Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy. Achieve a 15% growth in online sales attributed to influencer collaborations in the upcoming quarter. Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment.

Metrics 97

Metrics Influencer Marketing Survey 97

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?

Examples 124

Examples Influencer Campaign Marketing 124

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. Relat ed episode: Why Now is the Time to Win : Jay Baer 2.

Brands 148

Brands Marketing Real Estate Collaboration 148

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 21, 2020

After all, if social media serves primarily as a promotional and communications channel, who else would run it? Hootsuite partnered with the analyst and research firm Altimeter Group to conduct a study of the quantitative value that social offers modern organizations.

Social Media 137

Social Media Committee Organization Survey 137

Buffer Social

APRIL 13, 2023

Nothing says anyone can become a social media manager like Buffer’s resident music major turned SMM, Mitra Mehvar. However, the question is less can you become a social media manager and more should you pursue this career? Here’s everything you need to know about how to become a social media manager.

Social Media 86

Social Media Social Media Management Skills Survey 86

Sprout Social

MARCH 29, 2023

The way candidates research, discover and apply to roles on social media has completely reimagined job seeking and hiring. As a result, using social media for HR functions like recruitment has become standard practice, further proving that social is no longer exclusively reserved for the marketing department.

Social Media 98

Social Media Strategy Team Review 98

Sprout Social

JULY 15, 2021

What could you do with a larger social media department? There is plenty of ground to cover in the ever-expanding world of social. As social becomes the primary communication channel for more brands, the structure of your average social media team will need to change fast. No time for collaboration.

Social Media 114

Social Media How To Collaboration Team 114

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.

Social Media 62

Social Media B2B Sentiment How To 62

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. Even though the majority of marketers say influencer marketing is vital to their social strategy, only 34% have a dedicated budget for influencer marketing.

ROI 103

ROI Influencer Marketing Survey 103

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

But you don’t realize the benefits of influencer marketing by simply collaborating with someone with a high follower count. They collaborate with Productivity Consultant Paul Minors, whose expertise mirrors the needs and interests of Pipedrive’s core audience. It has to be strategic. Take Pipedrive, for example.

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Influencer Marketing Collaboration ROI 103

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. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. Getting teams to collaborate and find synergies between different channels can save money.

Marketing 128

Marketing How To Sample Samples 128

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These days, a strong social media presence is key for building a reliable brand, standing out, and gaining traction with potential customers. And while all companies can benefit from being on social media, it’s especially crucial for small businesses who typically don’t have the advantage of being a household name.

Small Business 91

Small Business Social Media Tips Content 91

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Our research shows that the most effective purchase drivers on social media are recommendations from friends, comments and product reviews and familiarity with a brand. Brand awareness creates a community that generates word of mouth buzz, ‘I love this product, and I know you will too.’ Brand surveys. Website traffic.

Strategy 129

Strategy Brands Hubspot Survey 129

Sprout Social

MARCH 1, 2023

Everyone—from marketers to social media users—loves creators. According to a Q1 2023 Sprout pulse survey, over two-thirds (79%) of marketers plan to spend up to 50% of their total social budget on content creators. Today’s marketing collaborator could easily become tomorrow’s competition.

Products 89

Products Team Focus Group Collaboration 89

Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Social media definitely pays off, but you’ve got to focus on the approach not the tools. Social Media has hit the mainstream these days but the big concern on every product marketer’s mind has been how to justify the ROI? If you’re concerned about social media cost justification, you’re not along.

Social Media 198

Social Media Jive ROI Press Release 198

Pam Moore

MARCH 17, 2017

Do you struggle with having what you think may be the best social media marketing plan on the entire planet yet have no budget to implement? You struggle with getting budget approved to implement your social media plan. Your executives don’t understand social media. This includes social media.

Social Media 167

Social Media Tips Training Buy 167

Sprout Social

APRIL 3, 2024

Fashion influencers are indispensable partners for businesses because they influence purchase decisions, extend brand reach and connect with niche communities. And to get you inspired for your next social media marketing campaign, we’ll share our list of some of the top UK influencers. The TLDR version?

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Fashion Influencer Ensembli Instagram 94

Buffer Social

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Engage with your audience for community building We all know that engaging with your community on social media is one of the many keys to success. Use the Community tab to post updates, create polls, or share behind-the-scenes content. Use it to tease upcoming content or collaborations. And Why You Should).

YouTube 113

YouTube Tips Collaboration Trends 113

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 6, 2016

Marketers who participated in the survey said that influencer engagement was effective in building brand awareness, generating leads and nurturing loyalty. Here are 5 ways to take audience engagement on social media to the next level with influencer marketing: 1. Create opportunities for collaboration.

Influencer 100

Influencer Engagement Social Media Marketing 100

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving realm of social media, where platforms are both arenas for branding battles and hubs for community conversations , Twitter’s transformation into ‘X’ has become a fascinating study in corporate identity evolution. Were you in favor of X's rebrand of Twitter? We did too.

