There’s no question that social media is becoming an important channel through which organizations can share and converse with their audience, as well as attract potential new customers for their products/services. But how can organizations successfully navigate this growing field to order to ensure an ROI from their online efforts? That’s the basis of my conversation with author and renowned marketing CEO Shama (Kabani) Hyder in this episode of “Leadership Biz Cafe”.
Shama is an international speaker, best-selling author and the award-winning CEO of The Marketing Zen Group – a global online marketing and PR firm. Fast Company has called Shama “an online marketing shaman” and Entrepreneur Magazine has dubbed her the “Zen Master of Marketing”. Her best-selling book “The Zen of Social Media Marketing: An Easier Way to Build Credibility, Generate Buzz, and Increase Revenue” was recently re-released as a 2nd edition featuring more hands-on advice and how-to tips on how to be successful in your marketing efforts online.
Over the course of our conversation, Shama and I discuss:
- What’s the biggest roadblock organizations face in becoming more active on social media?
- The online conversions businesses should be aiming to create and the benefits to be gained from this type of social conversion.
- Is it a good idea for organizations to create a social media policy and if so, what should be the focus of such a policy?
- What organizations should really be measuring to determine whether their online efforts are paying off.
- The 3 key points leaders need to take note of to ensure their organization succeeds in social media.
- What emerging trends organizations and their leaders should be on the lookout for within the social media space.
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Noteworthy links:
- Buy Shama’s book “The Zen of Social Media Marketing” on Amazon.com (or Amazon.ca for Canadian readers).
- Learn more about Shama’s company “The Marketing Zen Group” by visiting their website – www.marketingzen.com.
The best way to advance in any organization is through social media. However the fundamentals of using social media should be made known in simplest form especially to starters.
Hi Tanveer, I would like to say I have seen girls perform very well in socializing and that's the reason I always take suggestions and assistance from my girl mates! The podcast is informative from socializing point of view! I would like to know, if could get a direct download link of this podcast! Thanks!
Thanks Adrain; I'm glad you enjoyed the podcast. I plan on putting up episodes of my podcast show on iTunes in the next few months where it can be downloaded to listen 'on the go'.