Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 27, 2018

But still today, I find it difficult to assess what someone actually knows about social media. The more desirable candidates will also have a PR or marketing diploma, or a certificate from a community college. And all too often, these young professionals come up wanting when it comes to social media skills.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Social media managers create innovative, high-quality content to engage followers and grow their company’s social media presence. Agility is a fundamental skill in social media marketing, essential for continuously adapting to the evolving digital landscape. Guest post by Eva Chan.

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The Realtime Report

AUGUST 25, 2020

Small Business Social Media. Marketing Strategies. Marketing your small business on Social Media is key to becoming successful. In this article we will discuss why small businesses need social media and tips and tricks to market your business. Why do Small Businesses need Social Media?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MAY 19, 2022

Whether you fill up your social media calendar months in advance or post content on the fly, you will need to have a steady source of content to post on social media. Consistent content is a challenge for many social media marketers. Creating Social Media Content Vs. Finding It.

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Mindjumpers

APRIL 4, 2012

Tweet Recently, a report called “How Marketers Are Using Social Media To Grow Their Businesses” was released by Social Media Examiner. The report uncovers the “who, what, where, when and why” of social media marketing. Here are two charts that show the responses.

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. Understanding these different types of social media will help you develop a better content strategy and know where to focus your time and energy.

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Social media promotion uses platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest to connect with your target audience, build brand awareness, drive web traffic , and increase sales. There’s a wide range of social media management tools designed to help you succeed with your social media marketing efforts.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 25, 2024

There are social media templates available for virtually any task you can think of—from content production to reporting to team onboarding. Consider this: When you spend an hour formatting a spreadsheet, you’re losing an hour that you could have spent on your social media marketing strategy.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Taking your first steps into a new social media platform allows your government agency to reach different audiences and experiment with new content formats. As with anything in the world of social media for government, it’s essential to have a clear plan. Your analytics platform will be your best friend at this stage.

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Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

million downloads in January 2024 to becoming an unicorn in the industry, a significant part of this success is due to the brand’s genius social media marketing. But what exactly is the secret behind Duolingo’s social media strategy that made it one of the top educational platforms in the world?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MAY 27, 2022

The average brand spends almost 15% of its marketing budget on social media. The problem is that it’s still barely scratching the surface for small social media teams. You need to get smart by investing in the right social media management tools. Social Media Scheduling Tools.

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Keyhole.co

JULY 20, 2023

Most of the social media monitoring tools out there come with a pricey tag, making it seem like a luxury. Yes, Google Alerts is that free tool that has become the first choice for many marketers out there, especially newbies to the monitoring world. Why should you look for Google Alerts alternatives in the first place?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 14, 2023

According to HubSpot’s latest State of Marketing Report , producing and publishing content is the marketing strategy with the highest potential ROI in 2023. And not just because content marketing offers a great way to reach, engage, and convert audiences (as well as nurture loyalty). According to Statista, 60.1%

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It’s hard to remember when we weren’t all glued to social media. Yet the proportion of marketers using social media to reach new and existing audiences has risen every year since 2013: Image source. Identify ways to leverage influencers and thought leaders on social media effectively.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 14, 2023

Finding it hard to compete with social algorithm changes using hashtags? Here are tips to make sure you can outsmart social media search and get in your audience’s feed. Even Google acknowledged that almost 40% of young users used social media to look for a place for lunch instead of Google Maps.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 26, 2024

If there’s one thing social media marketers need more of, it’s time. More time to execute their social strategy, to create content, and to engage with customers. But since you can’t get more time in your day, the next best thing is to use social media collaboration tools to get everything done.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2021

As marketers, it’s our job to know our target audience’s needs and preferences. It’s why we conduct market research every year to better understand what our customers want and uncover new business opportunities. But sometimes market research alone isn’t enough, especially when consumer preferences can change overnight.

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Oktopost

MAY 23, 2023

The right social media marketing platform will offer 360° insights into how your posts perform, making it easy to identify content that’s ripe for repurposing. Google itself confirmed that the duplicate content penalty is a myth , but that doesn’t mean it will serve your SEO effort.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 17, 2023

As marketers, we have more data at our fingertips than ever before. Yet research from Sprout Social reveals that proving ROI is consistently one of the biggest challenges for social media teams. To help you choose those metrics, we’ve rounded up 13 of the most impactful social media metrics to track.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2019

There are several reasons why marketers may want to partially automate their social media campaigns. First, success with social media marketing comes with frequency (plus quality). Depending on your campaign strategy and target audience, social media marketing could be a 24×7 job.

