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Navigating the Higher Ed Enrollment Cliff: How Social Media Managers Can Position Their Institutions for Success

Social Media Strategies Summit

She shared her findings with an audience at our 2023 Social Media Strategies Summit Higher Education Virtual Conference. To understand why , you must rewind the 2007 – 2008 financial crisis. Strategy #1: Build Collaboration With Campus Partners Social media is a collaborative environment.

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The Story of Ignite Social Media, The Original Social Media Agency

Ignite Social Media

I’m Jim Tobin, the founder of social media agency Ignite Social Media (2007) and influencer marketing agency Carusele (2015). Ignite Social Media is known as “ the original social media agency ” because we were the first social media agency created out of whole cloth in the United States.

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Wendy’s Social Media Strategy: Serving Humorous Engagement Online

Keyhole.co

So, let’s do a deep dive into Wendy’s social media strategy and how the brand stays trending and connected with consumers. Analysis of Wendy’s social media accounts Wendy’s has a strong online following across most social media platforms, thanks to its sassy, all-hands-on-deck approach. million Facebook: 8.4

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17 Pop Culture Moments That Blew Up on Social Media in 2023

Buffer Social

As the year winds down, it's time to stroll down memory lane and revisit the moments that defined 2023 on social media. From box office records to a near-clean sweep of the Academy Awards, each moment resonated deeply on social media, sparking discussions, celebrations, and, yes, memes. So many memes. 

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The Twilight renaissance: Why retailers need social media for trend forecasting

Sprout Social

But thanks to the combined forces of Netflix and social media, teens are flocking to thrift stores to find everything you probably wore back in 2010. Even a vampire romance movie from 2008. How social influences fashion trends. Social media has changed the way we consume information and naturally, that applies to fashion.

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What marketers need to know about managing social media through an economic downturn

Sprout Social

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Keep reading to find out what you need to know to successfully navigate social media marketing through times of economic contraction.

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How to use Social Media for Employer Branding and Recruitment

Mindjumpers

Social media is ultimately about establishing relationships. Using social media for employer branding and recruitment provides the following benefits: An opportunity to enter into dialogue and engage/attract potential candidates. You can read more about how to implement a social media policy in our previous blog post.