Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

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. There is a lot of chatter about emerging social media sites, and where brands should make investments in 2019. So how is a social media marketer to decide?

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Platform Social Media Influencer Trends 272

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: TikTok.

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Trends Social Media Instagram Platform 182

Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Social media usage is on the up and up. Our Sprout Social Index™ 2021: UK & Ireland Edition report found 76% of consumers have used social media more in the past year, and 63% have bought from it. Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales.

Social Media 140

Social Media Survey Influencer Buy 140

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to a Q1 2023 Sprout pulse survey, 74% of consumers believe that social media has increased accountability for brands. We spoke to marketers across industries to see what their brands are planning and what they’d like to see from their peers this Women’s History Month. Alexa Heinrich Social Media Manager, St.

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Social Media Team Groups Groups 118

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 12, 2011

After all, if the public is at the heart of public relations , why wouldn’t we ask them how they feel about certain issues that involve our organizations, clients, industry, and even current events that directly or indirectly affect us and them? The problem with surveying is that it, allegedly, takes too long.

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Survey Focus Group Proposal Education 231

Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 24, 2018

British pub chain JD Wetherspoon, quit social media last week calling it a waste of time. Tim Martin, Wetherspoon C EO is quoted as saying, “I am worried about our business getting bogged down in social media, when being front of house in pubs is what it’s all about.”. Social Media Marketing Expertise.

Social Media 210

Social Media Tools Skills HootSuite 210

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2021

2020 also made a significant impact on the state of social media , evolving trends, and what the world deems important in life and from brands. Here’s a look at a few of the social media trends of 2021 that top organizations are capitalizing on this year: . Cause Marketing Continues to be a Top Social Media Trend.

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Trends Organization Social Media Travel 184

Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 22, 2019

2018 was a year of lasting impacts on the social media industry. Even in an industry marked by fast change, 2018 will go down in history as a big year for social media and all of the marketers who use it to sell their products or services. Social Media Trends of 2019 #1. The Year of Stories.

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Trends Social Media Instagram Influencer 143

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. It’s corn. ??

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Social Media Crowdsourcing Privacy Comparison 140

Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

And it’s true – we don’t stay stagnant, and neither do the industries in which we work. But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.  How will you be incorporating LinkedIn into your social media strategy in 2024?

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Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2023

Brands need the context social media metrics provide to meet today’s dynamic consumer space and take their business to the next level. That’s why leaders from more than 700 companies surveyed in the 2023 State of Social Media Report revealed that 85% of their business decisions were strongly informed by social data and insights.

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Analytics Report Social Media Google 140

Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2021

While focus groups are helpful to reference at the start of new product or campaign development, they’re less useful for gathering customer feedback once said post-launch. And annual surveys reveal little about what current events or trending topics are most relevant among consumers right now. What is social media market research?

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Research Social Media Airlines Marketing 144

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With so many competing social media ecosystems, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the features. But we’ll discuss the common social media features brands benefit from the most and a few untapped features to consider. We’ll also explain the criteria brands can follow to decide which social media app to invest in.

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Features Social Media Curation Geotagging 101

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 21, 2020

After all, if social media serves primarily as a promotional and communications channel, who else would run it? Hootsuite partnered with the analyst and research firm Altimeter Group to conduct a study of the quantitative value that social offers modern organizations.

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Social Media Committee Organization Survey 137

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

Buffer Social

APRIL 13, 2023

Nothing says anyone can become a social media manager like Buffer’s resident music major turned SMM, Mitra Mehvar. However, the question is less can you become a social media manager and more should you pursue this career? Here’s everything you need to know about how to become a social media manager.

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Social Media Social Media Management Skills Survey 86

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 7, 2014

The exceptional growth and adaptation of social media networks represents an ideal opportunity to overcome one of the most challenging aspects of the clinical research industry. A new survey shows that the internet is edging out doctors as people’s primary source of information on clinical trials. Reduce overall costs.

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Research Pharmaceuticals Social Media Tools 194

Hootsuite

APRIL 12, 2021

An employee engagement social media strategy doesn’t have to be complicated. Simply involve employees in your social strategy to keep them more engaged at work while extending your social reach. Getting employees involved in social media allows you to reach your market through the voices they are most likely to trust.

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Engagement Social Media Strategy Tools 139

Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2021

A new survey, “ The State of Social Media Investment ,” conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Sprout Social has shown how the events of the last year have accelerated both American consumers’ and business’ use and expectations of social media. Do you regularly update your social media profiles?

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Social Media Survey Advertising Review 108

Buffer Social

MAY 8, 2019

And now, Ugly Drinks is creating a new, healthier future for the $392 billion soft drinks industry, challenging giants like The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo and Red Bull head on. Keep reading to uncover the four key steps Ugly has taken to build an industry-disrupting, global business in under five years…. Build a unique brand.

