Monthly Archives: August 2012

Could Social Measurement Platforms Replace Spreadsheets?

Tweet I recently picked up a Gartner paper that questioned the value and relevance of spreadsheets in the age of sophisticated measurement and big data.  Like many of you, I’ve grown up with those delightful excel spreadsheets and the funky … Continue reading

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Measuring Business Value When Sales Take Place Offline

TweetYou know that you are putting time and money towards social media marketing efforts.  You also know (or assume) that some of these efforts must be responsible for sales that are taking place offline. Right?  Assume no longer.  In our … Continue reading

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A Dose of Social Media Measurement Wisdom

TweetHere are some insightful thoughts by some of our favorite gurus (old and new) and one, kinda funny smart-ass: Have You Hugged Your Data Today? “…I’d like to issue a not-so-subtle reminder of why we got mixed up in web … Continue reading

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Should Every Social Media Manager Be Under 25?

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One Social Media Metric You May Have Missed: Community Manager Satisfaction

TweetThere is no doubt about it, measuring your social media activities is a critical element of your overall plan, strategy and tactics. Without measurement, you are basically flying by the seat of your pants and you’ll never know whether your … Continue reading

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