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What the heck are social media consultants and what do they do all day?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Social media consultants are not masters of the dark arts. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. The problem usually is they have no strategy or they have the wrong one.

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7 AI-Powered Content Creation Tools for Social Media Managers

Hootsuite

When artificial intelligence takes care of mundane writing tasks, writers (and non-writer marketers) can use their skills for more valuable aspects of content creation, like content mix and conversion strategies. Read on to see if AI content creation is right for you. How does AI-driven content creation work?

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How to optimize your marketing budget: Do more with less

Sprout Social

Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. A Gartner survey reveals a majority of CMOs find their teams lack the capabilities required to deliver their marketing strategy. A holistic paid and organic keyword strategy like this can reduce your ad spend significantly.

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Instagram Scheduling Now Available

Ignite Social Media

Many social media managers have been waiting years for this news – native Instagram scheduling is here! While Instagram finally started allowing third party social media management systems to schedule content on the platform last year, it still required the use of a separate tool and wasn’t always free.

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How to Create a Content Marketing Architecture, Framework and Plan

Pam Moore

Running your business, as well the marketing and content strategies that support your goals also require a framework and architecture. How much time do you spend creating content to inspire and connect with your audience? Is the content you create built upon or supported by a solid framework and architecture for success?

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What is a customer journey map and how to make your own [examples included]

Sprout Social

They see your ads, interact with you on social media and explore your website before they buy. To keep up with it all and better inform your social media marketing strategy , create a customer journey map as a blueprint to help you understand your customers at each stage. Enhance customer communication.

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How To Start A Blog For Your Small Business

Buffer Social

Sharing this content will not only attract more customers, but it can also open a dialogue with your existing followers, creating a stronger online community. Blog posts can also be repurposed on social media — generating more content for your business. Why start a blog for your small business?