Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

Social media stories, originally popularized by Snapchat, have seen significant growth and adoption across nearly all major social networks. A recent report from GlobalWebIndex found that Instagram and Facebook users are increasingly viewing and creating social media stories.

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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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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Over 1 billion people use Facebook Groups, engaging in more personal or niche communities related to their interests. As Groups continue to grow, Facebook looks to identify ways in which brands can tap into these passionate communities to further drive advocacy and business goals. Image Source: Social Media Today.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 19, 2017

We are grateful for people who share what worked (and what didn’t) for them on social media. With 2017 coming to an end, I thought it might be helpful to do a review of our social media performance and share the findings with you. Our top social media posts of the year. 175,752 impressions.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 13, 2017

Whether it’s the next best television show to binge watch or the next big social media marketing best practice, it’s fun to take a stab at predicting what the future holds. At #SproutChat , we had more than 65 social media marketers join us to talk about what they believe 2017 has in store for the industry.

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Later

JUNE 12, 2020

To help you better understand the holiday and how brands can successfully celebrate Juneteenth on social media, we asked social media strategist and photographer Dante Nicholas to share his knowledge on the day! So the Fourth of July holiday has always felt slightly tainted for many in the Black community. .

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 6, 2020

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. But now, it needs a little power boost.

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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Are you tired of your Facebook cover image, Facebook advertising images, Facebook Group image, Twitter cover images, Pinterest board covers and LinkedIn images not looking as beautiful as the cool social media kids (aka visual savvy social marketers)? With social media, the only guarantee we have is change.

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Pam Moore

MARCH 31, 2017

I am thrilled to announce that Social Profit Factor is finally here! It is THE social media training academy for small business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, CMOs, CEOs, directors, recruiters, sales professionals, real estate agents, speakers, authors, network marketers, artists, franchisees, franchisors and YOU!

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 29, 2016

2016 has been a very eventful year, especially in the world of social media marketing. Starting with January, we’re going to take you through the year to see what popular social media topics were on marketers minds. How “Making a Murderer” Made its Mark Through Social Media , by Jessica Hammerstein.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 18, 2017

Usually when you hear about social media automation, you picture the cringe-worthy automatic direct message that sometimes happens after you follow a new account. If you’re considering automation as part of your social media marketing efforts, there are a few key questions to ask yourself: Why do I want to automate?

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Has your social media agency avoided Twitter? But seasoned social media managers know how to stand out with different types of content. In fact, Twitter is one of the few social media platforms in which you can still build traffic and leads without investing in advertising. After all, it can be chaotic.

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Pam Moore

MARCH 7, 2017

“Why can’t we just skip the social media strategy stuff and create some buzz for this amazing offer we have?” ” I can’t count the number of times I have been asked this question by clients, students of our social media workshops, attendees at events where I speak, loyal blog readers & even neighbors!

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 24, 2024

However, the brand is equally famous for its notorious brand wars, memes, and tongue-in-cheek marketing strategies. So, let’s do a deep dive into Wendy’s social media strategy and how the brand stays trending and connected with consumers. It is no wonder Wendy’s social media strategy focuses on younger audiences.

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 22, 2018

A huge proportion of brand promotion is now done online, particularly through social media. Digital ad spending exceeded TV promotion budgets for the first time ever in 2017. They allow you to give back to your community. They give you access to user-generated content that can be used to promote your brand further.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 30, 2019

There is no shortage of reasons for brands to move away from the social media giant, Facebook. of businesses also report maintaining a presence on Facebook ( 2019 State of Social Media Report ). Here are 7 brands that are achieving killer results on Facebook in 2019 to get you inspired. #1

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 22, 2019

2018 was a year of lasting impacts on the social media industry. Even in an industry marked by fast change, 2018 will go down in history as a big year for social media and all of the marketers who use it to sell their products or services. Social Media Trends of 2019 #1. Here are our top 10 trends for 2019.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 8, 2018

While individuals build up followings and influence their audience, what are brands doing to stay relevant? Let’s take a look at how five fitness brands are winning at social media. This powerhouse fitness clothing brand brings a multi-pronged approach to their social media and digital marketing efforts.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2017

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. That’s why we created this Facebook marketing strategy for 2017, which includes seven essential steps to not only get started, but also create an impressive plan.

