Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 8, 2019

Lots of social media news out this week and here’s a summary of the top five stories you need to know. Pinterest has launched a personalized “ shopping hub” that displays at the top of users’ feeds with product recommendations pulled from retailers’ organic ProductPins and Catalog feeds.

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The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 2, 2022

New Social Media App Uncovers. Playsee , the fast-growing social media company that highlights neighborhood connections, today announced a major feature release. View and Interact With Content on Social Media. What Gen Z Users Want. How Playsee Boards Transforms How People.

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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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Social Media Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

How many hashtags should you include in your IG posts? Some new insights to consider.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

2019 Social Media Trends to Watch. Now, as the year wraps up, it’s a good time for social media marketers to re-evaluate their social media strategy with fresh eyes. As user behavior and the platforms themselves continue to evolve, it’s imperative to adapt to the social media landscape.

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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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Ignite Social Media

JULY 1, 2016

Once again, Facebook is changing the way its News Feed is structured and many people have questions as to what it actually means this time. As this new feature on Facebook rolled out, so did a document titled “News Feed Values” by the company, which is meant to supply clarity around exactly that question. I don’t think so.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 16, 2021

It’s the question that launched a thousand sleepless nights: “How often should I post to social media?”. Of course, there’s much, much more to a successful social media strategy than just posting the optimal number of times: it’s not a magic formula, let’s get that straight. posts to their feed per day.

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Has your social media agency avoided Twitter? But seasoned social media managers know how to stand out with different types of content. In fact, Twitter is one of the few social media platforms in which you can still build traffic and leads without investing in advertising. After all, it can be chaotic.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Wondering how to engage your social media audience and make them stop in their feed to view your content? As you focus on your brand’s social media strategy development for the new year, ensure that video is part of your content mix. Learn how your brand can benefit from social media strategy development in 2019.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There’s nothing more convincing than a friend’s endorsement — especially on social media. That’s why a social media advocacy program is the best way to show the benefits of your products instead of telling your customers why they should care. What is social media advocacy?

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 8, 2020

To make the most out of your video marketing strategy , you’ll need to figure out which video length is best for your goals and social platforms. General social media video best practices. For the most part, people on social media have short attention spans. Optimize for social media. News videos.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MARCH 1, 2024

more engaging than longer videos, while 66% agree that short-form video is the most engaging of all in-feed social media content formats. Image source For video marketers, the upshot is a continued shift away from landscape videos, which simply don’t play nice within social media apps when viewed on mobile.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Social media is still a relatively new field, having risen to prominence in the past two decades. All three now work at a senior level at companies known for their top-notch social media strategies. On the hunt for guidance about how to build a career as a social media executive, I interviewed all three.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 28, 2020

Are you familiar with the concept of a social media hub? Though the idea of pulling all of your organization’s social media feeds into a central hub has been around since at least 2014 , they still haven’t found wide use outside of trade shows and corporate events. What is a social media hub?

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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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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Facebook recently announced big changes to the Facebook News Feed algorithm that impacts publishers, brands, celebrities and just about any business or human being who wants to conduct any type of business utilizing Facebook. Put on your content boxing gloves and learn how to own the News Feed like a boss. Get up off the ground.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 21, 2022

You can’t talk social media anymore without mentioning TikTok. The wildly popular social media platform has taken off since its launch in 2016 booming its way to the top of “best of” and “most popular” charts in countries across the world. TikTok has 1 billion monthly active users as of January 2022. 69% of U.S.

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Mindjumpers

AUGUST 17, 2011

Tweet At the moment, there is much discussion going on about the actual ROI of a social media presence. Many businesses going social are not sure how to measure their social media efforts and this makes them question how much to invest online. million in equivalent media over a year.

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The Realtime Report

JULY 15, 2022

How to Optimize Your Social Media. It is now more evident than ever that having an effective social media strategy in place is vital for growing your business’ online presence. What is a Social Media Strategy and Why is it Important? Social Media Marketing: Reaching Your Audience.

