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 insight can steer future product development or marketing strategies.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

Social media networks, and the way users interact with them, evolve quickly. They simultaneously hopped on blink-and-you’ll-miss them trends, while championing authenticity. This year, plan for more changing audience preferences and deeper social media fragmentation. Retailers go all-in on Instagram and TikTok.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Having a CEO with an active presence on social media can be beneficial for the organization for several reasons. According to research from Brunswick Group , 63% agree they would prefer to work for a company where the CEO uses digital and social media. million Twitter followers –– 30 times more than his company!

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

The 2024 US presidential election is several months away, but social media is already politically charged. According to Sprout Social Listening data , from January 1 to March 6, 2024 there were almost 7.6 In a typical year, running social media for a brand account is complex. Will brands sit this one out?

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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.  So, in this article, join me in exploring five themes for social media in 2024 through the lens of industry experts, unraveling their predictions and the reasons behind them.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While there’s no denying the value and power of social listening, a tool this impactful can make it feel intimidating to get started. In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening. And this trend is likely to continue.

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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

There are few sure bets when it comes to organic reach on social media. And yet, social advocacy examples continue to be the exception. Social advocacy empowers employees to amplify your brand message in a way that’s consistent with your business’s voice and tone. It piques interest.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re B2B or B2C, your customers want to engage with humans on social media. 56% of customers want more relatable, personable content from brands on social, but 48% of brands are still posting self-promotional content multiple times a week. Easy: be active on social media. Here’s exactly how to do it.

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Oktopost

JUNE 2, 2022

Shoshana Kordova, Director of Product Marketing at Datarails takes the hot seat. Arguably, one of the most important traits of a product marketer is being a good listener. If you do not know what your customers want or need from you, then your product will most certainly fall short of expectations and your business will fail.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This psychological phenomenon has further expanded thanks to the growth of social media. People praising a product or brand through ratings and reviews increases its credibility and authority. In marketing, the primary types of social proof are: Product Reviews : Reviews are the lifeblood of social proof.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In fact, brands should be prepared for other changes that could impact their social media marketing performance. If the current Instagram product is leading to mental health issues for those over the age of 13, what might it do for those even younger? But they’ve also required changes from social media marketers.

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The Realtime Report

APRIL 14, 2021

58% of Social Media Users Don’t Ever. Plan on Buying Influencer-Promoted Products. Many social media users actively avoid sponsored posts that seem inauthentic or uninformative. Brands must strive to connect with influencers that genuinely align with their products to achieve a successful partnership.

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Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 12, 2018

I don’t know a marketer out there that would say that influence in social media is not a commodity, if you know how to leverage it. I do however, know a lot of marketers out there, who struggle with determining and identifying influence in social media and because of that, can not leverage it; and that’s NOT a commodity!

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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to a Q1 2023 Sprout pulse survey, 74% of consumers believe that social media has increased accountability for brands. But how do you create content around diversity that resonates and feels authentic? We’re discussing both the icks and ideals for Women’s History Month social media ideas.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2021

While we have stepped into the new year of 2021, there is one trend that will not be going away anytime soon: social media live events. Live videos provide a way for an authentic connection to your target audience, and they are especially imperative with the world still battling COVID-19 and as a result, holding fewer in-person events.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 5, 2021

By approaching every conversation with genuine interest, they are leveraging social media to drive a remarkable and unforgettable customer experience that has fans coming back over and over again. But how exactly can you create this remarkable customer experience on social media?

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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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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With its ability to get in front of a wide array of consumers, social media may be the darling of retail and B2C brands, but it is increasingly difficult for ANY business to ignore the power of social media marketing. This is likely due to the fact that decision makers across industries are active on social media.

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. Understanding these different types of social media will help you develop a better content strategy and know where to focus your time and energy.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 26, 2024

Danish toy company LEGO soars over its competitors like Mattel, Funko, and Hasbro. With millions of online followers and a vocal, active, and thriving fanbase, LEGO is at the top of its social media game. Let’s see how LEGO’s social media strategy builds on its prominence in pop culture. Instagram: 10.3

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Oktopost

APRIL 14, 2023

Social media has become a vital channel for businesses to connect with their customers and promote their brand. As the social media landscape continues to evolve, so do the challenges faced by social media managers in terms of content creation and management.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 1, 2023

Everyone—from marketers to social media users—loves creators. According to a Q1 2023 Sprout pulse survey, over two-thirds (79%) of marketers plan to spend up to 50% of their total social budget on content creators. It might be time to think about integrating them into another key function of your business: product development.

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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. Driving more traffic to your products.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We don’t have to tell you that social media is an industry that changes almost daily. At any given moment, there are new tools, platform updates, improved tracking, and several 2020 social media trends are emerging now that point to our industry being one of constant movement. Source: PEW Surveys conducted 2012-2019.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 27, 2020

With each unprecedented day passing, social media apps have quickly become the frontlines for many to source out news, seek entertainment, and stay connected with their loved ones. We have recapped some of the April social media trends we saw and how they have adapted to our world’s ongoing situation.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 22, 2019

2018 was a year of lasting impacts on the social media industry. Even in an industry marked by fast change, 2018 will go down in history as a big year for social media and all of the marketers who use it to sell their products or services. Social Media Trends of 2019 #1. The Year of Stories.

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Hootsuite

MAY 15, 2023

Each of your franchisees on social media. Fear not, franchisor: Here’s how to plan, execute, analyze, and maintain a successful franchise social media marketing strategy that all your franchisees will get excited about. What is franchise social media marketing? What’s good when it comes to content anyway?

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Oktopost

AUGUST 3, 2022

Colin Day, Managing Director of EMEA and APAC at Oktopost, tackles the topic of social media governance and how B2B organizations can manage social media risk with confidence to grow and increase revenue. How do you define social media governance? Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders?

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Think about it: Human beings created the typewriter, the telephone, the web and eventually social media to communicate at scale. We’re social creatures, and platform shake-ups or passing social trends can’t change that. Social media managers live and breathe social. Remember, you’re the expert.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

Social media is not just about creating a buzz; it can be a powerful tool for strategically influencing your customers at every stage of the sales funnel. While many businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a social media presence, the full potential of these platforms in driving B2B revenue often goes overlooked.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There are many reasons to use social media to promote your business. But the tl;dr of all of them is: people are on social media. Research shows that interaction — even briefly — with your brand on social media leads to increased brand awareness and loyalty , and influences purchasing behavior. Guess what?

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Hootsuite

MAY 1, 2023

Are you looking to create a more efficient social media workflow? Social media managers have a tough gig, often juggling multiple accounts , managing complex campaigns, and collaborating with stakeholders. Let’s take a look at the top 7 tips to create an effective social media workflow.

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The Realtime Report

APRIL 11, 2019

Does Organic or Paid Social Media Work Better for Small Businesses? Over 70% small businesses use social media , meaning most recognize the value of social media as a channel for customer engagement. Or does relying on authentic and organic engagement have the most impact? By Kirsten Herhold.

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Keyhole.co

JUNE 19, 2023

Social is a cost-effective and prompt channel for businesses to connect with their audience. Social media statistics show over 4.26 billion people are engaged in various social platforms. Social media content can go a long way in making customers happier. Let’s check out the companies leveraging UGC.

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Buffer Social

MAY 17, 2023

In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of social media collaboration, its effectiveness, real-life examples, and how to approach a potential collaboration to maximize its potential. What is social media collaboration? What are the benefits of social media collaborations?

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