SocMed Sean

MARCH 10, 2013

Some believe that social media is free , simply because it generally costs nothing to secure a Facebook page, Twitter handle, and YouTube account. So, before you decided to “do” social media, take some time to really think through some important questions: Do you have a social media strategy? Share them in a comment!

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SocMed Sean

MAY 29, 2012

As a professional working in social media , I spend most of my day working on developing strategies to leverage channels like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and blogs to engage with customer communities.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 21, 2012

Put their product commercials and training videos on YouTube. S = Strategy – Note: S DOES NOT EQUAL Sales (more on that later). Your strategy doesn’t have to set in stone, but it should be well thought-out and should be flexible enough to change as you learn and engage more. Fail to put any measurement plan in place.

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SocMed Sean

APRIL 1, 2012

Believe it or not, online social networking didn’t start with Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Every business and organization is not the same, so a one-size-fits-all social media strategy is generally a bad idea. 1) How long have you been engaged in social networking and/or social media channels?

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 21, 2019

Implement a social listening strategy for your products and customers You want to know when your customers are unhappy and social listening is a great strategy that can help you find unhappy customers AND resolve their issues. Try identifying and following their employees on networks like Twitter and LinkedIn.

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SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Like other emotions, humor can be power when used properly in a content strategy. Click To Tweet Knowing Your Audience Is Key If you’re thinking about using humor as part of your communication strategy, you need to take some time and conduct an audience analysis. Just recently she started to create her first social media course.

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SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

3) Post your print ads or TV commercials on your Facebook page or YouTube channel and leave it at that – Social networking is not about advertising and social media sites are not the place to post up your latest print ad like a virtual corkboard. Or even worse, don’t allow them to comment at all. Start small, but plan on growing.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 20, 2022

The question now, in 2022, is: “is that strategy still effective?”. Newer bloggers, however, are likely better off on Instagram or TikTok, or, if you have a professional business, even LinkedIn or YouTube. It has been a tried and true way to build a business for entrepreneurs for the last ten years. Popular Uses for Pinterest.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 30, 2018

Social Media Recruitment is a valid—and recommended— strategy to gain new, cutting-edge employees and expand your workforce. All three of these issues are avoidable with proper strategy. Digital presence of any kind requires a sound strategy, from identifying targets to brainstorming hashtags and from initiation to follow-up.

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SocMed Sean

AUGUST 12, 2018

Whether we are working on branding a new department, segmenting candidates after a recruiting fair, or even developing a new sales strategy deck, the skills that are often taught in Marketing courses are usually relevant in many careers, even those that don’t seem to have much to do with marketing.

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SocMed Sean

AUGUST 12, 2018

Whether we are working on branding a new department, segmenting candidates after a recruiting fair, or even developing a new sales strategy deck, the skills that are often taught in Marketing courses are usually relevant in many careers, even those that don’t seem to have much to do with marketing.

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SocMed Sean

JULY 23, 2018

Maria writes for a variety of blogs and today she shares her thoughts on how a variety of emerging technologies could potentially impact our use of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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SocMed Sean

JUNE 9, 2013

There is robust photo and video integration, as well as overlap between YouTube, Google Search and Gmail. Facebook Featured Google+ LinkedIn Social Media Twitter facebook Google googleplus linkedin social media social networking strategy' I’d love to hear your thoughts/experiences in a comment. –Sean.

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SocMed Sean

AUGUST 27, 2015

Having worked in social media and digital marketing for quite a while now , I often get asked questions by my clients about gaining more Twitter followers , attracting new Facebook fans or generating more subscribes to a YouTube channel. That means it can be really tough to differentiate your profile from the rest of the pack.

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SocMed Sean

AUGUST 16, 2018

Nathan spends his time helping companies across a variety of industries implement the best technology and growth strategies for their organizations. Social media can be used in so many areas that it can mean the difference between a winning and losing strategy for your business. Thanks to Nathan for sharing his thoughts.

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SocMed Sean

JULY 9, 2018

Marketers have to combine the online and offline effects of their strategies while staying online and completing everyday to-dos. Some marketers observe, take notes and develop strategies almost non-stop. You’re not always online, even when you’re at work. There are reports to make and meetings to attend. Thinking offline.

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SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Yes…companies have been watching everything you do and everything you buy to formulate their marketing strategies. Okay…so we know that companies use big databases of information to track what we buy and when, but why would these software vendors tack “social” onto the front of their products?

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SocMed Sean

MAY 9, 2018

Have a comment, experience, or tips on building a social media strategy the encourages engagement? This is a great list that can get you started toward learning how to tailor your message to maximize engagement. Be sure to share it in a comment!

