SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Having worked in online community management for the last 15 years, I have had the privilege of putting together some amazing teams. The roles on a digital community team varied, ranging from digital strategists, to graphic designers…and everything in-between. Community management is not easy. is for Attention to Detail.

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Akamai Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The Case For Active Users as Social Media Community Managers. I’m an advisor at Pacific New Media for a social media certificate program they are launching. They’ve had social media classes for several semesters and I’ve taught several classes. I’ve really been thinking about this lately.

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Hootsuite

MAY 12, 2020

At some point, many busy social media marketers may be tempted to try an Instagram automation tool. Much of the software that’s used to automate Instagram activity defies network guidelines. The key is to only use tools that help you automate and simplify authentic activity on Instagram.

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Pam Moore

APRIL 1, 2019

We are living in exciting times with the advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, live video streaming, user behavior analysis, data measurement and analysis, communication mediums, social media marketing, social networking and the power at our fingertips to bring human beings and communities together.

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Jason Yormark

JULY 22, 2009

While community is a hot buzz word these days, it’s still quite a ways before most businesses truly embrace the idea. Companies like Starbucks , Dell , even my previous employer Microsoft Advertising , all do community incredibly well and it has paid off for all of them many times over.

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Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Bluesky , the innovative open social network, has thrown open its doors to the public on February 6, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the realm of social media. A hallmark feature of Bluesky lies in its status as an open-source platform, where users are not mere spectators but active contributors to its evolution.

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Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Developed over two years by an experienced executive team, Hedgehog isn’t just another social network—it’s a sanctuary for real conversations and a genuine sense of community. By subscribing to a monthly fee, contributors gain unfettered access to a suite of tools and privileges designed to amplify their impact.

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Almost Savvy

JULY 12, 2010

Real Life Friends Posted by Irene Koehler in Facebook , Networking , Social Media on July 12, 2010 | 34 responses While many of us use social networking tools differently, most of us struggle with similar questions and challenges. Is this because social networking is new?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

Today, there are now several influencer marketing tools out there to help speed up every step of the process. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the best influencer marketing tools to get you started. Influencer marketing tools for social listening. Influencer marketing tools for identification.

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Hootsuite

MAY 21, 2020

Social media monitoring tools let you keep track of every conversation, account, keyword, and hashtag that’s relevant to your business. But before we do, let’s look at exactly what social media monitoring is and why it’s critical to any successful social marketing strategy. Here are 15 of our favorites.

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Mindjumpers

AUGUST 31, 2012

The SoLoMo (Social, Local, Mobile) revolution is taking over, which means that mobile and location-based social networks are becoming increasingly popular, while desktop based social media platforms are constantly working on optimising mobile access. Let us know what you think of this new monitoring tool!

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With over 2 billion monthly active users on the platform, there’s plenty of attention to go around. That said, competition on YouTube is fierce and building a community of dedicated viewers doesn’t happen by accident. Regularly engage with your YouTube community. Use clickable subscription tools within YouTube.

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SocialFish

MARCH 3, 2011

This post is the second in a two-part series where guest blogger Garry Polmateer , former association executive currently working at NimbleUser helping organizations with Salesforce, looks at two online brands through the lens of the concepts in our book, Open Community. Open Community Means Collaborating with a Purpose.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 21, 2016

Despite its detractors , Google+ remains one of the “big four” social networks and has its share of prominent fans in the business world. For most websites, Google+ doesn’t drive the volume of social traffic that Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter do. 1: Best Online Business Tools Series Kicks Off Today. #2:

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2008

Knowledge, Skills and Tools for the Learning 2.0 LEARNING TOOLS DIRECTORY. TOP 10 TOOLS LISTS. NEW TOOLS FOR LEARNING CLUB. DIRECTORY OF SOCIAL NETWORKS FOR. SOCIAL LEARNING. Directory of Social Networks for Learning. social networks aimed at learning professionals.

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SocMed Sean

MARCH 22, 2022

Twitter, the social media platform of short status updates, can be a useful tool for marketing your business. Twitter’s broad use base provides a significant opportunity for companies to reach their audiences, and tools like hashtags allow businesses to target niche groups. Is Twitter Facing Challenges As A Social Network?

