Inaccurate beliefs are holding back the ability of certain writers to be able to improve their book sales. It has been broadly accepted among indie authors that social media marketing is among the most affordable and effective channels that they can use to be able to reach their readers and promote their latest (and previous) books, but the problem is that there is false information circulating that is reducing the results that many among this community are seeing. Advertising over social media can reach consumers over desktop and mobile platforms,…
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Social media marketing ROI increasing
Marketers have been experiencing more tangible results from their efforts over social networks. ExactTarget has recently released a new report that provides the findings of a recent study which indicates that just over one third (34 percent) of marketers are now observing a notable return on investment (ROI) from having included social media marketing as a part of their overall strategies. This data was only one insight that was provided by the survey that was recently conducted. The survey involved the participation of over 2,000 marketers from countries spanning the…
Read MoreSocial media marketing campaign from Marks & Spencer kicks it up
The retailer has shown that it is becoming far more savvy in using this approach to connecting with consumers. Marks & Spencer has revealed its intentions to take an approach to social media marketing that is far smoother and that shows a greater understanding of the channel and the way that it can be successfully used. This is the next step in its overall increased investment in mobile and online commerce. The company is revealing that it is no longer a newcomer to the mobile and online advertising world and…
Read MoreSocial media marketing study reveals paid social represents under 10 percent of total spend
Paid social is not taking up a very large percentage of the complete amount being spent by marketers. The results of an eMarketer study have now been revealed and they have shown that among the vast majority of participants in the research, a maximum of 10 percent of a total marketing budget was being spent on paid social media marketing. This study was conducted by STRATA, which is a media software company. It was determined that among 92 percent of the respondents who took part in this social media marketing…
Read MoreSocial media marketing continues to be led by women
When it comes to sharing on Facebook, Pinterst, and Integram, female users lead the way. According to the latest data gathered by Pew Research Center’s American Life Project, woman are, by far, the leaders in social media marketing participation, which could mean that marketers may be focusing their mobile and online campaigns even more specifically in their direction. The recent survey by Pew has shown that women use these networking sites far more than men. The data indicated that while both men and women are using social networks, it is…
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