As more and more people connect to the Internet in India, time spent social networking is exploding (on sites like Facebook and Orkut). It’s one of the primary motivations for going online. As they do, marketers have the opportunity to reach and engage an interconnected audience and build brand reputation through the spread of positive […]
As more and more people connect to the Internet in India, time spent social networking is exploding (on sites like Facebook and Orkut). It’s one of the primary motivations for going online. As they do, marketers have the opportunity to reach and engage an interconnected audience and build brand reputation through the spread of positive word of mouth. But in order to be successful in social marketing you need to listen first, then plan before entering into the conversation. Once you are engaged in a dialogue, manage the responses carefully so you can maximise the benefits of brand advocates and minimise the risk of negative PR.