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I was visiting a company the other day and chatting about stories. I mentioned how tough it is for any business to gather their customer stories and the two principles snorted, threw their hands up while rolling their eyes, and said, “That’s for sure! We’ve tried it.” So this blog post is all about how … Via janlgordon 
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At what point does the exponential increase in content production make the cost of trying to grab and hold attention no longer cost-effective? Via janlgordon
janlgordon's curator insight,
January 26, 2014 2:00 PM
Quite a stir was made a week ago, when Mark Schaefer published his Content Shock article on the businessesgrow blog.
A paraphrasing of the question he asked was, ‘At what point does the exponential increase in content production make the cost of trying to grab and hold attention no longer cost-effective?’
The topic resonated me as well as many others and the responses were swift, including Shel Holtz, Sonia Simone of Copyblogger and Marty Smith, the first two of which are discussed in the piece published in curatti.com (Marty’s piece was published too late to be included).
We don’t feel that Content Shock is something that any of us need to be concerned over.
Let’s not forget that
“As content continues to grow, search keeps pace by constantly improving. “
“Semantic Search may be beyond most people now, but it will become a part of everyone’s life even if in the same mysterious way that a car engine helps that wonderful machine convey us from point A to point B.”
And amongst those who stand to gain from the situation are:
“Discerning Curators who understand the needs of their readers because they are consumers of the same content, only sharing what blows them away!”
… a statement which is at least partly backed up here by an end user perspective:
“When I need to research something, I go to a few trusted sources and get what I want, when I want it.”
The message to readers is: “If someone is out there filtering the deluge of articles that you might otherwise have to work your own way through…. it removes the burden of you having to deal with the ever growing content mountain.”
So is Content Shock real? With all the excellent curators and filtering tools available ....... Only for those who insist on reading every source for themselves Reviewed and written by Jan Gordon for Curatti covering Curation, Social Business and Beyond
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Today's good news, thanks to social, mobile and content marketing, is every brand, company and personal brand has exponentially more touch points. Via janlgordon
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November 20, 2013 10:58 PM
This article was written by our top Scoopiteer, Marty Smith for Curatti Here is are a few highlights: What is the real social mobile marketing Paradox? The real social mobile marketing paradox is we don’t know what we don’t know. Tools that currently feel like B2C company to consumer connection apps are undeniably powerful and their impact on Efficiency’s Irony and other logistics, distribution and marketing problems so new no “best practices” exist. How this paradox unfolds will determine the Facebook, Google and Twitter of a new generation of innovators able to mesh powerful scaled systems together to create, distribute, publish and monetize our social mobile marketing paradox. Selected by Jan Gordon for Curatti covering Curation, Social Business and Beyond Read more here: [http://bit.ly/1bRQg0V] Stay informed on trends, insights, what's happening in the digital world become a Curatti Insider today
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Customer Loyalty and Advocacy are Not Interchangeable Concepts - A loyal customer is not necessarily an advocate... Via janlgordon
janlgordon's comment,
July 10, 2013 1:12 PM
Todd Akira Morikawa Thank you for sharing, very much appreciated!
snappstare's curator insight,
July 13, 2013 7:12 AM
fairly obvious, but always good to remind ourselves of the factors between loyalists and advocates of a brand 
Trish Sadar's comment,
August 23, 2013 9:33 AM
Thank you for your insights! Donna, whether we are talking about a library or any other business. I think that it all depends on who my customers are. Who are they, what is important to them, and how can I add value. How can we as a business adapt, evolve, and respond to what our customer need from us. The art of story telling helps us to communicate in a way that we not only reach the minds of our audience...we also connect emotionally.
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At its first Smarter Commerce Global Summit this week in San Diego, CA, IBM is announcing new software and services that address a broad spectrum of enterprise commerce activities -- new ways to buy, sell and secure greater customer loyalty in the... Via janlgordon
Michelle Gilstrap's curator insight,
May 26, 2013 11:10 AM
This is a very cool way to show e-commerce and how some companies are making the connection with their customer.
janlgordon's comment,
June 18, 2013 3:02 PM
Michelle Gilstrap I'm happy you found it useful, sorry I'm late in responding but better late than never, thank you!
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According to findings of a new study by the Webby Awards, Social Media platforms really do allow people to influence the purchasing activities of their connections. The strategic question remains, however: who actually gets people to buy? Some social media experts say you must win the “influencers” to your cause and make them your advocates.... Via janlgordon
Neil Ferree's curator insight,
February 4, 2014 3:36 PM
Social Content Marketing is no longer an Option. Our web traffic will live or die on how well we engage in social media. Google Plus and Facebook and Twitter and Pinterest and YouTube and LinkedIn and Yelp are all part of our social sphere of influence. 
