agora pulse

DECEMBER 13, 2018

For social media managers this time of year is less about decking the halls with boughs of holly and more about planning for 2019. The social media landscape is changing fast and with tougher KPIs, changing technologies and new techniques, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of our game.

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 21, 2015

The 15 most-read posts on our social media marketing blog in 2015! IS IT TIME TO REMOVE SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS FROM YOUR WEBSITE? Those little social media icons—they may stand alone or be adorned with a message like “Let’s get social”—are found on almost every website these days. Here they are.

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Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2022

I have a lot of conversations with social media managers about strategy and best practices for a social platform they’re just taking on. The missed conversation is whether they should start the new social media account in the first place. Getting on a new social media platform just to be on it is not ideal.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Ever consider running a social media takeover? A social media takeover is when you grant posting privileges to a person of interest, like an influencer, expert, or professional. While takeovers are most popular on Instagram and Snapchat , they can be hosted on any social platform. Why run a social media takeover?

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 25, 2017

We are excited to share our fifth, very special bonus podcast episode with you on the 9 essential social media manager skills and qualities found in top industry leaders. These bonus episodes offer a fun change of pace from our traditional “interview-style” episodes on The Science of Social Media.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 9, 2017

Working on social media can be a little lonely at times, especially if you are working as a team of one. Social media conferences are the secret to all that. Here’s a list of 20 top social media marketing conferences for 2017, with all the information you need to know such as data, location, and price.

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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 But social media marketing spending will rise anyway.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Is it the end of organic reach on social media? Yes, the (average) organic reach on social media has been falling over the years. Because we’ve seen businesses, including ourselves, growing their organic reach on social media in the last few years. How to (still) get organic reach on social media.

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Buffer Social

APRIL 26, 2017

How big is your social media budget? That’s why a hypothetical situation like — what would you do with $100 to spend on social media marketing ? — Giveaway: New Social Media Strategy Class + 2 Months of Skillshare Premium. The average social media budget. Take the free class.

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Kikolani

DECEMBER 20, 2016

There are a lot of aspects involved in digital marketing, SEO, link building , social media management, content management and analytics, just to name a few. If you want to have a successful digital marketing campaign, use these 5 online marketing tools to improve your overall business and sales growth.

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Kikolani

DECEMBER 20, 2016

There are a lot of aspects involved in digital marketing, SEO, link building , social media management, content management and analytics, just to name a few. If you want to have a successful digital marketing campaign, use these 5 online marketing tools to improve your overall business and sales growth.

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The Social Media Hat

APRIL 25, 2016

Social Media Win A Free Copy Of The Unofficial Book On Hootsuite! This is your chance to be one of FIVE LUCKY WINNERS who will each receive a free digital copy of The Unofficial Book On Hootsuite, The #1 Social Media Management Tool. Post date: Monday, April 25, 2016 - 10:13pm Tags: HootSuite.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

If you’re looking at the most common topics discussed by social media managers today, it’s probably a toss-up between two things: social media advertising and emojis. while the other will probably greatly impact your marketing budget in 2016 and beyond. Social media advertising usage statistics.

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Buffer Social

JUNE 22, 2017

What’s working for you social media these days? One of our goals at Buffer is to always be iterating and experimenting with what we do on social media and in marketing. So what are you experimenting with on social media this week? Join us for 25 days of social media growth strategies!

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Sprout Social

MARCH 8, 2017

If you hang around a social media marketer long enough, you’re bound to hear the term social media influencers tossed around in conversation. Social media influencers are the bread and butter to marketing strategies and help brands build valuable relationships on social media platforms.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Imagine being able to predict the next big thing on social media, knowing what social media will look like in 2017 and beyond and how will brands use social platforms to connect with their audience. As someone who works with social media every day, this information would be invaluable.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

However, finding the right influencer marketing tools can be a major challenge. That’s why we’ve provided a list of tools to help you develop your influencer marketing strategy. Bookmark this list as a reference guide for your 2016 plans. Influencer Marketing Tools for the Holiday Season. TIME: 11 a.m. Register Now.

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Proactive Report

OCTOBER 17, 2016

FREE WEBINAR ON DIGITAL PR STRATEGY NOVEMBER 9, 2016. I’ve been using my 10-step Digital PR plan for several years now and have long wished for one tool that could do everything needed to implement each step. Until recently I’ve had to use several tools, which drove me crazy. I like things to be easy and effective.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 20, 2016

Do your social media profiles scream promotion, promotion, promotion? If so, you could be missing out on the true personal branding power that social media holds. At its best, social media will allow you and your business to be seen and heard as an expert in your field. What Is Personal Branding?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2016

Every company’s worst nightmare is experiencing a social media fail. This article isn’t about the biggest social media fails of 2016. Instead, we’re going to focus on the steps your brand can take to avoid ending up on those lists and what to do after you have an embarrassing social media blunder.

