Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 12, 2018

I don’t know a marketer out there that would say that influence in social media is not a commodity, if you know how to leverage it. Discussions on influence in social have been around since social began. Then and now, and thus, the more data a marketer has, the better the decision they can make.

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B2B Influencer Conversation Social Media 276

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In a socially distanced year, businesses witnessed firsthand what a crucial role social media plays in connecting brands with their customers. For some brands, 2020 was all about trying new things on social, while others prioritized engaging the communities they’d already built. You’ll embrace a more strategic role.

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Social Media Social Media Management Marketing Brands 132

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

When looking to land your dream job today, you have to market yourself properly. When evaluating you as a job applicant for any role in marketing (particularly social media marketing) or public relations (PR), prospective employers will scrutinize your social media presence and activity.

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Skills Social Media Social Media Management How To 169

Sprout Social

MAY 8, 2023

Navigating social media copyright can be like sailing in uncharted waters. With every new wave of social trends come unanticipated legal consequences. In this guide, we outline the specific practices your company should follow when posting to help avoid social media copyright infringement and protect your brand.

Social Media 106

Social Media UGC Policies Guidelines 106

Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Are you a digital or social marketer wanting to progress in your business and marketing career? If this is you, then you definitely landed on the right blog post and podcast today. If this is you, then you definitely landed on the right blog post and podcast today. Understanding marketing. Click To Tweet.

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Social Media Marketing Training Skills 166

Oktopost

JULY 6, 2023

These days, and for a while now (a while in internet terms, anyway), the very center of the universe has been social media. Your mind is probably going to the B2C brands that have made a splash on the socials but, in B2B, the landscape is just as productive and just as fruitful. So, the content has to be good.

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Publishing Social Media How To B2B 62

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? With less than 25% of leads being sales-ready when they first come in, the question remains: how can we, as marketers, actually know when it’s time for a sales executive to contact them? Hot topics of this episode include: How to leverage social data for better engagement.

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Data Engagement Hubspot B2B 174

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 20, 2011

There have been so many great resources coming my way lately, I just had to share. The daily PR & Marketing calendar of event hashtags. Here is a very simple editable calendar, the daily PR & Marketing calendar of event hashtags , we can use to build that resource. ‘Cos you know, that is what Iizallabout!

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Resources eBook CSR Social Media 251

Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2021

As people around the globe struggled to adjust to rapid changes in their lives, brands and marketers had to radically transform how they communicate with their audiences. Social media and digital channels often became brands’ only options for connection and conversation during a time when many were feeling isolated.

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Resources Social Media Management Publishing Social Media 94

Pam Moore

JUNE 13, 2017

For years many social media savvy marketers have tapped into the power of hashtags to grow their brand, community and even generate leads and sales. Hashtags are a big part of social networks such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Because as I always say, social media is about people. Episode Highlights.

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Hashtag Social Media Training Instagram 167

Audiense

JUNE 27, 2017

We all know that making strategic decisions and defining tactical plans without a deep understanding of our target market and audiences is recipe for failure. The problem is that consumer and market research , and insights analysis , have historically been very expensive and time consuming projects.

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Platform Analysis Influencer Activities 121

Buffer Social

MAY 17, 2023

In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of social media collaboration, its effectiveness, real-life examples, and how to approach a potential collaboration to maximize its potential. What is social media collaboration? What are the benefits of social media collaborations?

Collaboration 93

Collaboration Social Media Project Reputation 93

Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

However, particularly when it comes to social media and digital marketing, it is very easy to quickly fall into a rabbit hole or wild social media goose chase where you wind up chasing some shiny new social object that could drive you to wasted days, weeks or even months of your time. Here’s why.

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Social Media Marketing Training Industry 163

Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 31, 2018

Lately, I’ve been thinking way too much about organic B2B social media marketing. This is the great struggle for the enterprise in social media. It’s ticking and you need to figure out real quick where social media fits within your org. Where does it fit? Does it fit? That’s right,1%.

Social Media 164

Social Media B2B Metrics Analytics 164

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. In this article, we dive deep into the benefits of influencer marketing, and ones that matter the most to your C-Suite. Plus, the three critical components of an effective influencer marketing strategy you need to know.

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Influencer Marketing Collaboration ROI 101

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When I was building a social media audience for an e-commerce company I ran a few years ago, the go-to options for monetizing that audience never appealed to me.   That’s just one of the reasons I fell into the world of paid membership communities as a way to build a sustainable business around a social media audience.

Communities 97

Communities Social Media Tips Education 97

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to a Q1 2023 Sprout pulse survey, 74% of consumers believe that social media has increased accountability for brands. We spoke to marketers across industries to see what their brands are planning and what they’d like to see from their peers this Women’s History Month.

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Social Media Team Groups Groups 112

Pam Moore

APRIL 30, 2019

For years many social media savvy marketers have tapped into the power of hashtags to grow their brand, community and even generate leads and sales. Hashtags are a big part of social networks such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Because as I always say, social media is about people. Episode Highlights.

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Hashtag Social Media Training Template 108

agora pulse

APRIL 1, 2020

Need a new job in social media? If you are a social media manager who has just lost her job, I’d like to help you get back on your tweeting feet. Start by saying this to yourself: Even in turbulent times, social media jobs are out there. Where to Immediately Look for Social Media Jobs.

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Social Media Social Media Management How To Course 129

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve been seeing a lot written lately about growth hacks and people offering tips and tricks to quickly grow social media audiences. Growing an online community through social media is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. This involves taking the time to do discovery work before you start a new social media account.

