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8 Reasons To Consider Marketing With Google+ - Business 2 Community

8 Reasons To Consider Marketing With Google+ - Business 2 Community | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

So what are the numbers? After just two years the numbers are in and they are compelling, but not many people are aware of the penetration and popularity of Google plus.

- 602 million registered users

- 359 million monthly active users

- according to a GlobalWebIndex study Its active users base grew by 33% from June 2012 through to March 2013.


Marketing is always about fishing where the fish are and Google+ has a lot of fish


8 reasons to consider marketing with Google+


With most marketers comfortable with using Facebook for their primary social media marketing tactics they quite often don’t see the other opportunities. Here are some compelling reasons to register a Google+ plus page to complement your Facebook page, your social media and digital marketing activities....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

The case for Google+ is growing. At the very least you need to integrate it into your social marketing strategies.

Simple2Technology's comment, July 25, 2013 5:46 PM
definitely need to get more involved in G+, looks interesting
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With Google's Help, 'Glamour' Monetizes Hangouts

With Google's Help, 'Glamour' Monetizes Hangouts | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Marketing trend? 'Glamour' is monetizing its Hangouts by bringing product placements into the mix.... In the two years since its launch, publishers large and small have experimented with Google Hangout to host group video chats with well-known guests, readers and staff, hoping to engage readers and attract new followers. Now, Google is helping publishers monetize their efforts. On Monday, Glamour magazine is launching a month-long series of Hangouts featuring staffers, online personalities — and products. Eight of the nine Hangouts are sponsored by a company, whose products are featured centrally in the content. In a Hangout for Unilever-owned Suave, for example, DIY blogger Erica Domesek will show how to make hair accessories for hair styled by Suave stylists. A L'Oreal-sponsored Hangout with Glamour stylist Annabel Tollman will show viewers how to wear ombré hair, as colored by Loreal's Féria Wild Ombré product....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

Watch for this Marketing trend to grow...

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Google Plus Best Practices for Brands ~ by HootSuite

Google Plus Best Practices for Brands ~ by HootSuite | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Google Plus best practices for brands; HootSuite's 9 tips for effectively engaging with your community....

 

...For simplicity’s sake, let’s pretend you are the owner of a cafe with a budding social media presence (these tips work for any size of business). Now that you understand the importance of being in G+, the next step is to build an effective strategy and attract an interactive community. In this post, discover Google+’s checklist for building a successful strategy and our 9 tips for effectively engaging with your community. Together, these make up our Google+ best practices for brands....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

This is another excellent guide to Google+ for businesses of any size. Great tips and easy to put into action.

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