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Social media adoption in the supply chain has been slow. Until now. An inspirational case study.

Audience connection is important in a blog or any type of content. This analysis shows how a variety of content types connected.
Too often businesses have unrealistic expectations of what social media is supposed to accomplish. Here’s a realistic view!
Your most loyal customers don’t see you as a company. They see you as a friend? Hos can you use social media to make that friendship flourish?
Many companies are piling onto the social web out of fear of being left behind. This post explores some critical thinking that is needed in this space
Are you unwittingly shutting the door on your customer social media conversations? Here’s a guide to help you find out!
Offering customer “win-wins” is an important aspect of social media promotions, as this case study illustrates.
You will not have success with your social media effort without executive sponsorship. Here are six ideas to get the boss on board.

Please RT. Like my Facebook page. Read my blog. It’s nice to help people, but do we need to help strangers?
Online customer reviews can make or break a business. Here’s a strategy to take control and thrive in this competitive environment.
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