Sprout Social

MAY 16, 2023

It’s been two years since we last partnered with The Harris Poll to understand how leaders view the state of social media and its impact on an organization. At that time, social as a channel and profession was undergoing a major evolution. Today, it’s clear that constant change is simply a part of the job.

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Sprout Social

MAY 10, 2022

Similar to the sports world , brand marketing is a highly competitive arena. With new trends, channels, and the promise of virality, technological goal posts constantly shift for communications and marketing professionals. Thanks to social media, the goals of brand marketers are within reach.

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Hootsuite

MAY 8, 2023

Insurance social media marketing presents unique challenges. Social media marketing for insurance companies offers the ability to address those concerns. Keep reading to find out how to build an effective and compliant strategy, and set your brand apart from the competition on social media.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2022

Let’s talk about why it’s important to understand social media marketing for retail brands. Nearly three-quarters ( 74.8% ) of the world’s population over the age of 12 use social media. Those people are engaging with retail brands on social. But that’s not the only social media impact on retail brands.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Why did the social media marketer bring a headlamp to work? Because they’re about to shed some light on 16 social media video tips! This blog shares some bright ideas and social video best practices you can use to light up your feed. We’ll illuminate the world of social media video content in a flash.

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Hootsuite

MAY 20, 2021

Many brands have embraced social messaging and integrated it into social media and customer care strategies to meet a host of customer engagement and service needs; others are just starting their journey. Convenient and conversational, social messaging facilitates a direct, personal engagement between you and your customers.

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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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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2022

With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok is undoubtedly the hottest social media platform — and for good reason. There’s even talk that TikTok will pass Instagram this year as the number two social media site. Here are 7 surefire TikTok Marketing strategies. Brands have got to listen, TikTok is staying.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re B2B or B2C, your customers want to engage with humans on social media. 56% of customers want more relatable, personable content from brands on social, but 48% of brands are still posting self-promotional content multiple times a week. Easy: be active on social media. Not for execs on social media.

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Hootsuite

MAY 10, 2021

Social media for big companies has become about as commonplace as human resource departments. Unless you’re Apple, you’re on social media. Even the tech giant, which abstained from traditional social media marketing for light-years by Internet standards, now posts regularly across multiple accounts and channels.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Building brand reputation and loyalty is the top business priority for leaders in the current economic climate, according to the 2023 State of Social Media report. Let’s cover three reasons why influencer marketing ROI matters: 1.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Social media hit historical highs in the CMO budget this year. In fact, spending on social media marketing spiked by 74% to reach 23% of marketing budgets according to The CMO Survey , and marketers anticipate spending will remain close to this new high level as we enter the new year.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 20, 2024

As any small business owner knows, marketing can be pricey. Big businesses can throw massive budgets at expensive marketing strategies, but small businesses just don’t have that luxury. So how can a small business create an achievable marketing strategy that gets results? The answer is Facebook marketing.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good. It’s corn. ??

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Why did the social media marketer bring a headlamp to work? Because they’re about to shed some light on 16 social media video tips! This blog shares some bright ideas and social video best practices you can use to light up your feed. We’ll illuminate the world of social media video content in a flash.

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agora pulse

MAY 5, 2020

Need to post something to your social media channels but don’t know what? Consider these popular types of social media posts to get your creativity flowing. Maintaining a social media editorial calendar can be exhausting. Therefore, asking questions on social media is such a good idea.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 14, 2021

It often takes something special to stand out as a brand on social media. However, as marketers, we tend to cling to the safe, the tried and the market-tested. We’re all operating at the whim of the market—perpetually concerned over intangible variables like brand perception, share of voice, and customer loyalty.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As the digital market space rapidly evolves, customers are seeking authenticity and human connection from brands like never before. To meet this rising demand, your marketing team needs to be agile, think out of the box and keep up with deadlines—all while operating within limited budgets and constrained team bandwidths.

