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Today's Social Media Reality for Brands!

Today's Social Media Reality for Brands!

15 Tips on How to Handle a Social Media Crisis

15 Tips on How to Handle a Social Media Crisis

It is common knowledge that disputes and issues on Social Media can be blown out of proportion in no time, and traditional methods won't help in handling it. It is important to have and establish a checklist that could be followed and implemented as a procedure in any crisis that seems to develop for your Brand.

On Social Media, there is no weekend!

On Social Media, there is no weekend!

Unless you are willing to lose 25% of your Brand's customers, you should start realizing that Social Media is a living, breathing environment that goes on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Being there for your customers and constantly addressing their needs, asks and complaints is the only way to go if you want to keep them engaged and turn them into advocates for your Brand.

The Importance of the Web in tomorrow's Global World!

The Importance of Web in tomorrow's Global World!

Our future is shaping up more and more around the Web, Social Media and all that they offers. Virtually, people and Brands are building their lives and efforts based on them. In essence, the Web and Social Media are becoming the very hub where our lives evolve around, now and in the foreseeable future!

Social Media Marketing - What works for FMCGs

Social Media Marketing - What works for FMCGs

As marketers, we have all been exposed to the immense possibilities around Social Media and the unceasingly amazing amplifying power of Earned Media. Imagine the Word of Mouth that Beyoncé is generating with the release of every new single of hers! But how do you get people to spread the love about a new type of detergent, a typical fast moving consuming good (FMCG)? Let’s be honest; influencing purchasing decisions and driving loyalty has never been so challenging before!

Design is not all about looks!

Design is not all about looks!

When you think of Design for your Brand, on Social Media or in general, do you only focus on what looks nice? Think again! The most important factor on creating a memorable Design is to focus not on how it looks, but on how it works!

Social Media is not a "teenage" thing anymore!

Social Media is not a "teenage" thing anymore!

If you think that Social Media may not be suitable for your Brand because your target audience is more mature, you better think again! The stats for Q1 2013 regarding the three most popular Social Networks, Facebook, Google+ and Twitter, showed that the fastest growing demographic is over 45 years, while Twitter seems to appeal especially to the 55-64 age bracket. Still unsure on whether your audience is on Social Media?

Dear Brand, are you there? - Best Tips for Helping Customers on Social Media

Dear Brand, are you there? - Best Tips for Helping Customers on Social Media

A typical American mentions Brands 60 times per week in both online and offline conversations (Wommapedia). So, the answer is yes, your customers are talking about your Brand online, especially on Social Networks. What are they talking about? They share customer experiences - good ones and bad ones, they discuss products and services, they ask for others’ opinion before they make a purchase and they post questions when they need help with a product. The reasons they connect with Brands on Social Networks are similar: to stay informed, receive special offers and get instant customer service whenever they need it.

LinkedIn is taking over the World!

LinkedIn is taking over the World!

More than 200 million professionals, spanned in more than 200 countries & territories are your Brand's audience on LinkedIn! No matter if you are a B2C or B2B Company, the network for professionals can provide great networking opportunities for you!

Social Media is about the People, not the Brands!

Social Media is about the People, not the Brands!

The best way to get Connected with people on Social Media is to show you care about them! Keep in mind the "More about Them, Less about Us rules" and you will succeed!