Randi Thompson's curator insight,
February 6, 2014 9:43 AM
Those are pretty good numbers. 6 out of 10 people are not buying products because other people have shared them. Who would have thought? 
renata mello's curator insight,
February 21, 2014 11:10 AM
Can we really influence people? Should we just listen to what they have to say and tell stories and ways to help them?
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When we began ArCompany over a year ago, we all had the vision of building a company that takes consumer expectations and behaviour today, combine it with the Via janlgordon
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December 26, 2013 3:31 PM
This fascinating article from Arc Blog takes a look at where we've been in 2013 and how technology will transform the way we live and connect with information through technology. Great insights and ideas to get you thinking about how you might leverage these opportunities for your business. Here are some highlights; The Promise of 2013 was fulfilled: "2013 came in like a lamb but it did not disappoint. It most definitely is roaring into 2014 at full force". This article talks about the "fascinating look at the percolation of events that draw more and more significance from the rise of consumer awareness and its impending impact on business and its operations". "The ultimate future is the the way you connect people to your life and how you connect to information" Examples discussed are: Hummingbird, Bitcoin, Google Glass, iBeacon the shopping in-store App from Apple. Their are pros and cons but overall, our lives will never be the same, exciting things coming our way in 2014!. Selected by Jan Gordon for Curatti covering Curation, Social Busness and Beyond Read full article here: [http://bit.ly/1fKs29i] Image: Newslettercartoon.com
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What if I told you that you could reach your audience using video WITHOUT them being a Facebook Fan, having a Twitter Handle, Google+ account, signing up for a teleseminar, webinar or your email list? Via janlgordon
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November 15, 2013 7:16 PM
This piece was written by Nikol Murphy for Curatti on the power of Google Plus Hangouts on Air an how you can leverage this in your business. Here's the good news........ Nikol says:: What if I told you that you could reach your audience using video WITHOUT them being a Facebook Fan, having a Twitter Handle, Google+ account, signing up for a teleseminar, webinar or your email list? Email and blogs remain important but Google+ Hangouts on air are more powerful. Here are a few of the many gems from this dynamite piece: Google+ Hangouts are a video call for up to 10 people total, or just yourself. This includes the guest. It is a free service. At minimum you need a phone to participate. Google+ Hangouts On Air broadcast your video call live via the web and your YouTube channel. Then it records and stores it. When you broadcast your Hangout on Air, your viewers have a “TV like” experience. They are also able to post comments under their view of the video. This is so powerful! Now instead of talking at the TV, you can talk with the TV! Participants inside the hangout can answer questions and react to comments live! For free! Essentially, you have a TV truck inside your computer now. Why is this better than any other platform? You do not have to get the audience to commit to you before sending out your message! They can watch your hangout and ingest the message without ever signing up for something. Here is your foot in the door.
Selected by Jan Gordon for Curatti covering Curation, Social Business and Beyond Read more here: [http://bit.ly/1aIdxxN]
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The sheer proliferation of new online devices and digital consumer channels is pushing leading-edge companies to rethink how they connect with and engage their customers. Via janlgordon
Josette Williams's curator insight,
July 5, 2013 4:33 PM
This content powerfully points out the massive shift that has happened in marketing today. Is your company adapting? 
Richard Stadler's curator insight,
July 8, 2013 4:33 AM
The purchase process is no longer linear, it is not even predictable. Chaos Theory, here we come...
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This article is by Gregory Ciotti for Social Fresh, along with an infographic with data that contains some very important information. (credits at the bottom).
Understanding your customer from a psyhological point of view will help you to engage with them, serve them better and potentially build a loyal customer base.
Here are a few highlights:
Understand the 3 Types of Buyers
Help customers break through "Action Paralysis" by setting minimums
for example: remind your customers how easy it is to get started (No payments for the first month)
Understand the 3 types of buyers -
By understanding the psychology of these 3 types of buyers, you can package your products, articulate your message in ways that speak to their listening
**15% spendthrifts **24% tightwads **61% average spenders
Use Urgency the smart way
**Urgency and scarcity are known to drive up sales, but according to research from Howard Leventhal, people are prone to block out urgent messages if the are't given information on how to follow up. More data on this.....
Selected by Jan Gordon covering "Curation, Social Business & Beyond"
Read article and see infographic here: [http://bit.ly/SAchFm]
Infographic by HelpScout Data by Gregory Ciotti Via janlgordon, Mick Say
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