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6.8% Of All Business Internet Traffic Goes To Facebook - http://omgzam.com

Posted by omgzam under Social Media
From http://omgzam.com 4911 days ago
Made Hot by: BusyWoman on April 26, 2010 11:32 am

An interesting report, conducted by the Network Box, has revealed some interesting stats about our beloved Internet. It was concluded that more business traffic goes to Facebook than to any other Internet site. Analysis of 13 billion URLs used by businesses in the first quarter of 2010 show that 6.8% of all business Internet traffic goes to Facebook; an increase of 1% since the last quarter of 20 Read More

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The 11 Commandments of Social Media

Posted by kimmendrez under Social Media
From http://www.socialmediatoday.com 4909 days ago
Made Hot by: mssux on April 26, 2010 11:32 am

Whether you’re a creative type, a business owner or an experienced regional marketer, the proliferation of social media recently can confuse, bemuse and excite in equal measure.

It’s no longer enough to send out monthly newsletters or email campaigns to talk to potential customers – now we’re supposed to actually engage with them, talk to them, and respond to them in real-time across social me Read More

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8 Social Media Strategies to Engage Multicultural Consumers

Posted by WayneLiew under Social Media
From http://mashable.com 4909 days ago
Made Hot by: dreamwithdeadline on April 26, 2010 11:32 am

Multicultural groups form about 34% of the U.S. population, with an estimated spending power of over $2 trillion. For companies and organizations looking for ways to connect with multicultural consumers, here are eight strategies for engagement that can help you develop and deploy an effective multicultural social media campaign. Read More

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4 Ways to Act Like a Social Media Jerk…& How to Avoid Them!

Posted by roseanderson under Social Media
From http://www.marketingpilgrim.com 4908 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on April 26, 2010 11:32 am

If your brand, business or company seeks to harness the benefits of social media, you need to be aware of some pitfalls to avoid.

While social media can do wonders to help raise awareness and impr Read More

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Guerilla Sales Tip: Using LinkedIn to Generate More Sales!

Posted by SalesBlogcast under Social Media
From http://mindshare.salesblogcast.com 4918 days ago
Made Hot by: omgzam on April 19, 2010 8:33 pm

Do you want to use LinkedIn to generate more sales? I have a “guerilla sales” tip that I learned about a year ago. It has transformed my sales success! Read More

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10 Reasons You Should Run Like Hell From Social Media

Posted by WayneLiew under Social Media
From http://outspokenmedia.com 4926 days ago
Made Hot by: PeaceNLove on April 12, 2010 4:23 pm

Social media is everywhere. People are talking about it at conferences, your consultant is begging you to jump onto the bandwagon and you sounds lame if you tell others that your business is not on social media. What IF your business isn't suited for social media? How do you know if your business isn't suited for social media? Read More

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Are your employees aware of your Social Media Policy?

Posted by bloggertone under Social Media
From http://bloggertone.com 4925 days ago
Made Hot by: PeaceNLove on April 12, 2010 4:05 pm

I would like to use this blog post to open a discussion about how you ensure your employees are aware of your Social Media Policy. Read More

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I Hated Twitter…But Not Anymore

Posted by ShashiBellamkonda under Social Media
From http://growsmartbusiness.com 4922 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on April 10, 2010 3:12 pm

Twitter used to be really intimidating for new users. You had to figure out the jargon, symbols, and how to effectively use it on your own. But no more! Twitter has published a how-to guide for businesses. Read More

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What can you see in a Social Media Bubble?

Posted by bloggertone under Social Media
From http://bloggertone.com 4931 days ago
Made Hot by: omgzam on April 8, 2010 1:41 am

Perhaps if we were to start thinking of the internet as a very powerful mirror, one which shines back upon us our good and our bad. Then perhaps, we may begin to realise that when blame it, we are merely pointing the finger at ourselves. Read More

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Tweet First, then Follow

Posted by ryantaft under Social Media
From http://www.catalystmarketers.com 4931 days ago
Made Hot by: PeaceNLove on April 7, 2010 4:26 pm

One of the keys to success on Twitter is setting up a solid foundation. Learn how having a solid base of Tweets is critical to the stability of your foundation. Read More