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Sprout Social

JULY 7, 2020

Throughout 2020, brands have been challenged to maintain their social media presence as audiences invest their attention into major social movements and changes to their way of life. Consistently, the message has been that audiences seek brands’ participation on social issues.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 2, 2019

To support this mission, we developed three social media objectives: 1) Build awareness among our target audience. 3) Activate ambassadors, which includes both the target audience and employees, to advocate on behalf of the brand. 88% year-over-year increase in last-touch sales attribution from social media.

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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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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 3, 2019

In April, the platform saw changes to its API that resulted in the death of Instagram bots, apps that help brands analyze their followers and limitations on the ability to repost UGC. As we move into a new year, brands will need to continually assess and adjust their Instagram strategies to stand out. 2018 was a big year for Instagram.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Brands and content creators are in full swing developing their holiday plans ! S ocial media networks take this Q4 push to provide updates and release new products, while also provid ing tips and tricks on how to boost traffic, drive sales, and increase video views. Users earn this title by being an active member of the community.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 6, 2017

We love when brands think outside of the box and try something a little different in their campaigns on social. You may have read our social media roundup of best in class brand social voices. We’ve put together a few brand examples that made us laugh recently—hope you enjoy as much as we do.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 3, 2017

Cheers to 2017! CST to engage with Team Sprout and our broader Sprout Community. Join our Facebook community for weekly notifications or take note on the topics and dates below. Join our Facebook community for weekly notifications or take note on the topics and dates below. January 4, 2017: Maintaining a Social Media CRM.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2018

Facebook announced that they’ll be optimizing the Newsfeed so that users see more content from their friends and less from brands. Just one word of caution, make sure you have a community manager prepared to reply back to all those comments! Early on in 2017, Instagram stories surpassed usage of Snapchat according to Statista.

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Unmetric

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Teacher’s Day is the perfect opportunity to thank your mentors and that is just what brands did! With creative greetings, aesthetic images, and quirky videos, brands were able to get their social communities to interact with them. — Gatorade India (@GatoradeIndia) September 4, 2017.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

While the NHL doesn’t have the massive audience of the NFL , hockey fans are a dedicated bunch and love following their favorite team(s) on social media. As an NHL season ticket holder for the last 12+ years, I can attest first-hand to just how engaged hockey fans can be on social. Los Angeles Kings. Nashville Predators.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Is your brand active on most social media platforms, but you’re not sure whether you should invest in a TikTok strategy , too? The short-form video app sprung to life around 2017, but rose to massive popularity at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Brands have to be alert to a myriad of new trends popping up every day.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 16, 2018

The Shorty awards recognize the most influential, popular, and culturally relevant brands, organizations, agencies, campaigns and influencers across social media. The Shorty awards are in their 10 th year and they continue to be one of the highest honors within the social media space. In 2017, we generated a.

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Buffer Social

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Video marketing is one of the most-talked about subjects in social media right now. Marketers, brands, and businesses everywhere are all jumping aboard this incredible trend that has truly begun to take take over our social news feeds. What type of video content works best for social media. Google Play.

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Unmetric

AUGUST 2, 2019

Which are the most followed brands on Instagram and how did they get there? Luckily, we have an Instagram analytics tool that tracks, among other things, which brands have the most followers. Instagram has proven to be a great platform for brands to market their products. What is their social strategy on Instagram?

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 15, 2018

We’re officially into the swing of 2018 and with the first quarter winding down, it’s time to evaluate how your social media strategy is working. . Knowing this information will help you replicate the best aspects of your strategy, eliminate the bad parts and learn from all the experiments attempted throughout 2017. .

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Social media in higher education provides an indispensable resource to students and alumni — not to mention the school itself. Doing so encourages more people to follow you, and increases your brand awareness. And yes, I mean brand awareness. Remember: Your school — like a business — is a brand.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Some might even say it’s a big game, or maybe The Big Game (if your brand isn’t legally in the clear to refer to the Super Bowl itself). No matter what you call the game, it’s certainly a huge day for marketing, both in commercial spots during the game and on just about every social media channel. No problem.

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