Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.  So, in this article, join me in exploring five themes for social media in 2024 through the lens of industry experts, unraveling their predictions and the reasons behind them.

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Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

Socialmedia.biz

JULY 8, 2020

Social media marketing is way more than posting a pretty picture and watching the likes roll in. Done correctly, social media marketing can build brand loyalty and, ultimately, drive sales. Done correctly, social media marketing can build brand loyalty and, ultimately, drive sales. Determine Your Audience.

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Social Media Tips Hashtag UGC 179

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Social listening tools are some of the most important for any social media marketer to master. Back in the day, marketers had to dedicate substantial budgets to consumer and competitor research through surveys, focus groups, and market testing. Why do marketers need social listening tools?

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Brand Monitoring Tools HootSuite Brands 98

Buffer Social

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

LinkedIn Groups do not have a great reputation. ” While it is true that there are few good LinkedIn Groups, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t useful for all businesses. In this post, we’ll explore why your business should have a LinkedIn Group and how to create and manage a successful group.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

This is where the strategic utilization of social media comes into play. While some businesses still put social media in the categories of brand awareness or community management exclusively, research claims that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.

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Social Media B2B Sentiment How To 62

Sprout Social

JUNE 28, 2023

Think: sending customer emails, SMS communications, scheduling social media posts, running digital ads and more. It includes automation strategies across marketing, including social media, digital advertising, segmentation, analytics and data measurement and yes, email marketing. Why use marketing automation?

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs), finally leading us to modern day social networks. From there it evolved into email discussion lists (who remembers LISTSERV?), Conclusion.

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Community building Communities Hubspot Guidelines 197

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2019

However, most SMBs haven’t a clue how they can profit from this proximity which gets even better with social media via social listening. So keep reading, but first: What is Social Listening? Social media is huge and loud. Become Socially Active. Identify Relevant Groups, Communities.

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 11, 2012

Recent research from MarketingProfs shows that 84% of B2B companies use social media marketing in some form, and the figure is likely higher for B2C firms. In fact, another recent study from HubSpot reveals that 63% of B2B companies aren’t generating leads from social media at all.

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Social Media B2B Exercises Hubspot 176

Keyhole.co

JANUARY 27, 2023

Social media is quickly becoming the go-to method medium for B2B marketers looking to promote their business. In fact, a study by the International Data Corporation found that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make purchasing decisions. This makes it the ideal platform for B2B marketers on social media.

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Postcron

MAY 29, 2018

Are you getting the most out of your social media strategy? As we approach the halfway point of 2018, now is a good time to refresh your strategy with these seven must-try social media tactics for 2018. Because your competitors probably are, which means your social media strategy needs to keep pace.

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Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 23, 2010

Can the financial return on expenditures for social media business activities– in marketing, PR, customer support, HR, product development or other areas — be accurately measured? Among social media pundits, the debate rages on. Among social media pundits, the debate rages on.

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ROI Social Media Vocus Metrics 193

Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 19, 2011

There have been numerous posts written about the pitfalls of social media marketing (including helpful pieces from Online Social Networking , Sysomos , and one I wrote for HubSpot ). Social media is about having a conversati0n with your prospects, not broadcasting to them. Failing to LISTEN.

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Social Media Sysomos Case Study B2B 193

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2019

YouTube is one of the more unique social media platforms. Content Segmentation: To differentiate between the different types of content on your channel, you may create playlists to house these groups of videos. And as always, contact us if you want to learn more about how we can help you refine your social media strategy.

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Rebekah Radice

APRIL 3, 2017

If you use social media to market your business, writing great content is a must. So how do you write social media content your audience actually wants to share… And do it consistently? How To Write Social Media Content People Actually Share. But the challenge for most companies is getting started.

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Social Media Content How To Buy 141

Sprout Social

JUNE 1, 2022

At times, it might seem that social media managers are stuck in silos, focused more on brand awareness than direct revenue impact. One great example of a function closer to the bottom of the funnel that could be a force for great collaboration with social teams? Social listening. Lifecycle marketing.

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Team Marketing Collaboration Hubspot 119

Buffer Social

MAY 9, 2017

Writing a great social media manager job description is not an easy task. The job description is one of the first few things potential applicants read and a well-written job description can increase the chances of you hiring the best social media manager for your company. Examples of Social Media Manager Job Descriptions.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 23, 2018

Social media conferences are one of the best ways to learn from top practitioners in the field , connect with fellow social media marketers , and be inspired to do more great things on social media. We hope to make things easier for you with this go-to guide for social media conferences in 2018.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 9, 2017

Working on social media can be a little lonely at times, especially if you are working as a team of one. Social media conferences are the secret to all that. Here’s a list of 20 top social media marketing conferences for 2017, with all the information you need to know such as data, location, and price.

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Dave Fleet

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

A varied bunch of posts and stories this week, from PR’s effect on the media (or is it just lazy journalism?), to avoiding getting caught when the social media “bubble&# bursts, to reputation management, influence and lastly a couple of Google stories to round things out. Avoiding social media osolescence.

