First, there was a rush to create content for the Web in the hope that we may strike gold and go viral. Then we realised that creating content was as much as science as art. To get our audience to stop, look, like, and share our content demanded creativity, usability, and resonance in our … [Read more...]
Social media metrics that matter
Avinash Kaushik's article on the best social media metrics may have been written a little more than a year ago, but it still resonates with relevance even against the backdrop of fast-changing developments in social media analytics. He poses an approach that focuses on using four metrics that are … [Read more...]
Recommended links: Big data analytics and the US Elections
Three relevant links showing the data-driven character of the Obama campaign and how big data analytics is changing the way insights, strategy and tactics are being utilised in elections. 1. Wrath of the Math: Obama Wins Nerdiest Election Ever The role of big data analytics in the US elections: " … [Read more...]
Infographic: Brand advocates and why they matter
Great infographic from The Dachis Group on Brand Advocacy. It gives a good overview of the types of advocates, why they matter, and how you can best connect and sustain relationships with them. Remember when it comes to buying: "people listen to people, not traditional marketing." [slideshare … [Read more...]
Social by design: jump-start your social business strategy
Social by design: jump-start your social business strategy[slideshare id=13285192&w=425&h=355&sc=no] View more presentations from Timi Stoop-Alcala I had the pleasure last week of being a presenter at Creative Niche's knowledge season series, 'Project Greenhouse: Social Media Strategy … [Read more...]
Jump-start your social media strategy development
Companies are starting to realise, earlier rather than later, that they need to invest in social media strategy first before spending on setting-up their Facebook page, launching a Twitter campaign, creating a Pinterest board, and oh, do something with Google+. I've had these kinds of conversations … [Read more...]