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Compilation of Social Media Stats (USA and Canada) for Marketers 2011

 On her social-media and PR blog, Commentz, Sarah Evans and her staff compile a lot of stats. Each quarter, she cherry-picks the most relevant for marketers.

1. eMarketer estimates there will be nearly 21 million Twitter users in the U.S. by the end of this year, and a sizable minority of those will use the service at least in part to follow brands. (eMarketer)

2. Forty percent of bloggers consider themselves professionals. (MediaBistro/State of the Blogosphere 2011)

3. There are [...]

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Amateur Hour is over! It is time to get Serious about Social Media

 For those who read my blogs you know that I feel very strongly that those organizations that are in the marketing and communications business and have not developed a social media and digital engagement strategy will be “left out in the cold”

A recent article in the Globe and mail suggests that it is time to adapt to social media – or face the consequences.

These days, having a social media presence – and knowing how to properly use it is [...]

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Guide to briefing a Marketing Research Supplier for a Social Marketing Campaign

Over the years I have often heard marketing research suppliers tell me that their clients are rarely prepared for a briefing on their social marketing research study. This leads to poor results and worst wasting social marketing dollars. As a result I am posting a section of my Social Marketing Workbook (designed to provide users with an end-to-end planning tool that lays the groundwork for a successful social marketing program. For more information on the workbook go to [...]

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