Facebook: How-to articles covering the latest marketing tactics, tips, and strategies.

• Effectiveness of Social Media Cues in Ads [Infographic]Ayaz Nanji
  Digital ads and television ads are the most effective at driving interaction with a brand’s social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, according to a recent survey.
  Advertising, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Interactive Marketing, Research Summaries, Social Media, Survey Data
• Facebook, LinkedIn Are Top Social Platforms for MarketersAyaz Nanji
  If forced to only select only one social media platform to market on, 49% of marketers would pick Facebook, followed by 16% for LinkedIn, according to a recent survey by ...
  Digital Marketing, Facebook, LinkedIn, Podcasting, Research Summaries, Social Media, YouTube
• The Hyperconnected Life [Infographic]Verónica Maria Jarski
  Life before the internet? What's that? Today's teens and young adults only know about the digitally connected world. Here's a look at their hyperconnectivity and its effects.
  Customer Behavior, Customer Insight, Demographics, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Millennials, Segmentation, Social Media, Twitter
• Instagram More Effective Than Pinterest for Top BrandsAyaz Nanji
  Some 67% of top brands are now using Instagram, reaching more than 100 million active monthly users on the network—a 500% increase in users since last year—according to a recent ...
  Customer Communications, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Instagram, Interactive Marketing, Pinterest, Research Summaries
• The State of Digital Content [Infographic]Verónica Maria Jarski
  In light of the increasing popularity of digital devices, video, and social networks, how has digital content readership changed? To answer that question, Uberflip researched key usage data from February ...
  Content, Content Marketing, Customer Insight, Customer Relationships, Digital Marketing, Email, Facebook, Mobile Marketing, Pinterest, Smart Phones
• Wherefore Art Thou, J. Peterman? The Quest for Social EngagementDilip Venkatachari
  J. Peterman is a brand with far more personality than most. However, somehow, it got lost along the winding road to the social Web, and it's a tragedy that's costing ...
  Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Brand Positioning, Branding, Content, Content Marketing, Copywriting, Creativity, Customer Retention, Facebook
• 50% of Moms Would Engage With Brands on Facebook If RewardedAyaz Nanji
  Some 81% of moms would buy more from a brand if rewarded, and over 50% are willing to engage with a brand on Facebook and other social media platforms if ...
  Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement, Customer Loyalty, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Facebook, Gamification, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Research Summaries
• When Did Social Media Lose Its Way? [Infographic]Verónica Maria Jarski
  In the early days of social media, users interacted like real people do. However, in time, social networks evolved into pits of broadcast messages. Here's how companies lost their way ...
  Brand Management, Customer Relationships, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Social Business, Social Media, Twitter
• Average Value of a Facebook Brand Fan Increases 28%Ayaz Nanji
  The average value of a brand fan on Facebook in key consumer categories increased to $174 in 2012, from $136 in 2010, according to a new report.
  B2C, Brand Loyalty, Customer Acquisition, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Interactive Marketing, Research Summaries, Retail Marketing, Social Media
• A New Don: How the Sales Profession Has Evolved Since the Mad Men Era [Infographic]Verónica Maria Jarski
  How has the sales profession changed since the martini-soaked Mad Men era? In the following infographic, Lead360 explores how fundamental sales strategies have evolved in the world of sales since ...
  Advertising, Consumer Electronics, Content, Customer Communications, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationships, Email, Facebook, Sales and Advertising, Social Media

Facebook: Podcasts containing in-depth interviews with smart marketers from all walks of life.

• Kill Your Content: Mitch Joel on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]by Matthew Grant
  Digital marketing expert and author Mitch Joel shares insights from his new book "Control Alt Delete" and discusses such topics as social media and content strategy, and how marketers can prepare for upcoming technological changes.
  Blogging, Content, Content Marketing, Digital Theory, Facebook, Marketing Smarts, Second Life, Social Media, Writing
• A Passion for People: Intel's Ekaterina Walter Talks Entrepreneurial Success on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]by Matthew Grant
  "All of us want to belong, and all of us really want to make an impact, and some of us... we invent Facebook," Ekaterina Walter, social media strategist at Intel and author of Think Like Zuck told me during this ...
  Community, Content, Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing, Facebook, High-Tech Marketing, Marketing Smarts, Personal Branding, Social Media
• Making the Case for Google+: Guy Kawasaki on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]by Matthew Grant
  Guy Kawasaki loves Google+ so much, he wrote a book about it: What the Plus! Since I've been rather slow to get on the Google+ bus, I invited Guy to Marketing Smarts to talk about why I should give it ...
  Facebook, Google, Google+, Marketing Smarts, Social Media, Twitter, Videos
• What Is the Secret to Social Media Success? LoveTheCool's Michelle McCormack [Podcast]by Matthew Grant
  In this week's episode of Marketing Smarts, social media consultant Michelle McCormack shares four key lessons she's learned about social media success—and what it takes to attain it.
  Digital Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Smarts, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Networking