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Industry Meme Survey Authentication 74

Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

If you’re an OG in the social media marketing business, there’s little doubt that you don’t remember the Social Technographics Ladder created by Jeremiah Owyang , Josh Bernoff and Charlene Li when they worked at Forrester Research. . Enter the Social Technographics Ladder. Social Technographics Today .

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Survey MySpace Microsoft Social Media 148

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These days, a strong social media presence is key for building a reliable brand, standing out, and gaining traction with potential customers. And while all companies can benefit from being on social media, it’s especially crucial for small businesses who typically don’t have the advantage of being a household name.

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Small Business Social Media Tips Content 91

Oktopost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Research your market The 2023 CMO Survey found that marketing budgets account for more than 10% of their organization’s total budget , and contribute to about 9% of their organization’s revenue. However, these numbers varied based on the company’s industry.

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Marketing Survey Skills How To 62

Hootsuite

MAY 20, 2020

With the increased use of social tools for business communications, social media security is more important than ever. While the benefits of social are clear, there are risks to be wary of. If you are on social (and who isn’t?) , you need to protect yourself against common social media security threats.

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Social Media Tools Tips Policies 144

Sprout Social

MARCH 19, 2024

Sprout’s 2023 State of Social Media report confirms these advantages, with 9 out of 10 business leaders acknowledging the indispensable role of AI in enhancing market competitiveness, understanding customer preferences and driving innovation. What are AI insights?

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Sentiment Banking Patterns Hotels 112

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

If you find yourself spending more time switching between networks and running complex manual searches for mentions than interacting with brand mentions, then you’re in need of a social media monitoring strategy. What is social media monitoring? Monitoring and listening do often partner up in a company’s social strategy.

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Social Media Strategy Brands Airlines 136

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Online referral marketing predates modern social media by more than a decade and a half. But social media affiliate marketing takes this old concept to a new level. Bonus: Get the influencer marketing strategy template to easily plan your next campaign and choose the best social media influencer to work with.

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Affiliate marketing Social Media Tips Marketing 130

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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Engagement Tips Loyalty Metrics 106

Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2021

For years, people pitted “traditional” and social media against one another. Some harbor the misconception that as social budgets increase, traditional media budgets have to decrease to balance the books. But the conversation shouldn’t be about social media vs. traditional media.

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Social Media Team Focus Group Loyalty 111

Koka Sexton

JANUARY 9, 2023

Examples Research & Audience Segmentation: Analyzing customer feedback and surveys to gain insights into desired features and customer needs. Analyzing competition and industry trends to better understand target market preferences. Define Target Audience: Identify what industry you are targeting.

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Patterns Marketing Focus Group Survey 98

Razor Social

JUNE 22, 2017

Quite often I give presentations to groups of entrepreneurs who think that social media is all about building up followers and fans. You hire a social media intern to share some updates, you get some fans and followers, and that somehow generates business for you. Your focus should not be on social media.

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Social Media Content Survey Influencer 110

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social marketers rate influencer marketing as having a significant impact on their brand’s marketing efforts including customer loyalty (87%), awareness (89%) and reputation (87%), according to our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States. Topicals Influencer trips are staples within the beauty industry.

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Examples Influencer Campaign Marketing 127

Convince & Convert

APRIL 10, 2018

Social media changes all of that, enabling events and their planners to have long-term, nuanced, shifting interactions with attendees. I gave a speech in suburban Cincinnati to the Mid-American chapter of Meeting Planners International, titled “7 Ways to Use Social Media to Create Buzz-Worthy Events.” Invigorate.

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Eventful Social Media Conference Hashtag 156

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

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 7, 2018

In survey after survey, year after year, lead generation is a top priority for B2B brands. Social Media Marketing. The rapid spread of new smartphones and tablets is driving exponential growth in the number of social media users. Join Niche Groups. Influencer Marketing on Social Media.

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B2B Brands LinkedIn Influencer 217

Myrland Marketing

APRIL 18, 2013

The long-anticipated 2013 In-House Counsel Use of Social Media Survey conducted by Inside Counsel , Greentarget and Zeughauser Group was released today. In another blog post today, titled Summarized: The 2013 New Media Engagement Survey , I provided a quick overview of the survey.

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Survey Social Media Wikipedia LinkedIn 74

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Second only to referrals, social media is the next best source of real estate leads, according to a 2022 realtor survey. Because of this, 80% of real estate agents plan to spend more time on their social media marketing strategies in the next year. Wondering how to grow your social media accounts?

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Real Estate Social Media HootSuite Instagram 79