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What every consultant should know about social media analytics

Sherrilynne Starkie

These are essential skills and talents, but to be a successful social media consultant you must add some ‘left-brain’ qualities. Effective social media analysis takes the right combination of hard skills and softer aptitudes. A social media consultant brings other aptitudes to the analysis piece too.

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What the heck are social media consultants and what do they do all day?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Social media consultants are not masters of the dark arts. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. A competitor analysis is often done too. They are strategic advisors.

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How Much to Charge for Social Media Management

Social Media Strategies Summit

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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Using word clouds in communications analysis

Sherrilynne Starkie

Consultants often use word clouds in the analysis of conversations, online and otherwise, to help identify key issues, trends and opinions. In communications, word clouds are best used in conjunction with ‘human’ analysis. Related posts: Using social media for research: Social Capital 2012.

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The case for better social media technology in 2024

Sprout Social

What is social media technology? At its core, social media technology is software designed to manage a company’s social media profiles across multiple platforms. From emerging networks to well-established platforms, audiences have a nearly insatiable appetite for social media content across channels.

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Social media personalization: The opportunity and risks to consider

Sprout Social

According to The Sprout Social Index™ , consumers across age groups agree the most memorable thing a brand can do on social media is respond to customers. Evolving your social strategy to meet consumer demands requires you to listen better, scale your customer care efforts and integrate your social and customer data.

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Annual Social Media Budget Planning For Companies And Bloggers

SocMed Sean

If your or your organization is actively engaging in the social media space, you need to analyze your current budget allocation and either confirm or increase that commitment to social media in your budget planning activities. 2) Listening and Engagement Tools like Hootsuite, Curata, Sprout Social, Brandwatch.

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