Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In this post, you will learn about 9 of the biggest social media trends to watch out for in 2021. You will also find tips on how to leverage these social media trends to your advantage. Social Commerce Will Become More Mainstream. In 2021, ephemeral content like that will gain more demand.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2022

The idea that social media is “something the intern can do” is about as outdated as saying the internet is all cat videos. And yet, you don’t have to scroll too far through #MarketingTwitter before you find social media managers venting about feeling overworked and undervalued. works in social, always working*.

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Digimind

JANUARY 6, 2021

2021 is here, and it doesn’t have to be a continuation of the last difficult 10 months that have plagued brands and agencies alike. We made it!

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agora pulse

JANUARY 30, 2021

What top tips do you need to know to level up your social media strategy in 2021? Every year, some of the most brilliant social media marketers in the industry provide training and tips to our audience through summits , courses , and top-notch content. Get out of a creative rut.

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Oktopost

MARCH 31, 2021

Still not sure if your business should employ video marketing? Consider this: by the end of 2021, the average internet user was forecast to spend roughly 100 minutes a day watching online videos. And with the growth in video consumption has come an accompanying increase in video marketing. . Why Video Marketing.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2021

Every new year brings opportunities for marketers to try new things, improve upon their old strategies and pitch ideas that have never been brought to the table before. In this article we’ll walkthrough: Content themes that have potential for 2021. Using social data to prepare your pitch. What’s the big idea?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2021

So instead of trying to anticipate the next big thing for 2021, we’re going in the opposite direction and sharing what not to do on social media based on what we learned in 2020. From taking a stand on current events to embracing the rise of TikTok, here are six things to keep in mind when executing your 2021 social strategy.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 16, 2021

During Instagram’s Creator Week in June 2021, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri suggested that posting 2 feed posts per week and 2 Stories per day is ideal for building a following on the app. The Hootsuite social media team’s current strategy is to just post to the main feed 2 to 3 times each week, and to Stories 2 to 3 times a week.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For any company, building and maintaining a social media presence is a key marketing strategy for reaching more potential customers. A company’s social media profiles also act as a space where anyone can get to know your company much better, helping to build a stronger online brand.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Waves of corporations have responded by making pledges to uphold eco-friendly, socially responsible, antiracist business practices. Despite more frequent business pledges, consumers remain skeptical– 52% believe brands that take stances on societal issues are just trying to drive sales. Responsive brands breed trust.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If there’s anything 2021 proved, it’s that a lot can happen in 12 months. Over the past year, social has increased its influence on trends , industries and even markets. As its impacts continue to grow, social media managers have taken their roles in new and innovative directions.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 23, 2021

And of course, promoting these materials and how-tos is central to the brand’s social media strategy. — Zendesk (@Zendesk) April 26, 2021. For example, brands should make a conscious effort to share shout-outs and compliments from their customers. — Julien Paffumi (@jpaffumi) April 29, 2021.

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agora pulse

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

What are your Instagram marketing challenges this year? Ali Mirza is the CEO and founder of iSocialYou , a digital marketing agency based in Dallas, Texas. In the past 10 years, Ali has developed digital marketing solutions and growth hacking strategies for several megabrands, SMBs, startups, and agencies. Be specific.).

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In late 2021, TikTok surpassed 1 billion monthly users , making it one of the internet’s favorite applications. And with consumer preferences leaning towards short-form video, the demand for agencies who specialize in TikTok marketing remains high. 5 top TikTok marketing agencies (with case studies).

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

One of the most challenging tasks is to define our brand voice and tone. After all, everyone wants to be relatable and engaging on social media. However, brand voice isn’t just about seeming quirky and cool; it has a massive impact on the success of our social campaigns. Brand Voice Must Evolve with Your Audience.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Here’s our list of favorite reads for different aspects of social media. To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos.

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Later

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Stay on top of your social strategy and plan for all the important holidays with our free 2021 printable calendar and holidays guide. 2021 Social Media Holidays Guide. We know that scheduling posts and visually planning your feed in advance is key to a stress-free life for social media managers.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2022

Let’s talk about why it’s important to understand social media marketing for retail brands. Nearly three-quarters ( 74.8% ) of the world’s population over the age of 12 use social media. Those people are engaging with retail brands on social. Treat social media as part of your sales funnel.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 9, 2020

But agencies also learned plenty about themselves and their clients, and are taking those lessons with them into 2021. From doubling down on client satisfaction to creating flexible packages to championing social as a service, agencies that embrace change are poised for growth in the year to come. . YoY increase in comments.

