Sat.Apr 29, 2017 - Fri.May 05, 2017

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Cyberbullying: My Week on LinkedIn

Waxing UnLyrical

About a week ago, I posited what I thought was a fairly innocuous question on LinkedIn: It got a few interesting responses, which was great; I was, after all, asking a question. That was about a week ago. Suddenly, over this past weekend, the number of views had crossed 10,000. Oh my, I thought to myself. I guess this is hitting a chord with a lot of people.

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Social Media Comic – WordPress vs The.NET Shop

SocMed Sean

Today’s social media comic is reflective of a conversation I have had with leaders at multiple agencies. Those agencies were so invested in their Microsoft partnerships and being a “ NET shop” that they often overlooked the idea that every solution didn’t require a waterfall development process using.NET. Just as every landscaping job doesn’t require a dump truck, many elegant Web solutions can be built leaner, faster, and with a smaller budget by considering alter

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Social Media Marketing Wisdom from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

The Social Media Hat

Whether you're a fan of Star Wars or not, you'll find these quotes to be perfectly applicable to your social media marketing. Learn to find your focus, don't rely on luck, set goals and have faith in yourself.

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How to Manage Multiple Facebook Pages Without Going Nuts

agora pulse

If you’re an agency or business owner needing to manage multiple Facebook accounts then you will know how stressful it can be. I manage six pages on Facebook and there have been times when I thought I was losing my mind. Actually losing my mind! There are now over 65 million business pages on Facebook and if you’re managing more than one of them, you will need some productivity hacks to stay sane.

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21 Advanced ChatGPT Prompts To Take Your Social Media to the Next Level

Upgrade your social media game with our in-depth playbook: "21 advanced ChatGPT prompts for social media managers". These powerful prompts are tailored to supercharge your content creation, strategy development, and results analysis. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to endless creativity as you effortlessly generate engaging posts, come up with original strategies, and optimize your social media performance - all in a fraction of the time.

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This Is What My “I F’d Up” Face Looks Like

Waxing UnLyrical

This is my “AARGH I F’D UP PLEASE FORGIVE ME” face. Which you would have seen on Facebook on Friday, if you’re a part of my “Social PR Posse” group. Because I’d inadvertently sent an email to some of my peeps that should have gone to some OTHER of my peeps, and I was totally TOTALLY freaking out. Because ZOMG HOW COULD I MAKE THIS MISTAKE???!!!

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What’s the New Social Media Skill Set?

Convince & Convert

Hire the wrong social media manager, and your business might be in trouble. Learn the most important traits and skills to look for when hiring a social media manager. Takeaways. The importance of a top-notch social media manager is growing as social’s role in marketing continues to expand. A great social media manager is naturally curious, adaptable, and teachable.

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How to Grow Your Instagram Account

agora pulse

Instagram is one of the fastest growing social media networks right now. With a focus on visual content, it is yet another way from brands and businesses to connect with potential consumers. Keep in mind that it’s not just about the followers. Cultivating an engaged community is a big part of a good Instagram strategy. Here are a few tips on how you can grow your Instagram account organically and efficiently.

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3 Ways Social Customer Care Ties to your B2B Marketing Strategy

Oktopost

Social customer care is more than customer service. It’s more than answering customer questions via social channels like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. It’s about adapting to the digital landscape where your audience is more informed, more savvy, and more aware of the interactions they have with companies.

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Sister Company Carusele Wins “Small Agency of the Year” Shorty Award

Ignite Social Media

Less than a year after Ignite Social Media was named Social Media Agency of the Year worldwide, our sister company, Carusele , received top honors at the 2017 Shorty Awards, where they were honored as Small Agency of the Year. The award was given after the influencer-generated content company won several individual trophies, including awards for campaigns featuring Walgreens , Pepsi and Hallmark.

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38 Benefits of Social Media Marketing Every Business Needs to Know

Sprout Social

Despite social media’s proven track record, there are still some companies who aren’t quite sold. Maybe you have questions about the value you’re getting from it or even the benefits of social media for your business. Whether you’re looking for some new ways social media can benefit for your brand, or trying to sell its value to the C-Suite or even clients, we have you covered.

