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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Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

According to Google Trends, social media marketing as a topic if search interest recently turned nine years old (or is about to turn 11 years old, depending on when you place its origin). We’re now long past the days of having to “sell” business executives on the value of social media for marketing.

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Social Media Marketing Hubspot Trends 178

Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2023

Brands need the context social media metrics provide to meet today’s dynamic consumer space and take their business to the next level. That’s why leaders from more than 700 companies surveyed in the 2023 State of Social Media Report revealed that 85% of their business decisions were strongly informed by social data and insights.

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Analytics Report Social Media Google 137

Socialmedia.biz

JULY 8, 2020

Social media marketing is way more than posting a pretty picture and watching the likes roll in. Done correctly, social media marketing can build brand loyalty and, ultimately, drive sales. Done correctly, social media marketing can build brand loyalty and, ultimately, drive sales.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This FB ads guide looks at advertising best practices, plus 16 examples of the best converting Facebook ads from some of our favorite brands. Targeting groups on its own isn’t necessarily enough. You should connect with these groups in a way that resonates. HubSpot understands Facebook’s B2B lead generation potential.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 13, 2019

The nice thing about SEO, blogging and social media marketing, is that the results are cumulative and compounding. Social Media Marketing (SMM) Supports SEO Efforts , especially Off Page SEO or Link Building. In short, social media helps with link building, which is critical for SEO. Inbound Leads.”

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Engineering Social Media Hubspot Marketing 137

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If you want to attract the top talent, you need to give them reasons to consider your work environment over their alternatives and nail your employer branding. Given the benefits of employer branding, it’s no surprise that a strong employer brand is associated with as much as 50% in savings on hiring costs. Table of Contents.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Where else would they go besides social media? Social media is the most popular platform for B2B marketing, says Content Marketing Institute: 83% of marketers are going this route. According to HubSpot, 66% of marketers claim social media brought in new leads with as little as spending six hours a week on SMM.

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Shopping for social media management tools? Or need to upgrade to a new social media scheduling app? Finding the right social media management tool is essential for everything from building your brand and driving sales to optimizing your digital strategy and maximizing your budget. Social CRM.

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Social Media Management Social Media Tools Social CRM 138

Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 9, 2017

You need to be marketing to this demographic, which means you need to consider marketing on Instagram as a great opportunity to build your brand and generate leads. And Instagram is one of the best ways to reach this group of business executives and entrepreneurs. Hubspot Provides Value through Rich Content.

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B2B Instagram Brands Hubspot 159

Pam Moore

JULY 8, 2019

5 Ways that Social Media Marketing Software Can Fail You. There’s no denying that social media marketing software can be an enormous asset to businesses of all sizes, creating, publishing, and even reviewing the performance of their content easier and quicker. Social media software can fail you.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

This is where the strategic utilization of social media comes into play. While some businesses still put social media in the categories of brand awareness or community management exclusively, research claims that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.

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Social Media B2B Sentiment How To 62

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

You are drowning in emails, ads and brand messages – and so are your prospects and clients. Ask questions on social media. Create a group of “client insiders” to provide you with feedback on new products or services. Share the right content on the right social media network. Guest Post by Monika Jansen.

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Content Brands Findability Marketing 124

Pixlee

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Is your brand active on most social media platforms, but you’re not sure whether you should invest in a TikTok strategy , too? TikTok is not going anywhere anytime soon, so let’s get into the best brand strategies to harness engagement and community on TikTok. You’ve come to the right place. . billion in 2021.

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Strategy Brands UGC Apparel 86

Sprout Social

JUNE 28, 2023

Think: sending customer emails, SMS communications, scheduling social media posts, running digital ads and more. It includes automation strategies across marketing, including social media, digital advertising, segmentation, analytics and data measurement and yes, email marketing. Why use marketing automation?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2019

However, most SMBs haven’t a clue how they can profit from this proximity which gets even better with social media via social listening. One of the reasons for this is brand deafness. Brands start out small then become big, then become too big to listen to consumers until they’re consumed. Circuit City.

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Small Business Pharmaceuticals HootSuite Startup 216

Buffer Social

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

LinkedIn Groups do not have a great reputation. ” While it is true that there are few good LinkedIn Groups, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t useful for all businesses. In this post, we’ll explore why your business should have a LinkedIn Group and how to create and manage a successful group.

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Groups Groups LinkedIn Template 109

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs), finally leading us to modern day social networks. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.

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Community building Communities Hubspot Guidelines 197

agora pulse

APRIL 28, 2020

Learn from these gifted and experienced social media managers about what it takes to be successful in the social media industry. Are you hoping to become a social media manager, either for your own business or as a consultant to others? What is one thing every new social media manager should know?

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Social Media Management Social Media How To Consultant 161

Hootsuite

MAY 6, 2024

A good social inbox tool is the foundation of an effective social messaging strategy — and a handy tool for keeping followers, customers, and prospects happy. Keep reading to learn about the different types of social inbox tools and pick the best one for your business. Book a Demo What is a social inbox tool?