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SocMed Sean

JUNE 7, 2012

Nothing, really, other than the fact that they are the Twitter equivalent of Spam.

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

I get a lot of questions via Facebook , Twitter and my email contact form and many of the items listed below come straight from those questions, my experience in social media strategy, years of researching platforms and best practices and…well…tinkering with social media. 15) Your social media strategy is never set in stone.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 8, 2012

–Sean Links to my 2011 social media cartoons Building A Corporate Social Media Strategy Creating A Social Media Budget The Social Media Guru, Expert, Wizard, or Maven First Day On The Job Where Social Media Is Blocked Rushing Headlong Into Social Media Old School Media vs.

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SocMed Sean

MARCH 17, 2022

Adjusting your privacy settings on YouTube. As the popularity of video on social media has grown, the popularity of YouTube has grown with it. YouTube videos are set to public by default, which lets anyone see and comment on them. But YouTube has some features that help you control the privacy of the videos you post.

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SocMed Sean

JUNE 23, 2017

Links from social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube can boost page awareness and generate enormous traffic, which can be converted into downloads. Use the advantage of social media : Social media can play a significant role in page ranking determination.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 24, 2013

The same concept can certainly be applied to other things that you want or value in life and it certainly applies to the development and execution a social media strategy. With respect to social media, I’d adjust the statement to say: “If you want a social media strategy that performs, dedicate resources that will perform.”

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SocMed Sean

JUNE 11, 2021

Looking for tips on how to grow your social media audience? Here are some tips and tricks that can help you identify and attract followers. The post Realistic Ways To Gain Social Media Followers appeared first on SocMedSean - Social Media Sean.

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SocMed Sean

JUNE 20, 2018

Today’s guest post comes from Ben Hoffman, the co-founder of CityHUNT which is an organization that focuses on developing a team atmosphere for companies by encouraging positive workplace relationships among coworkers. Ben is known for delivering entertaining team-building events that are tailored to each client.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 5, 2013

Are you willing to risk your company reputation by putting an intern in charge of your social media channels? Would you be prepared if their activities sparked a social media crisis for your company?

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SocMed Sean

AUGUST 21, 2012

I admit it…I’m a channel flipper. Combine 300 channels in my cable package, with an extremely short attention span and you have all the ingredients necessary for an evening of click…click…click… Are you changing the channels too quickly when it comes to social media?

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SocMed Sean

OCTOBER 21, 2018

The simple fact is that big social media companies like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Snapchat just don’t want to be inundated with support requests. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn…you’re really no one to them unless you spend money. Thanks for any help you can provide, Erica.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 1, 2012

Today’s post comes from Laura Clarke,a blogger and lover of all things social media. Laura currently works on behalf of Sentiment Metrics, a leading provider of social media management software. I appreciate Laura sharing her thoughts/experiences with customer engagement via social media channels!

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SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Working in social media in my day job and my night job, I spend a LOT of time around social media geeks. The other day, I overheard an entire conversation that was so full of social media lingo and jargon that it was like a whole new language.

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SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The goal of the committee was to help develop a social media strategy for the company, provide initial training, and demonstrate how social could help the company improve their business processes. So…how did all this lead to getting a job offer as Senior Manager of Social Media Strategy? –Sean.

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SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 21, 2011

I recently participate in an Twitter chat where the conversation turned to whether or not it’s a good idea to automate social media activities.

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SocMed Sean

AUGUST 26, 2018

In this scenario, PPC ads, whether on Facebook, Twitter, Google AdWords, YouTube, or LinkedIn would just not be worth it. And that’s if you can get a $.25 25 PPC rate AND the resulting visitors view 1.14 pages, rather than just a single page. Are There Ways To Make PPC Ads Worthwhile? Definitely. Combine PPC With EMail Marketing.

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SocMed Sean

MARCH 23, 2013

Social Media Comic: The Social Media Timesink Social Media Comic – Communicating With Your Customer Community Comic: Social Media Strategy From A Book Is Your Social Media Strategy Truly Agile? Comic: The ‘Always On’ Nature Of Mobile And Social Media 25 Social Media Pet Peeves – How Many Are You Doing?

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SocMed Sean

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

What if a popular YouTuber makes fun of it and his/her content goes viral, instead? The final, and most uncomfortable part of the conversation relates to backlash. I always ask my clients whether they are prepared for something to go wrong with the campaign?

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SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 9, 2011

In Real Life (IRL) activities are just as much a part of a social strategy as online activities. Help your client know what a troll is and help them differentiate between comments that are valid and those that are trolls. 10) Enterprise 2.0 – Social media isn’t just about connecting with customers.

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