Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

We surveyed 1,000 US consumers to better understand what’s driving perceptions and behaviors around social commerce (i.e., did TikTok really make me buy it?). According to our data, 65% of participants have already made purchases directly through social media. Consumers use social commerce to treat themselves.

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Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

Yet, organic social media is one channel that still delivers consistent results. Many marketers shy away from social media because they don’t understand how to measure social media return on investment (ROI). Measuring the ROI on social media is easy once you know what you’re looking for.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

hours on social media. In this new reality, brands must humanize and connect with their audiences more meaningfully. Enter brand storytelling. Brand stories help otherwise faceless organizations build an emotional connection with their audience, leading to higher engagement, loyalty, and sales. Image source.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 18, 2024

million followers across major social platforms, Duke Men’s Basketball has the largest following of any college sports team – even bigger than Duke University itself. Their social media presence is truly in a league of its own. So how have they built such a commanding social media empire? With over 5.4

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

And social commerce has also been top of mind as every major social network has released more shoppable features throughout the year. But as social media marketers look ahead to 2022 planning, here are several social media predictions that can help guide your strategies. Subscribe to Social You Should Know.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the fast-paced world of social media marketing, it’s essential to stay up to date with the latest trends and terminology. This is User-Generated Content, the holy grail of social media. This is User-Generated Content, the holy grail of social media. How do you define Impressions in social media?

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 6, 2023

And it’s exactly why you should focus on providing holistic customer service through social media. On social media, most customers just want to be heard and understood. They need brands to provide quick and effective solutions to their problems. Not sure how to provide great customer support via social media?

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2017

We are officially in 2017 and you may have some looming questions as to how best utilize your social media buys for the remainder of the year. Here are some quick tips and reminders to keep in mind for your 2017 social media buying. Buy while the going is good! Good luck out there and happy buying.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 21, 2022

say strengthening their brand is a top business objective. However, while most focus on brand awareness, it’s crucial to understand that brand awareness alone doesn’t create conversions and sales. Brands compete for the attention of their customers in real-time, across various channels. Image credit: HubSpot.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

No company feels like they have enough resources for what social media requires. Whether you have a large team at a large corporation or a small team at a start-up, you’ll probably find insufficient resources allocated for social media management.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Ever since Facebook changed the organic content algorithm in 2013 , paid media support has been an important part of social media strategies. There are two strategies for approaching paid media buying: directly from the platform or through third-party software companies. Trends in Paid Social Buying.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2021

The spring of 2020 challenged marketers to publicly identify where their brands stood on these words and the issue of social justice. 2020’s social unrest made it abundantly clear that consumers want to know, or rather demand to know, that the brands they support share their values and beliefs. So, is your brand prepared?

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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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Pam Moore

MAY 5, 2016

At the heart of social media is people. Marketing leaders and brands that embrace and master the art of human connection will leap frog years ahead of their competition that only focuses on clicks, follows and likes. You can’t buy advocates, friends, fans, evangelists, or word of mouth. Why you must know your audience.

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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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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The good news: There are so many ways to make money on social media! The bad news: There are so many ways to make money on social media…. And brands… As you know, social media changes constantly. What’s working to drive sales from social media right now? Partner with brands.

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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. Treat social media as part of your sales funnel.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 11, 2023

Paid social media advertising should be a key part of any business strategy. Businesses can expand their reach to broad audiences, raise brand awareness, and convert sales at different levels of the sales funnel by engaging on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit, and LinkedIn.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

It’s pretty much become the new “thing” as people across the world declare their favorite brands, tweet pictures and even buy bathing suits to show their support. Just like sports teams and fast food chains , sparkling and flavored water brands have been using social media channels to bring the popular drink to their thirsty customers.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The holidays are a time when brands have an opportunity to engage with their customers in meaningful ways and boost sales. Here are some tactics to consider to get the most out of social media marketing during this special time of year. Posting relevant content this holiday season is essential for any brand.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 11, 2024

Brand awareness is like a mental shortcut. You see a logo, hear a jingle or spot a particular color and instantly particular brand associations spring to mind. How exactly do you quantify the impact of your brand in people’s minds? They capture the subtle yet significant impressions your brand leaves. tangleteezer

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Expert Reveals the Top Social Media Scams of 2023 and How to Avoid Them. Cybercriminals are always producing new ways to steal from unsuspecting social media users, often trying to obtain account login credentials, personal information, or bank and credit card information. How to Avoid Scams on Social Media.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 20, 2023

The fast growth of TikTok has influenced nearly every other social media platform to become short-form video platforms themselves. And this shift is putting pressure on social media practitioners to put on their movie director hats. This bite-sized content can supercharge your social strategy and brand awareness.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In a nutshell, your social media bio is your brand’s most basic elevator pitch—a snapshot of what you do, who you are and how you meet customers’ needs. While he died before the turn of the 20th century (so the timing’s a little off), he could have easily been describing the perfect social media bio.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 25, 2023

Fake social media accounts are an ongoing problem for both social media platforms and for brands. Impostors on social media present a real challenge for all major brands. Impostors on social media present a real challenge for all major brands. Often, it’s scammers.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Social media. The number of US social media users is expected to surpass 308 million in 2023 (up over 6 million from 2022 projections). So brands—now’s the time to build a social customer care strategy (if you don’t already have one). How do customers use social media for support?

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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Securing C-suite buy-in is essential to getting any new project off the ground. Decision makers want to see proof of success and the measurable benefits your company will gain by launching a brand amplification program. Your C-suite pitch: Traditional social media tactics are becoming less reliable.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Thinking about buying TikTok followers ? In this instant-gratification world, of course it’s tempting to buy the metrics you want. Does buying TikTok followers really help your brand — or does it have the potential to do the opposite, and harm your social media reputation? How to buy TikTok followers.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 18, 2024

This brand has a legacy of around 111 years and has seen steady success with outdoorsy drinkware, food storage, and cookware products. This blog examines Stanley’s social media strategy and how it earns the brand record-breaking sales and profits. Here are the total followers on Stanley’s main social media accounts.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 16, 2023

It was a scene out of futuristic fiction—a decades-old bank collapsing mere hours after a social media post went viral. SVB wasn’t the only bank to experience a social media-induced run this year, with First Republic Bank following suit and collapsing two months later.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 29, 2021

Below, we break down our favorite tactics and content types you can incorporate into your editorial planning to entice audiences to engage with your brand on social media. There are so many different ways you can customize these for your brand, the possibilities are endless. Social You Should Know.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s digital world, your social media strategy lives and dies by captivating visual content. We’re sharing four stellar examples (and a bonus) any brand can learn from to spark your social content creation. This imaginative video content intrigues audiences and immerses them in the brand’s world.

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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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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Creating a social media strategy takes time to research and write, but not all digital marketers have enough hours in the week. Download our free social media strategy template to help develop a plan with more ease and speed. These are consumers who don’t coincide with your brand’s typical customers.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 23, 2020

One week ago today, we wrote a blog post on how to think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak around the globe. Social Media Use, Engagement and Paid Efficiency are Way Up. What is Working Well for Brands on Social Right Now. Pin a Post to the Top of Your Page: Have important messages?

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