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2014 Social Media Marketing Trends

If you spend time on social media, it’s no secret to you that 2014 is all about content. You’ve also likely noticed the lifestyle emphasis of popular content this year. Videos, images (both with and without text), and the beloved listicle are also very popular… 2014 Social Media Marketing Trends

Promises, Another in the 7 P’s of Marketing

Promises are often made too lightly causing law suits for false advertising and negative comments about your brand or offering. Since we’re in a world of word of mouth, promises made are even more important to keep, because if you don’t keep your promises, the community will out you and your shady marketing in less time than it takes to even say your company name.

Partnerships, the 6th P in Marketing

No solitary person can exist in a vacuum and certainly no marketing can happen without anyone around. In the conversation economy, word of mouth is a world of mouth. People and partnerships are crucial for business and even more crucial in social media marketing.

Participation is Marketing

Participation is Marketing Brian Solis said, “Participation is marketing.” This has never been truer than with social media marketing. We cannot market unless we participate and being there and showing up is actually just one part of the success model.… Participation is Marketing

Proximity is Better than Place in the P’s of Marketing

Proximity is about place, but it’s not about the marketer wanting to have the product on the shelf at eye-level. It’s about reaching out to people who are already nearby or who have friends nearby, providing value in the form of convenience and connection. It’s about reaching people where they are, ie. adding value instead of paying for placement.

Passion is not a pitfall

What would happen if you hired a social media manager who was your number one fan? Passion is admirable, charming and inspiring. Passion is positive, decisive and purposeful. Passion is about pleasure and growth through pain. Passion is what pulls us through the hard times and leads to pure happiness and ultimate satisfaction.