Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social marketers rate influencer marketing as having a significant impact on their brand’s marketing efforts including customer loyalty (87%), awareness (89%) and reputation (87%), according to our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States. What is an influencer marketing campaign?

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. In this article, we dive deep into the benefits of influencer marketing, and ones that matter the most to your C-Suite. Plus, the three critical components of an effective influencer marketing strategy you need to know.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re an aspiring social media manager looking to grow your skill set, or a marketing leader seeking an experienced professional for your team, below are seven essential skills for social media managers to contribute to your company’s success. Focus on community engagement. Be adaptable and open to change.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. In this guide, we’re diving into the essentials of B2B influencer marketing. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I spoke with Peter Kennedy, Founder and General Manager, Influencer Marketing for Tagger by Sprout Social, to discuss how leaders can measure and maximize their influencer marketing return on investment (ROI) at each customer journey stage. Let’s cover three reasons why influencer marketing ROI matters: 1.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. Do your research You need to be aware of the market conditions to allocate the right marketing budget.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. The idea of doing less with more is not uncommon to communicators. Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money. Anything is Easy if You Try Hard Enough.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. No matter your industry—accounting, consulting, dog-food manufacturing, wig-weaving—this is a captive, active audience that your brand can’t afford to ignore. Are you interested in driving traffic to your ecommerce site, building engagement , or fostering community ?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. It has become a core element of marketing and sales strategies. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy.

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Later

APRIL 16, 2021

One invite at a time, Clubhouse is positioning itself as an engaging marketing tool for your brand. . The trending audio-only app presents a world of opportunity to build community, connect with listeners, and set yourself apart as a thought leader in your industry. 4 Ways to Market Your Brand on Clubhouse . blog post.

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 10, 2022

Influencing as a career has made a significant impact on social marketing, and on the media industry as a whole. But not all influencers are equal, and there’s a new community of prominent folks using ring lights to make a difference. So, why contact a KOL for a social marketing partnership? What are KOLs?

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Later

JUNE 19, 2020

Brand collaborations on Instagram are quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to grow your following and promote your brand online. Not to be confused with influencer partnerships, brand collaborations see two (or more!) But the new way to promote your brand online is with brand x brand collaborations. The result?

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2024

Need to increase your share of voice in the UK market? Homegrown content creators engage their communities more deeply and get more impactful brand endorsements because of their strong, authentic relationships. For brands and marketers, Instagram is the place to be if you want to connect with UK audiences.

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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. You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses. Community blogging sites. Form communities and discuss relevant news within them.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 6, 2015

There are reasons that we should be collaborating with other like-minded people in our industry—namely, because it helps you both. One Marketer’s Journey. Once upon a time there was a punk who had just come out of the coal mines into the blogging industry because of an injury. Building a Collaboration Strategy.

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Quintly

AUGUST 31, 2023

Once thought to be only a network for professionals looking to connect with employers, LinkedIn has expanded into a powerful social network for all types of businesses, industry leaders, and professionals looking to connect and collaborate for an almost infinite number of purposes.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 10, 2024

So, not only was I joining a highly competitive travel industry , but it was at the worst possible time.    You’d think I would have pivoted to an industry less dependent on travel, like lifestyle or beauty, but I didn’t.   How I am surviving and “possibly” thriving in a saturated market 1.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 18, 2024

And behind this apparent miracle is a stroke of online marketing genius. This shows how successfully the Quenchers have been marketed as a desirable symbol of prestige. With the help of some market research and influencer tracking , Stanley gained significant online traction despite operating in a relatively niche market.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

But it’s not uncommon for marketing professionals and other business consultants to get creatively and occupationally stuck on a hamster wheel, partly as a result of things we do to ourselves and our industry as a whole. We need to collaborate. This is the ongoing battle cry of all business communities. Unite or die.”

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Despite its uncertainty in the stock market, Facebook continues to be an excellent way to connect with your client base and potential customers. But like any other marketing strategy, growing your B2B Facebook community simply requires an investment of time and genuine engagement. Image: goiabarea via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Later

MAY 28, 2021

With over 756 million users , it’s full of opportunities for brand marketing. In this blog post, we’re sharing five ways you can use LinkedIn to market your brand and reach relevant audiences. How to Use LinkedIn for Marketing Your Brand . LinkedIn Marketing Tip #1: Share Customer Success Stories and Testimonials .

