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What are the 5 factors of social-media marketing most People Don't Consider?

<p>Does social-media marketing work?</p> <p> </p> <p>This has long been a question brands have tried to definitely answer. It has been brought to the fore of late by a recent Gallup poll, the report from which states, "A clear majority of Americans say social media have no effect at all on their purchasing decisions."</p> <p> </p> <p>That may make it sound like social media marketing has little benefit, but the report's cursory dismissal doesn't take into account several other factors. </p>

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Question added by Ihab El Mortada , Business Development Manager , Fookis Labs
Date Posted: 2014/10/05
Ihab El Mortada
by Ihab El Mortada , Business Development Manager , Fookis Labs

Here are a few things to consider:

 

1. Context.

The Gallup numbers show that35 percent of Americans say that social media has some influence on their purchasing decisions. While35 percent is obviously a minority, think about how many Americans say that advertising in general affects their purchasing decisions. If that number is also in the35 percent range, social media and traditional advertising will be shown to affect the purchasing decisions of the same percentage of people, hardly an indictment of social media's clout.

 

While not an apples-to-apples comparison, many marketers have reported less-than-satisfactory results from radio advertising, for example. Does that mean radio ads are totally ineffective? No. Perception can differ from reality.

 

2. Active audience.

It's safe to assume that the majority of the people polled had no specific intent to allow social media to influence their purchasing decisions. Most people generally do not particularly desire to be the target of marketing. 

 

There are exceptions to all rules, however, and there are certain individuals who do actively seek out brand pages on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. By neglecting social media, brands are not providing content to audiences actively seeking it. Considering the extent to which brands go to gain clients' and consumers' attention, it is very unfortunate when legitimately interested parties are unable to find brand information they are actually looking for.

 

3. Search engine optimization.

These days, marketers are increasingly aware of search engine optimization, the order that indexed sites are ranked by search engines. To companies and brands with any sort of online presence, SEO is very important. (The importance can be understood if search engine ranking is thought of as equivalent to being listed in a more prominent location in the Yellow Pages.) Even if social media marketing does not drive sales directly, the additional traffic and links that a site receives can give it a higher ranking on Google and Bing, which can, in turn, lead to higher sales.

 

4. Specific marketing goals.

Just as it is important to take a nuanced look at the context of the35 percent figure, it is also important for brands to look closely at the intended results of their social media marketing. When many people (likely including those polled) think of marketing, they think primarily of things like consumer packaged goods, such as chips and soda, which are products that are not generally purchased online. 

 

This is significant, because the "next step" required to go from interacting with a packaged-goods brand online to purchasing their product in a brick-and-mortar store is significant. Other brands have marketing goals more likely to be met by social media, namely having customers purchase something online (where the marketplace is just a click away), or recruitment to join an online networking or community site. Those brands may find social media marketing more effective.

 

5. Subliminal messaging.

A more basic issue with Gallup's poll is the issue of the validity of the question posed. The Gallup poll demonstrated that most Americans say that social media don't influence their purchasing decisions, but it doesn't mean that they are completely immune to it. Exposure to a brand may affect purchasing decisions subliminally, so the influence of social media may be more significant than we realize.

Avinash Simon Daniel
by Avinash Simon Daniel , After Sales-Engineering Manager , Torishima Pumps India Pvt Ltd

1. the target clients

2. the knowledge they cater to.

3. the benefits they can acvhieve.

4. the extra we offer.

5. being transparent.

Shweta Singh
by Shweta Singh , Marketing & Brand Communications Manager Dubai, UAE , OnDay Propoerties

* Presence of Audience

*Your marketing goal

* Type of audience you are looking for on that particular platform

context,subliminal messaging,specific marketing goals ,search optmisation, active audience 

 

Chamara Uyanwatha
by Chamara Uyanwatha , Fittness instructor , Jayasiri company

Peoples are very different idea tell this. So i am says we are correctly use social media we are wont

javed saifuddin shaikh
by javed saifuddin shaikh , Marketing Director , VITOLIC (Previously GO Naturals)

1) Content

2) Target Audience

3) Marketing Goal

4)  Which Social Marketing platform to be used

5) Clear communication

Priyanka Yadav
by Priyanka Yadav , Business head , The IoT Academy

Social media marketing is a strategic approach leveraging online platforms to connect with audiences, boost brand visibility, and drive engagement, ultimately achieving marketing objectives.In the bustling digital landscape of India, innovative digital marketing services propel businesses forward. From SEO and social media to targeted content strategies, these services navigate the cultural intricacies and diverse demographics to drive engagement, visibility, and conversions, making them essential for success in this dynamic market.

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muhammad ahmad
by muhammad ahmad , geologist , oil and gase

When defining new projects, it’s common to gather stakeholders, brainstorm business requirements, and document every need you hope to address. But how will you know if you’ve hit your mark? What will be used to determine whether the project is actually a success? Here’s the key: think beyond traditional business requirements. Identify and document how you will measure the success of the project. In other words, consider your project success criteria.

Godfrey Oleje
by Godfrey Oleje , Security Guard , Aegis

User always not yo consider nan educative conversation

BENJAMIN ETITO
by BENJAMIN ETITO , VIBRICATION ENGINEERING , NATIONA INT. INDEPENDENT GAS TURBINE

Most People do not consider the important of their offor to  where they advitised it to. eg advitising an electronic texbook to be bought at rural community that has no higher insttution.

Check the relavant of the time, eg during the reigning time for sevices such as may be season for football, you can advitise your football bet.

Advitising on what can generates  global interest

Packaging your goods to command attraction and patroange.

Be tolerant while on the bussiness

andrew okpanachi
by andrew okpanachi , Market Researcher , AC Nielsen

Social media is one of the most cheapest way of advertising products and the target is huge in Africa because of no electricity and television, most people in Africa has mobile phones that can easily be reached and inform on product, promotion, price and place.

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