G is for your Go To market socially play!

We are continuing our series on the Angels framework. Next stop is "G": How to Go To Market socially and how to develop your go to market plan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzIFVJTbh2s&feature=PlayList&p=0270CF7431B8451D&index=3

Some focus areas discussed in the video include:

1. As you add social media to your marketing plan, you need to remember the value propositions as they make a difference. Companies forget that the same marketing principles apply. The value propositions need to be compelling and differentiating - set your market apart.

  • How do you make it compelling? Represent the value of your company. differentiation
  • relevance
  • compelling nature
  • enduring

2. As you develop your plan, relationships are very important so remember the three C's:

  • customization - i.e. Sears - My Virtual Model
  • co-creation - how do you enable your customer to use your technology to shape the future
  • collaboration - facilitate discovery and take action - how do you engage the tools and images?

3. Master the wheel of influence

  • Target by audience - i.e. Twitter, Bloggers, Governance and Universities