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Social Media Automation 101

A beginner's guide to social media automation tools and getting automation right.

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7 Ways to Waste Your Facebook Ads Budget

agora pulse

You are finally getting ready to run a killer Facebook ads campaign. All the key pieces are in place. You’ve done your audience research , created some great dream customer personas and crafted relevant (and witty) copy. You are rearing to go! But, before you dive in, let’s take a quick look at some of the quickest ways you can waste your Facebook ads budget — and how to avoid them. 1.

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The Psychology of Marketing: 18 Ways to Use Social Proof to Boost Your Results

Buffer Social

Science plays a key role in marketing, especially the science of psychology. We have written about the 15 psychological principles in marketing and studied seven social media psychological research. This time, we’d love to dive deeper into one of the most powerful and prominent psychological phenomena…. Social proof. The use of social proof can be found in many areas of both offline and online marketing.

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FTC Cracks Down on Instagram, Twitter Starts to Grow | Social You Should Know

Ignite Social Media

While Pinterest embraces its search engine reality, the FTC proves it knows how social networks work and Twitter starts to grow again, all in this week’s edition of Social You Should Know. Pinterest is Officially Embracing Its ‘Discovery Engine’ Status. With the launch of their first advertising campaign this summer in the US, Pinterest is now positioning itself as a visual search engine rather than a ‘social network.

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Trend Spotting: Understanding the Zeitgeist of Now

Meltwater

Trend Spotting Is What Is Happening NowTrend spotting is pretty easy. Hang out at the… Read More.

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The Content Marketing Survival Guide: How to Navigate the Wilds of Social Media

Use this guide to inspire your creativity and ignite more successful and sustainable social media conversations.

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4 reasons your content marketing isn’t working & how to fix it

Socialmedia.biz

Success comes from more than a few random blog posts & tweets. Target audience: Businesses, brands, digital marketers, advertising agencies, SEO specialists, entrepreneurs, Web publishers, email specialists. Post by Megan Totka. ChamberofCommerce.com. C ontent marketing can be a challenge to master. The Internet – and people’s interest in what’s on the Internet – is constantly changing, and if your content marketing strategy is not keeping up with the change, your content will be

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5 Key Elements of the Perfect Facebook Ad – Molly Pittman [SSM042]

Buffer Social

Is it possible to create the perfect Facebook ad ? One that increases brand awareness, drives engagement, and leads to sales all in one go? We’d like to think so! But we needed a true expert on Facebook advertising to find out. One that really knows their stuff. That’s where VP of Marketing at DigitalMarketer , Molly Pittman , comes in clutch.

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Should Your Brand Be Active on Memorial Day?

Ignite Social Media

We’re just about one month away from Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer. It’s natural to get excited about sitting by the pool, having friends and family over for a cookout, or heading to the beach for a long weekend. However, it’s incredibly important to remember what Memorial Day itself is truly about: a day of remembrance to those who died in service of the United States.

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Social Media Recap: April 2017

Meltwater

For social media and PR this month, it's all about visual media. Companies from Apple… Read More.

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Social Media Marketing GPS

SMGPS will tell you the why & how to use social media for marketing, 1 tweet at a time. You'll learn essentials in digestible little spoonfuls.

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Business Relationship Basics For Freelance Web Developers

The Realtime Report

Business Relationship Basics For Freelance Web Developers. It can be hard for freelance web developers to acquire new clients. To scale such a business, you have to be able to retain your clients. However, your clients will only come back if you’ve done enough to build a relationship with them. The sad fact is that many freelance web developers do not do enough to build and maintain a relationship with their clients.

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The Fyre Festival Fiasco: When Influencers Go Bad

Devumi

The Fyre Festival was a planned music event spearheaded by rapper and actor Ja Rule and businessman Billy McFarland. Billed as a “luxury music festival,” the event was supposed to be held on the island of Great Exuma, in the Bahamas. Aside from performances by popular acts like Blink-182, Tyga, and Designer, event-goers were promised […]. The post The Fyre Festival Fiasco: When Influencers Go Bad appeared first on Devumi.

