Sherrilynne Starkie

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Balancing activities across owned, earned, shared and paid media strategies is the best way to get a demonstrable return on investment (ROI) for today’s marketing and communications campaigns. This is the integrated digital media and marketing communications framework I use with my clients, no matter the challenge.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Is your email marketing on an island by itself? Consider integrating email marketing and social media to make your campaigns stronger and richer. A strong social media strategy can help your clients or company reach an impressive list of goals. What Can You Do With Email Marketing?

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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. back in February 2011.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 10, 2023

Influencer marketing has always been one of the most effective strategies for reaching new audiences. Coca-Cola Targets Can Thieves When Coca-Cola ’s marketing partners searched for a way to promote Coke Zero Sugar, they discovered that 40% of people admit to taking someone else’s food or drink.

Influencer 186

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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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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The demand for social media and content outsourcing is growing. Agencies are expanding their services and teams to keep up with the ever-changing social media landscape. Starting your own social media marketing agency. Here are five tips for starting your own social media marketing agency: 1.

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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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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.

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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%). The only difference is experience level (most people working in social aren’t entry-level or freelancers).

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MARCH 3, 2020

The Influencer Summit team had the change to talk with Joel Beckett, CEO of The Outloud Group , a Detroit-based influencer marketing agency, about the value of influencer marketing, the opportunity it presents for brands, and how brands should think about influencer marketing as a full-funnel strategy. Joel : For sure.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 1, 2020

You’re passionate about your social media agency … but are you losing money or making money from it? Here’s an overview of the different ways you should be making money as a social media marketing agency. Services Your Social Media Marketing Agency Can Offer.

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SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 1, 2018

NOTE: I originally wrote and published this article back in November of 2011 and it has generated a lot of interest over the years. I hope the updates help this growing group of solo-preneurs who recognize the value of creating and monetizing content. 2) Listening and Engagement Tools like Hootsuite, Curata, Sprout Social, Brandwatch.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 16, 2022

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. However, leveraging students to support your social media initiatives is easier said than done.

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Socialmedia.biz

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As an independent contractor, you have the freedom to create your own schedule, but marketing your services can be a challenge. Here are five ways independent contractors are using social media to promote their services. Join Facebook Groups. Just use the search tool at the top Facebook to find a relevant group.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Affiliate marketing is one of the oldest models for earning money online. 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. What is affiliate marketing? If you’re one of the 20.4%

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 4, 2023

More than three-quarters of the world’s population aged 13+ uses social media. billion people are active social media users. Social media marketing provides a unique opportunity to connect with this massive audience on the platforms where they already spend their time. What is social media marketing?

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 13, 2019

These are usually the same people who say something like, “We don’t sell anything online” when I ask them about their internet marketing strategy. Bookmark a site on a social bookmarking site where they can look it up later and where some of their contacts might discover it. They Buy Much Faster. Inbound Leads.”

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While there’s no denying the value and power of social listening, a tool this impactful can make it feel intimidating to get started. In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 27, 2019

While Facebook Groups have been known more commonly for personal use, new brand opportunities are arising on the platform which give businesses the ability to use groups as a more constructive tool. Group Opportunities. Are you currently part of any groups on Facebook? If the answer is yes, what are they about?

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In a socially distanced year, businesses witnessed firsthand what a crucial role social media plays in connecting brands with their customers. For some brands, 2020 was all about trying new things on social, while others prioritized engaging the communities they’d already built. You’ll embrace a more strategic role.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Bonus Materials: FREE Social Media Content Calendar. What are the best times to post on social media? Here’s a look at why that is and how to find the best time to post your social content. The right time to publish depends on several factors, including: Your brand’s industry. The answer can vary.

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agora pulse

JUNE 5, 2019

That’s now the official Social Media Day adult beverage. So Social Media Day needs a drink that we can all toast and imbibe together, across all of the celebrating venues. So Social Media Day needs a drink that we can all toast and imbibe together, across all of the celebrating venues. You see, in the U.S.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 19, 2022

There’s no denying that social media has become an important part of a B2B marketing strategy. However, no business can reap the benefits of social media if it’s not able to protect its accounts from hackers. Quick Links: 6 Common Social Media Security Risks. Unattended Social Media Accounts.

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Likeable

JANUARY 6, 2021

We won’t recap everything that happened on social media in 2020 (because we already did !), but it’s safe to say that throughout the year, every marketer was challenged to think differently, abandon pre-planned strategies , and prepare to make big pivots at any minute second. Socially Conscious Consumers.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

This is where Facebook Groups come into the picture. Creating a Facebook Group for your brand provides an opportunity to better connect with your followers in an intimate setting. billion people use Facebook Groups each month, proving that millions turn to these more intimate online spaces in hopes of bonding with others.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 13, 2022

Marketers need to start with social media optimization (SMO) to get the most out of their social media campaigns. Understanding how to optimize your social media profiles and posts for maximum returns isn’t scary—there’s no keyword research or technical know-how involved.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

How does one topic perform on social compared to another? In social media, the most important questions are often the most difficult to answer or quantify. But these are questions you have to answer; not just for your team and strategy, but for your leadership and teams beyond marketing. Let’s dive in.

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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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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The good news: There are so many ways to make money on social media! The bad news: There are so many ways to make money on social media…. And brands… As you know, social media changes constantly. What’s working to drive sales from social media right now? Where do you start? Partner with brands.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 5, 2017

If you haven’t ventured over to REI’s social accounts lately, you should. For years, we’ve been told that silos between customer service and marketing are just facts of life–something to expect. Let’s explore six great benefits businesses reap when service and marketing unify on social. Consistent Brand Voice.

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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. What is an influencer marketing campaign?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 13, 2023

The customers I speak to daily, especially those in the B2B space, are always concerned about proving their return on investment for social media. There are no impulse buys in the B2B SaaS industry and quantifying the impact of social media within the buyer’s journey is not always straightforward.

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Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

If you were to visualize it, it might look something like the market share graphic below: ( Image Source ) Why is measuring share of voice important? In the case of measuring the share of voice on social media, you can leverage social signals, social listening tools, and brand visibility analytics.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 28, 2023

For today’s marketing teams, it’s nearly impossible to do your work and stay agile without marketing automation. There has never been more customer, competitor or industry data available to marketing teams. In this article, we’ll walk through what marketing automation is, how and why to use it and examples of tools.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In the business world, AI automation equips companies to create impactful product and marketing strategies and enhance operations to increase productivity. You can create highly personalized marketing campaigns that resonate with the audience, publish content at optimal times for maximum engagement and execute targeted advertising seamlessly.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Do you have what it takes to be a social media consultant? Let’s break down ways to become a successful social media consultant and how to get started. If you need writing, social, or marketing/comms help, I’m taking clients! What do social media consultants do? This career takes time and work.

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Keyhole.co

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Every growth-focused business today needs a thriving social media presence, from small local businesses to big brand names. billion people , social networking sites are a goldmine of sales and marketing opportunities. That’s where reliable social media automation tools can help you.

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