The Realtime Report

AUGUST 25, 2020

Small Business Social Media. Marketing Strategies. Marketing your small business on Social Media is key to becoming successful. In this article we will discuss why small businesses need social media and tips and tricks to market your business. Why do Small Businesses need Social Media?

Small Business 251

Small Business Social Media Strategy Marketing 251

Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

The 2024 US presidential election is several months away, but social media is already politically charged. According to Sprout Social Listening data , from January 1 to March 6, 2024 there were almost 7.6 In a typical year, running social media for a brand account is complex. Will brands sit this one out?

Social Media 111

Social Media Marketing Sentiment Influencer 111

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. This psychological phenomenon has further expanded thanks to the growth of social media. People praising a product or brand through ratings and reviews increases its credibility and authority. What Is Social Proof In Marketing?

comScore 299

comScore Marketing Case Study Review 299

SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 1, 2018

If your or your organization is actively engaging in the social media space, you need to analyze your current budget allocation and either confirm or increase that commitment to social media in your budget planning activities. 2) Listening and Engagement Tools like Hootsuite, Curata, Sprout Social, Brandwatch.

Blogger 266

Blogger Company Social Media Curata 266

Oktopost

JUNE 2, 2022

Shoshana Kordova, Director of Product Marketing at Datarails takes the hot seat. Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Arguably, one of the most important traits of a product marketer is being a good listener. This becomes especially true when launching new products. Catch all episodes here.

Products 125

Products Twitter Marketing Real Estate 125

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results.

B2B 117

B2B Trends Social Media UGC 117

The Social Media Hat

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Whether you’re launching a new product, or getting ready for an annual sale, you’re about to create a Marketing Campaign. From 2014 – 2018, I was Chief Marketing Officer for a global company serving entrepreneurs. And of course we want that campaign to be a success.

Campaign 149

Campaign Marketing Course Social Media 149

Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In fact, brands should be prepared for other changes that could impact their social media marketing performance. If the current Instagram product is leading to mental health issues for those over the age of 13, what might it do for those even younger? But they’ve also required changes from social media marketers.

Social Media 172

Social Media Facebook Marketing Proposal 172

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

What is social media technology? At its core, social media technology is software designed to manage a company’s social media profiles across multiple platforms. From emerging networks to well-established platforms, audiences have a nearly insatiable appetite for social media content across channels.

Social Media 100

Social Media Team Social Media Management Report 100

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. Understanding these different types of social media will help you develop a better content strategy and know where to focus your time and energy.

Types 145

Types Social Media Microblogging Overview 145

Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Social media moves fast. As a social media marketer, it can be tempting to jump on every viral trend in hopes of riding that wave of engagement. However, not all trends are created equal when it comes to brand marketing. Will joining this conversation help us achieve our current social media goals ?

Trends 167

Trends Social Media Brands Meme 167

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 6, 2023

And it’s exactly why you should focus on providing holistic customer service through social media. On social media, most customers just want to be heard and understood. Not sure how to provide great customer support via social media? 13 Social Media Customer Service Stats You Must Know 1.

Social Media 143

Social Media Hubspot Statistics Survey 143

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. If you’re growing your business and footprint online, this is the best time to understand social media SEO. What is social media SEO?

SEO 154

SEO Social Media Strategy Hashtag 154

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Most marketing professionals constantly grapple with two questions: What do our customers actually want and how can we turn them into our biggest champions? Without a deep understanding of their audience, even the most seasoned marketers, at times, find themselves in a cycle of guesswork and reactive strategies. Here’s how.

Social Media 107

Social Media Sentiment Loyalty Microsoft 107

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. Marketing professionals? Community is a vague word though.

Communities 85

Communities Products Company Strategy 85

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?

Social Media 145

Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Trends 145

Keyhole.co

JANUARY 18, 2024

This brand has a legacy of around 111 years and has seen steady success with outdoorsy drinkware, food storage, and cookware products. And behind this apparent miracle is a stroke of online marketing genius. This blog examines Stanley’s social media strategy and how it earns the brand record-breaking sales and profits.

Influencer 59

Influencer Social Media Strategy Marketing 59

Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

To grow your audience on social media, your content needs to be original, eye-catching, and engaging. We are sharing our top picks for most inspiring and engaging social media posts over the past month. Stay up to date with the latest in social media marketing. We love this post for various reasons.

Social Media 161

Social Media Brands Content UGC 161

Hootsuite

MAY 15, 2023

Each of your franchisees on social media. How do you keep marketing messages, branding, and customer experience consistent with, quite literally, so many cooks in the kitchen? Bonus: Get a free, customizable social media guidelines template to quickly and easily create recommendations for your company and employees.

Social Media 92

Social Media HootSuite Guidelines Marketing 92

Oktopost

MAY 26, 2020

It’s hard out there for fintech and finserv companies. There’s a good reason for this astronomic growth — the rewards are huge and the market has all kinds of directions to grow in. . There’s a good reason for this astronomic growth — the rewards are huge and the market has all kinds of directions to grow in. .

