Archive for the ‘Social Media Marketing’ Category

CONTENT MARKETING DELIVERS LEAD INSIGHT TO SALES

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

http://industrialmarketingtoday.com/content-marketing-delivers-lead-insight-to-sales/

Get over it. Social media and content marketing are here to stay, but that does not mean they are here to take over. The Internet has become the go-to resource for most businesses for the early stages of the buying cycle. However, according to this article, the old-fashioned salesperson is still the vital element needed at the end. Thank goodness some things never change.

AMERICAN AIRLINES AND THE CASE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

http://technorati.com/business/article/american-airlines-and-the-case-for/

Here’s a great story about how American Airlines used social media to improve their image by providing exceptional customer service, the kind we would all like to receive. It’s a must-read because the lesson here is applicable to every company, whether B2C or B2B: Social media is best used to engage and serve customers. Kind of like your business itself.

SOCIAL MARKETING GETS MUCH LIP SERVICE, LITTLE DEPLOYMENT

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

http://www.btobonline.com/article/20111116/SOCIAL/111119988/social-marketing-gets-much-lip-service-little-deployment

Everyone is talking about social media. Do you have a Twitter account? A Facebook page? Are you on Linkedin? Social media is the greatest thing since sliced bread! (The only thing greater would be if Elvis was still alive and had his own Twitter account.) According to this article, the problem is that everyone talks about using social media, but few really use it effectively. Are you one of them?

Social Media Proof Is In The Marketing Pudding

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/11/separate_social_media_from_mar.html

Proof that a Social Media Marketing Program is just one of the ingredients in the delicous marketing pudding!  Social Media should be used as one of the ingredients in your marketing recipe. Better to concentrate on cooking up the whole meal rather than relying on one ingredient to make the meal a success.