Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 2, 2018

At some point today, a social media marketer is going to get fired. They were hired to create socially engaging posts designed to elevate brand reach, skyrocket shareability, and go viral. The harsh reality is that most companies have absolutely no chance of dominating the social media landscape the way they envision.

Social Media 107

Social Media B2B Engineering SEO 107

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 24, 2014

The first step toward transitioning to a culture full of empowered social employees is to address some of the most common concerns brands face when considering going social. The following lists the most common concerns surrounding social media, as well as why these shouldn’t be concerns at all. 2: What If I Do It Wrong?

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Social Media Brands ROI Case Study 192

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Ultimately, as Olivier Blanchard has pointed out repeatedly , social media marketing has to demonstrate an ROI (though he acknowledges the questions have to be made more specific). In the b2b world, the “R” is generally leads (website call-to-action conversions) with some monetary value applied to them. Nine Blog Metrics.

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Social Media Metrics ROI Klout 194

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 24, 2010

Though social media marketing is rapidly advancing in terms of adoption and sophistication, many marketers and business executives still struggle with it. They wonder if their organizations are doing enough, if they are doing things right, even if they should be involved in social media at all. Social media is free.

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Social Media Marketing Cost Guidelines 220

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 18, 2011

but Charlie Sheen’s recent meteoric rise on Twitter aside (best not to rely on the perverse attraction of watching a drug-addled celebrity publicly self-destruct) here’s a shot a minimum list of characteristics that enable social media success. A social media strategy that’s all about “me me me!&#

Social Media 190

Social Media Retail Authentication Course 190

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 1, 2021

This means diversifying isn’t only crucial for maximum outreach but for higher conversions, too. Personalized messages that trigger authentic conversations are a great strategy here. Engage with prospective customers on social media. This makes keyword research for hashtags critical in social media.

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Tips Marketing Privacy Influencer 352

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 30, 2011

That brand image matters little in social media. Second, “social&# media is by definition a person-to-person (or person to many persons) activity. And smart companies, big or small, who recognize that in a social media world, their people are their differentiation , will find ways to capitalize on personal branding.

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Social Media Brands Plaxo Insurance 188

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The grandmotherly maxim, “The good Lord gave you two ears but only one mouth for a reason&# applies to social interactions in general, but is nowhere more critical than in social media marketing. Without this information, the company’s social media pronouncements appear off-topic, unsolicited and out of touch.

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SM2 Alterian Social Media Influencer 189

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But spending on digital marketing programs is projected to rise three times as fast, and over the next five years, the share of budget dollars dedicated to social media marketing will more than double. Social media benefits are unclear. But “Professional, social and emotional benefits” marketing has a 42% lift.

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B2B Social Media Marketing Survey 110

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

With Social Media Marketing: Strategies for Engaging in Facebook, Twitter & Other Social Media , the inimitable Liana “Li&# Evans has provided the definitive handbook for social media marketers. Explain your goals and establish clear guidelines for any mention of the company on social media sites.

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Review Social Media Marketing Handbook 152

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 11, 2012

Recent research from MarketingProfs shows that 84% of B2B companies use social media marketing in some form, and the figure is likely higher for B2C firms. In fact, another recent study from HubSpot reveals that 63% of B2B companies aren’t generating leads from social media at all.

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Social Media B2B Exercises Hubspot 176

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 28, 2011

Social media marketing has clearly been embraced by consumer brands. Pepsi famously dropped its Super Bowl advertising a year ago in favor of a social media campaign. SMR has developed a sophisticated methodology for continuously tracking the top brands on social media based on reach, satisfaction and other metrics.

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B2B Social Media Comparison Discount 190

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 19, 2011

There have been numerous posts written about the pitfalls of social media marketing (including helpful pieces from Online Social Networking , Sysomos , and one I wrote for HubSpot ). Social media is about having a conversati0n with your prospects, not broadcasting to them. Conversations can’t be automated.

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Social Media Sysomos Case Study B2B 193

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 23, 2011

Until recently, most social media case studies have focused on consumer brands. It’s not that B2B companies aren’t finding success in social media marketing, but more (in my experience at least) that they are less willing to publicly reveal their strategies for competitive reasons. Objectives.

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B2B Social Media Case Study Study 190

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Though business use of social media is rapidly increasing, many executives remain skeptical of its value. The bottom line is that while social media marketing definitely provides benefits (such as a higher conversion rate for organic search traffic ), it’s not generally effective as a direct promotion tool.

Social Media 191

Social Media Research ROI Technorati 191

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 16, 2010

In Defy Gravity: Propel Your Business to High-Velocity Growth , Rebel Brown shows business owners and executives how to shed the weight of legacy baggage, filter out the noise and focus on those opportunities which provide the best potential for profitable growth… Social Media Marketing by Liana “Li&# Evans.

Social Media 188

Social Media Marketing Handbook Engineering 188

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 23, 2010

Can the financial return on expenditures for social media business activities– in marketing, PR, customer support, HR, product development or other areas — be accurately measured? Among social media pundits, the debate rages on. Among social media pundits, the debate rages on.

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ROI Social Media Vocus Metrics 193

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 21, 2022

However, while most focus on brand awareness, it’s crucial to understand that brand awareness alone doesn’t create conversions and sales. Check their Amazon app or social media sites for reviews from other customers. One way to do this is by doubling down on social media marketing.

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Influencer Brands Policies Privacy 288

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. What do buyers really want from social media marketers? 25 Social Media Facts and Statistics. e-Strategy Trends ). e-Strategy Trends ).