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Keyhole.co

JUNE 30, 2021

Let’s explore how proper data use can help you boost sales through social media in this article. Five ways social media data can take your strategy to the next level. Making your social media selling nowadays requires more effort than just boosting a successful post. Improve data quality.

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Today, social media has become an integral part of our lives, and Facebook stays dominant in the marketing landscape. With over 3 billion monthly active users, Facebook provides a vast pool of potential customers for businesses and brands. Facebook marketing holds major importance for a wide spectrum of brands.

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Rebekah Radice

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

If you’ve ever wondered what the secret is to creating visuals that promote a positive brand image, read on. With 63% of all social media content including an image, it’s time to increase your odds of winning the moment. 7 Creative Ways to Visually Brand Your Business on Social Media.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 27, 2023

Social media is quickly becoming the go-to method medium for B2B marketers looking to promote their business. In fact, a study by the International Data Corporation found that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make purchasing decisions. This makes it the ideal platform for B2B marketers on social media.

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ROI B2B Social Media How To 52

Keyhole.co

MARCH 4, 2024

It pushes your brand in front of the decision-makers and builds credibility. Brands focus on LinkedIn engagement because it helps them connect with industry experts, acquire more customers, and increase brand visibility. A better engagement rate on LinkedIn drives people to take interest in your brand.

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LinkedIn Engagement How To Hubspot 52

Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 7, 2019

The feature is highly engaging and effective at reaching consumers in the 13-34 age group. For years, video has been best utilized by big brands and businesses with the budgets and production capabilities to create it. According to the State of Video Marketing by HubSpot , 39% of consumers want to see more ‘explainer videos’.

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Trends Video Hubspot Marketing 147

Keyhole.co

JUNE 6, 2023

With a blend of insights, real-world examples, and practical tips, we aim to equip you with tools and techniques that can help you drive engagement, build strong customer relationships, and propel your brand to the next level. Well, think of your employees as your brand ambassadors — your secret marketing weapon. Sounds idyllic, right?

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B2B Strategy Brands Content 52

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2019

YouTube is one of the more unique social media platforms. Moreover, YouTube is a key channel for brands given its SEO benefits as a Google company, and 96% of 18-24-year-olds and half of internet users over 75 using it. These may include brand identifiers, product descriptors, and additional keywords.

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Twist Image

JANUARY 6, 2017

This is why content marketing will continue to struggle for brands. Brands are being sold a false bill of goods. Brands believe that the more content they produce, the more people that it will connect with. If you really want to better understand how social media became a paid channel, that's where to start.

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Buffer Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Video is taking over social media. In our end of 2016 social media survey , 83 percent of marketers said they’d like to create more video content if they didn’t have restraints such as time and resources. 10) 60% of marketers used videos in their social media marketing in 2016 ( Social Media Examiner , 2016).

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Social Media Video Strategy Statistics 111

Sprout Social

JUNE 1, 2022

At times, it might seem that social media managers are stuck in silos, focused more on brand awareness than direct revenue impact. One great example of a function closer to the bottom of the funnel that could be a force for great collaboration with social teams? pulse on-brand response to lifecycle teams.

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Team Marketing Collaboration Hubspot 114

Rebekah Radice

APRIL 3, 2017

If you use social media to market your business, writing great content is a must. So how do you write social media content your audience actually wants to share… And do it consistently? How To Write Social Media Content People Actually Share. But the challenge for most companies is getting started.

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Social Media Content How To Buy 141

Postcron

MAY 29, 2018

Are you getting the most out of your social media strategy? As we approach the halfway point of 2018, now is a good time to refresh your strategy with these seven must-try social media tactics for 2018. Because your competitors probably are, which means your social media strategy needs to keep pace.

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Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 23, 2010

Can the financial return on expenditures for social media business activities– in marketing, PR, customer support, HR, product development or other areas — be accurately measured? Among social media pundits, the debate rages on. Among social media pundits, the debate rages on.

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ROI Social Media Vocus Metrics 193

Buffer Social

JANUARY 23, 2018

Social media conferences are one of the best ways to learn from top practitioners in the field , connect with fellow social media marketers , and be inspired to do more great things on social media. We hope to make things easier for you with this go-to guide for social media conferences in 2018.

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Buffer Social

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

But can we actually tell a story on social media? Is it possible to narrate a story with social media posts that are supposed to be short and sweet? It turns out there are many ways to use social media for storytelling! I learned about this amazing storytelling method on Social Media Examiner.

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Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 18, 2012

Social media and inbound marketing techniques have been a boon for marketers. Not only do leads generated through social and content marketing cost half as much as traditional outbound-generated leads (see below), they also close at higher rate (again, see below). And social media isn’t just about lead generation of course.

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