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Could Social Media And Sales Be The Ultimate Dynamic Duo?

You might think that the word “sales” gives off an out-dated, old school vibe.

And when you hear the words “social media” it gives off a new, cutting-edge feel.

But what if these two seeming opposite methods actually go together to create a powerful force? 

Check out this post called “2013: Year of the Social Selling Expert” by Jeff Molander and discover how “old school” and “new school” might make the perfect pair…

 

“If social media and content marketing managers are to survive the meteoric rise of ‘big data’ they’ll need to become social selling experts—pronto.

“Like any new marketing trend, few can actually agree on what big data is. Yet the drumbeat of its promise is quickening and becoming louder. The role of the CMO is increasingly coming under pressure to techno-fy, automate and focus on bridging the gap between marketing and sales teams.

“Facebook, blogging, Twitter, LinkedIn? Inbound marketing, content marketing?

“‘Yup, we’re on it.'”

Click to continue reading and learn more about “Social Selling” on TargetMarketingMag.com

 

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