9 social media hacks you need to embrace now

January 31, 2012 issue Forward this newsletter  |   Subscribe  |   View online   9 social media hacks you need to embrace now By Jay Baer Social media is too complicated for you to be spinning your wheels on activities and behaviors that won't make much difference. These solutions will save you time and propel you forward. What you need to know about social's future By Heather Sundell Social media will continue to grow, but what does this progression mean for marketers? Consider these five social media predictions to steady your balance on social's future wave. Why you should look beyond Google By Daniel Yomtobian You don't have to rely on Google to generate leads. Opt-in email targeting, alternative pay-per-click networks, and social media marketing are worth a closer look. LATEST BLOG POSTS More posts Our New Digital Lives: How Technology Will Continue to Change Us in 2012 By Catherine Spurway-Hepler Technology, innovation, and adoption are happening faster than ever before. A trip to the mall is a good reminder of how quickly iPods and MP3 players eliminated the CD and stores like Sam Goody. Tablets are the next big technology trend and will... Email Marketing vs. Marketing Automation: Which is Right For You? By Lauren Carlson One of the first steps in purchasing a new software system is buyer education. When it comes to marketing software, there is some confusion between email marketing and marketing automation solutions. Many buyers see the two as synonymous, but in... The Interest Graph Advantage: What Amazon and Apple Must Learn By Jon Elvekrog Amazon and Apple are massively successful retailers, the envy of digital and brick-and-mortar businesses alike. Currently, the two tech retailers enjoy a place among the biggest, most successful companies in the world. But they have a blind spot. The... 5 Steps for a Successful Social Media Campaign By Mini Guruswamy This weekend I thought about what social media meant. It's not about the medium we use e.g. Twitter, Facebook, or Linkedin. It's about a power shift from marketers to consumers. This is a... MOST READ ARTICLES 1. 3 brands that failed on Facebook 2. A social media planner's guide to pleasing the boss 3. 7 marketing buzzwords you need to know 4. Will future employers check your Klout score? 5. A marketer's guide to engaging the tablet user SUMMIT COVERAGE More photos Jason McQueen, Director, Media Services, SicolaMartin Kevin Cooksey, SicolaMartin See who else went...   Join us at these upcoming events Full calendar »   Brand Summit Feb 5-8, 2012 Bonita Springs, FL Summit info Video Summit Mar 25-28, 2012 San Antonio, TX Summit info iMoms Summit Apr 22-25, 2012 Orlando, FL Summit info   Advertisement     LATEST JOBS More jobs Managing Director of Digital Media Sales Engineer / Product Support - digital advertising/media Integrated Marketing Manager Email Marketing Manager-53620 Marketing Digital Product Manager Sr (Technical Product Manager Sr)-53776 Post a job   People Connection. Not a member yet?  Meet people, network, reconnect  Join the industry's most popular networking    platform Featured member: Roger Marquis Founder, 2D Barcode Strategy See full profile, photos and more! Or sign in here   We're always eager to hear what you have to say about our website and how to better serve you. Give us your feedback! The email address for your subscription is rssb3@3xchange.info. To unsubscribe, follow this link. To change your subscription preferences, follow this link. To ensure delivery of future communications, please add iMedia Connection to your address book. If you want to contact iMedia, please do not reply to this message, but instead click here. You can also send us a letter at: 23382 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 130, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. To advertise with iMediaConnection.com contact Navid Davani.