Facebook: Online seminar broadcasts from the best minds in marketing

• MarketingProfs University: The Expanding Facebook UniverseBroadcast on 4/11/2013 with Jeff Bullas
  In this PRO seminar, we will look at what Facebook means to the modern marketer, given its central role on an increasingly social Web.
  Customer Engagement, Customer Relationships, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Social Media
• Sharing is CaringBroadcast on 4/11/2013 with Stephanie Filer
  In this free MPU class from our MarketingProfs University course, Cracking the Facebook Code, you'll see examples of how Facebook can be used to attract and engage clients and learn how Facebook can be a powerful tool for non-profits and for-profits alike.
  Community, Customer Engagement, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Non Profits, Social Media, Social Networking
• How to Effectively Engage Your Customers on FacebookBroadcast on 1/10/2013 with Ekaterina Walter
  This PRO seminar will provide you with actionable tips to effectively engage your fans on Facebook. We'll discuss how to scale your social presence globally, across multiple brands and business units.
  Customer Engagement, Customer Relationships, Facebook, Social Media
• How to Get the Most Out of Your Facebook AdsBroadcast on 5/17/2012 with Eshwar Belani
  Learn how to dramatically improve the effectiveness, reach, and ROI of your Facebook campaigns and how to use ad targeting and optimization tools outside of Facebook to create, launch, and test thousands of ads targeted at just as many (if not more) micro-segments.
  Ad Copy, Advertising, Brand Positioning, Community, Customer Behavior, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Interactive Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking
• Growing Your Fan Base and Engaging Effectively on FacebookBroadcast on 1/20/2011 with Ekaterina Walter
  In this seminar we will discuss lessons Intel learned while growing its fan base and how other top brands connect with different audiences through their Facebook programs. Plus, learn practical tips and creative, actionable tactics you can implement today.
  Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement, Facebook, Marketing Smarter, Marketing Tips, Social Media
• Social Media Slowpokes: It’s Not too Late to Connect with Your Customers OnlineBroadcast on 6/24/2010 with Paul Chaney
  Haven't had the time, resources, or guts to get into social media? Your customers aren't waiting around for you to show up. Learn some simple steps you can take to start connecting with them.
  Customer Engagement, Customer Relationships, Facebook, Marketing Tips, Measurement, Metrics, Social Media, Twitter, Word of Mouth
• A Killer Facebook Fan Page: Building It, Keeping It Fresh, and Integrating It into Your MarketingBroadcast on 12/17/2009 with Jeff Widman
  A well-built Fan Page should attract visitors, turn them into fans, turn fans into customers, and help make customers your evangelists.
  Branding, Customer Evangelists, Facebook, Interactive Marketing, Naming, Social Media, Social Networking
• Choosing Your Facebook Marketing Tactics: Fan Pages, Groups, Ads ... or All of the Above?Broadcast on 12/16/2009 with Jeff Widman
  Learn what other businesses are doing with Facebook, then decide what's most effective for your own business.
  Brand Awareness, Branding, Collaboration, Customer Evangelists, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Social Networking
• The Art Of Social Media: It's All About The RelationshipsBroadcast on 7/16/2009 with Charlene Li
  Kicking off our summer series on Social Media, Groundswell co-author Charlene Li explains the art and science of using Social Media to support your marketing goals.
  Blogging, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationships, Facebook, Social Media, Twitter
• It's All About the Click: Fundamentals of Paid Search MarketingBroadcast on 6/4/2009 with George Seybold
  Paid search, or Pay-Per-Click (PPC), marketing isn't new. But what do you need to know if you're just getting started?
  Advertising, Copywriting, Creativity, Facebook, Google, PPC Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing

Facebook: Tutorials — tactical marketing know-how in just 10 minutes from subject matter experts

