Waxing UnLyrical
AUGUST 28, 2018
Guest Post by Elena Bosch. The art of storytelling is rooted in the origins of every society. As far back as history can reach, humans have used storytelling to teach the next generation, to connect with others, to protect their culture and much, much more. According to Dr. Brené Brown, research professor at the University of Houston and best-selling author, storytelling is innate.
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. I do however, know a lot of marketers out there, who struggle with determining and identifying influence in social media and because of that, can not leverage it; and that’s NOT a commodity! Discussions on influence in social have been around since social began.
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Meltwater
JANUARY 25, 2018
If your brand still doesn’t have a social media marketing strategy in place, you’re falling behind. Social media has become an integral element of every brand’s digital marketing strategy (and… Read More >>>.
Janet Fouts
JANUARY 28, 2018
Guest post via the remarkable Lilach Bullock. With so many different social media marketing tools to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right solution; one that helps you save time and helps you improve your results. If you’re on the lookout for a social media marketing tool, or feeling displeased with your current one, read on for an in-depth look at some of the top social media tools on the market.
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Jenn's Trends
MARCH 21, 2018
There’s really only one way to say this: THERE IS NO NEW INSTAGRAM ALGORITHM Seriously. What happened in January 2018 was an update to the Facebook algorithm. In case you weren’t aware of this obviously true statement: Instagram and Facebook are NOT the same thing. Yes, Facebook owns Instagram. No, they don’t do the same […]. The post Everything You Need to Know About the New Instagram Algorithm appeared first on Jenn's Trends.
Social Media Today
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Instagram recently launched its 'Nametag' tool, which simplifies the process of following another user to scanning a photo. But can this tool help you expand your audience?
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Audiense
DECEMBER 5, 2018
For some time we’ve been discussing Social Intelligence on this blog: social data, insights extracted from social networks, social listening. are recurring subjects in our content. By this stage, you must be more than aware that to innovate and stand out in a market driven by consumers, brands must obtain that intelligence from the environment in which those people spend much of their time: social networks.
The Social Media Hat
MAY 21, 2018
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect May 25th, yet you haven't prepared. This article will show why you need to act, and what your next steps are.
Forbes Social Media
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Parents are already some of the biggest violators of their kids’ privacy, leaving potentially harmful digital footprints well before the age of consent. Here are 10 ways to reduce the threats posed by the datafication of your child.
Quintly
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
Instagram has over 1 billion users worldwide. This is not only a huge amount of registered users but also a lot of many different use cases. Some use it to share their life with their friends, influencers make a living out of the platform and brands engage with their audience or to generate new customers.
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A beginner's guide to social media automation tools and getting automation right.
Buffer Social
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
An incredible 400 million people around the world use Instagram Stories on a daily basis (with that number rapidly growing by the minute). Besides being an interesting and fun way to connect with friends and family, stories offer businesses a unique opportunity to capture the direct attention of audiences and potential customers. But where do you start?
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 23, 2018
In Summer 2018, Instagram finally smashed the 1 billion users milestone. Today, Instagram is one of the most popular social platforms on the web. It’s a place where people create, share and interact with both their friends and their favorite brands. 80% of Instagrammers follow businesses on the channel. As with any social platform, brands that want to get the most out of Instagram need a substantial following.
Meltwater
APRIL 5, 2018
There’s an interesting proverb that I stumbled on recently: “When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.” When you boil it down, there’s a lot to be said… Read More >>>.
Socially Sorted
AUGUST 19, 2018
Are you looking for Canva alternatives for your DIY Graphic Design? We’ve become more adept at using visual content tools to create our own marketing and social media images – often using more than one tool to do so. So maybe it’s time to check out what’s. // Read More. The post 7 Best Canva Alternatives for Amazing DIY Graphic Design appeared first on Socially Sorted.
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agora pulse
MARCH 13, 2018
Are there only two types of social media managers? You might imagine one type, the managers who post everything in the moment. They are always on, have their phone ready in their back pocket to whip out at any moment. And you might imagine a second type– the super-scheduler who spends only their Fridays, masterfully queuing up content like a parent who cooks for the whole week, and divvies it all out into plastic containers in the freezer.
Social Media Today
DECEMBER 17, 2018
What can you do to bolster your brand’s success through social media in 2019? Here are some online marketing trends worth considering as you evaluate what tactics will increase your ROI.
