Mass Relevance

Social Media, Search and Savings Required [Research]

shopping

In 2012, savings were the driving force behind sales, based on research from a variety of sources. Customers did their research before purchasing using a combination of search and social media. But before they closed the deal, shoppers always checked for better prices. Understanding how customers shop now can help you plan for a more effective 2013. Here are four important trends based on research [Charts included.] Source: Heidi Cohen’s Actionable Marketing Blog

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21 Content Marketing Definitions

Content marketing defined

Content marketing is grounded in the Mad Men’s principles. Content marketing takes it’s cue from David Ogilvy in that it looks like editorial. Following the teachings of Leo Burnett, content marketing integrates important brand attributes. Content marketing provides prospects, customers and the public with useful information, while shopping or after purchase, without shouting its promotional messages. As a result, content marketing breaks through the advertising clutter that consumers no longer trust. Here’s how twenty-one marketers define content marketing.

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30 Social Media Definitions

Social Media is the new Marketing

The definition of social media continues to evolve as the platforms and technologies continue to change and expand. Here are thirty social media definitions to help clarify these trends. What would you add to this list?

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Should You Curate Social Media Content? [Chart included]

To master the flow of the social media conversation, social media content curationhas emerged to host and facilitate the content and increase its relevancy based on context. Before you jump to the conclusion that curating and editing content are the same function, here’s a comparison chart across seven attributes.

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