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

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In our opinion, the best way to find your brand’s voice and keep it consistent is to create a social media style guide. This is a living document that goes over, in detail, your brand’s voice, tone, and style for social media. . Regardless of the content you’re publishing, your voice should never change.

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Visually SM

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If you have a personal social media account, you probably know that people don’t actually prepare what they post there. They don’t need to follow any guidelines since the point is to share daily things without worrying too much. If you aim to leverage those channels, you will need to develop a social media strategy.

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Hootsuite

MAY 31, 2023

Are you ready to tap into ChatGPT social media success? Social media managers have suffered too long with tedious, manual tasks. Luckily, ChatGPT, a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool that generates human-like content, promises to make social media success more attainable.

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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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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 6, 2022

If you’re a social media marketer, chances are you’ve been asked, “but how do we go viral?” Most marketers undoubtedly want the audience growth and attention that comes from achieving a social media viral video. In fact, it’s the dream of many social media managers. What makes a social media viral video?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s called going viral when a piece of content really takes off on social media and reaches a large audience very quickly by receiving an unusual amount of shares and exposure. Knowing you want something to go viral isn’t enough for a solid social media marketing strategy. What is a viral video? But what for?

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Sprout Social

APRIL 27, 2020

Earlier this year, we presented our regular update with the latest data on the best times to post on social media. Around nearly the same time we published this, many individuals and organizations began working remotely , sheltering in place and otherwise changing their behaviors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Though there are best practices that apply across all of social media, each platform is unique. This doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch for every platform: you can cross-publish. Agorapulse makes this process easy, as you can change the content directly in your publishing tool. Don’t worry!

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

If you work on influencer marketing you should know all about branded content disclaimers on social media and the FTC. If you don’t, here’s a brief overview of their guidelines. You can read all about their endorsement guidelines , though be warned you may need a few cups of coffee to get through them.

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Mindjumpers

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Whenever you publish content it should be relevant for both your audience and your own business perspectives. Always ask yourself if this specific piece of content is relevant enough to publish. Remember to have your marketing- and Social Media persona in mind and always have your playbook within reach.

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Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2020

Social media and journalism are one and the same these days. Perhaps that’s because over 50% of people rely on social as a news source. Meanwhile, platforms like Twitter are capable of reporting news in real-time minus any commercials or paywall. That said, social media for journalists can be tricky.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 1, 2024

In fact, as a Meta Business Partner, Hootsuite is one of the first social media management apps to offer this functionality — and it’s super easy to use. 1 Social Media Tool Create. As a Meta Business Partner, Hootsuite is one of the first social media management apps to launch a Threads integration.

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SocialFish

APRIL 7, 2011

While giving a webinar, Managing the Risks of Social Media , for Higher Logic , I got an unexpected question: “Why do we need a social media policy?” Of course you need a social media policy. Every social media practitioner ( Maddie, Lindy , and me to name a few) will tell you that you need one.

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Buffer Social

JULY 13, 2022

Negative comments and reactions on your social media are standard and almost expected whether you're a brand or an individual. This is why it’s essential to create a clear and concise policy for what to do when you encounter negativity on your social media so you can tackle it before it becomes a problem for your business.

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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Are you tired of your Facebook cover image, Facebook advertising images, Facebook Group image, Twitter cover images, Pinterest board covers and LinkedIn images not looking as beautiful as the cool social media kids (aka visual savvy social marketers)? The world is going visual! .

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 16, 2019

New to the world of social media marketing or just need to ensure you’ve got the basics down? Here’s your informative walk-through of social media marketing. Social media can be overwhelming at times. Each social media platform feels like it requires its own strategies, too.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 26, 2020

In the last decade, social media has rapidly evolved and become a major element of marketing in all industries. As a result, social media practitioners now play a role in more business initiatives than ever. It can be frustrating when friends, family and even colleagues oversimplify your role as a social media manager. .

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Encourage your employees to share about your company on social media, and watch awareness and trust of your brand flourish. As creative director for Contentworks Agency , I’ve rolled out social media employee advocacy programs for a number of brands. Similarly, employees will not be forced to use social media.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s official – time to say goodbye, Twitter, and hello X! X, formerly known as Twitter, recently released its new brand toolkit , solidifying their rebrand led by new owner, Elon Musk, and ensuring their 540 million users know how to use their visual assets. Today, no trace of Twitter exists within X’s brand toolkit.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s official – time to say goodbye, Twitter, and hello X! X, formerly known as Twitter, recently released its new brand toolkit , solidifying their rebrand led by new owner, Elon Musk, and ensuring their 540 million users know how to use their visual assets. Today, no trace of Twitter exists within X’s brand toolkit.

