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Social Relationship Platforms, Forrester Wave Review

By Mike Lewis | 10 days ago

As part of Stand Out Social Marketing, I offer marketers a window into the crowded landscape of social marketing management software. One the points I raise in the book is that the landscape is crowded, congested and confusing to buyers. Last month, Nate Elliott of Forrester Research released a comprehensive Forrester Wave report covering the Social Rela… Read the rest

Posted in Featured, Social CRM, Social Media, Social Media, Social Networks, Statistics, Tips | Tagged adobe social, altimiter group, Buddy Media, forrester, forrester wave, hearsay social, jeremiah owyang, Shoutlet, social marketing management software., social media management software, social relatinoship platform, Socialware, spredfast, sprinklr, Syncapse

When did Social Media Lose Its Way? [Infographic]

By Mike Lewis | 16 days ago

Earlier this week, HubSpot introduced a new product called ‘Social Inbox‘, which integrates social monitoring & content publishing with a marketer’s Hubspot contact database. The concept is something that has been long desired by marketers, enabling them to replace the broader interruptive social marketing activities with… Read the rest

Posted in B2B, Facebook, Infographic, LinkedIn, Social CRM, Social Media, Social Media, Statistics, Twitter | Tagged HubSpot, infographic, social marketing, Social Media

Social Media and Flying off With a Deal

By Tina Samuels | April 24, 2013

In the market for some great travel deals? Skip the travel websites and hit social media for the very best in deals. While travel deal sites might seem like the place to turn, they’re not likely to actually help you snag the lowest prices. Thanks to Facebook and Twitter you may pay far less than any regularly advertised price. Facebook Fans Hear First By taking t… Read the rest

Posted in Socialnomics, Tips | Tagged airlines, tickets, travel

Linkedin, Sales Navigator, Social Media, Social Selling

Linkedin Sales Navigator: A Beacon Or A Bust?

By Chris Glass | April 18, 2013

As we begin to see more and more social media sites go public, an expectation of revenue growth from investors is implied. Most outlets will use forms of advertising, product pushing, and data farming but LinkedIn has taken another approach. The Sales Navigator product has opened up lines of communication in a social product that has previously limited int… Read the rest

Posted in Featured, LinkedIn, Social CRM, Social Media, Social Media, Social Media Small Business, Social Networks | Tagged LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, Social Media, Social Selling

Twitter, Network, Followers

7 Ways to Network On Twitter

By Mark Johnson | March 7, 2013

Twitter has grown by leaps and bounds. It’s no longer just a place for teens to Tweet about their shoes, it can also be a great place to network with others. Whether you want to grow your business or connect with people to land a job, Twitter is a great social networking site that every professional should be using. However, it should never be a site t… Read the rest

Posted in Featured, How To, Social Media, Social Media, Social Media Small Business, Social Networks, Socialnomics, Tips, Twitter | Tagged Followers, network, Twitter

broadband, internet, Google, Google+

Top Ten Implications of Google’s Broadband Plans for Competition and Regulation

By Donna Baxter | February 15, 2013

Google has come up with its latest broadband plans that indicate various aspects about the company’s future outlook. Furthermore, the CFO of Google has told investors about the potential business opportunity all its stakeholders will more likely avail. The implications of Google’s broadband plans are worth considering. In terms of competit… Read the rest

Posted in Featured, Google, Tips | Tagged broadband, Google, Internet