The document discusses how social media listening can provide insights into consumer behavior by analyzing conversations and search trends on social platforms. It is not about directly asking consumers questions, but rather listening to what they are openly sharing. The value of social media listening is shown through examples analyzing topics like the economy, dessert recipes, snacking, and hot peppers. Trends on search engines and social media around these topics reveal seasonal spikes, demographic differences, and emotional sentiment that can offer brands new perspectives on these subjects.
10. How we usually look at the economy
US Unemployment/Gas Prices
UNEMPLOYMENT
GAS
PRICES
Source:
Wolfram
Alpha
h1p://www.wolframalpha.com/
11. Using social media to assess the economy
Comments, negative buzz lower than YAG
Gas
Prices
Unemployment
#
of
Comments
Posi8ve
Sen8ment
Nega8ve
Sen8ment
Food
Prices
Source:
NetBase
52
Weeks
Ending
July
5,
2012
12. Has the economy improved since last year?
PosiBves
2H 2011
NegaBves
~90,000
1H 2012
~19,000
Source:
NetBase
52
Weeks
Ending
July
5,
2012
13. Where are people talking about the Economy?
Source:
NetBase
52
Weeks
Ending
July
5,
2012
14. Unemployment searches have shown an uptick recently
#13
(Actual
Unemployment
Rank)
#9
#1
#32
#27
#5
#22
#14
#19
#41
Source:
Google
Insights
for
Search,
Wolfram
Alpha
29. Hot Peppers
Strong and Delicious
Hot
Peppers
Likes
vs
Dislikes
burn up stomach
bug
discomfort
cause extreme irritation
warmth
look
spicy
delicious
kick
fresh
-80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100
Source:
NetBase
Insight
Composer
52
W/E
6-‐8-‐12
30. Hot Peppers
Strong Positive Emotions
Hot Peppers
Positive vs. Negative Emotions
not like
hate
not good
no fan
not want
favorite
great
good
like
love
-‐200
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
Source:
NetBase
Insight
Composer
52
W/E
6-‐8-‐12