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Strategic Deployment of Social Media Tools
Bits of a Marketer's mind By Brandon on | 
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There are seemingly endless opportunities to connect with consumers online – but how do you pick where to put your resources? It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of the cool thing of the moment and bet the farm on it. However, with the landscape changing so rapidly, that course of action can be perilous for brands.
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AT&T Destroying Valuable Relationships One iPhone at a Time
Hallman's Skull Sessions By hhallman on | 
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The new iPhone is a great product and I have waited until now to buy an iPhone with some features I wanted. Thankfully, I am not the type to stand in line for 5 hours to buy anything, so I didn’t. I did however try to order a phone (to be delivered whenever) but was told that my contract was not up until August 21st so if I wanted one I had to pay $399.00. That is $399 for a $199 phone!
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iPhone Changes the Game (again)
Bits of a Marketer's mind By Brandon on | 
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Wow – what a day for technology and marketers too! Release glitches notwithstanding, the release of the new iPhone 3G is going to usher in a new era of mobile media consumption and the proliferation of consumers who have even greater access to information and the ability to stay connected with their friends.
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26% of Marketers Care About Understanding Consumers
Bits of a Marketer's mind By Brandon on | 
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Get ready – this is going to blow your mind. I ran across a blog entry by Ted Mininni on MarketingProfs this morning that references a recent survey of senior Marketing execs and it had some stunning findings. Seriously, I can’t believe what I read.
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ROI on Social Media
Bits of a Marketer's mind By Brandon on | 
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We get asked a lot what the ROI is on Social Media initiatives, especially with online social networks. The answer is usually always the same - if there is an event, special offer, or other trackable carrot, then the ability to measure direct ROI is far above and beyond traditional advertising. However, there are many other benefits to a comprehensive Social Media program, not the least of which is ongoing branding in this critical space.
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Excuses I've heard why a company won't embrace social media
Hallman's Skull Sessions By hhallman on | 
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“I don't have time to spend on social networks - I have too much to do as it is.”
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Seven Things You Should Do About Social Networking
Hallman's Skull Sessions By hhallman on | 
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The other day I was thinking about how many companies are not yet engaged in social network marketing.
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New Generation? We haven’t Perfected the Current generation!
Hallman's Skull Sessions By hhallman on | 
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It got me thinking that it is funny people are talking about the next generation of social networks when we haven’t perfected the current generation.
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Who do you want to be, Batman or Robin?
Hallman's Skull Sessions By hhallman on | 
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" You know Robin's never gonna get his own show. The spotlight is not for everybody; but if you're willing to go for it, the rewards of stardom are great. I'm talking "M&Ms-in-the-green-room" great. Why settle for playing a bit part?”
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Make Your Web Site More Social!
Hallman's Skull Sessions By hhallman on | 
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Fifty-eight percent of people looking for a solution researched it on the web before seeking information by other means. Forty-five percent turned to friends and family. -PEW Internet and American Life Report
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