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Twitter Social Media Sentiment Reddit 78

Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 21, 2021

After a year where most of us spent more time on social media than ever, it is not surprising that 63% of marketers intend to increase their influencer marketing budget in the next year. According to an eMarketer survey, between 46% and 51% of US adults claimed they were using social media more since the outbreak began.

Influencer 189

Influencer Metrics Campaign Survey 189

Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

More business owners are using social media as a platform to generate awareness and promote their products. This is important to campaign success, but so is knowing what metrics to focus on and learn from in the social sphere. Social media data, if used the right way, can help your business succeed. Let’s dive in.

Data 52

Data Social Media UGC Sentiment 52

Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

More business owners are using social media as a platform to generate awareness and promote their products. This is important to campaign success, but so is knowing what metrics to focus on and learn from in the social sphere. Social media data, if used the right way, can help your business succeed. Let’s dive in.

Data 52

Data Social Media UGC Sentiment 52

Buffer Social

OCTOBER 27, 2022

And there’s no better time to show off your small business or the ones in your community than Small Business Saturday. But it’s not enough to just be a small business on Small Business Saturday – you need to communicate and perhaps remind your audience. For small businesses, a little visibility can go a long way.

Small Business 93

Small Business Discount Directory Collaboration 93

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we’re looking back on our own year in social at Sprout. Like most social media teams, we’re taking stock of what went well with our social media marketing and what we can improve on as we enter 2023. Setting expectations. What is an engagement network? Win: Gaining individual insights.

Strategy 105

Strategy Metrics Team Social Media 105

Hootsuite

JUNE 28, 2023

Bonus: Download a free guide to learn how to use social media listening to boost sales and conversions today. What is dark social? Dark social is sharing content or mentioning brands on private social media channels, including through direct messaging, email, private groups, and more. What about in 2023?

HootSuite 120

HootSuite URL Analytics Forums 120

Later

MAY 28, 2021

And with new interactive features , there’s never been a better time to include it in your social media strategy. You can also share a story from a member of your community through your LinkedIn captions. You can also take your data storytelling a step further by collaborating with another company.

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LinkedIn Brands Marketing Airlines 100

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 31, 2009

There have also been doctors that have used social networking tools, like Twitter, during surgery. This is a great use because it allows doctors collaborate together and share their expertise, which can ultimately save a patient’s life and/or help find cures in the future. Another use has been to aid others in fulfilling dreams.

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Crowdsourcing scribd Ustream Social Media 192

Adam Cohen

JULY 12, 2010

But those same companies need to leverage, not ignore, that insight available when fusing social media into the marketing mix they already have. Brian Solis has a terrific series starting this week on the changing marketing, advertising and communications, where he adds a 5th P: People. Do they care what kind of car they drive?

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Research Social Media Marketing Retail 265

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Benefits of B2B influencer marketing 3 B2B influencer marketing examples you can learn from How to add B2B influencer marketing to your social strategy What is B2B influencer marketing? However, influencer marketing is not only viable for B2B brands; it can play a crucial role in B2B social media strategies.

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B2B Influencer Brands Marketing 115

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

They have witnessed marketing and promotional roles transitioning onto Instagram (as well as other social media channels); 70% of shoppers now turn to Instagram for product discovery. According to the 2019 Influencer Marketing Global Survey by Rakuten Marketing , 99% of consumers discover new products because of their influencers.

Products 164

Products Instagram Brands How To 164

Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Brand awareness While sales remain important, building a loyal community will take ‌center stage in influencer marketing in 2024. Prioritize influencers with engaged communities over those with inflated follower counts. The higher the ROI, the more successful your collaboration. one month).

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Metrics Influencer Sentiment ROI 52

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Business-to-business social media marketing is no longer just an innovative way to boost sales—it’s essential to your organization’s survival in the competitive B2B market. In fact, a recent survey found 92% of B2B marketers use social media as a content marketing tactic to drive sales.

Social Media Management 76

Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 76

Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

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. 3 unique ways social creates value for organizations. There isn’t a wall between internal and external.”.

Marketing 144

Marketing Committee Health Care Organization 144

Pixlee

APRIL 27, 2020

In fact, collaborating with your fans ahead of time is a surefire way to make them feel included and keep their attention when the event actually starts. Whether that’s a survey sent to attendees or a Twitter poll, there’s a lot of formal and informal ways to ask for tips. Keep it Collaborative. Gather feedback.

Eventful 61

Eventful Engagement Brands Crowdsourcing 61

Socialmedia.biz

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Unlike in-person events where connections can be organically made and where collaboration happens in lobbies and break-out rooms, a webinar doesn’t have a ‘safe space’ for people to connect with their peers and industry experts. A community of people who are connected in the same place, to share ideas, experiences and advice.

Instant Messaging 78

Instant Messaging Eventful Communities Class 78

Sprout Social

JUNE 7, 2023

This could be via your social media channels, website, in-store, during events or with your customer care team. It also means a unified experience across all the channels you use such as your website, social media, mobile apps, advertising or physical stores. What is brand experience? Why does brand experience matter?

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Brands Sentiment How To Analysis 110