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Social Media B2B Marketing SEO 245

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

many people pause to think about what they’re thankful for: family, friends, TiVo, the Yankees not winning the World Series… I’m thankful for all of those things too of course, but also for the development and growth of social media. Social media is a meritocracy (mostly). How did we do this before?

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Social Media Committee Press Release Posterous 192

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Social media is an integral component of any successful digital marketing strategy. With 74 percent of adults using social networking sites , the opportunity to increase your site’s online exposure to new customers cannot be ignored. Identifying the appropriate corporate persona and tone via social media.

Social Media 100

Social Media Marketing Hashtag URL 100

Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 9, 2010

While there are unquestionably many ways that social media marketing results can be measured , the debate rages on as to whether it’s truly possible to quantify the ROI from these activities. Some experts contend that because social media activity is rich in metrics , you can and should be measuring ROI constantly.

SM2 187

SM2 Alterian Vocus Social Media 187

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The explosion of social media has led to a corresponding need for more sophisticated monitoring tools that can crawl the hundreds of social networking and bookmarking sites and millions of blogs across the globe. If Google Alerts had been developed with a focus on social media, this would be it. Alterian SM2.

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SM2 Vocus Alterian Radian6 202

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 11, 2011

Social media monitoring tools continue to proliferate in number and advance in functionality. It’s admittedly a squishy measure, not likely to sit well with the social media ROI crowd; it will make your CEO’s eyes roll and your CFO blanch, but those who really get social media intrinsically know how crucial this is: karma.

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Metrics Social Media Adwords ROI 176

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 11, 2011

Social media monitoring tools continue to proliferate in number and advance in functionality. It’s admittedly a squishy measure, not likely to sit well with the social media ROI crowd; it will make your CEO’s eyes roll and your CFO blanch, but those who really get social media intrinsically know how crucial this is: karma.

Metrics 167

Metrics Social Media Adwords ROI 167

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 13, 2021

Real-time conversation app Clubhouse has had an incredibly fast start. For anyone not aware of the social conversation’s app brief but remarkable history to date, Clubhouse was launched in April 2020 on the iPhone only. If you’re not there, you miss a conversation forever.” An Android version is in the works.

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Apple Plaxo Microsoft Vimeo 215

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2011

Search for a brand name or keyword across all of the most popular social networks at once? Monitor social media discussions of your company or product in real time? Promote events through social media? Cool Social Media Tools. Social Media Monitoring Tools. Wildfire Social Media Monitor.

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Tools Social Media Lithium Sysomos 206

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 7, 2018

Still, 61% of marketers want to increase the effectiveness of their SEO to get more visits and conversions this year. Social Media Marketing. The rapid spread of new smartphones and tablets is driving exponential growth in the number of social media users. Influencer Marketing on Social Media.

B2B 217

B2B Brands LinkedIn Influencer 217

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 1, 2018

Through social media platforms , attendees and businesses can share content and experiences from the event. In this article, we take a look at why engagement on your social media platforms is so important. Facilitating Conversations. Image credit: CPS, Inc. Providing Important Information.

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Platform Engagement Hashtag Eventful 152

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 30, 2020

This will, in turn, help you drive more conversions and revenue. Arguably the best channel is through social media. billion people in the United States actively use at least one social network. Each of them spends approximately two hours every day, on average, on social media. Be Consistent.

Brands 159

Brands Airlines Hashtag Influencer 159

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 25, 2021

Here’s the rest of that conversation. In your view, what social networks beyond those big four should B2B marketers be paying attention to, if any? James: One of the things we’ve been following as a macro trend that I think is really interesting to highlight is this move away from the “social media 1.0”

B2B 306

B2B Influencer Platform SMS 306

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 30, 2020

Social media marketing. With live events shut down, digital marketing using content and social networks has become even more important for brands and marketers. More than 70% of marketers say social media marketing has significantly helped them. Every social media service has its pros and cons.

Instagram 159

Instagram Tools Hashtag Authentication 159

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

But this approach really moves the needle in generating brand trust, engagement, conversions and revenue. On Social Media. There are few digital channels better suited for showcasing a brand’s cultural fluency than social. Worldwide social media adoption rates remain sky-high. Conversion Rate Optimization.

Marketing 100

Marketing Metadata Retail Airlines 100

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Engaging in social listening means going one step further than merely maintaining the presence of your brand on social media. You should be watching not just for @ or hashtag mentions, but to all instances where somebody drops the name of your company or product in conversations, on blogs, news websites.

Trends 166

Trends Marketing Influencer B2B 166

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The ladies’ bridge clubs and smoke-filled rooms of the Mad Men era are long gone, replaced today by social media, blogs, and online reviews. People are talking about your brand and product on social media and elsewhere online. You don’t even know the conversations are happening.

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Brand Monitoring Brands B2B Review 155

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

While powerful on its own, the 140-character social chatter site is even more useful when extended with tools to accomplish all sorts of tasks, from analyzing current followers and finding new ones to identifying influencers and trends, creating custom Twitter feeds, monitoring brand conversations and more.

Review 189

Review TweetBeep Tools Twitter 189

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 25, 2016

I recently had the opportunity to speak to a couple classes of high school students, and used my time to dig into what and how they interact on the web and social media. I was trying to figure out what kinds of ads they responded well to on social media—but lo and behold, they’ve already grown a deep resistance to advertising.

Influencer 100

Influencer Marketing SEO Class 100