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Digimind

AUGUST 30, 2021

Most companies spend 15% to 25% of their digital marketing budget on social media marketing efforts, including organic and paid strategies. As we know, marketing is an essential part of any brand. of the population are active social media users. billion since April 2021.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 16, 2023

But refraining from social media altogether only creates more room for crises to snowball and brand health to plummet. More than ever, financial services brands must take steps to use social media as an essential part of their risk mitigation and brand safety strategy, instead of downplaying its impact or fearing it.

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Later

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Stay on top of your social strategy and plan for all the important holidays with our free 2021 printable calendar and holidays guide. 2021 Social Media Holidays Guide. We know that scheduling posts and visually planning your feed in advance is key to a stress-free life for social media managers.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

BFCM — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — is an exhilarating but often daunting time of year for business owners and marketers.    Now that fantastic deals are table stakes, it can feel like shouting into a crowded room to ensure your brand gets the attention it deserves. billion in the U.S.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In order to contextualize and communicate the value of social back to your boss or team members, you need to embrace your social data. Social data is so important, in fact, that 33% of social marketers in a hiring position list reporting ability as the top skill they look for in candidates. Engagements.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 19, 2021

Through all the ups and downs, brands wrestled with how they could—and should—pivot their marketing strategies to stay connected with their customers. What emerged for many was a new appreciation for the power of social media. Understanding brand health on social helps you understand: How consumers feel about your brand.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2021

Brands today have more options available than ever when launching multichannel marketing campaigns—which may be both a blessing and a curse, considering over half of marketing leaders say they struggle to effectively execute them. The benefits of multichannel marketing are clear. Maximize marketing ROI.

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Hootsuite

JULY 29, 2021

You might be the most amazing social media manager in the world, with an impeccable social strategy and well-honed posting schedule — but that doesn’t mean you know how to take a picture. In the meantime, low- or no-budget brands can benefit from the wealth of stylish shots. That’s okay! We’re not blaming you!

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Sprout Social

MAY 19, 2021

Creating a social media interaction strategy is essential for long-term customer satisfaction. Most consumers expect brands and companies with a social media presence to interact with their customers in meaningful ways. As social continues to evolve, the ways audiences engage with brands will grow alongside it.

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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. Brand awareness is the key to unlocking more purchases on social.

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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? Social media listening is the same as this but on a massive scale. It lets you discover, learn from, and get involved in online conversations about your brand, on whichever platform they’re happening.

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Sprout Social

MAY 6, 2021

Last year, the team and I launched our first people’s-choice awards program, the Sprout Spotlight Awards to recognize the teams, creators, community managers and strategists behind some of the best brands on social. This program revealed a lot about our community and the state of social marketing as a whole.

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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

MARCH 17, 2021

More paid social!), social marketers can all agree it’s one challenge that calls for some creative problem solving. Some brands are choosing to take a direct approach, asking for follows and Likes in exchange for something else. — Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) February 26, 2021. Too many networks!

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Later

JULY 29, 2021

Vancouver-based lifestyle brand Herschel Supply is a pioneer when it comes to good social strategy. With over 1M followers on Instagram alone, the design-driven accessories brand has successfully built a cult following with international appeal. How do you support this on social media? I absolutely loved it.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Reddit continues to grow by double digits every year, adding 25% more users in 2020 and 14% more in 2021. That growth, combined with 40% of Gen Z searching social platforms for info instead of Google, makes Reddit a unique opportunity for brands. Market research. Good marketing always is, right? Social listening.

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Oktopost

MAY 12, 2021

It turns out that creating a brand community for your B2B company can give you that type of mouthwatering ROI. . Creating a branded community helps combat these issues, which is probably why 4 out of 5 founders believe that they are essential to B2B success. What is a Brand Community? Why You Should Build a Brand Community.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In spite of that, many brands are still hesitant to join. A social media company’s social team testing a new social channel is incredibly meta. By experimenting with a TikTok marketing strategy we’re poised to be an early leader and a source of data, inspiration and thought leadership within our industry.

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