Tag Archives: social networks

Don't be fooled..content is still King.

Companies are in a mad rush to be seen on all the hottest social networks of the moment. How many people tell you..yes we are on Twitter, Facebook and the Like. But what are they doing there? And are they, … Continue reading

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Virtual goods enjoy a real-life boom

Even as consumers continue to pinch pennies in the wake of the recession, spending on virtual goods is booming through sites such as Facebook and apps on the iPhone. The total US market size for virtual goods will reach $2.1bn … Continue reading

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How social commerce cross-selling can drive e-commerce

We found this great article through Zuupy that we wanted to share with our own readers.It shows clearly how social commerce can be leveraged to enhance your existing e-commerce activity. The concept of leveraging on existing customers and advocates to … Continue reading

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Foursquare founder slates Facebook Places

Talking to The Telegraph,  Dennis Crowley, said he had now had time to play around with Facebook’s new location tool, which directly rivals his own product by allowing people to share their location with their network, through checking into bars, … Continue reading

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The social future of loyalty rewards programmes

A new social twist on loyalty rewards programmes has been announced – the launch of Topguest, a new service that will allow people to use their favorite location-aware social networks for something more than tricksy points, badges, mayorships and the odd … Continue reading

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Advertisers embrace social networks

Advertisers and their agencies have embraced Facebook and Twitter, as social media reaches a size and scale few brands can ignore. Many leading brands have used some form of social media, which agencies contrast with traditional advertising slots bought on … Continue reading

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Some tips on social media best practice for business.

Social networks and blogs are changing how consumers find places and services, how and where they share their experiences, and eventually, where they will spend their time and money. Without an understanding of, and participation in, social networks, you can … Continue reading

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How to keep selling online through the economic downturn

After years of growth rates of in the double digits, e-commerce sales are projected to increase at a single-digit pace from now until 2012. There are two forces acting toward this trend: the economic downturn has added additional downward pressure … Continue reading

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