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Influencer Hubspot Case Study Press Release 253

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Finally, don’t forget to check social media for even more insights. Social media has a different tone than formal surveys and employee feedback on Glassdoor, so you may be able to find more candid feedback here. Oktopost is a social media management platform that integrates employer branding into its digital presence.

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Social Media Marketing

JUNE 5, 2013

Each week, I compose a newsletter for our team that includes a series of links about current events and trends in the worlds of technology, social media, mobile, communications and marketing in order to keep our wider team up to date on changes, newsworthy items and content that might be useful in their jobs. Hubspot has the answer.

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Oktopost

JULY 15, 2020

A remarkable 80% of B2B leads that come from social media originate from just one platform, and that’s LinkedIn. Marketing budgets are shifting more toward social media and other digital channels. For B2B marketers, the importance of LinkedIn cannot be overstated. Consider: You get more leads. Conclusion.

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B2B LinkedIn Tips Marketing 148

Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 9, 2017

And Instagram is one of the best ways to reach this group of business executives and entrepreneurs. Hubspot Provides Value through Rich Content. HubSpot consistently provides value to its followers on Instagram by posting informational content. Noticeably absent: Blatant marketing for HubSpot! It’s all about adding value!

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B2B Instagram Brands Hubspot 159

Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

According to Hubspot research , 14% of media planners have started using non-fungible tokens in their campaigns, while a further 16% plan to do so for the first time in 2022. Sign up for our next social media strategy conference ! Sure, new products are exciting. No doubt Clinique is well aware of this. Image source.

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Examples Brands Avatar Authentication 177

Hootsuite

APRIL 12, 2021

Clear ROI: We’re committed to helping all of our customers measure the success of their social media initiatives. Bonus: Get a free social media strategy template to quickly and easily plan your own strategy. Next, we’re helping you enrich sales and customer care processes with social data from Hootsuite and HubSpot.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

Ask questions on social media. Create a group of “client insiders” to provide you with feedback on new products or services. You could break that group down in so many ways: moms, dads, gay couples, parents who adopt, Millennials, Gen X, etc. Share the right content on the right social media network.

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Content Brands Findability Marketing 124

Writtent Blog

MAY 3, 2013

Grab some ideas to upgrade your social media and content strategy, learn more about videos from experts, and learn how powerful guest blogging is. Conduct buyer persona analysis by identifying your groups, doing the breakdown, identifying the groups’ needs and the corresponding company solutions. Stay tuned!

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Social Media Strategy Content Marketing 88

agora pulse

MAY 8, 2019

This applies to your website content as well as your social media posts. Their blog and/or social media followers trust them immensely and value their recommendations. It’s a great strategy to contact influencers who are already passionate about your brand and are talking about you on social media.

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Organization How To Hubspot Feed 128

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 23, 2019

Of course, you will be communicating on social media. Facebook and LinkedIn groups are wonderful for keeping in touch during “off” times. They formed a top volunteer group, the “Key Limers,” who meet in a #LimeMeetup socially to attend all kinds of arts events in the city and personalized events in members’ homes.

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Ensembli Training Eventful Communities 149

Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Where else would they go besides social media? Social media is the most popular platform for B2B marketing, says Content Marketing Institute: 83% of marketers are going this route. According to HubSpot, 66% of marketers claim social media brought in new leads with as little as spending six hours a week on SMM.

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B2B LinkedIn Strategy Brands 130

agora pulse

JANUARY 28, 2020

Actually, you’ve probably been making the shift to this form of social media marketing already. Relationship marketing expert and thought leader Jessika Phillips recently joined Agorapulse’s Social Pulse Weekly Show to share what social media managers should know about dark social.

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Remix Social Media Management Conversation Analytics 139

Likeable

JUNE 7, 2021

It’s no secret that social media has become a playground for targeted advertising over the last decade. The exponential growth of this feature and ubiquity of ads on social media both raise the question: Do people even like it? After doing a survey of our own, we found that most people fall into one of three groups.

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Hubspot Survey Privacy Groups 52

Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

What we’re witnessing in today’s tough economy is the inevitable rise of social selling. This trend leverages social media platforms to build connections and establish meaningful relationships with potential business prospects — and when it comes to social selling, LinkedIn is the MVP.

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Proactive Report

APRIL 6, 2021

My first class on digital PR and social media launched more than 10 years ago. Most PR practitioners now feel comfortable with social media, but some of the more technical aspects of digital PR still cause their eyes to glaze over. The digital revolution has been changing the practice of PR for some time now.

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Hubspot Startup Class Loyalty 59

Pixlee

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Is your brand active on most social media platforms, but you’re not sure whether you should invest in a TikTok strategy , too? According to recent social media statistics , users love TikTok for its short, 15-second videos. 64% of Millennials recommend a product or service on social media at least once a month.

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Strategy Brands UGC Apparel 86

BeingOptimist

JANUARY 14, 2022

For instance, an A/B test was done by HubSpot that revealed that compared to a green “get started now” button, a red one made 21% more conversions. People like being a part of an exclusive group like VIPs or beta-testers, according to Appcues’s research. Therefore, ensure you offer as few plans as you can.

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Startup Discount Price Survey 105