Trends in Social Media: Are Most People Using Social?

social media expert interviewIn this video I interview Tom Webster, vice president, strategy and marketing at Edison Research.

Tom shares insights into current trends in social media.

You’ll also discover why you need to know how research is carried out and how to interpret social media trends.

Tom gives you the questions you need to ask before following these trends to drive your business forward successfully.

Be sure to check out the takeaways below after you watch the video.

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New Social Media Research: This Week in Social Media

social media researchWelcome to our weekly edition of what’s hot in social media news. To help you stay up-to-date with social media, here are some of the news items that caught our attention.

What’s New This Week?

New Infographics Show Mobile Social Universe: JESS3 Labs published its new Geosocial Universe infographics. Click through this first chart below; there are more noteworthy social media stats.

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"Facebook now tops 629 million registered users with almost 250 million people accessing the site via mobile."

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Should You Use Radian6 for Social Media Monitoring?

social media toolsAre you befuddled by all the social media tools out there? Are you wondering if Radian6 is a good choice for your organization? Do you need a way to compare different vendors? Keep reading for a comprehensive review…

If you’re looking for a social media monitoring tool, you’ve probably noticed that it’s quickly becoming a confusing landscape. For those who are new to social media and looking for tools to manage their presence, it’s difficult to know how to compare one vendor to the next. Here’s the skinny on where Radian6 fits into the picture.

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Most Marketers Not Profiting From Social Media

social media researchAre your social media marketing campaigns bringing in sales? If you answered “yes,” you’re part of a very small group found a recent study.

Although many marketers see the value and potential of social media marketing, most have yet to translate that into sales, found a new report by R2integrated.

According to the study, 65% of respondents said that their companies have not increased revenue or profited using social media. When asked about their biggest impediment, 36% of the respondents cited “not enough data or analytics to develop ROI” as their #1 challenge.

A few key finding determined what set the winners apart from the losers.

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