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This book more than adequately covers this increasingly important topic, as social media begins to take its rightful place on the center stage of not just marketing but a number of business disciplines. ROI of Social Media is an excellent analysis of the current landscape. I cannot recall any book that singularly tackles ROI at this level, most media books simply give a passing reference or chapter on ROI, this is the first comprehensive study.
–Larry Weber, Founder and chairman of W2 Group, Formerly of Weber Shandwick
We know that for 2011 and the foreseeable future, ROI is one of the top priorities for the social media strategist at many companies, ROI of Social Media is the right book at the right time as social media strategist are needing to work the various department within the enterprise and show that the investments in social tactics and tools are a good investment. The 15 case studies contained in this book will help the social media strategist understand how global brands are successfully using social marketing to connect to their audience.
–Jeremiah Owyang, Partner, Altimeter Group
The ROI of Social Media is a must-read for any business looking to get the most out of their investments in social marketing. It sets the stage for marketers to interact with influencers, individuals and consumers and explains the relationships between them. This book breaks down into simple terms both "dollars" and "sense" for social marketers to live by. Fundamentals, strategies and tactics ...this book has it all. The ROI of Social Media will be the dog-eared book that sits on the corner of your desk used to prove many a point.
–John Lovett, Senior Partner & Principal Consultant, Web Analytics Demystified
Analytics are the core to a consistently successful marketing program. This book offers the metrics to manage social marketing programs, to measure their success, to diagnose underperforming elements, and to deliver extraordinary results. Kudos to this team of marketers in putting this essential book together.
–Professor JC Larreche, InSEAD, Author of The Momentum Effect
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About the author
Steven W. Groves is the CEO and lead consultant for Social Marketing Conversations. As author, podcaster, blogger and digital polymath, he has worked with some of the most remarkable brands in social marketing and social media. He has consulted with a wide range of global industries on marketing and business development needs—consumer product goods companies, authors and publishers, real estate professionals, non-profits, banks and software companies. A sought-after speaker, Steven opened the 2010 Phoenix SCORE Social Media Conference, the “Social & Traditional Marketing” track for the 2010 Online Marketing Summit and the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) Social Media Symposium in 2009. He has lectured for ASU in the Barrett’s Honors College for Entrepreneurial Education.
Jerry Dimos is a Partner with The LiTMUS Group heading up the Singapore office. With more than 15 years of management consulting experience centered on strategy, growth and performance improvement programs for Fortune 500 companies, he has delivered successful projects across Asia Pacific playing major roles in improving the performance of complex, global organizations, delivering strategic and operational improvements within the banking, insurance, energy and consumer products sectors. Jerry has an MBA from the Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business, a Masters from the School of Engineering, University of Sydney and Post Graduate Degree in Information Technology from the University of Technology, Sydney. Jerry is a Chartered Management Accountant, a Certified Management Consultant and has been a contributor to many industry standards.
