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How a social media consultant can help your business

Sherrilynne Starkie

When you figure that nine out of ten Canadian adults use social media, it’s clear where the best marketing opportunity is. Many organizations are on social media, yet they don’t see tangible business advantages. It can seem like social media is a waste of both time and resources in a world of competing priorities.

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Should Consultants Compete or Cooperate?

Ari Herzog

Many social media marketing professionals consult in the greater Boston region. A frequent attendee of social media workshops and conferences in the 60-mile radius of where I live, I have met many people who are aligned with the work I am also passionate about. Why must we compete? Is that asking too much?

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10 Questions You Need to Ask Before Hiring a Social Media Consulting Firm

Bill Hartzer

According to Social Media Today, the rate of social media usage rose by 18% in 2013. This brings to nearly 25% the number of subscribers using social media today. Social media has defined the marketing fronts of most companies with many of them registering phenomenal success.

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What Social Media Means For Your Business in 2014/2015

yMarketingMatters

SOCIAL MEDIA is no longer a novelty , but a strong marketing tool for small and medium business owners. Businesses have definitely realized and experienced the power and importance of social media. Social media has leveled the playing field for small and medium businesses. . Social media is not a fad.

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3 ways to adapt content for the era of social media entertainment

Sprout Social

In the span of 26 years, social media has transformed from a simple communication tool to a powerful marketing platform. And as a result, so has the role of social media managers. From content creation to community management, the responsibilities of social teams have expanded significantly.

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3 Social Media Executives Reveal How to Build a Career in Social

Buffer Social

Social media is still a relatively new field, having risen to prominence in the past two decades. All three now work at a senior level at companies known for their top-notch social media strategies. On the hunt for guidance about how to build a career as a social media executive, I interviewed all three.

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Stay Safe on Social Media: 6 Rules for Lawyers and Law Firms

Hootsuite

A social media scandal is only fun if you’re not at the center of it. You don’t have to plead the fifth online — just follow these social media rules for lawyers, and you’ll be safe. Bonus: Get a free, customizable social media policy template to quickly and easily create guidelines for your company and employees.