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social media
                     Social media has become a part of everyday life, and whether you’re connected to the
                     conversation or not, you can be sure that someone out there is talking about what you’re
                     doing. From business to pleasure the tweets are flying, friends are being made, and networks
                     are forming.




                     Are you part of the conversation?




                     Statistics and studies have confirmed the benefits of using social media. Both business to
                     consumer and business to business companies are starting to reap the benefits of an online
                     presence. Still, many organizations don’t understand the benefits these online tools offer.

                     The answers are out there. Business to business organizations have achieved higher levels
                     of brand exposure, increased traffic to their websites, and new business
                     partnerships, all by strategically leveraging their online presence.

                     “Without monitoring conversations on the Web, you won’t know who’s
                     talking about your brand and your products or services, and what the
                     positive and negative sentiments are about them”

                                                                        -Tom Davenport, Leading Author and Analytics Expert
                                                                                                   Harvard Business Review
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the big four
                     Social media is being used by 91% (Stelzner, 2010) of marketers to promote their businesses.
                     In 2010 the four biggest players on the Social Media field were Twitter (88%), Facebook
                     (87%), LinkedIn (78%), and Blogs (70%). Beyond these giants, the rest of social media’s
                     players lag behind.

                     Each of these “big four” social tools provides the user with a unique experience. The ability to
                     extend your professional network on LinkedIn is unrivaled. The opportunity to join in on topical
                     conversations on Twitter is simple and intuitive. Facebook provides users with the chance
                     to proliferate their brand through their fans networks. Blogs offer organizations a soapbox to
                     provide added value to their stakeholders, all while reinforcing their brand.

                     The Big Four might dominate today, but they haven’t always, nor will
                     they continue to. The online landscape is constantly changing. For example, while
                     MySpace was once an extraordinary tool for self promotion, its usefulness has faded away.
                     It’s important to know where your audience is today, but knowing where they’re going to be
                     tomorrow is just as important. Like in business, you can prevent yourself from being left
                     behind by keeping your eyes on the horizon.




                     % Using Social Media




                                                                          Source: Michael Stelzner 2010
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                                                                         (Social Media Marketing Report)




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what has the web done for you lately?
                     In a report by the Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, 50% agreed that the increased
                     awareness of their organization, products, or services among their targeted customers, was
                     a primary benefit of their social media use. This means one of every two organizations using
                     social media for their business was able to get more eyes on their brand as a direct result of
                     their social media strategy.

                     This number jumped to 61% for users who consider themselves “effective” users of social
                     media. With a clear and effective strategy, your audience will not only find you, they’ll follow
                     and engage. It’s important to note that this added exposure isn’t just untargeted messaging
                     into the vast expanse of the internet. We’re talking about awareness among targeted customers
                     – your ideal users.

                     The results from the 2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report (Stelzner, 2010) had
                     even more impressive results. Their polls indicated that   85% of respondents increased
                     exposure for their business by using social media.
                     Social media, as part of an integrated marketing strategy, has had confirmed success in
                     exposing brand, products, and services to a wider audience of target consumers. The exposure
                     generated from social media has been measurable in website traffic. The Social Media
                     Examiner’s report showed that   63% of users saw an increase in website traffic,
                     subscribers, and opt-in lists as a result of social media initiatives.
                     A boost in website traffic can be generated by any of the top four social media tools listed
                     above, when used correctly. By producing valuable content through your online tools, and then
                     driving that traffic to your homepage, you’ll see that jump in traffic that you’re looking for.
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a b2b wonderland

                     “At the C-suite level, they don’t want to talk about social media because
                     they don’t understand it,” said the vice president for strategy at a
                     multinational construction company. “If we don’t get education out
                     about the benefits of social media and get business people to adopt it,
                     it could put us at a serious disadvantage.”
                                                                                                Harvard Business Review



                     Business to business companies need to form relationships to succeed,
                     and as networks grow and people become more accustomed to life on the Web, those
                     relationships will be formed increasingly online.

                     While large business to consumer companies like Starbucks may crowd the social media
                     spotlight, a larger percent of business to business companies are using social media, and
                     they’ve been doing it for longer.

