Tag Archives: Social Media

The Importance of a Content Marketing Strategy

Let’s face it, traditional marketing methods are becoming less effective. “People are sick of being sold to, marketed to, and tricked into clicking on links to unwanted products” (Schaefer, 2012, p. 19). Customers are more empowered than ever. They are … Continue reading

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Future Implications

Social media is a collection of technologies that allow us to share information with each other, and these technologies are changing at a rapid pace. In fact, with respect to social media, change is now the norm.  Social media is the … Continue reading

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How to Blog and Tweet More Effectively

This topic has been covered many times; however, it is beneficial to occasionally review best practices for blogging and using Twitter just to make sure you’re covering all of the bases. First, let’s talk about some strategies that apply to … Continue reading

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Social Media Marketing: The Challenges and Opportunities

Social media has transformed the way we connect with each other both personally and professionally. It allows us to share our thoughts, opinions, experiences, and ideas with the world.  What does this mean for businesses? People are educating themselves and forming opinions … Continue reading

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The Power of YouTube for Business

Video sharing is gaining in popularity, and predictions indicate that we’ll see big gains in visual and content marketing in 2013, particularly through videos and images (socialmediaexaminer.com, 2013).  In fact, YouTube boasts that viewership is up 50% since 2010 with … Continue reading

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Which Social Media Sites do B2B Companies Prefer?

Business to business companies still lag behind business to consumer companies when it comes to social media use. In fact, 68% of B2B companies reportedly use social media compared to 79% of B2C companies (King, 2013). What’s the reason for the gap? Ramos (2013) attributes … Continue reading

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How do Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ Compare When Used for Business?

Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ are among the most popular social networking sites, but how do they stack up against each other when used for business? Let’s examine how each compares on features that drive business. Businesses can create pages on … Continue reading

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