Sprout Social

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you’re still on the fence about social media advertising, we get it. Research shows that one of the top goals for marketers is increasing brand awareness, which is why more and more brands are achieving this with a paid social presence. Why run paid social media ads, anyway?

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results. 60% of US B2B marketers named social media the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue in 2023. However, social media is also the fastest-evolving channel.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy. They no longer expect accidental virality by hiring an influencer.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

It’s practically impossible for a business to operate in today’s market without a social media presence. Despite this fact, many business owners and marketing teams are missing the experience or resources to internally manage their social media presence in a strategic way. Source: The CMO Survey. Source: Upwork.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 15, 2018

I first heard of Advertising Value Equivalency (AVE) very early in my agency career, way back in the 90s. The report explains: “Earned Media Value is the equivalent cost of advertising that would garner the same amount of exposure as postings mentioning a brand campaign, based on followers and a US$5 CPM (cost-per-mille).”.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. This psychological phenomenon has further expanded thanks to the growth of social media. In marketing, the primary types of social proof are: Product Reviews : Reviews are the lifeblood of social proof.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It’s a good time to take stock of your social media marketing strategies to assess what’s working and where you have room to improve. There is a lot of chatter about emerging social media sites, and where brands should make investments in 2019. So how is a social media marketer to decide?

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Are you seeing these red flags in your relationship with a social media influencer? Among them, influencer marketing continues to grow and has had some massive successes. As the director of Contentworks Agency , I’m often being asked to facilitate influencer relationships. But there have also been failures.

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Among them, influencer marketing continues to grow and has had some massive successes. As the director of Contentworks Agency , I’m often being asked to facilitate influencer relationships. Benefits of Great Social Media Influencer Relationships. Influencer tweets increase purchase intent 5.2X

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Social listening plays a vital role in this area. Tapping into social media conversations points to customer insights that go beyond surface-level metrics and unearth the real needs, desires and pain points of your audience. This is helpful because people trust people more than traditional, self-centered advertising.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. billion people are social media users. Worldwide, social users spend almost two and a half hours on social platforms each day. Find more eye-popping stats about social media here !) Your mind is ready. Your body is ready.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 25, 2021

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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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.  Instead, I can provide certain themes and insights based on research, expert opinions, and raw instinct for what we might see.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Here’s our list of favorite reads for different aspects of social media. To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Social media is a fun and dynamic place where nothing remains constant. One day everyone is obsessed with a silly social media challenge and the next day everyone forgets about it and moves on to something else. In this post, you will learn about 9 of the biggest social media trends to watch out for in 2021.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 7, 2014

The exceptional growth and adaptation of social media networks represents an ideal opportunity to overcome one of the most challenging aspects of the clinical research industry. Getting patients to enroll in a clinical trial is one of the biggest challenges that clinical research coordinators face. Reduce overall costs.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2022

Are you looking to take your social media marketing strategy up a notch? Social media marketing is one of the most important aspects of a business, and it can be difficult to create and constantly refine an effective strategy. Being the first social media agency in the US , we have seen it all.

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Buffer Social

APRIL 4, 2018

Do you know how much an influencer marketing campaign costs? Or how much you should be paying an influencer? I didn’t know much before I did the research for this blog post. While there isn’t a clearcut answer to this question, there are some guidelines used by marketers, agencies, and influencers themselves.

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In this article, we’ll guide you through the 3 essential influencer marketing metrics you should be tracking for your upcoming holiday campaigns, ensuring that your efforts spread holiday cheer and deliver real results. What is influencer marketing? What influencer marketing goals can be set for holiday campaigns?

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 6, 2022

It’s no secret that social media is the most widely used channel to drive brand awareness. 91% of B2B marketers use social media networks to achieve top-of-the-funnel goals like reaching their target audience and driving sales. . You can run highly targeted advertising by industry, location, and other demographics.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good. It’s corn. ??

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Adam Cohen

JULY 12, 2010

But those same companies need to leverage, not ignore, that insight available when fusing social media into the marketing mix they already have. Brian Solis has a terrific series starting this week on the changing marketing, advertising and communications, where he adds a 5th P: People. Do they care what kind of car they drive?

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Sherrilynne Starkie

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Checking online reviews has become a normal part of consumer purchasing decisions, and so, companies are paying for or faking these reviews to gain favour and influence preference. By 2014, we could see up to 15 per cent of all online reviews being ‘faked’, according to Gartner, the research company. Down a new path?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Between algorithm shifts and the rise of new platforms, the only constant in the world of social media is change. And continuing your social media training is the best way for you, and your team, to achieve a quick knowledge and credentials boost. Org-wide social media marketing training. Level: Beginner.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 8, 2017

If you hang around a social media marketer long enough, you’re bound to hear the term social media influencers tossed around in conversation. Social media influencers are the bread and butter to marketing strategies and help brands build valuable relationships on social media platforms.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2022

Let’s talk about why it’s important to understand social media marketing for retail brands. Nearly three-quarters ( 74.8% ) of the world’s population over the age of 12 use social media. Those people are engaging with retail brands on social. For retail brands, social commerce opens up a new pathway to purchase.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

hours on social media. Research from Google and Talk Shoppe found that virtually all consumers agree that “good content” tells a story. Gucci x The North Face Go Beyond Traditional Influencer Marketing. Influencers are a great fit for telling a brand story because they’re real people. Image source.

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agora pulse

JULY 31, 2020

Have you decided to turn to a social media marketing agency for all your social media needs? You’ve reached the point now that your brand can no longer manage your social media channels in house. Either way, it’s time to look for a social media marketing agency to handle your requirements.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 13, 2017

Although some marketers have questioned the value of influencer marketing , it has become one of the most effective marketing tactics for many successful brands. Research from Sway Group reported marketers who implemented an influencer marketing campaign earned an average of $6.85 Are you offering too little? Not to worry.

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Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 13, 2023

49% of HR professionals say their company plans to increase the use of social media for hiring and interacting with candidates. To find the best professionals, social recruiting strategies are of great importance now. Social media recruiting requires a lot of work. What is social media recruiting?

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Visually SM

AUGUST 19, 2020

But with so many social media platforms out there, how can your company make such a big decision? In this guide, you will understand why it is so important to have social media profiles for your business. By the end of this article, you will be able to understand: Why does a brand need a social media presence?

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There’s nothing more convincing than a friend’s endorsement — especially on social media. That’s why a social media advocacy program is the best way to show the benefits of your products instead of telling your customers why they should care. What is social media advocacy?

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2022

Are you looking to take your social media marketing strategy up a notch? Social media marketing is one of the most important aspects of a business, and it can be difficult to create and constantly refine an effective strategy. Being the first social media agency in the US , we have seen it all.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%). What is it about social media careers that makes them dominated by white women?

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Online referral marketing predates modern social media by more than a decade and a half. But social media affiliate marketing takes this old concept to a new level. Bonus: Get the influencer marketing strategy template to easily plan your next campaign and choose the best social media influencer to work with.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2021

Accelerated by the events of 2020, this wave of transformation marks a turn of the tide in how businesses and consumers view, use and value social media—and we’ve got the data to prove it. For businesses wondering when to start making greater investments in social, the time is now. I love when brands engage with you on social.

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Pixlee

JUNE 24, 2020

A marketing report from SocialPubli.com showed that 93% of marketers are using influencer marketing. Once thought of as only a trend, influencer marketing is becoming a very profitable marketing tactic. . Find the Right Influencer & Platform. Find the Right Influencer & Platform.

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