                     It’s true that social media is still new across the board –   65% of marketers have either
                     just started, or have only been using social media for a few months – but 79.5%
                     of business to business companies reported that they’ve been using social
                     median for months or longer. For business to consumer companies, this number
                     drops to 68.7%.
                     Business to business organizations weren’t just there first, they’re also seeing results.
                     Aside from enhanced exposure and increased traffic to the website, social media has been
                     responsible for creating new business partnerships. The Social Media Examiner’s report found
                     that53.1% of all businesses who had invested as little as a few months into
                     social media had gained new business partnerships, 60.8% of that number was
                     made up of business to business companies.
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stimulate your business
                     Of businesses that consider themselves “effective” users of social media, 22% have seen
                     an increase in new business. While many companies are actively working towards new
                     and unexplored ways to use the medium others simply recognize it as an opportunity to make
                     their benefits more visible to their target audience.

                      “Marketing brochures are not the language customers use. Social media
                     lets the experts escape the prim and proper marketing talk.”
                                                                                                      Harvard Business Review




                     Use of Social Media




                                                                             Source: Harvard Business Review 2010
                                                     (The New Conversation: Taking Social Media from Talk to Action)
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make the medium work for you
                     When you hear the benefits that social media can offer, it’s easy to get excited. Even better,
                     it’s easy to get started. Signing up on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn is dangerously simple,
                     and the applications available on the Web today makes blogging just as easy.

                     Before you head out to create your accounts and start building your network, there are some
                     things you should keep in mind.



                     know your audience
                     You wouldn’t run a beer ad during Saturday morning cartoons. Social media is no different,
                     you need to know your audience and communicate to them directly.

                     Know who you want to talk to before you start sending out your messages. Is your target
                     audience more likely to be on Twitter or LinkedIn? Can you better engage your stakeholders
                     with a Facebook page or a company blog? These are important, strategic questions that need
                     to be answered before any social media activities begin.

                     When you know who you want to talk to, and where those people can be found, you can target
                     your communications so that the people who see your messages are the ones who will find
                     value in them.

                     Social media makes it easy to mass communicate, but it will only hurt your brand
                     if the people you’re talking to find no value in what you’re saying.


                     two way communications
                     Web 2.0 has given the user the chance to talk back. The benefit is that you can engage in
                     meaningful dialogues with your audience. The danger is that not everyone is going to like your
                     brand, and they’ll tell you about it.

                     When you accept social media as part of your overall communications strategy,
                     it’s important to understand that you’re entering into a conversation. This isn’t like
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                     the media release or advertisement you’ve sent out in the past.




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Social media is not a place for you to talk at your audience; it’s a place for you to talk with
                     them. Get used to that and you’re already ahead of the game.

                     “If we reach out and respond to someone who makes a comment
                     about us in a social media channel, it makes a huge impact,”
                                                                                              Harvard Business Review



                     set Protocols
                     If you’re going to have people communicating online for you, you’ll want to set some
                     guidelines to ensure a consistent message comes across. If, by being on social media,
                     potential clients only realize that your company has no clear, focused voice, then you haven’t
                     done your job.

                     Protocols and guidelines can ensure that the company blog or Twitter account
                     sends out a consistent message that is on brand and adds value.


                     be authentic
                     The beauty of social media is its ability to connect people. If you can’t be authentic with the
                     people who are trying to connect with you, you’re efforts won’t pay off. By using an authentic
                     voice (people expect a human being, it’s okay to be one) your followers and readers will be
                     much more willing to engage with you, and see your brand as tangible and inviting.

                     Authenticity has its limits. If you’re having an awful day, you don’t need to share
                     those nasty thoughts with the infinite memory of the internet. Be human, but stick
                     with the guidelines and protocols you’ve decided on.


                     listen
                     You have a business and you’ve got a lot to say, that’s great, but most people online don’t
                     want to be told what to think. Like all of us, social media users are looking for a company that
                     will work with them. When you start engaging in social media, take the time to listen more
                     than you talk. Always respond when someone engages you in a conversation and take the
                     opportunity to find out what your stakeholders are thinking.
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                     If you spend more time listening and less time talking, you’ll find your social
                     media strategy will start paying off.


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don’t miss the call
                     There’s a conversation that’s happening on the internet. People are talking
                     on Facebook and Twitter; there are connections being made on LinkedIn; bloggers are filling
                     the Web with content, and social bookmarking sites are ushering millions toward user vetted
                     content. People are talking, and you’re either helping direct that conversation
                     or you’re oblivious to it.
                     It doesn’t take much time to get informed, and it takes even less to get started. The benefits
                     are there for business to business companies, and the relationships are just waiting to happen.

