Sprout Social

JUNE 14, 2023

Social media teams should brace for high turnover rates over the next few years. According to a Q2 2023 Sprout pulse survey, 42% of marketers plan to stop working in social media within the next two years, and 20% want to change careers within the next 12 months. A rising tide lifts all ships.

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2023

They’re expected to make every marketing dollar count and deliver maximum impact on a limited budget. To maximize marketing impact on a limited budget, CMOs need to adopt a strategic approach that analyzes past results, identifies gaps, and enables data-driven decisions on where to allocate resources.

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SocMed Sean

JULY 9, 2018

Now more than ever there are many aspects of your social media marketing you should continuously monitor, from ROI to algorithm updates and recent feature releases. Marketers have to combine the online and offline effects of their strategies while staying online and completing everyday to-dos.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2023

And the world of marketing is going through a tremendous change right now. Artificial intelligence (AI) marketing is taking on a bigger role with the advent of intelligent marketing tools and generative AI like ChatGPT, creating an abundance of opportunities for marketing teams to do more of what they already do best.

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agora pulse

AUGUST 17, 2020

Planning a social media marketing strategy may sound overwhelming. Are you planning to boost your social media marketing performance? Or maybe you are going to start your very first social media campaign? How to Create a Social Media Strategy. And how do they approach those)?

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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.

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

It’s an inspiration for anyone in content marketing. So, what does this art experience have to do with social media? For social media managers, ask yourself: What content can I create that encourages my audience to immerse themselves in it and share it on their social media channels?

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

It’s an inspiration for anyone in content marketing. So, what does this art experience have to do with social media? For social media managers, ask yourself: What content can I create that encourages my audience to immerse themselves in it and share it on their social media channels?

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Mindjumpers

APRIL 4, 2012

Tweet Recently, a report called “How Marketers Are Using Social Media To Grow Their Businesses” was released by Social Media Examiner. The report uncovers the “who, what, where, when and why” of social media marketing. >> Download the report here.

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agora pulse

AUGUST 23, 2016

There are millions of Chrome extensions for your favorite Internet browser but as a social media manager you need the ones that will help to ease your busy schedule. In this article, I’m going to tell you my five essential Chrome extensions for social media managers. Best For Busy People: Pocket.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Some brands also publish posts on social media platforms to address customer concerns. 75% of X (Twitter) Users Have Used the Platform to Connect with Brands According to a Khoros survey , 3/4 of X users have interacted with different companies on the social media platform.

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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? What is a social media manager?

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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.

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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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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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Oktopost

JANUARY 12, 2021

It also makes it necessary to employ traditionally B2C-oriented marketing techniques to attract new B2B leads and retain your current customers. CX has become an intrinsic part of the B2B marketing funnel. The same rings true in B2B marketing. What is Customer Experience (CX)? What makes your CX stand out? Source: Salesmanago.

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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? Fortunately, there are a bunch of social listening tools designed to handle all the heavy lifting – more on them later. 3 Examples of Social Media Listening in Action. Source: Sprout Social.

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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.

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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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Sprout Social

JUNE 24, 2021

For marketing leaders, this presents an opportunity to take stock of the expectations, operating procedures and rituals that should carry over post-pandemic—and those that should be left behind. Take care of your social media team and their mental health. Some leaders just don't want change. — Mark C. Anyone else?

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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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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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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

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. the marketing team, legal department, outside clients, etc.) HIPAA in healthcare ).

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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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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Whether you’re planning to use Facebook to break into new markets, boost sales, or connect with customers, it’s important to stay on top of Facebook user demographics. All the more reason to brush up your Facebook marketing skills. The company’s advertising tools show that marketers can now reach 2.6% Almost 75% of U.S.

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Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Gen Z is the most diverse generation yet, and it’s no surprise they expect to see themselves represented in marketing content. But, it’s not only the newest generation that cares about inclusive marketing. Work With Diverse Influencers. Create a brand community for your customers to invite conversation in a more accessible environment.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

MAY 9, 2018

This week's top 5 social media must-knows include Hootsuite and Pinterest, Google News and AI, New Buttons for Instagram, Facebook user loyalty and new features from WhatsApp. Facebook privacy: Survey suggests continuing US loyalty. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found no clear loss or gain in use since the recent privacy scandal.

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agora pulse

MAY 30, 2019

Over the past six years, the Stories format has become incredibly popular with both consumers and marketers. What do consumers think about being marketed to this way? Here are key stats that social media managers need to know about Stories. Stories are wildly popular with social media users.

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Hootsuite

MAY 13, 2020

Considering influencer marketing ? Even if you aren’t, it would be a mistake to ignore influencer marketing trends. Beyond their role as effective brand ambassadors, influencers are also just good marketers. There’s a reason the influencer marketing industry is booming. Marketers may want to follow suit.

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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

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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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

Lindsey Gamble , who writes a newsletter about social media and the creator economy , predicts that 2024 will be the year of influencer marketing on LinkedIn. Similarly, Lia Haberman , who writes the ICYMI newsletter , which chronicles the latest in marketing, shared a LinkedIn-focused prediction, except with a focus on brands.

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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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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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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. Therefore, it may not be surprising that 39% of businesses are looking at marketing automation to drive their demand-generation efforts. What is a Demand Generation Tool?

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