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How Customer Engagement will determine winning brands in Social Era

By Harish Kotadia, Ph.D. | Published: March 13, 2010

In recent months, a lot has been written about how Social Media channels are different from “traditional” media channels like Print, Radio, TV and about the importance of Social Media in marketing. I think the biggest argument in favor of Social Media is that it provides great tools for “engaging” the customer. Unlike traditional media channels [...]

Reasons why Foursquare is the hottest Social Network on the web

By Harish Kotadia, Ph.D. | Published: March 12, 2010

Foursquare, the hottest Social Network on the web turned one yesterday. Hard to believe that its been around for just 365 days and still boasts of half a million users, 1.4 million venues, 15.5 million check-ins and is growing exponentially by the day if not by the hour! (see this excellent Hitwise Intelligence report for [...]

Secret of Ford’s Social Media Success

By Harish Kotadia, Ph.D. | Published: March 12, 2010

Ford Motor Company is among a handful of large corporations with many successful Social Media initiatives. One of Ford’s most successful Social Media initiative is a called The Ford Story. This is a website that aggregates Ford’s social web participation along with what others are saying about Ford’s brands. Few other examples of successful Social [...]

Social Media turning Marketers into Media Companies?

By Harish Kotadia, Ph.D. | Published: February 14, 2010

As more marketers use Social Media channels for engaging their customers and prospects, it is becoming obvious that they will have to take on additional responsibility for not only creation of content, but also facilitate sharing or distribution of content through Social Media channels such as YouTube. Some notable examples of this approach are: Johnson & [...]

Really? Social Media Better Done “In house”

By Harish Kotadia, Ph.D. | Published: February 7, 2010

Results of CMO Club Weekly Poll published on BW blog made some interesting reading. Question that was asked was “Which of your groups is best equipped to help you with your social media efforts today?” 114 CMOs responded: 65.6% In House 15.6% Interactive Agency 9.4% PR Firm 9.4% Social Media Agency 0% Creative/Ad Agency Why majority of respondents preferred In House Agency rather than [...]