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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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Business-to-business social media marketing is no longer just an innovative way to boost sales—it’s essential to your organization’s survival in the competitive B2B market. In fact, a recent survey found 92% of B2B marketers use social media as a content marketing tactic to drive sales.

Social Media Management 76

Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 76

Sprout Social

JUNE 6, 2024

Advancing AI to make space for human creativity and connections Social media teams are at max capacity. Before using Sprout, their social team had minimal insight into how their efforts were performing—whether their campaigns were resonating or bringing in new customers. Enter Sprout. Impressions?

Hotels 95

Hotels Influencer Report Platform 95

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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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These leaders say they use social media data for: Customer service (62%) Brand awareness (60%) Market insights (53%) From sophisticated data analysis to advanced customer care capabilities, social teams and business leaders have come to rely on social media tools.

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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. Content sourcing: Collecting or creating the visual assets and resources for your posts.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

And once you do, you’ll be able to create a smart Instagram marketing strategy that will create leads, sales, and an audience devoted to your brand. After all, the social media platform boasts more than 1 billion users all over the world (more than 1/10th of Earth’s population). But that’s a little easier said than done.

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Instagram Social Media Marketing Survey 145

OnlineRockersHub Marketing Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

Facebook also accounts for 2 million advertisers, and thus, it is considered a crucial part of formalizing your marketing strategy if you are actively using Facebook as a channel to reach out to your audience. Thus, to ease your job, here we have squeezed out the 10 most effective Facebook marketing tools from plenty of tools.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Business-to-business social media marketing is no longer just an innovative way to boost sales—it’s essential to your organization’s survival in the competitive B2B market. In fact, a recent survey found 92% of B2B marketers use social media as a content marketing tactic to drive sales.

Social Media Management 40

Social Media Management B2B Social Media HootSuite 40

Convince & Convert

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ian Greenleigh , the social media manager for Bazaarvoice, and a guest poster and commenter here at Convince & Convert has launched a survey to determine what blogs marketers read to find out about social media and marketing strategy. Thanks for helping us get more data!

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

For instance, HootSuite has a dedicated Twitter account, @Hootsuite_Help , which deals with customer queries about its social media management platform: Thank you for contacting us via our Social Networks! Are you seeking ideas, advice, and case studies from some of the world’s top social media marketers?

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Hootsuite

MARCH 11, 2020

While that number is actually low when compared to Facebook ( 88% ) or YouTube ( 70% ), it’s still important that marketers make sure to optimize their content (e.g. They’re also a prime market due to their high-purchasing power and early-career status. 57% of LinkedIn users access the site using mobile devices. Source: Digital 2020.

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Buffer Social

APRIL 26, 2017

I’ve heard of companies that spend millions on marketing and others who spend zero (we skew toward the zero side at Buffer). That’s why a hypothetical situation like — what would you do with $100 to spend on social media marketing ? — At Buffer, our marketing budget consists mainly of the tools we use.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Every facet of the customer experience has been peeled back, tested and tested again, resulting in an abundance of data marketers can use to optimize for conversions. Social commerce , on the other hand, is the next frontier. According to our data, 65% of participants have already made purchases directly through social media.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2016

Social media use isn’t quite universal—but it’s getting close. population now has at least one social networking profile; more than half use two or more social networks. The number of worldwide social media users is projected to grow from 2.1 Image credit: The CMO Survey. 70% of the U.S.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For too long, many brands and individuals have considered running social media accounts ‘easy’, something that could be handed over to the intern. Managing social media requires the expertise of executives like VPs and Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) who are dedicated to social media.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 11, 2024

From email marketing to social media and sales outreach, there are various ways in which you can continuously generate demand for your product. The problem isn’t so much the lack of ideas but having the resources to realize them. Email marketing tools offer list nurturing with segmentation and automation.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

Regardless of size, most companies face the same challenges—tough competitors, and evolving customer and market demands. According to The 2023 State of Social Media Report , 96% of business leaders agree that AI and machine learning (ML) can help companies significantly improve decision-making. Enter AI analytics.

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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 112

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This was mentioned during the Social Pros Unfiltered episode by Sunny Hunt, Strategist at Convince and Convert, and really got me thinking about its implications and lessons. This significant shift has created waves in the industry, sparking lively discussions among marketers, branding gurus, and everyday users. We did too.

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Sprout Social

MAY 16, 2023

Emerging technologies, rising consumer expectations and a shifting social media marketing landscape have left many with questions on how to navigate this changing terrain. An integrated, intuitive social media management solution is the bedrock of a successful social media strategy.

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Social Media Loyalty Reputation Data 102

Oktopost

APRIL 18, 2022

It’s no wonder that savvy B2B marketers are taking advantage of this popular and portable format to create value-packed audio programs. B2B podcasts are a powerful form of outbound marketing. That audience could lead to a breakthrough in your marketing if they engage with you. The B2B Marketing Podcast. Image Source.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2022

Let’s talk about why it’s important to understand social media marketing for retail brands. Nearly three-quarters ( 74.8% ) of the world’s population over the age of 12 use social media. Those people are engaging with retail brands on social. But that’s not the only social media impact on retail brands.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

When the two men first released VSCO in 2012, it was the app’s focus on creators that helped it stand out from others on the market. On the contrary, in early June the brand’s social team halted all planned content and dedicated their platform to sharing resources and amplifying Black voices. — VSCO (@vsco) June 4, 2020.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It’s not possible to have a successful digital marketing strategy or social media strategy without it. How to engage an audience Getting your audience to engage with your content takes time and effort, and begins with your social media marketing strategy. How do you compare?

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Engagement Tips Loyalty Metrics 98

Sprout Social

JULY 15, 2021

As consumer social media usage grows exponentially , establishing your brand as a market leader will only become more competitive. To maintain momentum, marketers will have to spend even more time combing through social data for insights on what’s resonating with customers. How this helps your case.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Many businesses have used Facebook Messenger marketing to drive results across the customer journey—from building awareness to securing sales. Plus, we include tips and best practices for your next Facebook Messenger marketing campaign. If your business is closed or social media manager will be away, you can create Away Messages.

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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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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

Oktopost

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For B2B marketers, finding new and promising leads is a never-ending challenge. One of the hottest marketing trends to come along in recent years is content personalization, which might provide them a path out of the lead generation wilderness. 60% claim that marketing personalization plays a key role in improving lead quality.

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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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Sprout Social

APRIL 15, 2020

As brands planned their strategies, they could not have predicted the way COVID-19 has quickly swept up global markets and conversations. In the wake of the crisis, some brands and social marketers find themselves pivoting away from the social strategies they worked so hard to plan. million messages throughout the month.

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Twenty4 Social

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Suppose you plan to do some Internet marketing to promote your business. In that case, it will serve your business exceptionally well to consider marketing to your email lists, as at least one tier of your Internet marketing campaign. Stay with me as I discuss some popular options for doing this with you.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Social listening tools are some of the most important for any social media marketer to master. Back in the day, marketers had to dedicate substantial budgets to consumer and competitor research through surveys, focus groups, and market testing. Why do marketers need social listening tools?

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Brand Monitoring Tools HootSuite Brands 98

Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 24, 2018

According to a 2018 industry report by Social Media Examiner , 87% of all marketers indicated that their social media efforts generated more exposure for their businesses and 78% reported increased traffic to sites. But how can you get the most out of your social media program if you don’t know what’s working?

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Customer sentiment analysis is a facet of AI marketing that involves understanding how customers think and feel about your products, services or business. Marketing initiatives: When your campaigns resonate, they lift positive sentiment; when they miss the mark, they can confuse or even alienate your audience.

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