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REAL TALK about social media

Loosely Speaking

Even though the big three (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) have been around for more than a few years, conventions and best practices for their use still seems like a hot topic. My AZVAs colleague and I are no exception, as we’re planning our May 2011 podcast around the topic and are even offering a course of our own on May 24.

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Why Surveys Show Wide Differences in Small Business Social Media Use

Small Business Labs

You many have noticed that different surveys show very different small business social media usage rates. They also show very different views on how effective social media is for small businesses.   Another point of view comes from Citibank.   Another point of view comes from Citibank.

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Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media?

Small Business Labs

Small Business Labs Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business Welcome to Small Business Labs Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business.   Only 22% of small businesses who use social media believe it has been profitable. 

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Great Quote on Consumer Versus Business Social Media

Small Business Labs

Small Business Labs Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business Welcome to Small Business Labs Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Free Webinar: Using Twitter to Grow Your Business

Small Business Labs

Small Business Labs Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business Welcome to Small Business Labs Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. creating revolution in the social market as days are rolling on.

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Local Online Advertising to Increase 18% in 2011

Small Business Labs

Small Business Labs Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business Welcome to Small Business Labs Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business.   This is much faster than their 2011 overall advertising growth forecast of 5%. 

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Small Business Blogging Declines

Small Business Labs

U Mass Dartmouth marketing professor Nora Barnes has caused quite a stir in social media circles with her latest  study on the usage of social media by Inc. 500 companies blogging declined in 2011.  But in 2011 only 37% did.   While blogging is down, social media usage is up.