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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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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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

With an economic downturn looming, it’s not surprising around 75% of CMOs report being asked to do more with less in a Gartner survey. 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.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Join Buffer’s open beta anytime and pop over to our community to let us know what you think of the latest features.)    With that, here are 11 ways to utilize this beautiful new feature to its fullest potential, five directly from our team and community. 

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 29, 2019

Become a Fearless Online Community Leader. Online communities are powerhouses of collaboration that demand fearless leaders to succeed. Yet, with the demand for new communities and the never-ending desire to increase engagement, such best practices for moderation become overlooked. By Bruce Fikowski. Leadership.

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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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Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The study, conducted among 5,000 individuals across the US, China, Sweden, Spain, and Poland, delved into the evolving dynamics of socialization and community building in today’s society. Moreover, the report highlighted the diverse ways in which people, especially Gen Z, seek leisure and social engagement outside their homes.

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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. Guess what we have?

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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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Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

In a previous blog post , Jonas made a summary of a report called “The State of Social Media Marketing” from January 2012 in which he outlined the key points and conclusions drawn from the report. 45% report 2+ accounts on Twitter, with 11% reporting over 5 profiles. Monitoring.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Building brand reputation and loyalty is the top business priority for leaders in the current economic climate, according to the 2023 State of Social Media report. Let’s cover three reasons why influencer marketing ROI matters: 1.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 13, 2023

I spoke with Loren Siegel Atlassian’s Community and Social Engagement Senior Team Lead to learn how Sprout helps her team execute premier social customer care, boost team productivity and understand their audience to craft better community connections. in savings over three years. Atlassian started using Sprout Listening in 2019.

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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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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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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 8, 2021

It’s taking a lot more than just simple traditional marketing to speak to your audience. . According to the Consumer Culture Report by 5W Public Relations, 83% of people feel that it is crucial that the brands that they choose to support are in alignment with their values. Nano & Micro-influencers for DEI Marketing.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As part of your Facebook marketing strategy , a consistent publishing schedule is essential. Streamline your reporting Most Facebook publishing tools give you access to your posts’ analytics, which provides you with key data for metrics like reach, engagement rate, and more. Sign up for a free 30-day trial today!

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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. In this article we’ll define what AI ethics are, why brands should be concerned and the top ethical issues facing marketers, including job security, misinformation and algorithmic bias.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

And with consumer preferences leaning towards short-form video, the demand for agencies who specialize in TikTok marketing remains high. 5 top TikTok marketing agencies (with case studies). Who they are: Byte/Dept is a marketing technology agency based in London, New York and Berlin. Byte was acquired by Dept in February 2021.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

There is no doubt that the discovery of the graves—which the Truth and Reconciliation report said would be found if an effort was made to look for them—bolstered public support for such a day. If you are a national brand, turn the spotlight back on the First Nations communities. Yes, September 30 is a sombre day of remembrance.

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Later

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Influencer marketing is set to become an $8 billion dollar industry in 2020 — so it’s the perfect time to release The State of Instagram Influencer Marketing Report ! . Sign up now to download the complete State of Instagram Influencer Marketing report and we’ll send it straight your inbox! .

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Sprout Social

MAY 28, 2020

Managing your community and monitoring social for all campaign mentions and engagement opportunities. Reporting on your campaign’s performance to your boss, client or other marketers. Plan tags and tracking now to report more effectively later. Plan tags and tracking now to report more effectively later.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Social has earned a well-established seat at the marketing table. In our Social Transformation Report , we partnered with Altimeter Group to survey 2,162 marketers and conduct in-depth interviews with leading brands to uncover the value organizations find when they invest in social. Make social listening part of your strategy.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

Influencer marketing is getting bigger in 2022. A recent report shows 76% of brands are planning to increase their influencer marketing budgets this year. If your brand’s not working with influencers on marketing campaigns, you’re missing out big time. Influencer marketing tools for social listening.

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Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

In a significant move to strengthen how B2B businesses manage social media interactions between their brand and their audience, this collaboration not only simplifies social media management by bringing conversations into one place for a more streamlined workflow but also enhances the speed and impact of customer interactions with your brand.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 1, 2022

According to Beccy Gibson, managing director at marketing agency Tempt , these characteristics can give a small agency the edge in delivering results for clients. We spoke to Beccy about life as a marketing agency founder and how Buffer helps their team keep their clients happy. The marketing agency world is a competitive space.

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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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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. Data reports.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The importance of viewing DEI as a best practice is reflected in a McKinsey & Company report , where executive teams with more diversity by gender and ethnic representation are more likely to outperform financially. She explains there’s a proven business case around concerted DEI efforts and the value add it brings to an organization.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What younger consumers want from brands Depending on your company and industry, appealing to younger consumers doesn’t always mean marketing to Gen Z or Gen Alpha. Understand your new competitors The 2023 State of Social Media report also shows 92% of leaders say social data will have a positive impact on improving competitive positioning.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 26, 2024

LEGO sales rose to USD 4 billion last year, whereas its competitors reported declining sales. Unsurprisingly, the same innovation and universality are also core to LEGO’s marketing strategy. But with its forays into films and collaborations with other pop culture icons, the brand is an adult favorite, too. DC movies and LEGO?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As social media has become more advanced and more important, so too has the demand on marketing and social media team. According to the Sprout Social Index™ , in the next two years 88% of marketers expect to hire a new team member. Org-wide social media marketing training. Free social media marketing training and resources.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 3, 2020

There are few professions that require people to always be on the way social media marketing does. Between publishing content, providing customer care, reporting on social data and the many other responsibilities of social media marketers, there’s a lot to juggle every day. Publish content from anywhere.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

Lindsey Gamble , who writes a newsletter about social media and the creator economy , predicts that 2024 will be the year of influencer marketing on LinkedIn. Lindsey predicts that we may even see LinkedIn play more of a direct role in facilitating creator-brand collaborations with a light version of a creator marketplace.

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Sprout Social

JULY 28, 2022

Those are just a few of the tasks social media marketers must juggle to produce high-performing video content. As Sprout’s Social Media Strategist, I know the pressure social media marketers are under to consistently create new content. As brand social media marketers, we follow the lead of creators and look to them for inspiration.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2021

The marketing department used to be the mouth of an organization—developing content and communicating messages to support sales. Now, the role of marketing has fundamentally evolved, changed and grown. Now, the role of marketing has fundamentally evolved, changed and grown. Marketing strategies should start with social.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 17, 2023

The time saved around publishing, scheduling and reporting will empower you to maintain agility and innovate. Advanced analytics capabilities provide data that yields org-wide impact, from marketing to sales to HR. This is how brands expand the value of social beyond marketing and communications. in savings.

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