Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Developed over two years by an experienced executive team, Hedgehog isn’t just another social network—it’s a sanctuary for real conversations and a genuine sense of community. This system empowers the community to actively enforce standards of civility, ensuring that respectful discourse flourishes.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. Image credit: Merakist on Unsplash The last year in social media saw consumer preferences shift, new technologies emerge, and certain social platforms flourish.

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agora pulse

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Building a social media community? If you’re looking for ways to create a thriving online community, check out the following tips. We recently interviewed the co-owners and co-founders of Simply Social Media , Amy Tischler and Caitlin Jenkins, to ask them about building online communities.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy. They no longer expect accidental virality by hiring an influencer.

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Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Bluesky , the innovative open social network, has thrown open its doors to the public on February 6, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the realm of social media. This pivotal event served as the launching pad for its journey toward becoming a powerhouse in the realm of social media.

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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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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While there’s no denying the value and power of social listening, a tool this impactful can make it feel intimidating to get started. In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 1, 2022

For today’s blog, let’s walk you through how you can leverage social media marketing for events, especially when hosting them virtually. Social Media Marketing Tactics to Increase Event Attendance . While 58% of marketers use social media to promote before, during, and after the event.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Social listening plays a vital role in this area. Tapping into social media conversations points to customer insights that go beyond surface-level metrics and unearth the real needs, desires and pain points of your audience. Identify trends : Social listening pinpoints changing preferences and emerging trends.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 19, 2022

There’s a universal truth behind the rise of conversational marketing: People miss talking to other people. Some 70% of people agree they expect conversational experiences from brands. Relying on one-way communication channels like lead capture forms won’t cut it. What is conversational marketing?

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

When you think about the commitments that were made to individual communities and people altogether, taking that away is bad from a business perspective,” she says. The recognition and acknowledgement of diverse communities is so important for employees to feel seen, heard and included in the company culture.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 4, 2024

But beyond their top-notch content, they’ve also made a name for themselves on social media. In this blog, we’ll be taking a deep dive into what Netflix is doing right on social media and how they’ve contributed to their success. But first, let’s dive into what their social media accounts look like.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

Social media networks, and the way users interact with them, evolve quickly. This year, plan for more changing audience preferences and deeper social media fragmentation. Every pot has a lid Today’s social media ecosystem is made up of many networks with unique algorithms, content formats and audiences.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. billion people are social media users. Worldwide, social users spend almost two and a half hours on social platforms each day. Find more eye-popping stats about social media here !) Your mind is ready. Your body is ready.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 18, 2024

million followers across major social platforms, Duke Men’s Basketball has the largest following of any college sports team – even bigger than Duke University itself. Their social media presence is truly in a league of its own. So how have they built such a commanding social media empire? With over 5.4

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Sprout Social

MARCH 20, 2023

Your first instinct when implementing an organic social media strategy for a technology company would be to showcase your tech, right? But with organic social media (and the elusive algorithms that power it), you can’t target a specific audience. Community is a vague word though. What does it all mean? Scientists?

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Deciding which social media platforms to be on can be overwhelming for brands today. Watch as SVPs Lisa Braziel and Misi McClelland talk about key factors in choosing social platforms with Senior Community Manager, John Wylie. Just complete the form below and we’ll get in touch quickly to start the conversation.

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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. Influencers play a growing role here—these digital trendsetters help brands establish credibility with target audiences while extending their reach.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Social media marketers understand the power of community more than most. But for a long time, communities built specifically for them have been few and far between. Since its public launch in April 2023 , The Arb community has experienced remarkable growth in engagement, with membership consistently on the rise.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 2, 2017

Do you have social media, digital marketing and branding problems? We have been working the past year on a game changing online social media training academy and member community to help solve your biggest problems and challenges related to social media marketing, digital marketing, and branding.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Social media intelligence could be the answer. By tuning in to the conversations that your target audience is having–both about your brand and the broader topics in your industry–you can gain valuable insights into how they think, what they care about, and what motivates them. What is social media intelligence?

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Here’s our list of favorite reads for different aspects of social media. To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos.

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Social Media Network Marketing

MARCH 11, 2024

Social media success is within your grasp. In this noisy digital age, a strategic social presence separates the also-rans from the rockstars. Here's your arsenal of essential Dos to skyrocket your engagement and turn you into a social media slayer. Forget the struggle! EnjoyTheProcess #BeCreative) ?

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Are you measuring the right B2B social media metrics? Many B2B organizations find themselves using social media management platforms originally crafted for B2C brands. As a result, these platforms often lack the nuanced insights needed to thoroughly gauge your social media performance and its impact on revenue.

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 5, 2021

You might know your favorite Instagram influencers’s preferred brand of dog food, the messy details of their last breakup or what’s in their medicine cabinet. But there’s one piece of information that rarely makes it into an Instagram story: how much that influencer is being paid. The global influencer market is a $13.8

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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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Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

67% of companies increased their influencer marketing budgets from 2022 to 2023. However, the focus of influencer marketing is shifting towards actual influence, not just likes and followers. As a result, the influencer marketing metrics you track will play a crucial role in your business success. Let’s get started!

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2022

Customer conversations are among your most valuable marketing assets. With a defined word of mouth marketing strategy, you can create a consistent flow of customer conversations that regularly result in new business. Organic conversations, feedback and reviews can’t quite literally be bought. Shout-outs. Positive comments.

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Pam Moore

APRIL 24, 2017

Brands big and small are getting more savvy at embracing new media and the ever changing social media and communication channels and formats such as live streaming video, recorded video, audio, visual marketing, blogging, micro-blogging and the list goes on. This can be referred to as co-created content marketing.

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Social Media Network Marketing

MARCH 3, 2024

In today's digital age, Instagram has become more than just a platform for sharing photos and videos—it's a thriving community where individuals, brands, and organizations connect, engage, and build meaningful relationships. Let's dive in and discover how to create a vibrant and engaged community on the world's favorite visual platform. ?✨

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Are you seeing these red flags in your relationship with a social media influencer? Among them, influencer marketing continues to grow and has had some massive successes. As the director of Contentworks Agency , I’m often being asked to facilitate influencer relationships. But there have also been failures.

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Among them, influencer marketing continues to grow and has had some massive successes. As the director of Contentworks Agency , I’m often being asked to facilitate influencer relationships. Benefits of Great Social Media Influencer Relationships. Influencer tweets increase purchase intent 5.2X

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Pixlee

JULY 19, 2021

One of the core social media marketing tactics businesses rely on is influencer marketing. By creating authentic relationships with individuals who hold sway over a large group of consumers on social media, brands can harness their target audiences in a way they’ll trust. Use Existing Influencer Content in Emails.

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Oktopost

MARCH 20, 2022

To tick both boxes on social media, your strategy can’t be a monologue. The practice of social listening was adopted by the B2B marketing community from our B2C counterparts—very much like social media itself. Today, we’re happy to announce Oktopost’s Social Listening.

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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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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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