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Weekly Link Round Up – 04-26-13

Friday, April 26th, 2013

Memejacking: 5 Steps to Creating a Viral PR Campaign (SocialSolutionsCollective.com.com)

Using memes can be a highly effective way to deliver your message and jumpstart a viral campaign. Here are a few tips you should bear in mind when creating memes as part of a Social Media or PR campaign.

Avoiding Fauxthenticity in Social Media (SocialMediaToday.com)

Everyone knows how important authenticity is in Social Media, yet find it difficult to achieve. While it’s tempting (and maybe easier) to foster authenticity, this strategy can potentially backfire.

How to Improve Your Social Media Calls to Action (SocialMediaExaminer.com)

If you find that your audience is not responding to your campaign, then you may want to examine your strategy’s calls to action. The Social Media Examiner posted a few useful tips on how to craft and integrate an effective call to action that can help you get the results you want.

Why Brands Should Be Human on Social Media (Mashable.com)

Let’s face it: many Social Media professionals are simply unable to connect to their target audience on a personal, “human” level, and this can have a very negative impact on a brand. This piece from Mashable examines what it means to be human in Social Media, and how this can be achieved in our campaigns.

How To Build Instant Trust On Your Website (SocialMouths.com)

Although social networks form the backbone of a Social Media campaign, it’s important to remember that websites are still a critical factor building an online presence. The ability to quickly build a site visitor’s trust and establishing your site as an online authority can make or break your campaign.

Give Your Social Channel a Purpose to Extend the Customer Experience

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

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When we talk about social media marketing, the focus is often always on interactions online. But as more of the world becomes wired and constantly connected, it might be wise to do more than just announce your presence on social media networks. Instead of simply making yourself visible on the net, why not integrate social media into your operations and traditional marketing strategies to emphasize its value for your business?

 

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Four Reasons Why Your Business Shouldn’t Underestimate Google+

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

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While Facebook is deemed as the social network to be in, most businesses forget that Google+ also has a number of advantages that can help maximize their online presence.

Here are four reasons why your business will benefit greatly from having an active Google+ account:

 

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Is Your Brand a Fit for Tumblr?

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013

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Unlike Twitter and Facebook, investing in Tumblr will feel a lot like a gamble. You’ll need to realize that this network is clearly dominated by a certain demographic unlike Twitter and Facebook that appeal to the general public. To reap the most out of Tumblr, you need to assess how well your brand might fare amid the social network’s mix of eclectic personalities.

 

 

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Weekly Link Round Up – 02-22-13

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

Introducing Twitter’s Vine, A Marketer’s (Potential) New Best Friend (Blog.SourceMetrics.com.com)

After social media marketing experts predicted the success of use-generated video content in 2013, Vine, Twitter’s video sharing service was launched on January 25. While fun for personal use, Stephanie from Source Metrics explores how brands can benefit from Vine.

10 Vine’s Ideas for Small Businesses: What Stories to Tell in 6 Seconds (SocialWithIt.com)

Telling a story in just six seconds is not only possible, but also fun! As long as you have a clear idea of what your goals are and what things you want your business to achieve and share on Vine, you can effectively use it as a creative canvas that shows what your company is all about.

Should Luxury Marketers Climb on the Vine? (LuxuryDaily.com)

Many luxury marketers are already getting onboard with Twitter’s new social-mobile application, Vine, but before deciding to jump on the bandwagon, you should first make sure to completely learn its uses and understand its limitations.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Vine for Marketing (Blog.HubSpot.com)

Because Vine is so new, it may be difficult to learn how to use it properly to get the best results. By taking a look at what other brands are doing, marketers can learn which things to avoid, and which practices we have to keep doing.

Is Mobile Video The Next Big Thing in Social Media? [INFOGRAPHIC] (MediaBistro.com)

Twitter’s introduction of its new social-mobile application, Vine, is probably indicative of a new trend in the social media space. This infographic takes a closer look at why 2013 might be the year of the social mobile video.

Services for Building a New Social Network

Tuesday, January 1st, 2013

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In my last post, we covered why you might want to consider building your own social network. Now, in that post, we went over the fact that these networks stand out because of the way they’re tailor-made to address certain needs their members have.

 

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When is it Right to Build Your Own Social Network?

Thursday, December 27th, 2012

Having your own social network is by no means a new concept. During the heyday of the forum, it was easy to band together with friends and open up a board just for yourselves. The same thing can be said about communities on LiveJournal which have significantly dwindled in popularity with the rise of massive networks such as Twitter and Facebook.

 

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