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. Here are our top 10 trends for 2019. The Year of Stories.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

That’s the question we set out to answer when we surveyed 1,623 consumers from the US and the UK. 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%).

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Bill Hartzer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A recent survey conducted by Junior Achievement USA in partnership with EY has shed light on the aspirations of today’s teenagers, with a staggering 76 percent expressing a likelihood to consider entrepreneurship as a career path. The survey also highlighted certain concerns among teens regarding entrepreneurship.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 23, 2024

This post outlines 10 key steps in using social listening to satisfy and retain more customers. How to Use Social Listening to Retain More Customers Social media monitoring is no longer just an add-on element in social media marketing , but a must-have process to monitor the pulse of customer preferences.

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Mindjumpers

JANUARY 11, 2012

Tweet Recently, Awarness Inc released a report called The State of Social Media Marketing : Top Areas For Social Marketing Investment and Biggest Social Marketing Challenges in 2012. The It compares the state of social media in 2011 and expectations from 2012, based on this survey. Monitoring.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

What is social media technology? At its core, social media technology is software designed to manage a company’s social media profiles across multiple platforms. From emerging networks to well-established platforms, audiences have a nearly insatiable appetite for social media content across channels.

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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. And this trend is likely to continue.

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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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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? billion.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Two retail trends that every business can count on in 2023 are change and innovation. Businesses need to stay on top of retail trends that will impact their success in order to get ahead of the curve. But we know it can be hard to stay aware of trends on top of everything you have going on as a business owner. In 2022, 58.4%

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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.  So, I can’t really speak to what might be, based on data, the new reality of this year.

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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.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2021

And annual surveys reveal little about what current events or trending topics are most relevant among consumers right now. To stay on top of the latest trends and maintain a more accurate pulse on your audience, you need to incorporate social media market research into your strategy. Comprehensive. With over 3.6

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Here are five of the most important trends to watch in the coming year (your competitors will!). Social Listening. Engaging in social listening means going one step further than merely maintaining the presence of your brand on social media. Currently, social media is primarily used for customer service (i.e.,

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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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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It’s important for businesses to keep up with the latest ecommerce trends because consumer behavior is constantly evolving. Let’s take a look at the top ecommerce trends you need to prepare for in 2022. Types of ecommerce trends to watch for. Social commerce. Social commerce trends. billion industry.

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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.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Despite there being little trust in the ethics of businesses and brands, survey respondents said that business is a great deal more competent than government or non-government organizations. There’s room for optimism for the media industry too. And, although trust in capitalism is at all-time low, there’s hope.

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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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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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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2019

With the ever-changing landscape of social media, it can be difficult to stay up to date with the latest social media trends and news. We’re going to cover off on the top three social media trends and news of August. Growing Popularity of Social Shopping. Let’s dive on in!

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 2, 2022

In this article, we’ll seek to offer insights into nine current and emerging YouTube trends you need to know to fuel your video marketing strategy. Current and emerging YouTube trends. But like on all social networks, trends on YouTube come and go. Brand bringing this trend to life: Spotify.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 7, 2024

The 23-page research study, How Go-To-Market Strategies are Evolving with AI , surveyed 275 go-to-market leaders across various departments to explore AI usage in GTM teams, its impact on strategy, successful AI technology stacks, and future AI benefits. Team alignment is a consistent priority across all GTM departments surveyed.

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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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Sprout Social

JANUARY 11, 2024

From social media mentions to searches, these metrics reveal the extent of your brand’s presence and influence. In particular, measuring brand awareness helps you: Evaluate your marketing efforts Are you seeing a higher conversion rate from targeted social media ads compared to last quarter?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence-driven analytics tools sift through massive datasets to identify patterns, trends and insights humans might overlook—allowing brands a distinct competitive edge by making strategic decision-making easier and improving customer experiences. What are AI insights?

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 25, 2018

Social media is changing at a rapid pace. For example, the content format Stories was introduced on several major social media platforms slightly more than a year ago. To succeed on social media, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve and understand the latest social media trends.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Want to know why social media listening should absolutely, 100% be part of your marketing plans right now? Social media listening is the same as this but on a massive scale. What Exactly is Social Media Listening (& Why Should I Care)? 3 Examples of Social Media Listening in Action.

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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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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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Pam Moore

DECEMBER 7, 2017

The social web is getting noisier by the minute. If you are ready to once and for all see a real return on your investment in social media and digital marketing you need to look deeper than the follows, clicks and retweets. Here is what this blog post and episode #242 of the Social Zoom Factor Podcast will provide to you: .

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Sprout Social

MAY 23, 2023

This new era of artificial intelligence (AI) naturally has social teams thinking: Is an AI social media manager about to take my seat? When it comes to AI social media tools, I’m optimistic…and this is coming from someone who regularly thanks her Google Home to keep it happy. But for the most part, it’s old data.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Social media is still a relatively new field, having risen to prominence in the past two decades. Current industry experts like Tom Basgil, Amelia Munday, and Chi Thukra have learned on the job, working their way up the ranks with experimentation and iteration. What is a social media executive?

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2018

Linqia surveyed 180+ B2C marketers to gain insight on influencer marketing trends for 2018. A main trend for 2018 is brands wanting to leverage multiple types of influencers for their programs. With this trend, I think we will see a greater shift to using micro-influencers.

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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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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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The Realtime Report

APRIL 11, 2019

Does Organic or Paid Social Media Work Better for Small Businesses? Over 70% small businesses use social media , meaning most recognize the value of social media as a channel for customer engagement. Organic Social Works for Brand Building and Maintenance. Social Media Supports Your Online Reputation.

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