Our friends over at MyLife.com have created an infographic on the top 10 failed social media sites (below the fold).
Agree/Disagree with their ranking? Why? Let us know in the comments. Continue reading
Top 10 Failed Social Media Sites
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Interview with Mark Schaefer, Part II
If you’ve yet to see Part 1 of this fantastic interview with Social Media and overall Marketing smartie Mark Schaefer, head on over to the B2B Bliss Blog and take a read and a gander at the video interview with Elizabeth Sosnow. Also, subscribing wouldn’t be worst idea in the world either.
Or, if you’d like to be all wild and crazy about it, watch the below one first, then go watch part 1 as dessert ;). Continue reading
PR Flubs, Missed Opportunities, and the Human Touch
If you haven’t heard of Health Management Associates (HMA), that’s ok, few would probably know who they are. That is unless you watched the 60 Minutes segment this past Sunday on how they are allegedly encouraging administrators and physicians at hospitals they own to admit as many patients as possible, in order to boost profits. The public company, headquartered in Naples, FL and whose shares are traded on the NYSE, “through its subsidiaries owns and operates (15) general acute care hospitals and other health care facilities in non-urban communities”, as reported on their Wall Street Journal company profile. Continue reading
[Infographic] The Social Business Offices Building
When we ask PR pros about how do they define social media, a common answer once was “they are communication tools.”
They’re right, but they missing part of the potential of social media solutions.
Social media platforms and networks let u
s develop events and procedures that, correctly implemented, help to optimize ROI for almost all businesses departments. That is what we call Social Business. Continue reading
7 Little-Known Tricks to Maximize Your Facebook Page
buy viagra online at cheap price alt=”little-known facebook tricks” width=”300″ height=”200″ />If you’re like most marketers, you probably have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. Yet there’s no denying that the social networking behemoth is a great addition to your digital marketing presence, allowing you to expand your reach, increase your engagement and drive more people back to your website.
Facebook changes features and functionality on what seems like a weekly basis, so it can certainly be difficult to keep up with what’s new. And as a result of a slew of recent changes, you may not have noticed a number of updated features that give you more control over your Facebook page—and, by extension, your Facebook marketing efforts.
Consider this your cheat sheet. If you’re not already putting these features to work for your Facebook page, now’s a great time to start. Continue reading
Asking for Likes isn’t a Social Strategy
As a community manager, you need to be adept and keep in tune with your audience. How do they react to posts? Will they be your champions in a crisis? Do they really like you?
One of the
ways we find out if followers enjoy what we post is the good ol’ “like” on Facebook. It’s a magical button. It brings joy and makes the sky seem brighter and really makes kittens happy. Ok, I kid. Continue reading
Why We Need to Set the Bar Higher When Giving Advice
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