                     “I think when it comes to really groundbreaking ways of reaching people,
                     social media has so many more legs still to go. We are just at the
                     beginning of this.”
                                                                     - Charlene Li, author of Groundswell and Open Leadership
                                                                                                    Harvard Business Review




                       People are talking
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works cited

                     Harvard Business Review. The New Conversation: Taking Social Media from Talk to Action.
                     http://www.sas.com/reg/gen/corp/1207823-pr, 2010.

                     Stelzner, Michael A., “2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report: How Marketers Are
                     Using Social Media to Grow Their Businesses.”
                     http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-marketing-industry-report- 2010/, 2010.
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Incite social media-facts and figures worth sharing(110525)

  • 1. Social Media: Facts and figures worth sharing April 2011
  • 2. social media Social media has become a part of everyday life, and whether you’re connected to the conversation or not, you can be sure that someone out there is talking about what you’re doing. From business to pleasure the tweets are flying, friends are being made, and networks are forming. Are you part of the conversation? Statistics and studies have confirmed the benefits of using social media. Both business to consumer and business to business companies are starting to reap the benefits of an online presence. Still, many organizations don’t understand the benefits these online tools offer. The answers are out there. Business to business organizations have achieved higher levels of brand exposure, increased traffic to their websites, and new business partnerships, all by strategically leveraging their online presence. “Without monitoring conversations on the Web, you won’t know who’s talking about your brand and your products or services, and what the positive and negative sentiments are about them” -Tom Davenport, Leading Author and Analytics Expert Harvard Business Review incitemarketing.ca 1
  • 3. the big four Social media is being used by 91% (Stelzner, 2010) of marketers to promote their businesses. In 2010 the four biggest players on the Social Media field were Twitter (88%), Facebook (87%), LinkedIn (78%), and Blogs (70%). Beyond these giants, the rest of social media’s players lag behind. Each of these “big four” social tools provides the user with a unique experience. The ability to extend your professional network on LinkedIn is unrivaled. The opportunity to join in on topical conversations on Twitter is simple and intuitive. Facebook provides users with the chance to proliferate their brand through their fans networks. Blogs offer organizations a soapbox to provide added value to their stakeholders, all while reinforcing their brand. The Big Four might dominate today, but they haven’t always, nor will they continue to. The online landscape is constantly changing. For example, while MySpace was once an extraordinary tool for self promotion, its usefulness has faded away. It’s important to know where your audience is today, but knowing where they’re going to be tomorrow is just as important. Like in business, you can prevent yourself from being left behind by keeping your eyes on the horizon. % Using Social Media Source: Michael Stelzner 2010 incitemarketing.ca (Social Media Marketing Report) 2
  • 4. what has the web done for you lately? In a report by the Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, 50% agreed that the increased awareness of their organization, products, or services among their targeted customers, was a primary benefit of their social media use. This means one of every two organizations using social media for their business was able to get more eyes on their brand as a direct result of their social media strategy. This number jumped to 61% for users who consider themselves “effective” users of social media. With a clear and effective strategy, your audience will not only find you, they’ll follow and engage. It’s important to note that this added exposure isn’t just untargeted messaging into the vast expanse of the internet. We’re talking about awareness among targeted customers – your ideal users. The results from the 2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report (Stelzner, 2010) had even more impressive results. Their polls indicated that 85% of respondents increased exposure for their business by using social media. Social media, as part of an integrated marketing strategy, has had confirmed success in exposing brand, products, and services to a wider audience of target consumers. The exposure generated from social media has been measurable in website traffic. The Social Media Examiner’s report showed that 63% of users saw an increase in website traffic, subscribers, and opt-in lists as a result of social media initiatives. A boost in website traffic can be generated by any of the top four social media tools listed above, when used correctly. By producing valuable content through your online tools, and then driving that traffic to your homepage, you’ll see that jump in traffic that you’re looking for. incitemarketing.ca 3
  • 5. a b2b wonderland “At the C-suite level, they don’t want to talk about social media because they don’t understand it,” said the vice president for strategy at a multinational construction company. “If we don’t get education out about the benefits of social media and get business people to adopt it, it could put us at a serious disadvantage.” Harvard Business Review Business to business companies need to form relationships to succeed, and as networks grow and people become more accustomed to life on the Web, those relationships will be formed increasingly online. While large business to consumer companies like Starbucks may crowd the social media spotlight, a larger percent of business to business companies are using social media, and they’ve been doing it for longer. It’s true that social media is still new across the board – 65% of marketers have either just started, or have only been using social media for a few months – but 79.5% of business to business companies reported that they’ve been using social median for months or longer. For business to consumer companies, this number drops to 68.7%. Business to business organizations weren’t just there first, they’re also seeing results. Aside from enhanced exposure and increased traffic to the website, social media has been responsible for creating new business partnerships. The Social Media Examiner’s report found that53.1% of all businesses who had invested as little as a few months into social media had gained new business partnerships, 60.8% of that number was made up of business to business companies. incitemarketing.ca 4