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Social media to boost your business

Socialmedia.biz

A business gathering in London to discuss social media. (Photo by JD Lasica). To increase your bottom line, first engage with customers. Post by Vicky O’Leary. T here are now more than 2 billion active social media users around the world. This huge audience available to you through the click of a mouse and the tap of a keyboard is a fantastic resource for all businesses.

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How to Run a Successful Social Media Advertising Campaign

Meltwater

It’s no secret that a social media presence is important for connecting with consumers and… Read More.

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How to Be Social: A Social Media Manifesto

Learn the 10 worst social media marketing mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Useful Ways A Blog Can Get Your Company Noticed

The Realtime Report

Useful Ways A Blog Can Get Your Company Noticed. Blogging is a huge medium that continues to grow every day, in fact, is seems most people are online blogging about their lives in some way. From fashion to cookery, there is a topic for just about everything, and if you use social media, you will see how many people are posting on their blog. Running a blog is a great way for a business to interact with its customers, while informing them about new products and services.

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The Dangers of Twitter Auto Follower Tools

Devumi

An important task you need to accomplish for a successful Twitter presence is to attract as many followers as you can. This is often easier said than done, though, which is why many are tempted to resort to using Twitter auto follower tools. But, are these tools really worth the time and money? Read on […]. The post The Dangers of Twitter Auto Follower Tools appeared first on Devumi.

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Coordina la planificación de contenido con las mejoras en el Calendario de publicación

Sprout Social

El año pasado presentamos nuevas formas de utilizar el calendario de publicación de Sprout, que incluyen los indicadores del volumen de mensajes, las etiquetas de mensajes y la capacidad de exportar contenido para consultarlo sin conexión. Hoy, tenemos el placer de anunciar el lanzamiento de funciones adicionales que mejoran la colaboración del equipo y la gestión de las campañas.

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Social Sidekick 5/21-5/27: Social Holidays, Themes, and Noteworthy Events

Meltwater

Time to break out the tennis whites, because with the French Open and Memorial Day… Read More.

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8 Stupid Simple Social Media Tricks to Boost SEO

Discover just how easy it is to boost SEO with social media.

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Online Courses: Adapting To The New Way of Learning

The Realtime Report

Online Courses: Adapting To The New Way of Learning. There are reasons why online degrees are attracting more students than their offline counterparts. Online courses are designed to be very flexible, allowing students to set their own study times and how they want to complete the course. Online programs are also substantially more affordable, so those with limited budgets have the chance to pursue a higher degree.

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What You See On Facebook Vs. What Is Really Happening

Twist Image

What you see on Facebook : 9:45 - Arrival at Montreal airport. Prime parking spot right in front. Clutch! Post that to Instagram. . 10:15 - Whisk through the priority line at securing and enjoying the free food, beverages and magazines in the airport lounge. Do I post this to show off the lounge and my itinerant street cred? 11:00 - Flight from Montreal to Toronto in business class.

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#SproutChat Calendar: Upcoming Topics for May 2017

Sprout Social

We have a wide variety of topics to discuss in May at #SproutChat. Whether we’re talking about social team collaboration , employee advocacy programs or “social media savagery,” you can expect to learn and network with industry professionals. See a topic that catches your attention? The “add to calendar” will add a meeting notice with all of the Twitter chat details to your schedule.

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Instagram Stories: How to Use Them For Business

Stay N' Alive

Are you advertising on Instagram? If not, you should be. Although Instagram wasn’t always ideal for marketing, Facebook has integrated more and more marketing focus into the platform. Not only has it become more marketing-friendly, but it just reached 700 million users! One of the most recent gifts Instagram has given to marketers, is the use of Instagram Stories.

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The Scammy ?OnLine ?Earning Career World

Social Media Network Marketing

​ The ​​ OnLine ​S cenario has now extended onto Android and IOS platforms. Infact there is a whole new opportunity opening up. There is opportunity for advertising and building relationships along with opportunity to earn. ​A couple of years back earning from the ​internet was thought to be a very scammy situation. Where either you get cheated or you yourself are the cheater.