Research reveals top social media sites in China

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Research by Forrester has looked at which social platforms are most used by international businesses in China.

Three quarters of businesses said they used social media in China.

WeChat, Weibo, LinkedIn and Youku were the most popular social networks, with all of them being used by over 50% of businesses questioned.

There was a disconnect between the platforms most commonly used and the satisfaction levels of marketers using them, however.

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From: Webcertain TV

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IBM accelerates Big Data efforts; NodeXL social media research innovation (RBDR--10/14/13)

Today: 1) IBM opens an Accelerated Discovery Lab to focus on a Big Data breakthrough. 2) NodeXL graphically portrays what social media participants write, allowing brands to "see" who the most important participants are and the "hubs" and "bridges" that carry messages to and far.

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From: RFL Communications, Inc.

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Using social media for self-marketing and job research

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Beware Social Media roles and titles: They can be marketing too.

Just because a company changes someone's title to that of "VP Social Business" or "Social Media Director" doesn't mean they are qualified to advise you when it comes to Social Media program development, integration, management, or measurement. Consider the possibility that the company behind the appointment might be trying to package services that such a title/role would help validate.

Be very careful before signing on the dotted line. Do your research, not on the company, but on the "expert."

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Why you need a social media marketing plan

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Using social media for self-marketing and job research

Visit http://PowerUpSocial.com for tips, tricks, and social media strategies designed to give YOU the advantage!

For corporations, the value of location-based advertising is in reaching customers that are in speedy proximity and will visit now. Promotions generally consist of promotion specials to end users who sign in at or in the vicinity of the organization. Some specials may additionally be unlocked depending on the amount of check-ins. On Foursquare, some organization specials are...

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From: Shirley Morrison

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Social Media and Data Analytics for Digital Marketing

Today's socially networked businesses need marketers, data analysts, and IT professionals who can work together to draw business intelligence and economic value from social media. Professors Ravi Bapna and Anindya Ghose talk about how our Executive Education social/data course provides the analysis tools and the business context to make smarter use of social media and its data.

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From: Carlson School of Management

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Birth and Death on Social Media: Dr Tama Leaver

Explore some more: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/schools/MCCA/netstudies/

Dr Tama Leaver, Senior Lecturer, School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts is a senior lecturer in Internet Studies. He researches the relationship between people and technology. His work has looked specifically at the way people use social media, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Tama's discusses the way young people are 'created' on social media by their parents and others, with the first ultrasounds on...

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From: Curtin University

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SM marketing vs. traditional. Notable MR award winners. MRC issues SM guidelines. (RBDR 11.19.2015)

Today on RBDR: 1) New study with 511 marketers shows they believe social media is now more effective than many traditional norms of marketing. 2) Winners from research announced for Jay Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award, Golden Bridge Awards and Stevie Executive of the Year Awards. 3) Media Rating Council issues its Social Media Measurement Guideline V1.0.

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From: RFL Communications, Inc.

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