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39 Instagram story ideas to boost engagement for your brand

Sprout Social

In fact, 76% of engaged social media users say it’s important for companies to post about their employees. When I was a social media manager at Shedd Aquarium , nothing said “go viral” like a cute otter or penguin. Throwback Thursdays have been around since the early days of social media. Include pets.

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Are Social Causes a One Click Pony?

Convince & Convert

Social Media Controversies Addressed, Fresh Each Week. In this edition of The Baer Facts, I talk with Kyle Lacy of ExactTarget about thousands of Facebook and Twitter users temporarily changing their avatars in support of marriage equality , currently being debated by the United States Supreme Court.

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Could Buyer Personas be Your Secret Weapon for More Leads and Sales with Social Media?

Pam Moore

Executing your social media strategy is similar in that it's easy to skip to the easy parts…the posting on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter etc. It's easy to talk to people, like and comment on posts or share that funny cat meme. Webinar Title: Buyer Personas 101: How to Get More Leads and Sales with Social Media.

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Could Buyer Personas be Your Secret Weapon for More Leads and Sales with Social Media?

Pam Moore

Executing your social media strategy is similar in that it's easy to skip to the easy parts…the posting on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter etc. It's easy to talk to people, like and comment on posts or share that funny cat meme. Webinar Title: Buyer Personas 101: How to Get More Leads and Sales with Social Media.

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Instagram vs Facebook: which is best for your brand’s strategy?

Sprout Social

When it comes to social media marketing, Facebook is the big guy on campus. billion users , making it the top social media platform for the total number of active users. Over the past decade, Facebook has redefined the way we look at social networks and also expanded the possibilities of social media for businesses.

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Follow Friday Challenge, Week 1 #FFwk1

Taylor Marek

Home About Contact Archives Testimonials Speaking Podcast Chat LIVE Social Media Vault My Inner Circle Plugins eBook Hire Me Follow Friday Challenge, Week 1 #FFwk1 August 7, 2009 by Taylor Marek I’ve had this idea in my head since the beginning of the week, and am totally pumped to release it to the world! What will it be on?

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20+ LinkedIn Profile Tips (Guaranteed Ways to Stand Out)

Buffer Social

What we’re witnessing in today’s tough economy is the inevitable rise of social selling. This trend leverages social media platforms to build connections and establish meaningful relationships with potential business prospects — and when it comes to social selling, LinkedIn is the MVP.

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