Ignite Social Media

JULY 24, 2023

You can put your heart and soul into your social media posts, but without taking a hard look at your brand’s past performance, it can be challenging to achieve the results you want going forward. We’ll also cover the key essentials of what is a social media audit and how to use one to optimize your social media presence.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to The Sprout Social Index™ , consumers across age groups agree the most memorable thing a brand can do on social media is respond to customers. Evolving your social strategy to meet consumer demands requires you to listen better, scale your customer care efforts and integrate your social and customer data.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 9, 2023

There are a few universal questions that keep CMOs up during the quiet hours of the night: How do we do more with fewer resources? Their partnership is just one example of how brands are using AI in marketing to achieve incredible results. Ultimately, it comes down to leading by example.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

To avoid common pitfalls and excel in social selling, we’ve listed the key social selling mistakes to steer away from and shared some best practices for success. And if going door-to-door is obsolete (and legally questionable) – why not show up on their social feeds every morning of every day instead?

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 24, 2024

In this exponential success, social media played a significant role. But how did they hit the marketing bullseye with their social handles? Analysis of Airbnb social media accounts Airbnb’s target market includes regular travelers with a budget crunch, families looking for unique experiences, and business travelers.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%). What is it about social media careers that makes them dominated by white women?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 25, 2022

Investing in social media management increases your brand’s awareness, generates leads, drives traffic to your site and boosts community engagement. While that sounds great to executives and stakeholders, they may not understand how the costs associated with social media translate to business objectives. Let’s dive in.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

MARCH 14, 2018

As in most professions, an experienced social media consultant knows certain tricks of the trade to content marketing work better, faster, easier. Developing great, effective content requires investment in time and resources. There is no doubt that social media, when done right, is a time suck. Feedly and Scoop.it

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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.

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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!

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

To help you promote your company’s program, we’ve gathered seven corporate social responsibility examples from top brands using social media to spread the word on how they’re giving back. This CSR example works because it shows how well Grove Collaborative knows their mission and audience. Let’s dive in.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Keep reading to find out what you need to know to successfully navigate social media marketing through times of economic contraction.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In this piece, the team behind Figo’s social media presence shared their tips for maintaining a regular social cadence and translating results to larger company goals. Why social media consistency matters for brands Consistency on social media isn’t just nice to have: it’s a non-negotiable for long-term success.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We don’t have to tell you that social media is an industry that changes almost daily. At any given moment, there are new tools, platform updates, improved tracking, and several 2020 social media trends are emerging now that point to our industry being one of constant movement. Source: PEW Surveys conducted 2012-2019.

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agora pulse

MARCH 25, 2020

Most of us social media managers operate and plan for businesses to continue to succeed, and everything to be good in the world. What Social Media Managers Need to Do First in a Crisis. ” Social media messaging during a crisis. ” Social media strategy during a crisis.

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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

With everything 2020, you may wonder when and if there’s a good time to pause your social media channels. As these events unfold, many marketers may be struggling to figure out whether they should pause social media channels for their company or clients. What kind of social media content do we have scheduled?

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate with each other. Teachers and administrators have realized the potential of using social media in education. These days, the best educators are embracing social media’s role in the classroom. How does social media influence education?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2022

The sheer number of available formats and venues for social media video illustrates the point well (think TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories, just to name a few). Of those social media marketers who use video, 93% say it’s a vital component of their strategies. Social media video marketing statistics.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Can I Use This Photo on Social Media? It’s well known that images click on social media. But sourcing images for social media isn’t always straightforward. Especially if an image is used for social media marketing. We answer all your image copyright questions and share the best resources below.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 18, 2022

Understanding what these niche social media platforms say about the future of social media as a whole can help marketers stay ahead of the trend curve. Vertical social networks are niche social media platforms centered around the interests of hyper-specific communities. Here’s what you need to know.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 2, 2023

In this article, we’ll explain why employee engagement is important and help you maximize engagement through your social media strategies. For example, engaged employees will leave positive feedback on platforms like Glassdoor that tell the public about what it’s like to work for your brand. Why do we follow that rule?

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agora pulse

JUNE 29, 2020

That’s where social comes in! Check out these tips about social media for universities. Students are frequent users of multiple social media platforms, and many are often using a combination of social platforms daily that likely include Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok at the least.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This is your sign to create a “meet the team” social media post series to highlight employees who play a crucial role in shaping your brand—from your culture to your content to your finished products. A post shared by Sprout Social (@sproutsocial). What is a “meet the team” social media post?

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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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Likeable

AUGUST 23, 2021

Learn more about Smarter Social , our solution for in-house digital teams, here. Maybe your brand has never posted on social media before and you’re ready to take the first step. Maybe your brand posts on social media but mostly repurposes web or print assets, and you’re ready to put resources into social-specific creative.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Think about it: Human beings created the typewriter, the telephone, the web and eventually social media to communicate at scale. We’re social creatures, and platform shake-ups or passing social trends can’t change that. Social media managers live and breathe social. Remember, you’re the expert.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MAY 25, 2021

Facebook can be a helpful resource in that mission. Facebook has developed many tools, resources, and best practices to help you better reach and connect with your followers. You’ll want to review regularly to make sure to remove anyone who leaves the agency or isn’t responsible for social media anymore.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

It’s likely that not everyone who follows you or your small business on social media will join your Facebook Group, but the ones who do are typically the most invested in your products and services. This is a great example of users in the community bonding over a shared interest.

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Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

This is never truer than it is on social media. These platforms grant easy access to some of the most valuable audiences any B2B enterprise could hope to find – provided you know how to find them, and how to use social media publishing to your advantage. Social media is overflowing with market insights.

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Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2022

I have a lot of conversations with social media managers about strategy and best practices for a social platform they’re just taking on. The missed conversation is whether they should start the new social media account in the first place. Getting on a new social media platform just to be on it is not ideal.

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Later

JANUARY 27, 2021

Take Well+Good for example. Linkin.bio has been a game-changer for our Instagram strategy since we can promote multiple articles a day,” says Social Media Manager, Hannah Weintraub. With Linkin.bio by Later , you can turn your feed into a clickable, shoppable landing page — making it easier to sell on Instagram.

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Keyhole.co

AUGUST 29, 2023

If you’reyour experiencing a creative rut or simply want to add some pizzazz to your social media marketing efforts, ChatGPT ‌ can‌can help you create that coveted viral social media content you crave. Every social media marketer’s dream. Once your ad goes live, monitor its performance.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In general, audience engagement, and social media engagement in particular, isn’t easy to come by. Social media users’ feeds are flooded with content competing for their attention. But when you hit the right chord, you can expect increased brand health, higher-quality leads and an active social following.

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Buffer Social

JULY 13, 2022

Negative comments and reactions on your social media are standard and almost expected whether you're a brand or an individual. This is why it’s essential to create a clear and concise policy for what to do when you encounter negativity on your social media so you can tackle it before it becomes a problem for your business.

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Buffer Social

MAY 25, 2023

In our conversation, he shares great advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to grow on social media with limited time and resources. For example, I participate in handball tournaments and enjoy smoking meat, but if I incorporated all these facets into my content, it would become confusing for my audience.”

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

On social media, fostering community means getting the people who are connected to you connecting to each other. “I think the important thing that distinguishes fans [or audience] and actual community, as most social scientists will see it, is the mutual sharing amongst themselves,” says Adrian.

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Later

MAY 24, 2020

But what if social media is your job? . When your work requires you to be scrolling social media, it can feel impossible to “unplug” and take a break from the online world. . There’s no denying that social media managers have an “always-on” attitude. on the pulse of what’s trending right now. .

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