At the beginning of the month I was asked to speak on a panel that discussed social media, social networks and “what’s coming up next.” In research for this discussion, I came up with a few insights on what I foresee coming up next in the world of social media. Here are my top 10 […]
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A blueprint of how to succeed in social media
Conversation trumps content: It’s the human spark of knowledge and caring that carries true value As adoption of social technologies spreads into even the most risk-averse industries and companies, executives have questions about where social media could take them and where the different kinds of social media consultants can guide them. Depending on how […]
Google wants me to put Google +1 buttons on my blogs
I just popped into AdSense, as I do as obsessively as anyone online, and something new popped up: Recommendations Add the +1 button to your pages Adding the +1 button to your pages allows users to recommend your content to friends and contacts on Google search. As a result, you could get more and better […]
Toyota launches a social network for drivers
Is the car the ultimate mobile device? Toyota thinks so. With Salesforce.com, they’ve launched a social network for Toyota owners and drivers that keeps them connected to Toyota, to its dealers, and to other drivers. Time will tell if this takes hold, but you have to admit that the Internet-connected car is closer to reality […]
Word of mouth marketing flaws exposed
“Miracle on 34th Street”: Lesson for today’s marketers? Only 15% of word of mouth marketing campaigns show results, but WOM drives sales — when companies honor and nurture it Word of mouth marketing is seen by many marketers as the economic engine of social business (or social media) because people recommend products and services […]