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Using Data to Rank 2011′s Top 20 Internet, Social Media and SEO blogs
For three years now, the folks at Cision have ranked the Top 100 blogs in our category by looking at specific data points. These data points are designed to reward actual site performance versus popularity or “Internet fame.” Last year, Ignite Social Media was ranked second, only to the blog powerhouse Mashable. This year, Cision [...]
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2011 Social Network Analysis Report – Geographic – Demographic and Traffic Data Revealed
2010 was a rocky year in the social network space and many sites closed their doors including Propeller.com and Team Sugar, to name a few. Quite a few others continued their decline into yesterday’s news as we see more social network users consolidating their social profiles. Undoubtedly, Facebook’s continued growth worldwide has led to this [...]
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Ignite Social Media named one of “World’s Top Social Media Marketing Firms for 2011″
The International Business Times came out with their list of 5 agencies they describe as “The World’s Top Social Media Marketing Firms for 2011” and Ignite Social Media is one of the five selected. We’re honestly not sure of the criteria, but we’re flattered to be included in such a small group of firms on [...]
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26 Facebook Fan Page Examples in Detail
Since the conclusion of our previous series “26 Social Media Marketing Examples in Detail” and with the start of the new year, I have been inspired yet again to evaluate what other brands are doing in the space. However, instead of covering what a brand is doing across multiple platforms, in this series we will uncover specifically what the top brands on Facebook are doing on their pages to engage with their fans.
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Brands on Pinterest: Who, When and How Brands Are Using the Hottest Social Bookmarking Site
Erin Ledbetter | February 22, 2012 | View Comments
Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social networks in the world right now and quickly becoming the most popular social bookmarking site for women. As you can imagine, brands are starting to take note. But just who’s jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon? And what are they doing? Let’s take a look:
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FIAT, Neiman Marcus, Gnip, CareZone – Topics That Are Igniting
Craig Carter | February 20, 2012 | View Comments
FIAT’s Score a Scorpion Campaign FIAT recently launched a Facebook campaign that gives fans the opportunity to participate in the social media version of a classic scavenger hunt. The contest is called Score a Scorpion and gives fans the chance to win a new FIAT 500 Abarth, which will officially launch in March. Score a [...]
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5 Augmented Reality Examples Worth Looking At
Caroline Monday | February 15, 2012 | View Comments
Lately, it feels like every time I turn around I learn about a new campaign using augmented reality. The technology is definitely impressive, but, as it becomes more common, marketers are going to have to be more creative and thoughtful with their use of augmented reality if they want to make a real impact on consumers. [...]
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Don’t Miss the Ignite Social Media Party during SxSW. Registration Now Open
Jim Tobin | February 14, 2012 | View Comments
Last year, the Ignite Social Media party with Jason Falls was a popular place, as over 3,000 of our closest friends descended on Molotov and the Dogwood. In fact, our tweets made the hashtag #ismparty trend on Twitter in Austin. This year, we’re doing it again, but this time, you must be registered to attend [...]
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Pinterest and Threadless, Japan, Top Chef, Foodie.com – Topics That Are Igniting
Craig Carter | February 13, 2012 | View Comments
Threadless Launches a Valentine’s-themed Pinterest Contest Last week, the folks over at Threadless announced a fun Pinterest contest just in time for Valentine’s Day. To enter, contestants needed to make a board titled “Threadless Vday challenge” specifically for the person they have in mind. They then had to add 10 pins to the board that [...]