  • 6. stimulate your business Of businesses that consider themselves “effective” users of social media, 22% have seen an increase in new business. While many companies are actively working towards new and unexplored ways to use the medium others simply recognize it as an opportunity to make their benefits more visible to their target audience. “Marketing brochures are not the language customers use. Social media lets the experts escape the prim and proper marketing talk.” Harvard Business Review Use of Social Media Source: Harvard Business Review 2010 (The New Conversation: Taking Social Media from Talk to Action) incitemarketing.ca 5
  • 7. make the medium work for you When you hear the benefits that social media can offer, it’s easy to get excited. Even better, it’s easy to get started. Signing up on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn is dangerously simple, and the applications available on the Web today makes blogging just as easy. Before you head out to create your accounts and start building your network, there are some things you should keep in mind. know your audience You wouldn’t run a beer ad during Saturday morning cartoons. Social media is no different, you need to know your audience and communicate to them directly. Know who you want to talk to before you start sending out your messages. Is your target audience more likely to be on Twitter or LinkedIn? Can you better engage your stakeholders with a Facebook page or a company blog? These are important, strategic questions that need to be answered before any social media activities begin. When you know who you want to talk to, and where those people can be found, you can target your communications so that the people who see your messages are the ones who will find value in them. Social media makes it easy to mass communicate, but it will only hurt your brand if the people you’re talking to find no value in what you’re saying. two way communications Web 2.0 has given the user the chance to talk back. The benefit is that you can engage in meaningful dialogues with your audience. The danger is that not everyone is going to like your brand, and they’ll tell you about it. When you accept social media as part of your overall communications strategy, it’s important to understand that you’re entering into a conversation. This isn’t like incitemarketing.ca the media release or advertisement you’ve sent out in the past. 6
  • 8. Social media is not a place for you to talk at your audience; it’s a place for you to talk with them. Get used to that and you’re already ahead of the game. “If we reach out and respond to someone who makes a comment about us in a social media channel, it makes a huge impact,” Harvard Business Review set Protocols If you’re going to have people communicating online for you, you’ll want to set some guidelines to ensure a consistent message comes across. If, by being on social media, potential clients only realize that your company has no clear, focused voice, then you haven’t done your job. Protocols and guidelines can ensure that the company blog or Twitter account sends out a consistent message that is on brand and adds value. be authentic The beauty of social media is its ability to connect people. If you can’t be authentic with the people who are trying to connect with you, you’re efforts won’t pay off. By using an authentic voice (people expect a human being, it’s okay to be one) your followers and readers will be much more willing to engage with you, and see your brand as tangible and inviting. Authenticity has its limits. If you’re having an awful day, you don’t need to share those nasty thoughts with the infinite memory of the internet. Be human, but stick with the guidelines and protocols you’ve decided on. listen You have a business and you’ve got a lot to say, that’s great, but most people online don’t want to be told what to think. Like all of us, social media users are looking for a company that will work with them. When you start engaging in social media, take the time to listen more than you talk. Always respond when someone engages you in a conversation and take the opportunity to find out what your stakeholders are thinking. incitemarketing.ca If you spend more time listening and less time talking, you’ll find your social media strategy will start paying off. 7
  • 9. don’t miss the call There’s a conversation that’s happening on the internet. People are talking on Facebook and Twitter; there are connections being made on LinkedIn; bloggers are filling the Web with content, and social bookmarking sites are ushering millions toward user vetted content. People are talking, and you’re either helping direct that conversation or you’re oblivious to it. It doesn’t take much time to get informed, and it takes even less to get started. The benefits are there for business to business companies, and the relationships are just waiting to happen. “I think when it comes to really groundbreaking ways of reaching people, social media has so many more legs still to go. We are just at the beginning of this.” - Charlene Li, author of Groundswell and Open Leadership Harvard Business Review People are talking incitemarketing.ca 8
  • 10. works cited Harvard Business Review. The New Conversation: Taking Social Media from Talk to Action. http://www.sas.com/reg/gen/corp/1207823-pr, 2010. Stelzner, Michael A., “2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report: How Marketers Are Using Social Media to Grow Their Businesses.” http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-marketing-industry-report- 2010/, 2010. incitemarketing.ca 9