Prior to the Internet, if you had a movie you wanted to make, a book that you wanted to write, a song that you wanted people to hear, or you wanted to take part in just about any other creative endeavor, you had to find the right person or company … “Algorithms Are the New Content Gatekeepers: An Introduction”
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For a while now, marketers have debated about whether or not it is a good idea to use Snapchat to market a brand’s products or services. However, in recent months, the app that is known for its disappearing content seems to have more vocal fans than detractors. At the very … “Businesses Are Realizing That Snapchat Isn’t Going to Disappear Anytime Soon”
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In almost every instance where a business is trying to sell a product or service, it takes multiple positive interactions before a prospect becomes a paying customer. The average number of positive interactions, or touches at various touchpoints, required typically varies by the type of product or service being sold. Furthermore, … “Sometimes It’s What a Brand Doesn’t Do That Loses the Sale”
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As I mentioned in a previous post, there are many problems that people encounter when they attempt to measure social influence. Since writing that post, I’ve been thinking that maybe the method that people are using to find influencers is all wrong. Or, maybe, I don’t completely understand how Klout … “Finding Influenceable Consumers: Is There an App for That?”
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