What made Steve Spangler Science the MCM Awards Website of the Year? Chief operating officer Jeff Brooks talks about how the merchant used analytics, word of mouth and social media to carve its e-commerce niche.
The penetration of social media tools within brand and retailer organizations is extremely high, given the length of time these tools have been around, according to a study released by e-commerce consultancy the e-tailing group and software provider PowerReviews.
Although we tend to think of e-mail and social media marketing avenues as mutually exclusive, they often make for more compelling and effective campaigns when merged into one fully integrated online marketing campaign.
Are you still thinking about using Twitter as a channel to communicate with your customers? If so, keep in mind there’s a lot of clutter to cut through. More than 40% of all tweets are “pointless babble.”
You’ve got your company on Twitter, you set up a Facebook page, and think you’re reaching your customers in a whole new way. But do you really know what you’re doing with social media? Or are you just on Twitter and doing Facebook because the boss told you to do it because the competition is doing it?
Lower cost channels such the Web, e-mail and instant messaging have offered some relief but many of the new
Computer seller Dell did $3 million in sales last year through its Twitter accounts, Dell director of communities and conversions Liana Frey said Wednesday during a keynote session at eTail 2009.
Search and social have collided, and now they affect each other. Not only is search now social, but it also possesses its own unique voice. The voice
Consumers are spending the same amount online in 2009 as they did in 2008, according to Forrister’s annual report on consumer behavior. But the report shows consumers are much more engaged this year because of social networking activities.
When used properly, a Facebook page can be a very effective means for merchants to communicate with their audience on a unique and personal level. Here are some best practices.