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10 Examples of Brands Hopping on Social Media Trends (That Worked)

Social Media Strategies Summit

But for every high-profile failure, there are countless instances where brands got it exactly right when hopping on social media trends. This article will focus on the second camp, sharing 10 of our favorite examples of brands that used trending subjects to generate social engagement.

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12 CEOs You Should Be Following on Social Media

Social Media Strategies Summit

Having a CEO with an active presence on social media can be beneficial for the organization for several reasons. According to research from Brunswick Group , 63% agree they would prefer to work for a company where the CEO uses digital and social media. But there are also plenty of good examples of CEOs using social media.

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Energize Your Social Media Agency: Ideas for Experienced Social Media Managers

agora pulse

You’ve had your social media marketing agency for a while. Check out our tips for experienced social media managers who want to energize their agencies. Recently I published a detailed guide on How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency: Step by Step. back in February 2011. Kudos, guys!).

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The 10 Key Mobile Trends for 2011

Mindjumpers

Tweet Written by J-P De Clerck , who is an experienced content, conversion and social media consultant. Like Mindjumpers, he is associated with Social Marketing Forum. Juniper believes 2011 will see the first cloud-based mobile operating systems launched. Similar Posts: Facebook, Sharing, Social And Me.

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What vertical networks mean for the future of social media

Sprout Social

Understanding what these niche social media platforms say about the future of social media as a whole can help marketers stay ahead of the trend curve. Vertical social networks are niche social media platforms centered around the interests of hyper-specific communities.

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Study shows social media drives sales

Sherrilynne Starkie

Research released today by LoyaltyOne and two leading North American academic institutions provides the long-awaited proof that social media interaction between a customer and a brand drives immediate and long-term sales increases. Social media in call centres. ROI in social media. Photo credit: Wikipedia).

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21 Snapchat Stats That Matter to Social Media Marketers

Hootsuite

If you’re not sure whether Snapchat is the right social media platform for your business, knowing some Snapchat stats might help. That’s because social media statistics tell marketers how users are interacting with the platform. Snapchat is the world’s 13th most-popular social media platform.