yMarketingMatters

MARCH 4, 2013

This is a permission-based re-post of latest blog from colleague Tom Treanor , Founder and President of Right Mix Marketing Inc., whom I have long respected for his sound and pragmatic social media and marketing advice and expertise. Outsourcing Social Media Management: The Flawed Logic of the Badged Employee.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Higher education marketers are busy, so finding the time to keep up with the latest industry developments can be challenging. How are external trends and events going to affect your broader marketing strategy? Here are ten higher education marketers you should start following right now. Figuring that stuff out can be tough.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 25, 2024

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. In this article, we’re sharing every social media marketing template we’ve ever made. When you’re already spread thin, every minute counts.

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Hootsuite

MAY 3, 2022

Whether you’re a one-person shop or you have a full marketing team, keeping up with your brand’s content creation needs is always a challenge. From social content to emails to blog posts to sales pages, digital marketing just requires So. Here’s how the process works in a nutshell. Social media marketers.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 8, 2020

While not a new trend, social media content creators are blurring the line between brands, media powerhouses and marketers. . As brands look to adopt new models for engaging their audiences, creators become increasingly viable candidates for social media managers. Efficient time-management skills.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Marketing teams depend on an ecosystem of tools everyday. The social media market is saturated with different integrations, which is why Sprout is thoughtful about our approach. We heard many of our customers’ challenges around integrating with social media management tools and took notes.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 18, 2024

However, while Duke certainly has some inherent advantages being one of the premier brands in college basketball, I believe their approach contains numerous takeaways that any social media marketer can apply, no matter what industry you’re in. “Coach K Court is right out here. .

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Sprout Social

APRIL 24, 2018

As social media assumes a bigger and bigger role in companies’ marketing plans, the need for dedicated social media employees has also grown. That means you’ll need to hire a community manager or social media manager (or maybe both) to join your staff. What the Numbers Say.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. Do your research You need to be aware of the market conditions to allocate the right marketing budget.

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Sprout Social

MAY 15, 2024

When you think of a social media manager’s job, you probably picture them planning and posting content all day. Social media managers brainstormed those ideas, wrote captions, designed visuals, researched hashtags and scheduled posts for the best engagement.

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Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

59% of marketers attribute revenue growth to marketing-generated leads , so demand-generation tactics remain a non-negotiable among marketing teams. Higher ROI- By bringing in higher-quality leads and shortening their time in the sales funnel, you’ll see higher returns on your marketing spend.

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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. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As the digital market space rapidly evolves, customers are seeking authenticity and human connection from brands like never before. To meet this rising demand, your marketing team needs to be agile, think out of the box and keep up with deadlines—all while operating within limited budgets and constrained team bandwidths.

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Oktopost

JUNE 1, 2023

Without the right approach, leveraging social media can feel like a constant source of friction. Any marketer has heard plenty about the high ROI that can be extracted from the social channels – in B2C or B2B – but there are still countless companies out there that are having to forgo that ROI. Here’s how.

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Sprout Social

JULY 14, 2023

An effective way to achieve this is through sales and marketing alignment. The new reality is that sales and marketing are continuously and increasingly integrated. Marketing needs to know more about sales, sales needs to know more about marketing and we all need to know more about our customers.

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Oktopost

MARCH 4, 2024

In this highly competitive and saturated market, SaaS companies must continuously meet their KPIs, drive customers down the B2B funnel, and ensure they stand out from their competition. 60% of B2B SaaS companies reported their biggest marketing problem is a lack of time and resources. What is B2B SaaS Marketing?

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Social Media Strategery

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Then why do organizations continue to hire social media specialists, managers, and coordinators, but then handcuff them with outdated policies, processes, and technology? These gurus, ninjas, strategists, and rockstars often come into this new organization with high expectations ("oh, you're the new social guy?