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Social Media Strategy Instagram Communities 126

yMarketingMatters

MARCH 4, 2013

This is a permission-based re-post of latest blog from colleague Tom Treanor , Founder and President of Right Mix Marketing Inc., whom I have long respected for his sound and pragmatic social media and marketing advice and expertise. Outsourcing Social Media Management: The Flawed Logic of the Badged Employee.

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Social Media Management Social Media Badge Consultant 229

Hootsuite

APRIL 26, 2023

If you manage social media for a healthcare organization , you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we explain what HIPAA says about social media, go over common HIPAA violations, and share tips for building a HIPAA-compliant social media strategy. What does HIPAA say about social media?

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Social Media Health Care Tips Policies 93

Convince & Convert

MAY 9, 2024

Here’s a bit of trivia to use with your non-marketing friends: the word podcast comes from the combination of two words: iPod + broadcast. Unlike iPods, podcasts have grown into a steady channel that brands and creators continue to invest budget in for both production and sponsorship costs as part of their marketing plans.

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Brands Apple Cost Advertising 138

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Trouble coming up with marketing campaign ideas? This is especially true if your recent marketing push fell flat or your engagement rate is low. Too many businesses are caught in a trap of ad-hoc marketing. Too many businesses are caught in a trap of ad-hoc marketing. What is a marketing campaign, exactly?

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Campaign Engagement Marketing Hashtag 133

Visually SM

JULY 20, 2020

Among the best Content Marketing strategies, interaction on social media is one of the best when it comes to bringing results in the short and medium terms. In this article, we will address the concept of interaction on social media and its application in the following topics: What is social media interaction?

Social Media 130

Social Media Engagement How To Social Networking 130

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

For the past few years, a common thread in that conversation has been marketing – how involved is marketing, and how involved should the marketing team be in lead generation? More than ever before, the general consensus is that marketing is just as relevant to lead generation as sales – and why shouldn’t it be?

Social Media 62

Social Media Strategy B2B Collaboration 62

Pam Moore

JANUARY 28, 2019

The only guarantee we have in the digital and social landscape of today is change! Marketers and business owners are experiencing incredible pressure to find ways to break through the noise online to inspire and attract their ideal customers. Influencer marketing can be highly beneficial but requires knowledge and investment.

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Social Media Marketing How To Template 113

Oktopost

JUNE 4, 2020

A decade ago Zappo’s had a social media policy for employees that was more or less the industry standard: “Be real and use your best judgment”. But with the metaphorical and literal explosion of social media, defining “best judgment” and “be real” has gotten a lot less straightforward. Use of company social accounts.

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Policies Social Media Guidelines Sentiment 146

Socialmedia.biz

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

In 2011, 60% of consumers with purchasing intent were using various social media platforms for researching products, learning more about a specific retailer and reading product reviews. According to Sean Jackson , CFO of Copyblogger Media – “Social media marketing is never going to produce an ROI.

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ROI Social Media Airlines Proposal 132

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If you’re considering social media outsourcing, we get it. After all, the expertise and time required to run social campaigns involves more than most companies can handle in-house. This is especially true for smaller marketing teams struggling with social growth. Social Media Marketing Specialist, NVISION.

Social Media 114

Social Media Team Tools Strategy 114

Sprout Social

JULY 13, 2022

Managing a social presence across U.S. and European markets is a unique challenge for U.S-based based marketers. To put it simply, social media in Europe is way different from social media in the U.S. Social media in Europe: Advice from 3 marketers in the region.

Social Media 94

Social Media Strategy Statistics Trends 94

Hootsuite

MAY 3, 2022

AI-powered content creation: You’ve definitely heard about it, but should you use it? Whether you’re a one-person shop or you have a full marketing team, keeping up with your brand’s content creation needs is always a challenge. From social content to emails to blog posts to sales pages, digital marketing just requires So.

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Social Media Management Tools Social Media Content 96

Sprout Social

JUNE 25, 2019

After all, businesses have their hands full when it comes to social media and customer expectations. Here’s a quick glimpse from Sprout’s 2019 Social Index. With so much on our plates, it’s no wonder why brands are looking for helping hands who’ve walked the walk on social media. OK, fair question.

Social Media 93

Social Media How To Marketing ROI 93

Direct Marketing Observations

OCTOBER 4, 2017

B2B Social media success is like the American ninja warrior TV show. The same holds true for B2B marketers. B2B social media marketing can be brutal but it’s not a loser. Those challenges, metaphorically speaking, completely exist in B2B social media in 2017. So what is a marketer to do?

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B2B Conversation Social Media Strategy 100

Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. On social media, fostering community means getting the people who are connected to you connecting to each other. Creating an engaged social media community is a lot like cultivating a group of brand advocates.

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Communities Social Media Community building Groups 78

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 21, 2015

If you were asked to name the top thought leaders in marketing today–the 10 marketers you’d definitely advise others to follow on social media–how would you proceed? Biro is an acknowledged thought leader at the intersection of HR, social media and marketing.

Social Media 100

Social Media Marketing B2B List 100

Likeable

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

that quality, social-first content is crucial to success on social media. And, to be honest, crafting a piece of good social content is pretty easy. What’s not so easy is crafting good content at scale, week after week after week, without spending a fortune in time and resources. Step 3: Research Content Trends.

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Social Media Content How To Module 83