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6 Ways to Avoid Burnout as a Social Media Manager

Social Media Strategies Summit

For social media managers, being “always on” has long been a challenge of the job. Sprout research found almost two-thirds of social media professionals had experienced burnout in the previous three months , while two-fifths planned to quit working in social media within the next two years.

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Social Media Conferences to Attend in 2020

Ignite Social Media

Social media conferences are an excellent way to learn about new strategies and approaches to social media marketing that other brands and industries are testing out. Check out our top picks for social media conferences to attend in 2020! Social Shake-Up Show : Atlanta, May 12-14.

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Navigating the Higher Ed Enrollment Cliff: How Social Media Managers Can Position Their Institutions for Success

Social Media Strategies Summit

She shared her findings with an audience at our 2023 Social Media Strategies Summit Higher Education Virtual Conference. Next Steps Dr. Phillips believes in leaving conferences, workshops, and webinars with actionable takeaways. Look out for our next social media conference !

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27 essential social media manager interview questions (and answers)

Sprout Social

Social media managers (SMMs) play a pivotal role for any modern brand; they are responsible for much of the business’s external communication and engagement with existing and potential customers. A post shared by Sprout Social (@sproutsocial). 9 skills every social media manager must have. ?Communication

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Top Online Social Media Courses Your Social Media Manager Should Take

Ignite Social Media

We’ve rounded up the top online social media courses for social media managers to learn best practices and tips/tricks. With these courses you can reduce your time searching for answers, spark innovative ideas and ultimately improve your social channels. The best part? Our favorites are free! alwayslearning.

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6 integrations to get more from your social media management platform

Sprout Social

The social media market is saturated with different integrations, which is why Sprout is thoughtful about our approach. We heard many of our customers’ challenges around integrating with social media management tools and took notes. Here’s what we learned: Prioritize prebuilt connections. Sign up for a demo today.

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Social media manager vs. community manager: What’s the difference?

Sprout Social

As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it. Social media in a mid-sized company is no longer one person. Typically, most companies find they need at least a social media manager and a community manager. What are the major differences.