Jon Loomer
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
During the past year, I experimented with a Facebook Messenger bot. Last week, I turned it off. This isn’t meant to be an indictment on Facebook Messenger bots. My goal isn’t to convince you that they aren’t valuable. I simply wanted to share my experiences with it and why I ultimately decided to pull the plug. There are plenty of good reasons to have your own bot.
Convince & Convert
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
The worst time to start planning for a social media crisis is when you’re in the middle of one. Click To Tweet. The worst time to start planning for a crisis is when you’re in the middle of one. Pre-crisis planning is key to successful social media crisis mitigation. This is lifeguard mode, and there are three elements to it. 1. Buy Some Binoculars — Set Up a Listening Program.
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The Social Media Hat
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Hootsuite recently removed Twitter Direct Messages from all streams. How can Hootsuite users monitor DMs, and how much is it going to cost? Is there an alternative?
Forbes Social Media
OCTOBER 26, 2018
The term, gender, has been weaponized to such a degree that most people don’t understand the distinction between the two. This article highlights much of the misinformation behind this political tactic and the technological shifts driving this current trend.
Devumi
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Social media image sizes have a significant effect on the level of engagement you get from your visual content. Here is a useful infographic to guide you in choosing the right sizes for your images and videos. Perfecting your profile images The first place to consider the social media image sizes to use is in […]. The post The Right Social Media Image Sizes to Create the Perfect Profiles and Content in 2018 appeared first on Devumi.
Buffer Social
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Social media algorithms play a very important role in the ability for marketers and business owners to make an impact online. And although algorithms are often difficult to understand, we need to learn to work with them and not against them if we want to find success. Luckily for us, big social networking sites often share updates on exactly what their algorithm prioritizes.
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Sprout Social
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Social media is officially part of the business environment. Your customers expect you to be active online and available to answer any questions they have and your employees are already visiting social channels on a daily basis. 47% of employees now use social networks to connect with customers. This is a number that’s consistently growing thanks to trends like omnichannel customer service and employee advocacy.
Sherrilynne Starkie
JANUARY 23, 2018
Great social media consultants don’t have to be RGD-certified, but they do need to have considerable design know-how. They should also have some basic design skills to bring to marketing and communications projects. It takes a lot of design knowledge to develop a social media strategy and plan a program. For example, there are dozens (probably 100s) of format requirements for the various social networks and platforms.
Socially Sorted
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
If you haven’t tried Tailwind App to get better Pinterest Marketing results then read this review. In this post we share why Tailwind for Pinterest helps you get more Pinterest reach, shares and Pinterest traffic. It’s the Ultimate Tailwind App Review. BY DONNA. // Read More. The post How to Use Tailwind App for better Pinterest Marketing Results [Review] appeared first on Socially Sorted.
Social Media Today
DECEMBER 15, 2018
With so many predictions floating around about digital marketing in 2019, which are the ones that you should outright ignore? Contributor Chad Pollitt offers some guidance in this post.
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Jon Loomer
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Dynamic product ads are critical to having a successful Facebook marketing holiday season. These ads dynamically update and feature products from your product catalog, while also allowing you to not only use them in remarketing (aka someone views a product on your site and then later sees a Facebook ad for that product) but also for prospecting, via Broadmatch Dynamic Ads.
Jon Loomer
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Instagram continues growth at a fast pace , and Facebook advertisers are becoming more accustomed to considering Instagram as a placement for their campaigns. At the same time, Instagram continues adding new features that make ad setup easier than ever. With Instagram recently passing the 1 billion monthly active user mark , advertisers may wonder just how large is their potential Instagram target audience ?
Social Media Today
OCTOBER 12, 2018
In an age where every business is on social media, what type of content should you post to catch your audience's attention? Here are five types of social media content that convert.
Social Media Today
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
User generated content (UGC) is a modern-day digital word-of-mouth situation that benefits both brands and consumers. It's a win-win scenario and a marketing tactic that great brands can incredibly benefit from.
Jon Loomer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Facebook’s removal of Partner Category targeting options has been a topic for some months now. However, Facebook recently sent out an email to advertisers, warning them that they may have campaigns using these now-defunct targeting options. Here’s the email: If you’re left wondering what to do with these changes, read on. What is Partner Category Targeting?
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