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 19, 2021

Working as a freelance social media manager can provide a lot of freedom. Luckily, social media management can be done from anywhere, as long as you have access to a reliable Wi-Fi connection. Bonus: Customize our free, professionally designed resume templates to land your dream social media job today.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 29, 2020

A social media posting schedule is a lifesaver for busy social marketers. In addition to making your workday less stressful, using a social media scheduler can help you plan an effective content mix. You can look for opportunities to reinforce social messaging across platforms. Conduct a social media audit.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 19, 2020

If you work for a social-first agency, you’ll know better than most the importance of a strong presence on social media. But even if your agency doesn’t offer social media services to clients, don’t overlook social for your own business. . Show your work and communicate what sets you apart.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 15, 2020

Is there a link between GDPR and social media? Marketers should take the time to understand the implications of GDPR, privacy laws and what it all means when it comes to social media. How does GDPR affect marketing on social media? Restrictions on social media ads and remarketing.

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Small Business Mavericks

MAY 29, 2013

There are a lot of ways to make social media work for you, but it’s important in this age of search + social to approach social media with the right frame of mind. There are some good reasons to believe that a sound social media strategy is the best link building policy of today.

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Mindjumpers

AUGUST 25, 2010

Follow George on Twitter @GeorgieC and catch her own social media thoughts at: What’s a Girl to Do? So you are getting excited about your social media strategy, you have your creative execution standing by and are ready to start counting fans and followers.

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Kikolani

JUNE 20, 2011

After some emails back and forth with a potential guest blogger on my site, he suggested I write a little guide on how to submit a guest post in a way that will increase the likelihood of getting it published. This little snapshot is from Mashable’s RSS for their social media category. Read the guest posting guidelines.

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Sprout Social

JULY 19, 2022

That’s the question frustrating social media marketers today. According to 72% of our LinkedIn community , hashtagging impacts the overall performance of social media content. The first hashtag debuted on Twitter in 2007 from a product designer named Chris Messina. “I To hashtag or not to hashtag?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 4, 2021

With growing competition, the best way for your brand to stand out on social media is through engagement. In fact, according to the Sprout Social Index™ , 40% of consumers believe that memorable content makes a brand’s social best in class. And creativity is the top reason why a brand’s social presence stands out.

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Mindjumpers

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Follow George on Twitter @GeorgieC and catch her own social media thoughts at: What’s a Girl to Do? Calling all newbie PR’s – there really is no reason why social media skills are not integrated into your day job. Similar Posts: What To Include In a Social Media Policy.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 3, 2017

The early days of social media marketing were like the Wild West. Whether it was spamming people to death, Tweeting 50 times a day or trying to figure out the all of the social media image size guidelines , nothing was off limits. Identify Your Social Media Competitors. Twitter competitor report.

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The Social Media Incubator

AUGUST 16, 2012

Have you been forced to deal with an unfortunate social media disaster? Have you edited your post before clicking "publish"? The necessity of double-checking your posts before you publish them can be easy to forget. So what do you do if you come across a major social media emergency?

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Koka Sexton

MAY 14, 2011

The following table contains the names of over 100 companies and organization that have published their Employee Social Media Policies or Guidelines online… The left side column is the name of the organization, and it is linked to their organizational or corporate home page. Online Communications Guidelines.

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Adam Sherk

JUNE 5, 2009

While it’s good news that Google is continuing to improve its ability to deal with JavaScript, this change also impacts the way that many publishers display sponsored links on their sites. Related posts: Does Google News Sitemaps New Format Help Publishers? But Does it Violate Facebook Guidelines?

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Hootsuite

JUNE 25, 2019

A little inspiration goes a long way when it comes to brainstorming social media contest ideas. To get your creative juices flowing, we’ve rounded up more than 20 ideas across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat— and even TikTok. 7 Social media contest ideas to increase engagement.

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Twist Image

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Brands and popular individuals have done a great job of mucking up their reputation via Social Media. Whether it's a Weinergate or Kenneth Cole choosing a bad time to promote a new line of clothing , this has less to do with people and their unfamiliarity with Social Media as it does with understanding media in its entirety.

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