• Take 10: How To Create a Consistent and Professional Personal Brand Using Social MediaReleased on 12/7/2012 with Jill Duffy
  In just 10 minutes, you'll get all the information you need to create a cohesive personal brand using social media and the Web.
  Facebook, LinkedIn, Personal Branding, Social Media, Take 10
• Take 10: The Three Rules of Facebook EngagementReleased on 5/4/2012 with Amy Porterfield
  In this Take 10, you'll learn three rules for effectively engaging with your audience on Facebook.
  Customer Engagement, Facebook, Social Media, Take 10
• Take 10: How to Deal With Negative Comments on FacebookReleased on 8/19/2011 with Paul Chaney
  During this 10-minute tactical webcast, you'll learn how to manage comments from your Facebook Page's admin panel, filter out certain words or phrases, and set permissions on what fans can and cannot post.
  Community, Customer Experience, Facebook, Public Relations, Reputation Management, Social Media, Take 10
• Take 10: How to Set Up and Manage Effective Facebook AdsReleased on 7/22/2011 with Paul Chaney
  In this Take 10, Internet marketing specialist Paul Chaney walks you through each step of setting up a Facebook Ad account. He makes sure that you know how to create a Facebook Ad, how to target the right people with it, and how to navigate the different pricing and scheduling options.
  Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Tips, Social Media, Take 10
• Take 10: 6 Ways to Take Advantage of Photo Strips on Your Facebook PageReleased on 6/17/2011 with Paul Chaney
  In this Take 10, internet marketing specialist Paul Chaney demonstrates how you can take advantage of the Photo Strip feature on your Facebook Page. He offers ideas for getting creative in your Photo Strip pictures and shares different approaches for using the feature.
  Brand Awareness, Facebook, Marketing Tips, Take 10
• Take 10: How to Add a Facebook Like Box to Your WebsiteReleased on 5/13/2011 with John Haydon
  In this Take 10, social media expert John Haydon will teach you how to add a Facebook Like Box to your website. You'll also learn how to customize the look and feel of the Like Box so it matches your website.
  Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement, Facebook, Social Media, Take 10, Website Design
• Take 10: Crank Up Conversions With Your Facebook Welcome TabReleased on 11/12/2010 with Zach Welch
  Did you know that for every 100 people who visit a branded Facebook page, only an average of 23% convert into fans? In just 10 minutes, Facebook whiz Zach Welch will show you what to change, and how to change it, so that your fan conversion rates rise and you can effectively continue reaching out to those users.
  Branding, Customer Engagement, Facebook, Marketing Tips, Take 10
• Take 10: Should You Have a Facebook Group, a Fan Page or Both?Released on 9/3/2010 with Jeff Widman
  To help you decide whether to start a Facebook Group or Page (or both), Jeff Widman efficiently identifies and analyzes the differences between them. He highlights which businesses need a Group, which need a Page, and which ones don't need either.
  Facebook, Marketing Tips, Take 10, Targeting

Facebook: Marketing downloads for the busy professional

• Research Spotlight: Facebook
  Research Spotlight: Facebook helps you focus on the most popular social network today. Get the research insights you need to create successful Facebook campaigns. Learn who's on Facebook, what they're doing, and how best to reach them.
  Community, Customer Behavior, Facebook, Segmentation, Smart Phones, Social Networking
• Slowpoke's Guide to Digital Marketing
  Feel like the digital marketing race began without you? Don't worry—you can still catch up to the social media superstars. The Slowpoke's Guide to Digital Marketing puts rocket fuel in your engine to propel your digital marketing campaigns.
  Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Facebook, Keywords, LinkedIn, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Tips, Social Media, Twitter, Websites
• Facebook Success Stories
  When it comes to social networking sites, Facebook boasts the most loyal visitors on the Web. So it's easy to see why successful brands are embracing it as a platform to connect with customers. Facebook Success Stories gives you the real scoop on how 21 companies, including Adobe and Dunkin' Donuts, are pushing the social media marketing envelope using Facebook's tools and apps.
  Advertising, Brand Awareness, Branding, Community, Creativity, Customer Engagement, Facebook, Social Media, Social Networking
• Social Media ROI Success Stories
  Learn how social media is changing the way we market to consumers and businesses, and how 11 companies are measuring and monitoring the success of their social media campaigns.
  Blogging, Branding, Facebook, Marketing Budgets, Measurement, ROI, Social Media, Twitter