Monetizing 'Must Tweet' TV

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Episode Description

Television networks and advertisers alike are using social media to build buzz about programs and products -- but are their efforts really resulting in increased sales or higher ratings? Wharton professor Shawndra Hill is taking to Twitter and the airwaves in an effort to figure out how marketers should best employ user-generated content in trying to get consumers to pay attention to their products, or to make solid recommendations to existing fans. πŸ“‚ Marketing

Brief Summary

Shandra discusses social TV's impact on viewer engagement and advertising strategies, highlighting studies on The Voice and the Super Bowl.

Key points

  • Understanding Social TV. Shandra explains how social media integrates with TV programming to enhance viewer engagement.
  • The Voice and Viewer Engagement. Research on 'The Voice' reveals how social media triggers increase viewer interaction.
  • Super Bowl Advertising Insights. Shandra shares findings on how advertisers can leverage social media during major events.
  • Future of Social TV Research. Shandra discusses upcoming projects aimed at enhancing social TV analytics and viewer engagement.

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