March 21, 2013

SocialToaster: Super fans unite on behalf of brands

by JD Lasica

SocialToaster uses gamification to incentivize brands’ super fans to share and engage with brand-related content.
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August 16, 2012

Is Google turning from a search engine into a publisher?

by JD Lasica

Google’s search results are becoming more personalized, but users want to know: is Google moving away from its search engine roots and moving into the role of content publisher? Google’s Matt Cutts discusses how the company is trying to satisfy users’ needs without undercutting websites. Continue reading

March 13, 2012

How social business will transform B2B Sales & Marketing

by Christopher Rollyson

Social business is permeating client networks and changing client behavior and expectations. This has created a rare opportunity for B2B sales and marketing people who understand and respond ahead of the market. Here I’ll do a deeper dive into how legacy Sales and Marketing functions will evolve, using social business as a lever. Continue reading

December 14, 2011

Social media success demands talent above technology

by Chris Abraham

It’s more than just technology that will elicit success. Hiring and training people based on their ability to write, and their ability to connect and engage people is key. While technology has moved things forward, human relationships are still fundamental. Continue reading

November 16, 2011

Set up your Google+ brand page the right way

by Chris Abraham

Last week, I wrote Max SEO with 8 simple Google+ steps before Google opened up G+ Brand Pages, so first go read what I wrote in the previous post (because all of the advice still applies). In this post, we’ll work on setting up your brand page right away in the right way. If you follow these steps, you’ll be as well-placed as possible. Continue reading