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Social Media Management Social Media Organization Skills 118

Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 12, 2023

Higher education social media marketers face unique challenges. Far from managing accounts for one or two brands and sub-brands, they might be responsible for managing social media profiles across dozens — or even hundreds — of different departments. You can’t do it all alone.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Are you measuring the right B2B social media metrics? Many B2B organizations find themselves using social media management platforms originally crafted for B2C brands. As a result, these platforms often lack the nuanced insights needed to thoroughly gauge your social media performance and its impact on revenue.

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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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Template Templates Social Media Tips 135

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Dietrich is a former CMO, most notably the head of marketing who took Atlassian public in 2015.

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Social Media Marketing Atlassian Team 109

agora pulse

JULY 31, 2020

Have you decided to turn to a social media marketing agency for all your social media needs? You’ve reached the point now that your brand can no longer manage your social media channels in house. Your needs from a social media agency. Why do you need a social media agency?

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Social Media Marketing How To Social Media Management 190

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In business, artificial intelligence (AI) is more than just a trend; it’s a crucial tool reshaping how we approach marketing and customer engagement. According to our research , nearly 9 out of 10 business leaders are gearing up to boost their investments in AI and machine learning (ML), especially in marketing. Why this surge?

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Patterns Sentiment Analysis Proposal 116

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 big three social platforms in 2011 were Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, with YouTube and blogs following closely.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Discover what interests them, the content they enjoy seeing, their pain points and frustrations. Ultimately, brands can leverage social data to optimize marketing strategies, manage reputation, foster better customer relationships, and sustain profitable growth. But this process comes with its own set of challenges.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 5, 2018

It takes time and resources. Understanding and managing an ever-expanding set of digital channels can be a 24/7 process. It takes digital knowledge along with solid marketing and communications experience. Despite sinking time and resources into social media, many companies are not seeing the results they want.

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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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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

Influencer marketing is getting bigger in 2022. A recent report shows 76% of brands are planning to increase their influencer marketing budgets this year. If your brand’s not working with influencers on marketing campaigns, you’re missing out big time. Influencer marketing tools for social listening.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

And when one in three consumers prefers to contact brands via spoocial platforms, it’s clear that social media should play a key role in your customer care strategy. Image source To help you determine what that looks like, we’ve created a 10-step process to deliver five-star customer service on social media.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 17, 2024

Chatbots are strategic assets that enhance your customer care and marketing strategies. We’ll also compare some of the leading platforms in the market so you’re equipped to select the best solution for optimizing your customer connections. But where do you start with building a chatbot? Table of contents: What is a chatbot builder?

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Hubspot Template Templates API 103

Sprout Social

APRIL 17, 2023

Tying social tactics directly to revenue is easier said than done, creating tension when competing for resources and budget. At Sprout Social, we recognize the hurdles that come with understanding social media ROI. We also recognize the transformative impact social can have on a business.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2020

So you’re ready to bring on a new social media manager to help your brand or agency’s marketing efforts. This is why it’s so important to know how to train social media managers and properly onboard a new social media team member. Creative copywriting. Flexibility.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Social media can optimize every aspect of your business. Top-performing companies are already expanding their social strategy beyond marketing, with departments like customer service, corporate communications, investor relations, product, research and development and human resources joining in on social decisions.

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Marketing Team Social Media Skills 109

Hootsuite

MARCH 26, 2024

If there’s one thing social media marketers need more of, it’s time. More time to execute their social strategy, to create content, and to engage with customers. But since you can’t get more time in your day, the next best thing is to use social media collaboration tools to get everything done.

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Collaboration Tools Social Media HootSuite 87

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? What is a social media manager?

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Social Media Social Media Management Skills Survey 86

Oktopost

APRIL 29, 2024

Many discussions take place about B2B intent data in the context of ABM (Account Based Marketing) or other strategic marketing and sales programs. Figuring out intent at a certain time offers understanding of your customer’s decision-making stage and process. How can marketers use social intent data?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2021

Every new year brings opportunities for marketers to try new things, improve upon their old strategies and pitch ideas that have never been brought to the table before. Using social data to prepare your pitch. Inspiration for your social media marketing pitch. But it’s one thing to come up with a creative idea.

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