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Share news related to your industry Keeping your audience informed about the latest industry news not only positions you as a knowledgeable source but also provides value to your followers.  Pretty Little Marketer shares their favorite marketing moments of the year in a visually engaging carousel.

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 8, 2021

It’s taking a lot more than just simple traditional marketing to speak to your audience. . In this new world of social, more consumers are going to be testing these boundaries with businesses through DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) marketing. You’re going to need to prioritize building trust within your brand’s community.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

Influencer marketing has grown from a $1.7 billion industry in 2016 to a projected $16.4 It’s little wonder, then, that influencer marketing has become an indispensable part of the PR and crisis management approach for most brands. Here are five ways to make PR and influencer marketing work for your brand during a crisis.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As a higher education marketer, you’ve probably heard about the so-called “enrollment cliff” and its potential impact on the higher ed landscape. One of the best people to answer this is Dr. Carrie Phillips , the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 27, 2016

If there’s one thing we’ve learned being the original social media marketing agency, it’s that nothing in our world stays the same for long. Our industry changes every day. So, when I was asked to share what the future of community management would be like, at first it felt like an impossible task. You’re not alone.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 28, 2023

Influencer marketing is that new kid on the block who has become extremely popular and for all the right reasons. With content marketing as its father and social media marketing as its mother, influencer marketing turns out to be a game-changer. Source Let’s define what this marketing phenomenon means, shall we?

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Later

JUNE 28, 2021

Micro influencer marketing is great for businesses who don’t have the budget to work with Macro influencers, and want to reach a more niche audience. But what is Micro influencer marketing, how much does it cost, and why should it be part of your social strategy? Need help planning your next influencer marketing campaign?

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Pixlee

APRIL 18, 2022

Leading marketers are always looking for ways to link their owned media platforms with their influencer marketing program. While influencers are on the newer side of the marketing scene, email marketing is a tried-and-true medium that almost all industries already benefit from.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Over the past year, social has increased its influence on trends , industries and even markets. So who better to predict the future of social media marketing than the people behind the profiles? That’s why we asked SMMs across industries what they think is next for social media as both an industry and a profession.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 21, 2023

AI has actualized dreams of increased efficiency, with many brands already leveraging AI marketing over the past few years. Like many innovations, the tech industry’s vision for the metaverse had eerie similarities to media like Black Mirror and Snow Crash.

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SocialFish

MARCH 9, 2011

This post is part of our regular series of Open Community case studies, in which intrepid association blogger and freelance writer Deirdre Reid will be digging into associations (and other kinds of organizations when relevant) who are living and breathing their open communities in the ways we describe in the book. Community: GoPlow.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 13, 2022

No one can argue that TikTok is a powerful marketing tool. With so much competition for attention on the platform, it can be tough to know who to trust when managing and spearheading your TikTok marketing. However, how do you know if you’re working with the best-in-class TikTok marketing manager?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Advocacy programs help social marketers extend their brand’s reach beyond their bandwidth—without additional paid spend. More than two-thirds (68%) of marketers report their organization already has an advocacy program. As one marketer said, “You need a lot of content to support a program. Social media posts. Data reports.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 13, 2023

There are no impulse buys in the B2B SaaS industry and quantifying the impact of social media within the buyer’s journey is not always straightforward. They currently have 55 users across various teams including product marketing, corporate communications, product communications and community.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 25, 2021

For all the think pieces out there proclaiming influencers are a dying breed, influencer marketing is unquestionably here to stay. Sixty-three percent of marketers plan on increasing their influencer marketing budget in the next year. If you’re considering an influencer marketing program , you’ll have plenty of options.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 21, 2022

With that in mind, here are seven ways a B2B brand can increase its influence across various marketing platforms and realize the resulting benefits. They must get their branding right while addressing their target market on the different platforms where they hang out, and with the exact type of messaging they expect to hear.

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