Recent content by annavissi

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    Paying for Social Media Training / Consultant

    Hi, 1. No 2. No 3. 0 4. it can be really useful for people who really can't use google or other free options to consult themselves, or for those who just can't be bothered and have free money. But I am sure you will find a niche for your service - if you really want you can sell snow in Siberia..
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    dotsurvey.me/ff1o82cc-2ade882 Traditional media vs Social media communications

    I didn't find on the forum how to edit the post when you start a thread:| so forgive me for writing the following as one more post:) I wanted to add, that I would really appreciate if someone who is really into statistical models can advise me which model I could use more efficiently to...
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    Any thoughts on SMS Marketing?

    Ok, I agree on one point so far - it really depends on which kind of business you are running. I will look into the matter more precisely after I finish my dissertation and will argue with more supportive materials:D The point of the argument for me to find the usefulness in this type of...
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    Any thoughts on SMS Marketing?

    Well, I have never seen a successful sms campaign in my life. the appointment reminders is one thing. the advertisement (which people call a part of marketing mix) is another thing. We all know how all these lists are made of. that's why there are many people who think that's awful. only...
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    which stage in a business is social media marketing most useful?

    it is great at any stage. it worked for my friend with her cup cakes business and it works for big names such as Starbucks, Jamie Oliver etc
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    Need to get more traffic to my site.

    Agree, SM is great to get traffic. Try Twitter - find right connections to follow, retweet , etc same with Facebook, create a page , think trough the strategy and good luck
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    What's a good sample size for a mailshot?

    I wouldn't use paper correspondence at all - 95% goes to the bin even if it's a good one.. try e-marketing..
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    What do you think about social media contests?

    I don't think you need to employ a company to do the contest, with google's help you can run any contest on SM by yourself.. good luck!
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    List of companies

    I have already posted a reply here before but it didn't go trough ..weird.. so, you can email people, I don't think it's illegal, as long as you give them an option to unsubscribe. We did it in my previous company.
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    Need help with a b2b and b2c channels question

    I don't quite understand your questions but to the channels you could add LinkedIn
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    dotsurvey.me/ff1o82cc-2ade882 Traditional media vs Social media communications

    Hello everyone! I am a new member of the forum (please don't throw tomatoes):) I am doing my MBA dissertation at the moment and trying to get responses for my survey about Starbucks brand and the ways of how it has been communicated. I write here not only to get responses for my survey (I don't...
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    Any thoughts on SMS Marketing?

    I personally think that is awful.. first of all there is no trust in this tool , second it's really annoying and disruptive...
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    Opinions about the most efficient SM platform

    Just wanted to ask a question about which platform you would consider as the most efficient for different types of businesses. I would put it this way: " I think that for cup cakes making FB is the most efficient tool " Please give different opinions!
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    Advice on where is best to market a business for sale?

    Don't throw tomatoes but have you tried Meetup? there are lots of people gathering for different interests - search through , maybe you'll find a group of people who will give you leads on how to sell it effectively?
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    Suggestions on new ways to market

    Sounds like an advertisement more than help request:D however if you are looking for the new ways of promo try social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter).