This document discusses social media consumers and digital communities. It covers topics like how lives are reflected online through social media, why consumers are drawn to social activities, and different ways to segment social media users. It also discusses characteristics of online communities, how ideas spread within communities, the roles of opinion leaders and social capital, and how social media has empowered consumers. Key points include different typologies of social media users, the structure and flow of information in online networks, and factors that determine influence within digital communities.
Quick presentation about the future of social media - and more specifically how social media will change the future of your business, focusing on the key trends:
- integration across business
- crowdsourcing
- customer service
- visual emphasis
- experience
A PROJECT REPORT ON “Consumer Preference Towards Social Networking Apps Vibhor Agarwal
A
PROJECT REPORT
ON
“Consumer Preference Towards
Social Networking Apps in Bareilly”
includes
1. OBJECTIVES
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. INTRODUCTION
4. HISTORY
5. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
5. DATA INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS
6. FINDINGS
7. SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
8. CONCLUSION
Pdf formaat
JEGI & IAB Social Media Ecosystem ReportAmir Akhavan
JEGI is pleased to share with you the recently released Social Media Ecosystem Report, developed by Amir Akhavan, who covers Technology, Marketing Services, and Interactive at the firm, and supported by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). In the evolving world of technology, change is a constant state, wherein today’s news often becomes instant history. As such, this report is intended to do two things: first, to capture a moment in time, to bring its readers up to date on some of the latest developments, as brands become publishers, as advertisers seek ever more finite detail about their targets, and as users reinforce their role as kings of the hill; and second, to provide some observations about where the social ecosystem is likely to go. For more information, contact Amir Akhavan at amira@jegi.com or 212-754-0710.
Realizing the Potential of Social Media: A Strategy and Approach for InsurersCognizant
Social media strategy for insurers is crucial for insurance success in our age. We look at social media behavior by insurers and by consumers, identifying shortfalls, paths to implementation and opportunities, based on our research of 15 U.S. auto insurers.
marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event Mr Nyak
marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing
Usman Koroma
The effect of social media communication on consumer perceptions of brandsJohnRandom
Researchers and brand managers have limited understanding of the effects social media communication has on how consumers perceive brands. We investigated 504 Facebook users in order to observe the impact of firm-created and user-generated (UG) social media communication on brand equity (BE), brand attitude (BA) and purchase intention (PI) by using a standardized online survey throughout Poland. To test the conceptual model, we analyzed 60 brands across three different industries: non-alcoholic beverages, clothing and mobile network operators. When analyzing the data, we applied the structural equation modeling technique to both investigate the interplay of firm-created and user-generated social media communication and examine industry-specific differences. The results of the empirical studies showed that user-generated social media communication had a positive influence on both brand equity and brand attitude, whereas firm-created social media communication affected only brand attitude. Both brand equity and brand attitude were shown to have a positive influence on purchase intention. In addition, we assessed measurement invariance using a multi-group structural modeling equation. The findings revealed that the proposed measurement model was invariant across the researched industries. However, structural path differences were detected across the models.
Organizations successfully leveraging social media are seeing benefits for sales, marketing, and customer service. Yet most organizations are struggling to define a business strategy that makes the most of these opportunities. This storyboard will help you:
* Identify achievable social media opportunities
* Evaluate the risks of social media versus the benefits
* Understand IT’s role in the deployment and maintenance of a social media project
Social media continues to grow at a breakneck pace, and businesses need to get on board or they will be left behind. This storyboard, complete with real-world case studies of social media at work, will help you build a foundation for the successful integration of social media into your CRM strategy.
Government use of Social Media and how it can be used in messaging with violent extremism on the social web during "Counter Violent Extremism Media Training" in Kuwait for the Ministry of Information and U.S. Embassy staff organized by the U.S. Department of State
Quick presentation about the future of social media - and more specifically how social media will change the future of your business, focusing on the key trends:
- integration across business
- crowdsourcing
- customer service
- visual emphasis
- experience
A PROJECT REPORT ON “Consumer Preference Towards Social Networking Apps Vibhor Agarwal
A
PROJECT REPORT
ON
“Consumer Preference Towards
Social Networking Apps in Bareilly”
includes
1. OBJECTIVES
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. INTRODUCTION
4. HISTORY
5. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
5. DATA INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS
6. FINDINGS
7. SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
8. CONCLUSION
Pdf formaat
JEGI & IAB Social Media Ecosystem ReportAmir Akhavan
JEGI is pleased to share with you the recently released Social Media Ecosystem Report, developed by Amir Akhavan, who covers Technology, Marketing Services, and Interactive at the firm, and supported by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). In the evolving world of technology, change is a constant state, wherein today’s news often becomes instant history. As such, this report is intended to do two things: first, to capture a moment in time, to bring its readers up to date on some of the latest developments, as brands become publishers, as advertisers seek ever more finite detail about their targets, and as users reinforce their role as kings of the hill; and second, to provide some observations about where the social ecosystem is likely to go. For more information, contact Amir Akhavan at amira@jegi.com or 212-754-0710.
Realizing the Potential of Social Media: A Strategy and Approach for InsurersCognizant
Social media strategy for insurers is crucial for insurance success in our age. We look at social media behavior by insurers and by consumers, identifying shortfalls, paths to implementation and opportunities, based on our research of 15 U.S. auto insurers.
marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event Mr Nyak
marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing The Effectiveness of social media in event marketingThe Effectiveness of social media in event marketing
Usman Koroma
The effect of social media communication on consumer perceptions of brandsJohnRandom
Researchers and brand managers have limited understanding of the effects social media communication has on how consumers perceive brands. We investigated 504 Facebook users in order to observe the impact of firm-created and user-generated (UG) social media communication on brand equity (BE), brand attitude (BA) and purchase intention (PI) by using a standardized online survey throughout Poland. To test the conceptual model, we analyzed 60 brands across three different industries: non-alcoholic beverages, clothing and mobile network operators. When analyzing the data, we applied the structural equation modeling technique to both investigate the interplay of firm-created and user-generated social media communication and examine industry-specific differences. The results of the empirical studies showed that user-generated social media communication had a positive influence on both brand equity and brand attitude, whereas firm-created social media communication affected only brand attitude. Both brand equity and brand attitude were shown to have a positive influence on purchase intention. In addition, we assessed measurement invariance using a multi-group structural modeling equation. The findings revealed that the proposed measurement model was invariant across the researched industries. However, structural path differences were detected across the models.
Organizations successfully leveraging social media are seeing benefits for sales, marketing, and customer service. Yet most organizations are struggling to define a business strategy that makes the most of these opportunities. This storyboard will help you:
* Identify achievable social media opportunities
* Evaluate the risks of social media versus the benefits
* Understand IT’s role in the deployment and maintenance of a social media project
Social media continues to grow at a breakneck pace, and businesses need to get on board or they will be left behind. This storyboard, complete with real-world case studies of social media at work, will help you build a foundation for the successful integration of social media into your CRM strategy.
Government use of Social Media and how it can be used in messaging with violent extremism on the social web during "Counter Violent Extremism Media Training" in Kuwait for the Ministry of Information and U.S. Embassy staff organized by the U.S. Department of State
Finding political network bridges on facebookNasri Messarra
Is it possible to use Facebook to identify bridges overlapping structural holes in polarized crowds on Facebook?
Experimenting on a political situation
What is social media marketing? Why social media marketing and blogging is important for companies? How companies implement those strategies to better engage with customers?
una presentazione del social media marketing e della nostra offerta. Questo presentazione vuole far conoscere quali sono i punti di forza del social media marketing e come abbiamo strutturato il nostro servizio tra i primi in italia ad avere un\'offerta completa di gestione dei social media.
The first in a series of presentations designed to help entrepreneurs, managers and anyone interested in marketing learn the marketing tools necessary to be successful.
To find the students awareness of social networks.
b. To find for what purposes the students are using social networks.
c. To find effects of social networks on studies of the students.
d. To find Student’s ideas on how social networks can be used positively for education purposes.
e. To find average time spent on social networks by UNIVOTEC students
f. To find average expenditure spend by students on sustenance in social network
The findings of this research study (purchase on Amazon.com) examines the impact social media has on consumers and decision-makers around the world and characterizes the impact of social influence models. The Social Mind research explores the best practices of using social business as a platform to strengthen sustainable methods for working and living in new, interactive and collaborative business world. It identifies key characteristics and insights into the engagement behaviors of influencers and individuals, and how organizations can maximize reach and influence to execute on what we call the new Principals of Engagement in the Millennium.
Social business is dynamically changing the face of human interaction and communications globally. The emergence of new social behaviors and interrelationships between individuals, organizations, thought leaders and influencers are evolving in new and previously unforeseen ways primarily because of social media networks and peer groups.
A disruption is in the making, but this time, human behavior is the driver, not technology. People want and need to get the information they need at the time they desire it, especially from those they consider to be experts. We are returning to the “apple cart” of yesteryear. However, this time around we are armed with digital devices to extend our global ability to talk with the companies and people who inform our decisions.
This paradigm shift is a major communications innovation in all markets, which is radically changing the way people and organizations engage and behave online. There is also a strong link between social networking and what might be called “a new global anthropology” that is developing because of these new behaviors, interactions and interrelationships between cultures enabled through social business.
Over the past three years Vanessa DiMauro, Peter Auditore and myself, all Society for New Communications Research fellows, have embarked on a series of research studies to understand this new and evolving business platform and its impact on social communications and influence.
A century from now historians may look back on the beginning of the era of ubiquitous computing and note how human behavior fundamentally changed, when access to information and communication became instantaneous for nearly every person across the world.
Effective Mobile & Social Media Marketing StrategiesMicheleSullivan
- Leverage mobile technologies as a component of your overall marketing, communications and social media strategies
- Key differences between mobile websites and mobile apps
- Examples of mobile apps to expand member benefits, enhance satisfaction, and ultimately improve retention
Social Media is geen nieuw manier/methode van communicatie. Echter is de combinatie der delen wel nieuw. Ooit kon je alles offline lezen -- t/m Google Maps toe in de vorm van 100 kg wegen atlas van Shell :-x (no offence). Anonymous Netherlands Operations
Social Media: Strategic Shift or Tactical Tool?craig lefebvre
Overview of social and mobile media with an emphasis on how the communication paradigm we use has to change to use them most effectively. This version was presented in the course "Pass It On – Health Communication and Marketing in a New Age" and Institute 2010 on 4 October 2010 in Atlanta GA. It is based on an earlier version presented at the International Nonprofit and Social Marketing Conference in Brisbane, Australia in July 2010.
Digital Transformation and IT Strategy Toolkit and TemplatesAurelien Domont, MBA
This Digital Transformation and IT Strategy Toolkit was created by ex-McKinsey, Deloitte and BCG Management Consultants, after more than 5,000 hours of work. It is considered the world's best & most comprehensive Digital Transformation and IT Strategy Toolkit. It includes all the Frameworks, Best Practices & Templates required to successfully undertake the Digital Transformation of your organization and define a robust IT Strategy.
Editable Toolkit to help you reuse our content: 700 Powerpoint slides | 35 Excel sheets | 84 minutes of Video training
This PowerPoint presentation is only a small preview of our Toolkits. For more details, visit www.domontconsulting.com
Unveiling the Secrets How Does Generative AI Work.pdfSam H
At its core, generative artificial intelligence relies on the concept of generative models, which serve as engines that churn out entirely new data resembling their training data. It is like a sculptor who has studied so many forms found in nature and then uses this knowledge to create sculptures from his imagination that have never been seen before anywhere else. If taken to cyberspace, gans work almost the same way.
Business Valuation Principles for EntrepreneursBen Wann
This insightful presentation is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and tools needed to accurately value their businesses. Understanding business valuation is crucial for making informed decisions, whether you're seeking investment, planning to sell, or simply want to gauge your company's worth.
LA HUG - Video Testimonials with Chynna Morgan - June 2024Lital Barkan
Have you ever heard that user-generated content or video testimonials can take your brand to the next level? We will explore how you can effectively use video testimonials to leverage and boost your sales, content strategy, and increase your CRM data.🤯
We will dig deeper into:
1. How to capture video testimonials that convert from your audience 🎥
2. How to leverage your testimonials to boost your sales 💲
3. How you can capture more CRM data to understand your audience better through video testimonials. 📊
Memorandum Of Association Constitution of Company.pptseri bangash
www.seribangash.com
A Memorandum of Association (MOA) is a legal document that outlines the fundamental principles and objectives upon which a company operates. It serves as the company's charter or constitution and defines the scope of its activities. Here's a detailed note on the MOA:
Contents of Memorandum of Association:
Name Clause: This clause states the name of the company, which should end with words like "Limited" or "Ltd." for a public limited company and "Private Limited" or "Pvt. Ltd." for a private limited company.
https://seribangash.com/article-of-association-is-legal-doc-of-company/
Registered Office Clause: It specifies the location where the company's registered office is situated. This office is where all official communications and notices are sent.
Objective Clause: This clause delineates the main objectives for which the company is formed. It's important to define these objectives clearly, as the company cannot undertake activities beyond those mentioned in this clause.
www.seribangash.com
Liability Clause: It outlines the extent of liability of the company's members. In the case of companies limited by shares, the liability of members is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares. For companies limited by guarantee, members' liability is limited to the amount they undertake to contribute if the company is wound up.
https://seribangash.com/promotors-is-person-conceived-formation-company/
Capital Clause: This clause specifies the authorized capital of the company, i.e., the maximum amount of share capital the company is authorized to issue. It also mentions the division of this capital into shares and their respective nominal value.
Association Clause: It simply states that the subscribers wish to form a company and agree to become members of it, in accordance with the terms of the MOA.
Importance of Memorandum of Association:
Legal Requirement: The MOA is a legal requirement for the formation of a company. It must be filed with the Registrar of Companies during the incorporation process.
Constitutional Document: It serves as the company's constitutional document, defining its scope, powers, and limitations.
Protection of Members: It protects the interests of the company's members by clearly defining the objectives and limiting their liability.
External Communication: It provides clarity to external parties, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory authorities, regarding the company's objectives and powers.
https://seribangash.com/difference-public-and-private-company-law/
Binding Authority: The company and its members are bound by the provisions of the MOA. Any action taken beyond its scope may be considered ultra vires (beyond the powers) of the company and therefore void.
Amendment of MOA:
While the MOA lays down the company's fundamental principles, it is not entirely immutable. It can be amended, but only under specific circumstances and in compliance with legal procedures. Amendments typically require shareholder
[Note: This is a partial preview. To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
To download the complete presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations
Tata Group Dials Taiwan for Its Chipmaking Ambition in Gujarat’s DholeraAvirahi City Dholera
The Tata Group, a titan of Indian industry, is making waves with its advanced talks with Taiwanese chipmakers Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and UMC Group. The goal? Establishing a cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication unit (fab) in Dholera, Gujarat. This isn’t just any project; it’s a potential game changer for India’s chipmaking aspirations and a boon for investors seeking promising residential projects in dholera sir.
Visit : https://www.avirahi.com/blog/tata-group-dials-taiwan-for-its-chipmaking-ambition-in-gujarats-dholera/
Buy Verified PayPal Account | Buy Google 5 Star Reviewsusawebmarket
Buy Verified PayPal Account
Looking to buy verified PayPal accounts? Discover 7 expert tips for safely purchasing a verified PayPal account in 2024. Ensure security and reliability for your transactions.
PayPal Services Features-
🟢 Email Access
🟢 Bank Added
🟢 Card Verified
🟢 Full SSN Provided
🟢 Phone Number Access
🟢 Driving License Copy
🟢 Fasted Delivery
Client Satisfaction is Our First priority. Our services is very appropriate to buy. We assume that the first-rate way to purchase our offerings is to order on the website. If you have any worry in our cooperation usually You can order us on Skype or Telegram.
24/7 Hours Reply/Please Contact
usawebmarketEmail: support@usawebmarket.com
Skype: usawebmarket
Telegram: @usawebmarket
WhatsApp: +1(218) 203-5951
USA WEB MARKET is the Best Verified PayPal, Payoneer, Cash App, Skrill, Neteller, Stripe Account and SEO, SMM Service provider.100%Satisfection granted.100% replacement Granted.
Putting the SPARK into Virtual Training.pptxCynthia Clay
This 60-minute webinar, sponsored by Adobe, was delivered for the Training Mag Network. It explored the five elements of SPARK: Storytelling, Purpose, Action, Relationships, and Kudos. Knowing how to tell a well-structured story is key to building long-term memory. Stating a clear purpose that doesn't take away from the discovery learning process is critical. Ensuring that people move from theory to practical application is imperative. Creating strong social learning is the key to commitment and engagement. Validating and affirming participants' comments is the way to create a positive learning environment.
Premium MEAN Stack Development Solutions for Modern BusinessesSynapseIndia
Stay ahead of the curve with our premium MEAN Stack Development Solutions. Our expert developers utilize MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, and Node.js to create modern and responsive web applications. Trust us for cutting-edge solutions that drive your business growth and success.
Know more: https://www.synapseindia.com/technology/mean-stack-development-company.html
Your digital footprint leaves evidence of where you are and where you’ve been . Your lifestream is the journal of your digital life. Taken together, they make up your digital identity. Facebook, as a social utility, has perhaps done the best job of recording the lifestreams of its members. Whether on Facebook or at any of the million websites integrated with Facebook Connect, a member’s Wall reveals any related Facebook activity. Depending upon your activities, the Wall records interactions with friends, visits to websites, online purchases, notes and journals, mobile uploads, shared photos, game scores, and more—all time- and date-stamped and presented in reverse chronological order. Whereas Gary’s footprints showed us his individual activities over several social sites, his lifestream reveals the order of his activities, provides a context for them, and catalogs the whole of his social experience over time.
You deposit social footprints throughout the social communities you visit. Many social communities require registration as a member of the community in order to access services and join in community activities. Next, you should find out whether your desired username is available in the many social communities. Visit Username Check (www.usernamecheck.com) to find out. This handy service will check for registrations at several popular social sites and report whether your handle is available. At that point, you may want to revisit your handle selection or, if your preferred handle is free, start registering to be sure your social brand stays yours!
Understanding the digital culture of a target audience can play a role in product design as well as promotions. But even so, whether a digital immigrant or a native, people vary in their attitudes, behaviors, and preferences. This is true offline and online. When it comes to managing their digital lives, no two people are alike. Kodak’s advertising campaign for its Kodak EasyShare digital cameras targets digital immigrants by focusing on the simplicity characteristic. Kodak wants consumers to see how easy it is to share digital images with its new camera. Its theme, “the real Kodak moment happens when you share,” and the supporting elements of the campaign (with a heavy dose of social media) is designed to encourage digital immigrants to adopt a new Kodak EasyShare camera and to use social mediasites, including theKodak-sponsored www.kodakmoments.com, as sharing channels. What’s so phenomenal about EasyShare cameras? They feature “share” buttons that automatically send the selected image to the Kodak Gallery, Flickr, Facebook, or via email. That’s right—it’s that easy to share pictures! For digital immigrants, this feature solves a problem. They may see mobile uploads of photos on Facebook pages, and they want to join in. The Kodak product design ensures they can be a part of the social experience. Great idea, right? How do we know this campaign targets immigrants over natives? That’s easy. The campaign features references to the venerable phrase “Kodak moments.” The inclusion of this phrase in campaign pitches began in the early 1960s and continued off and on until the early 1990s. It’s a campaign theme that only digital immigrants would recognize. By using it, Kodak appeals to the nostalgic nature of anyone who has ever tried to capture and save a special moment with a photograph. Importantly, though, Kodak’s campaign doesn’t turn its back on you, the digital native. By including many forms of social media in its campaign and soliciting user-generated photos for its gallery, Kodak also reaches tech-savvy natives.
For decades, Westerners spent most of their media time watching television. Now, those who are connected spend about the same amount of time online instead of being glued to the television. Consumers perceive the Internet as the most essential of all media.
Marketers are rapidly adopting social media marketing strategies and techniques, but social media marketing will work only to the extent that these new media platforms can reach the customers organizations want to talk to in the digital space. And, just reaching people isn’t the only issue: Not all social media users are the same. We will look at each type of segmentation on the following slides.
Geographic segmentation will become increasingly relevant to social media marketers, not only due to location-based targeting based on a business’s distribution channel, but also because social media increasingly incorporates GPS technology. Geographic segmentation via social media is relevant to local businesses that want to increase retail traffic in physical store locations. As FourSquare members check in, local businesses in that area can reach out to them with special offers and interactive promotions such as free drinks or discounts. There are awards for checking in to business venues most recently and most frequently; these instill a sense of loyalty among users. Importantly for the local merchants who use the service, FourSquare offers a business “dashboard” that includes metrics on the number of check-ins, the times of day people check in, the most recent visitors, and the most frequent visitors. Of course, the offers require consumer cooperation—without check-ins, the promotions won’t be effective. So are wired consumers checking in? Indeed they are. A recent study from JiWire, a Wi-Fi provider, found that 65 percent of Wi-Fi users said they frequently use apps that require they provide their physical location. When it comes to community merchants, social is local.
Is this campaign an effective way to reach the Huggies’ target market? The approach is clearly targeted to mothers and does so in a way that suggests the Huggies brand really understands the challenges of motherhood. It goes beyond the basic love and pride a mother feels for her child to the underlying motives and needs that face mothers. This is a key component of demographic targeting. It’s about more than the basic facts. The marketer takes the demographic knowledge and uses it to understand the needs of the market.
These variables may be used alone or combined with other segmentation bases such as demographics. Psychographics tend to provide the richest picture of a consumer segment in that the descriptions of psychographic segments help marketers to know the real person making the consumption decisions.
For example, in the auto industry people who buy hybrids and electric cars look for different benefits from a car than those who buy muscle cars or SUVs.
For example, knowing how much of a product a group uses and how often they purchase that product can be useful information—especially because “heavy users” often differ quite a bit from occasional users. And, even though these hard-core customers usually are a minority of the total customers that patronize an organization, they often account for a lot of its sales.
Decisions regarding just how much to rely on social media and how to design programs that will be effective require us to understand as much as we can about just who participates in social media and how they may differ from one another. We will discuss each of these typologies in the coming slides. Unilever’s campaign reminds us that in many cases the target audience will include more than a single technographic type. For this reason it’s key to offer multiple ways to participate. For example, the Doritos and Pepsi Max Crash the Super Bowl contest offers opportunities for several forms of participation. Creators contribute videos to the contest site and share the videos on other media sharing sites such as YouTube. Critics rate and vote on the videos submitted. Conversationalists talk about the videos. Collectors share the video links using channels such as Twitter and Facebook and tag the videos so that others can find them. Joiners and spectators view the videos but may not help to promote them. Still, they add to the overall impact of the contest because brand awareness for Doritos and PepsiMax increase and joiners and spectators may not have been exposed to the messages prior to the Super Bowl event had it not been for the creators, conversationalists, and collectors.
In this scheme, digital lifestyle groups are based on two characteristics: (1) whether they hold a positive or negative view of digital mobility and (2) relationships with assets (gadgets and services), actions (activities), and attitudes (how technology fits in their lives).
In this scheme, digital lifestyle groups are based on two characteristics: (1) whether they hold a positive or negative view of digital mobility and (2) relationships with assets (gadgets and services), actions (activities), and attitudes (how technology fits in their lives).
This typology plots segments along two axes: the perceived benefits of using social media and the perceived barriers to using social media. The Anderson Analytics’ model of social behavior is more limited in its applicability than the other models presented. Its value exists primarily in understanding the types of barriers consumers face as they adopt and explore social media communities.
Twitter is a service for microblogging, the posting of short messages.
Though infrastructure, channels, devices, and social software make social media possible, people like you make it a living, breathing part of everyday life. Social media is first and foremost about community: the collective participation of members who together build and maintain a site. Though different approaches exist, we’ll refer to online communities as a group of people who come together for a specific purpose, who are guided by community policies, and who are supported by Internet access that enables virtual communication. Here is a brief sampling of online communities; there may be some out there just waiting for you! • MyLife • LiveJournal • Tagged • Last.fm • LinkedIn In some ways, online communities are not much different from those we find in our physical environment. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary (online version, of course) defines community as “a unified body of individuals, unified by interests, location, occupation, common history, or political and economic concerns.” In fact, one social scientist refers to an online community as a cyberplace where “people connect online with kindred spirits, engage in supportive and sociable relationships with them, and imbue their activity online with meaning, belonging, and identity.”
All social communities are social networks. Networks underlie the premise of social media. This slide presents the basics of social network theory.
Chances are you’ve heard of the game The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. It’s based on the principle known as the six degrees of separation ; an observation that everyone is connected to everyone else by no more than six ties. This statement comes from the mathematical model known as a small-world network , which illustrates that most nodes in a social graph are not directly linked to one another — instead they are indirectly connected via neighbors. The principle is highly relevant in social media marketing, where sources of influence can flow throughout the network easily and quickly. It is this connectivity that has given rise to viral marketing where a message such as a joke or bizarre YouTube clip quickly spreads among members of a network. Social networks also have the characteristic of being “ scale free.” This means that the more connections someone has, the more likely they are to make new ones.
Virtual communities do not develop and thrive without a foundation of commonality among the members. Just as your offline communities are based on family, religious beliefs, social activities, hobbies, goals, place of residence, and so on, your online communities also need commonalities to create bonds among the members. These groups come together to allow people to share their passions, whether these are for indie bands, white wines, or open-source apps. Communities are made up of people who share some reason to join together. As we said, this basis can be a location, a shared characteristic, a hobby, an occupation, or any number of other activities that people share.
Researchers estimate that only 1 percent of a typical community’s users regularly participate and another 9 percent do so only intermittently. The remaining 90 percent just observe what’s on the site, so they don’t add a lot of value.
These memes (snippets) may include songs, phrases, ideas, slang words, fashion trends, or shared behaviors. For example, when the TV show The Apprentice caught fire a few years ago, its trademark term “You’re fired!” made the rounds very quickly.
When people form community relationships these affiliations allow them to accumulate resources that they can “trade” for other things. This is “Social Capital.” Social capital tends to be a limited and protected resource.
This resource easily accrues online because of our accessibility to people who can help us with a variety of issues even though we may not know them personally. In contrast, our core ties, those people with whom we have very close relationships, may or may not be in a position to provide solutions to some problems we face (or we may not want them to know about these in some cases). Interestingly, through the course of giving and receiving bonding social capital, we may come to develop core ties, or at least significant ties (somewhat close connections, but less so than core ties), with others in the community.
In other words, influencers develop a network of people through their involvement in activities. They are active participants at work and in their communities. Their social networks are large and well developed.
Influencers exist in all social communities. It is a natural pattern for some members to be more active and to acquire positions of authority within a community. The source of the influence itself, however, originates from the power bases an influencer may possess.
We refer to connections in a SNS with many terms, including friend, fan, follower, colleague, and contact. The biggest predictor of whether someone will become active in a social network space, regardless of the site’s primary function, is the presence of a critical mass of friends. Of the four elements detailed on the slide of SNS participation, three are dependent upon the nodes in your network. If your contacts are not active in your experience, your own activity in the network will be stunted because you won’t have people with whom to interact, you won’t receive sufficient feedback, and your content will not be redistributed.
Sociologists have recognized that technological innovations actually can help us to maintain and support a number of community relationships despite physical distances and other limitations. A Pew report showed that the more we see members of our network in person and talk on the phone, the more likely it is that we will also communicate with those people online. So, the more connected you are, the more connected you will become!