Social Media Consultants: Facebook Marketing Posting Tips

Posted on: April 14, 2012 by admin

By Mischa Truong-Tran Buildatribe.com - Social Media Consultants of St. Louis, MO   Two frequent questions among businesses who want to use Facebook in their social media marketing campaigns are related to how often they should post and when.  The right answers are dependent on the needs of their businesses and the type of fans they want for their business page.    When trying to determine the ideal frequency of posts, it may be useful to experiment a little to come up with a  social media strategy that works best for your niche.  After all, you know your customers better than anyone else, and you know who you want as your fans. You should also have a great idea of what they may be looking for and what is likely to capture their attention.   A recent Facebook study by Virtue suggested that Friday...

Social Media Experts: Ruining Social Media Strategy?

Posted on: February 21, 2012 by admin

By Mischa Truong-Tran Social Media Expert / Social Media Strategist Buildatribe.com - Social Media Training of St. Louis, MO   As part of my social media marketing consulting work not long ago, I was preparing social media campaigns and social media strategies for a customer who nearly made a costly error. Fortunately, it was simple to avoid and I want to make sure you don’t get snared by the same trap. Before I let you know what it was, I want you to consider the answers to a few easy questions. How do you feel about commercials you see on television? Why?  I don't like commercials. It drives me crazy when products get shoved in my face and it interferes with what I want to do.  My dislike for commercials is so strong that I don't watch much live television anymore.  I prefer to record the programs...

Video Marketing, Viral Marketing and Social Media For Business

Posted on: February 11, 2012 by admin

By Mischa Truong-Tran Social Media Expert / Social Media Strategist - St. Louis, MO   Do you recall what it was like to be a music fan before the arrival of music videos?  If you grew up after MTV was launched or can't recall what it was like when all they did was play music videos, then I challenge you to imagine what it was like for those of us who are a bit older. We had few choices available.  We had the option to purchase a band’s record, hear their songs on the radio or read what others said about them in magazines.  If we were fortunate, our favorite band might come play a concert close by every once in awhile.  Video changed everything. Today, we have the opportunity to view band interviews, viral marketing videos and concert footage and all we have to do...

Why the Failure of Social Media Strategies and Social Media Strategy?

Posted on: February 3, 2012 by admin

Why do many fundamentally sound social media strategies fail? How, when and why should you adjust your social media strategy?

When Social Media Strategy and Online Marketing Fails

Posted on: January 27, 2012 by admin

When social media strategies and online marketing aren't working, when should you quit?

Social Media For Business: The Power of Location

Posted on: January 19, 2012 by admin

What do top social media experts and social media consultants think location has to do with social media for business?

Social Media Strategy: Silence Your Critics or Love the Hate?

Posted on: April 15, 2011 by admin

What should you do when people try to ruin you or your reputation online? Should you attempt to silence your critics? Consider the following.