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Chapters 1-2. “The World as it was no longer is”. Top Uses of the Internet. In 2009 Email Information Business Social Media Shopping In 2013 Social Media Entertainment Gaming. Word of Mouth . Simple Model I buy a SUV at the local GMC dealer and LOVE it!
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Chapters 1-2 “The World as it was no longer is”
Top Uses of the Internet In 2009 Email Information Business Social Media Shopping In 2013 Social Media Entertainment Gaming
Word of Mouth • Simple Model • I buy a SUV at the local GMC dealer and LOVE it! • I tell my buddy looking for a that I LOVE the GMC but was not thrilled with my buying experience at the local dealer • My friend then has a friend that is looking for an SUV and passes along my recommendations (and not!)
Word of Mouth • Negatives • Slow to disperse • Unlike advertising, you don’t control the message and it can be modified as it passes “down the grapevine” • MY credibility and influence may not be as significant as the information passes down the grapevine.
What is the Role of Social Media in Word of Mouth • Social Media • Facebook – your posts update to friends immediately • Twitter can enable millions to see your message immediately • 70% of large companies not participating?? • Geography not an issue anymore • Original intent not lost because of digital format • Credibility because original source traceable
Socialnomics • Socialnomics: The value created and shared via social media and its efficient influence on outcomes [economic, political, relational, etc.].Simply put: Word of Mouth on Digital Steroids
Advertising’s Future • Bob Garfield of NPR and formerly of Advertising Age • “I and traditional marketing and advertising are f*&%ed!” • Premiums for the March Madness, Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions a thing of the past.
What does Socialnomics Mean for Traditional Marketing Communication? • Advertising Revenues from traditional outlets plummeting – how effective is mass marketing now? • Direct Marketing declining • News Medias Scrambling • Traditional Business Models no longer applicable – stumbling blocks? • NY Post, CareerBuilder • News must find me! • Fragmentation and niche
National Advertising • Newspaper ads declined 18.1% • National ads fell 18.4% • Classifieds dropped 30.9% • Online ads dropped 3%
Negative Word of Mouth • British Airways lost a customer’s luggage and then did not answer his emails. The customer didn’t just tell his 500+ followers, he bought “promoted tweets” (Twitter’s form of advertising) to spread his message . • “Don’t fly British Airways … their customer service is horrendous!” • Ads targeted BA followers (300k+)
Viral Viewing • http://mashable.com/2011/12/21/fedex-guy-destroys-pc-monitor/ • What to do?? Do you agree with the FedEx response? • Matt and Slide – example of importance of tags • SNL – Power to Impact an Election? • Sarah Palin spoofs • 50 million viewed; half over internet replays; most pushes to social media • Impacted sketch writing to target social graphs (your online connections of peers, friends, family)
Negative Blogs and Posts • In advertising one negative WOM cannot be undone with 5 positive advertising messages … why? Credibility • Social Media enables consumers to post complaints immediately, retain credibility and reach large numbers of individuals swiftly. • Companies should embrace ALL consumers, even unhappy customers (and in a timely fashion)
Stats for Unsatisfied Customers • 4% of unhappy customers complain 7 out of ten will do business again with the firm if complaint handled properly 19 of 20 if grievance handled quickly Rule of Thumb I have a bad experience I tell 6-10 people; I have 100 Twitter followers; 10% share this information and so on …
Companies on Top of Using Social Media • Capital One – contest to name 2012 College Mascot attracted 120,000 voters • Mayo Clinic – provides top notch information via FB, YouTube and Twitter • Mercedes – Owner’s Stories for great WOM
What’s Out There About Your Company? • Disney Sucks – 7.5 M results including a FB entitled, “Disney Sucks”; multiple YouTube videos • Google Sucks – 37.9M results • Chrysler Sucks – 399K results • Sony Sucks - 3.51M results