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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

We’ve culled the best social media analytics tools to save you the time and pain of sifting through everything out there. How do you measure your brand’s progress on social media and make sure you’re on track to reach your marketing goals? Social Media Analytics Defined. Here are our favorites.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 28, 2019

The digital marketing and social media content landscape is getting scary for marketers who don't have a content strategy. The social web is more crowded and noisier than ever. The social networks are feeling the pressure as much as any marketer working in any business.

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Mindjumpers

JUNE 28, 2012

Tweet In my last blog post , I wrote about a recent report focusing on how social marketing is more than just ranking up a bunch of likes! But who is this social customer? Social media personas. Which type of social media persona are you? As seen below, the report is also turned into an infographic.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 3, 2023

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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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?

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Hootsuite

JULY 20, 2023

Social media analytics is one of the most powerful tools a healthcare organization can use to improve external communications. Used right, social media analytics in healthcare can help administrators save time, identify patient trends, fight misinformation, and protect an organization’s reputation. What’s hot? What’s not?

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

2019 Social Media Metrics. To help you start thinking about 2019 social media metrics, we put together a list of widely used social media objectives and the 5-must-have metrics for each one. Or is your marketing net capturing new fish for your funnel?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2021

Brands today have more options available than ever when launching multichannel marketing campaigns—which may be both a blessing and a curse, considering over half of marketing leaders say they struggle to effectively execute them. The benefits of multichannel marketing are clear. Maximize marketing ROI.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 22, 2020

…Well, I guess technically it’s less of a club, and more of a list of really fascinating reads, perfect for a social media manager who wants to level up their game. Bonus: Download our free guide that shows you how to 10X your social media performance and beat your competitors. RIP, traditional marketing.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Marketers need to take the same approach. That’s where content marketing comes in. Content marketing is a big job. Content marketing tools make that job significantly easier. All of this can help bridge the sometimes difficult gap between marketing and sales, making both teams more effective.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Social media lead generation is part of every marketer’s strategy—whether they know it or not. For marketers ready to move beyond brand awareness and engagement, social media lead generation is a good next step. Collecting leads on social media will help you find people interested in your company.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 16, 2023

Facebook Messenger marketing can be a powerful part of your digital strategy. Below, we’ll explain how to use Facebook Messenger for marketing. We’ll also explore the best Facebook Messenger marketing strategies for 2023. Bonus: Learn how to sell more products on social media with our free Social Commerce 101 guide.

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Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2021

For years, people pitted “traditional” and social media against one another. Some harbor the misconception that as social budgets increase, traditional media budgets have to decrease to balance the books. But the conversation shouldn’t be about social media vs. traditional media.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

But it’s pretty important to define the important role of community manager on your marketing team. In the mile-a-minute world of social media, they are the crucial bridge between brands and audiences. A community manager is in charge of responding to comments and DMs on social media. Are you paid enough?

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As a social marketer, you already understand that social media brings value to your organization. But can you measure the ROI of your social media marketing efforts? Social ROI can often be tricky to prove. Social media ROI definition. X 100 = social media ROI (as a percentage).

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Hootsuite

MAY 17, 2021

You’ve been there: your boss asks how the business’s social media strategy is doing and you know a high-level rundown just won’t cut it. When it comes to measuring and proving your brand’s social media success, data speaks volumes — and that’s where social media KPIs come in. What are social media KPIs?

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Need a little help to manage your clients’ Instagram channels (and maybe your social media agency’s, too)? Instagram is an outstanding social media marketing platform. There are so many great features like Stories and shoppable posts that it’s like a giant social media goldmine.

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Pam Moore

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Content marketing in 2018 is going to hit a new dimension of importance, organization and integration. Smart and savvy marketers know the days of throwing social spaghetti at the wall and hoping it sticks are over and done. The social web is getting noisier by the minute. The social web is getting noisier by the minute.

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Buffer Social

JUNE 6, 2018

At Buffer, we think a lot about the future of social media. Social media is as much about engagement with other people as it is about sharing content. It’s why we call it “social” media. Here are just a few reasons why social media engagement is a vital part of any social media marketing strategy.

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