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This explains how Target did a great job with their Facebook campaign because they essentially understood what user activity on social networks. It’s an interesting read.
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from SEOpranos 1688 Days ago #
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This is a real good article in which Target not only successfully reached people with their Facebook campaign, but made sure to talk their language and not sound like advertisers. Great tips.

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from iBrian 1687 Days ago #
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" By Sept. 31, the site had attracted 7,176 members, 409 photos, 483 posts and hosted 37 discussion groups. "But puh-lease, what about the conversions? :)

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from socialmedia 1687 Days ago #
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Good question Briian. Target did not break out the conversions specific to the Facebook campaign. Instead they said that their back-to-school campaigns in their entirety helped lift sales 6.1 percent in August 2007 compared to August 2006.By the way, the cost of the Facebook campaign was about $500,000.David

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