Social Media Marketing

Hey Everyone!

I am looking for some insight into the Social Media Marketing world. Does anyone have any expertise in this area and would allow me to "pick their brain" or if someone has any articles, books, or seminar recommendations that would be helpful, would you send them my way?

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Permalink Reply by Vince Jelenic on June 23, 2009 at 12:36am

Hi, Roxanne.
Well, I seldom consider myself "normal", if ever. I even write in Green Ink mostly. (look up "green ink" on Wiki, it's a little scary).

I guess the interesting thing about our little experiment is that it is a social group MADE TO SELL - that is it's prime purpose. The "fans" as you so nicely put it, are, or are to become, clients who appreciate our services. It is not a "social group" or "lounge" or "discussion forum", yet still fits the social media bill.

We look at this social media as bringing the old mom & pop general store feel to our clients. It allows us to get almost as up close and personal with them as in person. That was the concept to start -- the easy open communications -- the sales follow naturally.

And, Yes, it requires patience, but what good long-term business doesn't?

Permalink Reply by But Online Advertising on July 10, 2009 at 11:16am

I managed to get my video to the top of the search results for the words "buy advertising" on Bing.com. Bing.com is Microsoft's new search engine.

Permalink Reply by carlosx on July 17, 2009 at 11:50pm

in a quick glance, i don't think i saw anyone mention this, but my online field manual is mashable.com. absolutely indispensable!

carlos lopez
digital strategist
gsw worldwide

Permalink Reply by Rena Bernstein on August 3, 2009 at 2:00pm

Hi,

Social Media Marketing is more than just a formula for marketing. It's sort of a different way of thinking about marketing. It's all about letting empowered consumers find you when they want you and letting them peek behind the curtain a bit to see who the company really is.

I got started in it several years ago and it is formally a big part of my services now.

There is tons of stuff online about all of the different aspects of Social Marketing. I suggest that anyone interested read several articles on each subject to really get a complete understanding of it — since there are so many opinions.

My blog, Advertising Today talks about some of the benefits as well: www.elektrik.com/blog

Or feel free to contact me for more information about incorporating Inbound Marketing / Social Media Marketing into their business mix.

Best,
Rena Bernstein
rena@elektrik.com