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Oktopost

MAY 26, 2020

Why Fintech needs social media. Social media is a critical channel for fintech and finserv companies, but it can be an ongoing challenge as well. It’s easy to lose your audience’s interest by pushing too many ads into their feed or throwing too much financial jargon at them.

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Sprout Social

MAY 14, 2020

Many brands want more engagement around their social media posts but don’t know what else to do or are stuck in the same old strategy. Feed algorithms are tough to maneuver given that they’re tweaked all the time, sometimes without notice. What is social media engagement? What is social media engagement?

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Sprout Social

JULY 23, 2020

As a young social media manager, getting into the habit of thinking through each pitfall and every improvement opportunity was critical in helping me grow my career. My boss also taught me the importance of social media silence, a strategic measure we take during times of crises—local or national—and halt all social media publishing.

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agora pulse

MARCH 28, 2018

Subscribe to the Social Media Lab Podcast via iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play | RSS. Social Media Lab March Wrap Up. Each month in the Social Media Lab we run experiments on organic and paid social. Instagram Stories vs Feed Ads– Which is More Effective at Driving Traffic?

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Oktopost

JULY 18, 2022

How do you continue to show up and be creative while balancing several tasks and the pressure of working in social media? Throw social media into the mix and if you’re not mindful, burnout is almost a guarantee. According to a study by Deloitte , 77% of professionals have experienced burnout at their current job.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There are many reasons to use social media to promote your business. But the tl;dr of all of them is: people are on social media. Research shows that interaction — even briefly — with your brand on social media leads to increased brand awareness and loyalty , and influences purchasing behavior. Guess what?

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 20, 2018

With Facebook consistently changing the News Feed algorithm to reduce organic reach , many page owners are, justifiably, concerned about the future of their page’s ability to generate impressions. If your brand needs help with a social strategy and/or you’re looking for ways to make the most of your ad budget, be sure to drop us a line !

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agora pulse

MARCH 28, 2018

Subscribe to the Social Media Lab Podcast via iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play | RSS. Social Media Lab March Wrap Up. Each month in the Social Media Lab we run experiments on organic and paid social. Instagram Stories vs Feed Ads– Which is More Effective at Driving Traffic?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you’re still on the fence about social media advertising, we get it. Research shows that one of the top goals for marketers is increasing brand awareness, which is why more and more brands are achieving this with a paid social presence. Why run paid social media ads, anyway? Hey, totally fair question.

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Pixlee

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Social media helps us connect with friends, family, and even strangers from halfway around the world. However, social media can also breed negativity, which can affect people’s mental health. For some people, affirmation on social media in the form of likes and comments can affect self-esteem.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2018

As we all know, the world of social media never sleeps. This year has been especially rocky for social media, as platforms scramble to figure out what new privacy policies mean for them. Check out below for our list of the top August social media updates! Want to get social media updates in your inbox?

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

A recent study found that 83% of customers will leave your brand based off of a bad customer service experience. . The social media market is saturated with different integrations, which is why Sprout is thoughtful about our approach. Q: How do you currently manage incoming leads from social media?

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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. You could also run a brand lift study through the Facebook platform.

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Socialized

JANUARY 19, 2021

Social media marketing has become an important part of running a company, but for others, it can be challenging to determine when to share. As social media is a visual tool, the images you share will dramatically affect your brand’s perception. Why Photos Play an Important Role when Posted over Social Media?

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Later

JANUARY 27, 2021

With Linkin.bio by Later , you can turn your feed into a clickable, shoppable landing page — making it easier to sell on Instagram. In this blog post, we’re sharing 6 brands with shoppable Instagram feeds and what you can learn from them: Why Your Business Needs a Shoppable Instagram Feed . The best part? 2: Well+Good.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2020

Marketers need to take note of this if they want to plan on developing their video marketing strategy on social media. Luckily for us, there are many ways that video can be used in social media marketing. Follow our 7-step guide to creating a successful social media video marketing strategy. Landscape feed.

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Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 13, 2023

49% of HR professionals say their company plans to increase the use of social media for hiring and interacting with candidates. To find the best professionals, social recruiting strategies are of great importance now. Social media recruiting requires a lot of work. What is social media recruiting?

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