Social Media 141

Social Media Banking Marketing Mobile 141

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The first few weeks of a new year are the perfect opportunity to reflect on our wins—and I’m thrilled to announce one of our biggest yet: Sprout Social has been named the #1 Best Software Product by G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards. That’s the number one spot when compared across products in every software category!

Software 112

Software Products Team One Spot 112

Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2021

Accelerated by the events of 2020, this wave of transformation marks a turn of the tide in how businesses and consumers view, use and value social media—and we’ve got the data to prove it. For businesses wondering when to start making greater investments in social, the time is now. I love when brands engage with you on social.

Statistics 145

Statistics Social Media Marketing Survey 145

Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2021

As marketers, it’s our job to know our target audience’s needs and preferences. It’s why we conduct market research every year to better understand what our customers want and uncover new business opportunities. But sometimes market research alone isn’t enough, especially when consumer preferences can change overnight.

Research 143

Research Social Media Airlines Marketing 143

Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Ten-cent text messages, AIM chat rooms with your best friends and glittery MySpace pages with bulletin boards are just a few nostalgic elements from the early days of social media. Soon enough, features like direct messages and @-mentions arrived, changing the trajectory of social media forever. So what’s next?

Social Media 128

Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Issues 128

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.

Examples 119

Examples Social Media Sentiment Influencer 119

Hootsuite

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re B2B or B2C, your customers want to engage with humans on social media. 56% of customers want more relatable, personable content from brands on social, but 48% of brands are still posting self-promotional content multiple times a week. Easy: be active on social media. Here’s exactly how to do it.

Social Media 111

Social Media Strategy HootSuite Sentiment 111

Sprout Social

JANUARY 19, 2022

Just like a rocket launch, a product launch takes a lot of planning and preparation. Whether you’re launching new software or a physical product, a successful launch isn’t about luck. And our seven-step product launch checklist has you covered. Your seven-step product launch checklist: Define your audience.

Products 134

Products Social Media FAQ Sentiment 134

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.

Social Media 110

Social Media Strategy Exercises Retail 110

Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s no secret that video is becoming a staple in innovative brands’ marketing strategies. The sheer number of available formats and venues for social media video illustrates the point well (think TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories, just to name a few). Social media video marketing statistics.

Statistics 141

Statistics Social Media Video Marketing 141

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Dietrich is a former CMO, most notably the head of marketing who took Atlassian public in 2015.

Social Media 111

Social Media Marketing Atlassian Team 111

Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to The Sprout Social Index™ , consumers across age groups agree the most memorable thing a brand can do on social media is respond to customers. Evolving your social strategy to meet consumer demands requires you to listen better, scale your customer care efforts and integrate your social and customer data.

Social Media 122

Social Media Sentiment Data Team 122

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Social media advertising is a great way to quickly generate new customers and create a social media buzz around your (new) product. Social media strategy needs constant tweaking, analyzing, and learning from your or your competitors’ successes and failures.

Advertising 105

Advertising Social Media Strategy Tools 105

Hootsuite

MARCH 26, 2024

If there’s one thing social media marketers need more of, it’s time. More time to execute their social strategy, to create content, and to engage with customers. But since you can’t get more time in your day, the next best thing is to use social media collaboration tools to get everything done.

Collaboration 86

Collaboration Tools Social Media HootSuite 86

Ignite Social Media

APRIL 8, 2022

It’s so easy to grab music, sounds or images on social media and reuse them. As you use social media platforms to build your brand, you shouldn’t overlook the legal consequences that might arise. Fair Use in the Social Media Age. Photo by Giammarco on Unsplash. TikTok even encourages it.

Fair Use 215

Fair Use Social Media Meme Public Domain 215

Likeable

MARCH 8, 2022

We figured there was no better way to celebrate this lovely day than by shouting out some inspirational, intelligent, amazing women who are killing it in the field of social media. These women represent companies big and small in different industries. Heather Brinckerhoff of Magnolia. Bryna Corcoran of Lyft. Give it a listen!

Social Media 114

Social Media Marketing Meme Campaign 114

Rebekah Radice

JULY 5, 2018

Social media is more than a traffic and engagement driver. It’s also one of the best ways to sell more products and increase sales. Rather than focusing on one-off tactics, you connect strategically align your sales and marketing efforts. How to Use Social Media to Sell More Products.

Products 120

Products Social Media Affiliate marketing How To 120

Sprout Social

MAY 10, 2022

Similar to the sports world , brand marketing is a highly competitive arena. With new trends, channels, and the promise of virality, technological goal posts constantly shift for communications and marketing professionals. Thanks to social media, the goals of brand marketers are within reach.

Social Media 116

Social Media Brands Marketing Meme 116