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Social Media Solutions (SMS) is a Qatari digital communication agency that builds and manages reputations for nonprofit, retail, healthcare and retail clients. Problem: Hard to find their shiny needle in the social media tool haystack. Social Media Qatar (@socialmqa) August 16, 2016.

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Unmetric

DECEMBER 21, 2016

You would think that being an infant care brand on social media is cakewalk. But making the most out of your social media presence is not just about getting a load of ‘awww’s. If you aren’t convinced, take a look at how Huggies carefully plans and skillfully executes its social media strategy.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Still, if you master the tool, you can dig deep and revisit some favorite or forgotten posts — or study your competition’s social media strategy. Twitter advanced search is a tool you can use to filter tweets by highly specific criteria. With the Dates tool, you can add a specific day or range of dates to search.

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Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 27, 2019

Further, “80% of leads sourced through social media for B2B marketers come from LinkedIn…(and) LinkedIn drives more traffic to B2B blogs and websites than Facebook and Twitter combined.” Of the 800 vendors studied, 124 have gone out of business, been acquired, or changed Twitter accounts since 2016.

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agora pulse

JUNE 20, 2017

ManageFlitter is certainly a useful Twitter management tool for brands with multiple channels and those looking for better analytics, something TweetDeck never really provided. However, this tool doesn’t come cheap and for a social media manager like myself, with 10 + accounts it would be $43 per month.

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The Social Media Hat

AUGUST 3, 2016

Social Media Creating Great-Performing Social Media Content - Tips for Share-Friendly Posts. Creating content for social media can be tough. If you've been social media marketing for a while, you know that, usually, those posts get lower engagement than straight visual posts. Don't know?

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Crossposting is when one message gets published across multiple social media channels at one time. Crossposting on social media can be a great time and energy saver, but if done incorrectly could cause more trouble for your social channels. Why Crossposting on Social Media Can Give You a Bad Rep.

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Buffer Social

JUNE 30, 2017

Do you remember your first social media profile? Or, how about your first social media post? Social media has changed and evolved so much since the early days, it’s almost hard to believe how far we’ve come. How people use social media has changed as well. Let’s dive in!

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

One aspect of social media engagement is the live aspect: what is happening right now ? Yet another important aspect of social media management is planning ahead ( a timesaving tip I’ve shared before ). As of this writing, Instagram doesn’t allow third party tools to automate content publishing for the user.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Once thought of as just a passing fad, social media has had a tremendous impact on business over the past decade. Social platforms like Twitter and Facebook have transformed the way that people communicate and, in the process, have changed the way that businesses interact with customers. Developing a Social Media Strategy.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 23, 2016

Despite the growing popularity, social media for business is still put on the back burner for a lot of organizations. However, social media can benefit businesses of any size. Social Media for Business by the Numbers. Being successful with social media for business comes down to creativity and engagement.

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Buffer Social

JUNE 16, 2016

I have the amazing privilege of speaking with social media managers from a variety of brands and industries around the world on a daily basis. We surveyed and spoke with more than 150 of the world’s best social media managers and put together a selection of 75 answers here. Growing an audience.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

However, finding the right influencer marketing tools can be a major challenge. That’s why we’ve provided a list of tools to help you develop your influencer marketing strategy. Bookmark this list as a reference guide for your 2016 plans. Influencer Marketing Tools for the Holiday Season. TIME: 11 a.m. Register Now.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Every time your company releases an advertisement, launches a website, speaks at a conference or posts on social media, you release your brand voice. This means companies have to rely on building a brand voice on platforms like social media to get more people aware of their product or service. Maintaining Consistency.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2017

billion monthly active users on Facebook, which includes a 17% year over year spike since 2016. For your business, brand or enterprise company, this channel is unavoidable if you’re truly trying to create a worthwhile play in social media marketing. Try our social media management and analytics tools with a free 30-day trial !

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Sprout Social

JUNE 6, 2016

Social media has become such a critical aspect for businesses that many of you have considered hiring a social media analyst. Whether you handle social media in-house, outsource it or have someone specifically on staff to manage it, you should think about the qualities that make up a successful social media analyst.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Social media contests have been used by brands of all sizes to get more followers, increase engagement and generate buzz. With organic reach becoming increasingly difficult to earn, social media contests offer a great way to get more eyes on your social posts and boost engagement. Why Create Social Media Contests?

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