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agora pulse

JULY 31, 2020

Have you decided to turn to a social media marketing agency for all your social media needs? You’ve reached the point now that your brand can no longer manage your social media channels in house. Either way, it’s time to look for a social media marketing agency to handle your requirements.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Social media listening tools give you the power to discover what your (current and future) customers really think about you. But it’s not only about turning your customers’ frowns upside down; social media listening generally helps you deliver a better standard of service. That’s something we’d all like to know, right?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Social media is a powerful tool for finding new customers and moving them through the sales funnel. While all businesses should have a social media presence, the value of social media for small business cannot be understated. Choose the Right Platforms. However, that advice has evolved over the years.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Wondering how to manage social media for your business when you don’t have the bandwidth or budget? Many small business owners struggle to balance social media with other responsibilities. Payroll, product development, and customer service often take precedence over managing multiple social media accounts.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by marketers wasn’t always a foregone conclusion. As recently as January 2020, half of the respondents to an Advertiser Perceptions survey said they had no plans to use AI to support their marketing efforts. Fast-forward to today, and opinions have shifted.

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Buffer Social

JULY 10, 2023

When it comes to social media management tools, choosing the right one for your accounts can be a challenge. In contrast, Buffer supports 10 channels, including LinkedIn, Mastodon, Twitter, TikTok, Shopify, and Google Business Profiles, with YouTube coming soon. The limited Tailwind plan might make marketers look elsewhere.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Social media ROI is a bane for most marketers. In fact, it is the biggest concern of 55% of marketers, according to a Sprout Social survey. Out of the 2000 marketers surveyed, most said they have no clue how to define, measure, or report social media ROI. Image via Sprout Social.

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You’ve had your social media marketing agency for a while. Check out our tips for experienced social media managers who want to energize their agencies. Recently I published a detailed guide on How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency: Step by Step. And the challenges don’t end there.

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Keyhole.co

JULY 28, 2023

In business-to-business (B2B) marketing, social media has become a potent tool for connecting, engaging, and building lasting relationships. However, navigating the B2B social media marketing landscape requires a clear understanding of the best strategies and pitfalls to avoid.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In the midst of 4th quarter marketing campaigns and the race to end 2018 with a bang, marketers should also start looking ahead to the new year. It’s a good time to take stock of your social media marketing strategies to assess what’s working and where you have room to improve. Trend #1: Focus on Generation Z.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Social media for government agencies is about demonstrating your expertise, building trust and credibility, and providing audiences with fast, reliable, unambiguous information. Every government social media marketer occasionally struggles with ideas or a lack of content. But getting it right can be tough.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 25, 2023

And no tool helps agents network with clients at scale better than social media. But with so many options, how do you know which are the best social media platforms for real estate? You’ll learn why some social apps are a no-brainer while others should be used with caution. For starters, read this guide.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Backlinks are the backbone of SEO, but Google does not consider backlinks from social media websites as strong as other links. Nevertheless, your SEO efforts with social media are still valuable. What is the connection between SEO and social media? Social media in search. Social signals.

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Hootsuite

MAY 1, 2023

Are you looking to create a more efficient social media workflow? Social media managers have a tough gig, often juggling multiple accounts , managing complex campaigns, and collaborating with stakeholders. Let’s take a look at the top 7 tips to create an effective social media workflow.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 16, 2022

User-generated content (UGC) is highly impactful in any industry. 93% of marketers agree that consumers trust content created by customers more than content created by brands. Six out of 10 marketers feel their audiences engage more with UGC in marketing and communications channels.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Social media intelligence could be the answer. By tuning in to the conversations that your target audience is having–both about your brand and the broader topics in your industry–you can gain valuable insights into how they think, what they care about, and what motivates them. What is social media intelligence?

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What are the most common social media questions marketers get asked? We put the question to our LinkedIn community and based on the responses one thing is clear: There’s a lot of people out there who don’t know what social media marketers do. Can social media really be a full-time job?

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