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Hootsuite

APRIL 11, 2022

Do you have a trusted box of TikTok tools? The answer is likely a solid TikTok creator tool kit. So, we’ve compiled a list of Hootsuite expert-approved TikTok tools. TikTok scheduling tools. TikTok analytics tools. TikTok tools for engagement. If not, it’s time to build one. As of 2021, TikTok had 78.7

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SocialFish

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

This post is the first in a two-part series where guest blogger Garry Polmateer , former association executive currently working at NimbleUser helping organizations with Salesforce, looks at two online brands through the lens of the concepts in our book, Open Community. First, I’ll say that I am involved in 3 major communities. #1

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Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2019

Does the person who post as your brand on Facebook also work to develop the community that the company is part of? Running a brand’s social media accounts is a lot of work. As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it. Should they?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 31, 2024

YouTube engagement refers to the level of activity associated with your channel and videos. This activity includes views, shares, “Likes,” comments and new subscribers. Here is a strong list for starters: Account activity. Off-platform activity such as traffic from search engines or social networks can help you here, too.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 17, 2024

You’ve been warned) Threads generator [free tool] Creating content that’s strong enough to wow both the Threads algorithm and your followers is a lot of pressure. Please note: This tool may display inaccurate or offensive material that doesn’t represent Hootsuite’s views. Hootsuite is a great scheduling tool for doing just that.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2019

Sometimes it’s not that brands don’t care, it’s because they didn’t hear (on time), because they weren’t actively listening. Now on to: 5 Simple Ways SMBs Can Ace Social Listening. Become Socially Active. Create social media accounts on networks your target audience use.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

First is the increased focus on tools to enable sponsored content and improved analytics for tracking its performance. Lindsey Gamble , who writes a newsletter about social media and the creator economy , predicts that 2024 will be the year of influencer marketing on LinkedIn. What else is corroborating this prediction?

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Direct Marketing Observations

MARCH 4, 2010

The offshoot of this has been that I have been paying a lot of attention to the health and fitness social space. With that being said, in my opinion, here are the best social networks for health and fitness that I’ve found. Sort of SOP for a lot of social fitness sites. This site rocks. Pretty much says it all.

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses. Understanding these different types of social media will help you develop a better content strategy and know where to focus your time and energy. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of 14 types of social media every marketer needs to know.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 4, 2023

More than three-quarters of the world’s population aged 13+ uses social media. billion people are active social media users. Social media marketing provides a unique opportunity to connect with this massive audience on the platforms where they already spend their time. But what exactly does social media marketing entail?

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 31, 2020

Twitter is generally viewed as the second-best social network for B2B marketing , behind only LinkedIn. In the current environment where the coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic have shut down live events and even coffee meetings, forcing increased online interaction, B2B marketing activity on Twitter should be exploding.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 18, 2022

This premise is essentially the case for the growing number of vertical networks that are taking off online. Vertical social networks aren’t overnight sensations. If you look closely, online communication preferences have hinted that this was coming all along. But first, what are vertical networks?

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Social Media Film Exercises Social Networking 103

BeingOptimist

MAY 31, 2023

Using this app, not only you can distribute your image to the community, but you can also edit your images with ease using its standard or free editing tools like contrast, white balance, and sharpening. The Plus and Pro plans come with more advanced multimedia tools and pre-set to play with.

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Mindjumpers

DECEMBER 4, 2015

For example the recent release of the film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo has been shared across many platforms thanks to the success of its social media strategy, where the lead actress of the movie, Sonam Kapoor, asked everyone to share a dance (Dubsmash) to the title song from the film and shared the best entries on her Twitter and Instagram accounts.

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Kikolani

DECEMBER 1, 2014

In this post, I’d like to introduce you to five social media tools and services I have mentioned in posts this year that have elicited that reaction and what you can (and should) be doing with them. KnowEm is a free tool you can use to check and see if your name, business name, product name, etc.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 21, 2012

Many of the myths surrounding online community development are proliferated by common sense conclusions. Creating an online community has a basis in science—but best practices that seem clear-cut on the surface become much more complicated when you dig deeper. Only then can you define the business goals of your community.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 28, 2023

Don’t worry, dark social isn’t the same as the notorious “dark web” trying to lure you into evil. Dark social is the oldest social network in action: private, untraceable human-to-human communication. Dark social media, or dark traffic, isn’t easily tracked by traditional analytics tools.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 23, 2024

Threads by Instagram now has an estimated 160 million monthly active users and counting. To put that into perspective, that’s a little over a third of X’s (formerly Twitter) monthly active users of 550 million — and X has a good 16 years on Threads.  Hailley, too, has found success in being active more often.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

That’s a massive advantage in higher education marketing, where budgets are often tight, and marketers must split it across a wide range of tools and channels. That’s not all down to its social media presence. But in an increasingly online world, social activity plays an important role. Teens loved it. Image source.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This week on The Science of Social Media , we’re sharing a simple, yet proven formula that you can use time and time again to discover irresistible content ideas using Reddit, YouTube, Quora, and other online communities. Part IV: Other communities and social networks for content discovery.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 2, 2011

I took the opportunity to contact some of my esteemed friends and colleagues who are experts in their field and asked for their advice on their favorite little known social media secret and social media tools, including their own if they had them. David’s Favorite Little Known Social Media Tool : I have two actually.

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