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Social Business is a Cultural Shift, Not a Quick Fix For Poor Sales

Written by Daniel Prager
January 4th, 2010

If you’re a business owner, social media is tantalizing. For free, you can set up a profile on a variety of different networks and have your products reach a larger customer base than ever before. All you have to do is make something viral, talk to the right influencers, and watch your sales time go through the roof!

While social media experts and consultants may tell you to “crush it” , become a “trust agent” or harness the power of the “groundswell” they generally underestimate  the time, investment, and strategy that goes into effective social media marketing, PR, and branding.

With an ample time investment, a targeted strategy, and fresh and relevant content, your chance at social media ROI is great.

However, If your company is not winning with social media, I want you to ask yourself one question: Has everyone in your company bought into the idea of being open, transparent, honest and– wait for it, social?

Unless you  are already a household name, the best way to get something out of social media is to invest in it. Put in the time, put in the effort, and, eventually, the return will come. So go ahead, be a social company. Your patience, time, and energy will pay off, I promise.

Here are examples for you skeptics.

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