Social media doesn't drive purchasing decisions: report
Can social media influence purchasing decisions? Lots of time and money
has been invested in a clear bet that the answer is 'yes'.
Some cite anecdotal reports regarding commercial activity on sites like Twitter, for instance, as evidence that popular social media services are playing an increasingly important role in purchasing decisions. But is social media the boon to the influence of purchasing decisions that many believe it is?
What's it take to be a social media expert? Not much, apparently
What is a 'social media expert'? What qualifications does one reasonably need before being paid to assist businesses with social media campaigns?
Despite the fact that there are plenty of self-proclaimed 'social media experts' out there, these are two questions for which we don't have good answers.
Should brands ignore social media criticism?
Social media has given brands a new medium in which consumers can be engaged. Most agree: there's something really important about this, even if we disagree on just what that is.
At the same time, social media has given consumers a powerful new tool for interacting with brands. It's now possible to provide feedback, issue praise and voice complaints in a manner that can have a real impact very quickly.
Social media marketing and online PR challenges for 2009
It has been interesting watching and taking part in discussions about our recent Online PR Industry Benchmarking Report. Over 300 UK marketers and PR professionals working for both in-house company teams and for agencies were surveyed.
Here are a few key report findings and opinions from those working at the coal face who blogged or commented...
Social media: the best and worst of 2009
Email marketing: six steps to improving customer engagement in 2010
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Graham Charlton
Strategy & Planning
