comments
Jun 4, 2012 - Is Facebook's Open Graph the key to engagements? Comments
Become a Social Media Marketing Expert!
ClickZ Academy's e-Learning course on Social Media Marketing teaches marketers how to use the social channel and associated tools to connect with their customers and grow their businesses. This online certification consists of 11 modules, each designed to be taken at your own pace. ClickZ Academy gives you access to the best and brightest marketing minds – without leaving your computer or tablet screen.
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