Sherrilynne Starkie

JANUARY 2, 2018

When you figure that nine out of ten Canadian adults use social media, it’s clear where the best marketing opportunity is. Many organizations are on social media, yet they don’t see tangible business advantages. It can seem like social media is a waste of both time and resources in a world of competing priorities.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In a year where 90% of social media plans were thrown out the window, we’re still trying to predict what major occurrences will happen in the months ahead. Below our agency has broken down several 2021 social media predictions, accompanied by valuable resources designed to help you set the foundation for your 2021 strategy.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Over the past year, social has increased its influence on trends , industries and even markets. As its impacts continue to grow, social media managers have taken their roles in new and innovative directions. So who better to predict the future of social media marketing than the people behind the profiles?

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 24, 2024

In this exponential success, social media played a significant role. But how did they hit the marketing bullseye with their social handles? Analysis of Airbnb social media accounts Airbnb’s target market includes regular travelers with a budget crunch, families looking for unique experiences, and business travelers.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 26, 2024

If there’s one thing social media marketers need more of, it’s time. More time to execute their social strategy, to create content, and to engage with customers. But since you can’t get more time in your day, the next best thing is to use social media collaboration tools to get everything done.

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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

By now we should know that when it comes to social media and digital marketing, the only guarantee we have is change. Brand leaders around the globe are freaking out as they read the blog posts, watch the videos and see the tweets fly by from the Facebook fear mongers crying that the end of Facebook as we know it has arrived.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

Social media stories, originally popularized by Snapchat, have seen significant growth and adoption across nearly all major social networks. A recent report from GlobalWebIndex found that Instagram and Facebook users are increasingly viewing and creating social media stories. Instagram.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“Who do consumers think runs brand accounts?” 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 does it say about the way brands co-opt BIPOC culture?

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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.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 25, 2022

Investing in social media management increases your brand’s awareness, generates leads, drives traffic to your site and boosts community engagement. While that sounds great to executives and stakeholders, they may not understand how the costs associated with social media translate to business objectives.

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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Facebook recently announced big changes to the Facebook News Feed algorithm that impacts publishers, brands, celebrities and just about any business or human being who wants to conduct any type of business utilizing Facebook. Social Profit Factor Training Academy and Marketing Nutz Can Help! It's no longer about quantity over quality.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Keep reading to find out what you need to know to successfully navigate social media marketing through times of economic contraction.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

There are so many elements that go into social media videos including subtitles, length, details and sound. Here you’ll find all the resources you need from the basics of establishing a social video strategy, to analyzing your results and refining your approach. Social Media Video Basics.

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Oktopost

MAY 23, 2023

The right social media marketing platform will offer 360° insights into how your posts perform, making it easy to identify content that’s ripe for repurposing. It’s the most scalable social media content strategy Any good social posting strategy is built around two things: quality and quantity.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In this piece, the team behind Figo’s social media presence shared their tips for maintaining a regular social cadence and translating results to larger company goals. Why social media consistency matters for brands Consistency on social media isn’t just nice to have: it’s a non-negotiable for long-term success.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

According to The Sprout Social Index™ , consumers find short-form videos 2.5x And it’s the most engaging type of in-feed social content, so short-form is definitely a crowd favorite. Instagram Reel ideas for fashion and retail brands. Push creative boundaries for your brand with these ideas: 1. Promote hot in-store items.

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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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Firebelly

MARCH 5, 2018

If it wasn’t hard enough explaining social media in general to my mom, having to explain my job in social media marketing was an even bigger banana to peel. And then I came at her with the mother of all break-downs: Social Media Marketing 101. See mom, social media isn’t just a toy; it’s a tool.

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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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Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s no secret that video is becoming a staple in innovative brands’ marketing strategies. The sheer number of available formats and venues for social media video illustrates the point well (think TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories, just to name a few). Social media video marketing statistics.

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Sprout Social

MAY 16, 2023

It’s been two years since we last partnered with The Harris Poll to understand how leaders view the state of social media and its impact on an organization. At that time, social as a channel and profession was undergoing a major evolution. Today, it’s clear that constant change is simply a part of the job.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 2, 2020

In order for social media marketing to work, you need an audience. However, growing an audience is also one of the most difficult tasks for brands: you’re competing against everything from the other brands your potential customers and fans follow to posts from family and friends in their feeds.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 30, 2018

These changes impact every business, brand and publisher using Facebook for business purposes. Yesterday I saw a Facebook ad from a large social media industry event host with an image and big words reading “Facebook Apocalypse.” If this isn't an attempt at media manipulation to drive an agenda, I don't know what is.

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agora pulse

MARCH 25, 2020

Most of us social media managers operate and plan for businesses to continue to succeed, and everything to be good in the world. What Social Media Managers Need to Do First in a Crisis. ” Social media messaging during a crisis. ” Social media strategy during a crisis.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Social media is still a relatively new field, having risen to prominence in the past two decades. All three now work at a senior level at companies known for their top-notch social media strategies. On the hunt for guidance about how to build a career as a social media executive, I interviewed all three.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

What does it take to build brand awareness? Today, we have brand mascots faking forbidden romances, sponsored dance challenges and internet beefs over—ironically enough— chicken sandwiches. Building a memorable brand takes some big swings but you have to walk before you can run. What is brand awareness? Our advice?

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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

With everything 2020, you may wonder when and if there’s a good time to pause your social media channels. As these events unfold, many marketers may be struggling to figure out whether they should pause social media channels for their company or clients. What kind of social media content do we have scheduled?

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Likeable

AUGUST 23, 2021

Learn more about Smarter Social , our solution for in-house digital teams, here. Maybe your brand has never posted on social media before and you’re ready to take the first step. Maybe you already do create assets specifically for social, but you know they could be better. . Know What You’re Up Against. Ask “Why?”.

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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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Sprout Social

APRIL 18, 2022

Understanding what these niche social media platforms say about the future of social media as a whole can help marketers stay ahead of the trend curve. Vertical social networks are niche social media platforms centered around the interests of hyper-specific communities. Here’s what you need to know.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate with each other. Teachers and administrators have realized the potential of using social media in education. These days, the best educators are embracing social media’s role in the classroom. How does social media influence education?

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Pam Moore

MARCH 8, 2018

A brand is not a logo, colors, fancy tag line or even a fancy Super Bowl commercial. A brand is not your Facebook page cover video, Twitter background or set of beautifully designed Pinterest boards or images on your Instagram profile. The truth is your brand is all of these things and more. The Living, Breathing, Human Brand.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Can I Use This Photo on Social Media? It’s well known that images click on social media. But sourcing images for social media isn’t always straightforward. Especially if an image is used for social media marketing. We answer all your image copyright questions and share the best resources below.

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Pam Moore

APRIL 3, 2018

Are you tired of being sick and tired of not achieving a positive ROI from your time and money invested into social media? You feel as if you constantly spin your social media wheels with little real business results. You don't know where to start to build your social media plan. Does this sound familiar?

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Oktopost

JANUARY 2, 2023

In this article, we’ll explain why employee engagement is important and help you maximize engagement through your social media strategies. In fact, companies managing their employer brand via employee advocacy can reduce turnover by as much as 28%. Share three pieces of company-brand content. Why do we follow that rule?

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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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Later

JANUARY 27, 2021

In this blog post, we’re sharing 6 brands with shoppable Instagram feeds and what you can learn from them: Why Your Business Needs a Shoppable Instagram Feed . 6 Brands With Shoppable Instagram Feeds. Read our case study with the beverage brand. #2: But don’t just take our word for it. The best part? 2: Well+Good.

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