Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social marketers rate influencer marketing as having a significant impact on their brand’s marketing efforts including customer loyalty (87%), awareness (89%) and reputation (87%), according to our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Social media is constantly evolving. 2023 will be no different as brands need to stay ahead of the curve to remain relevant. . Of course, brands need to have a social media presence — but it’s not enough to just be present. Here are the top 6 social media trends to expect in 2023. .

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 26, 2023

If you’re considering running an influencer marketing campaign, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of the industry, platforms to use, access to influencers and more. The influencer marketing industry is expected to reach $21.2 billion worldwide in 2023 The influencer marketing industry was worth just $1.7

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2023

There is a prevailing notion that young people don’t use Facebook, with Gen Z shifting their focus towards other social media platforms. What is Gen Z’s Favorite Social Media Platform? When we turn back to eMarketer data, Millennials lead the pack as the largest user group on social media, totaling 69.7

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

The 2024 US presidential election is several months away, but social media is already politically charged. According to Sprout Social Listening data , from January 1 to March 6, 2024 there were almost 7.6 In a typical year, running social media for a brand account is complex. Will brands sit this one out?

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 12, 2024

The struggle is real for social media leaders, managers, and teams. Whenever you mention that you work in social media, from the outside looking in, people think that you take a photo and/or video and just hit “post” to make the magic happen. Nevertheless, we know it takes much more work to manage a brand on social media.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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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Hootsuite

MAY 15, 2023

Each of your franchisees on social media. How do you keep marketing messages, branding, and customer experience consistent with, quite literally, so many cooks in the kitchen? Bonus: Get a free, customizable social media guidelines template to quickly and easily create recommendations for your company and employees.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A little late running your holiday campaign? Here are some tactics to consider to get the most out of social media marketing during this special time of year. Additionally, creating holiday-themed visuals can also spice up social media posts. Create a Social Media Countdown. Say no more! .

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

So you’ve planned and launched a social media campaign, and waited patiently for the likes, comments, and conversions to roll in. Did your target audience love your campaign, or was it a flop? Without social media benchmarks (a.k.a. Without social media benchmarks (a.k.a. But we got you.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 23, 2023

And as marketing leaders, it’s our job to decide where that beginning will take us—and how we’re going to get there. As leaders, we have the opportunity to shape our 2023 , even as budgets shrink and hiring stalls. Leading through ambiguity I’ve approached 2023 planning like packing for a large trip.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Don’t sweat through your blazer: here’s everything you need to know for your social media manager job interview. Then, you can enjoy the fabulous life of a social media manager (77% of social marketers are happy in their jobs… and hey, the salary’s not bad, either ). How did you get into social media?

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of retail marketing, it’s often the unexpected brands that deliver the most inspiring and effective influencer campaigns. Full disclosure : Big Lots is an Ignite Social Media client and we work together on the influencer program. Watch the video below.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as one of the hottest technology trends in 2023. Not only is it fundamentally shifting how we work but AI marketing tools are also reshaping marketing now and in the future. Read on to find out about the 10 best AI marketing tools you can use to speed up your workflows.

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Bill Hartzer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Personal connections on social media drive more consumer purchases than influencers. Mintel’s latest research reveals that Indian consumers are more likely to be influenced by individuals they know personally on social media when making purchasing decisions compared to online influencers.

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Social Media Today

JUNE 1, 2023

Yes, it's time to start planning your holiday campaigns.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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). Who they are: Byte/Dept is a marketing technology agency based in London, New York and Berlin. Byte was acquired by Dept in February 2021.

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Keyhole.co

AUGUST 16, 2023

Running a successful marketing campaign requires a dynamic approach that attracts your audience and keeps them engaged. The secret lies in leveraging multiple marketing channels. In this blog post, we’ll discuss two: social media and email. On their own, both marketing channels have unique strengths and weaknesses.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. It has become a core element of marketing and sales strategies. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 24, 2024

billion in revenue in 2023. In this exponential success, social media played a significant role. But how did they hit the marketing bullseye with their social handles? That’s why the company played on the aspirational aspect of beautiful houses, which their social media profiles reflect clearly.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 16, 2023

Facebook Messenger marketing can be a powerful part of your digital strategy. Below, we’ll explain how to use Facebook Messenger for marketing. We’ll also explore the best Facebook Messenger marketing strategies for 2023. Bonus: Learn how to sell more products on social media with our free Social Commerce 101 guide.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It’s also become a hot topic on social media. Spotify Wrapped comes in an easily shareable format with quick links to repost to your favorite social media platforms. For Spotify, it’s a viral marketing tool. To see just how effective the Spotify Wrapped campaign is, we dove into the Sprout Social Listening tool.

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Social Media Today

JUNE 1, 2023

Yes, it's time to start planning your holiday campaigns.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 18, 2024

Unbelievably, Stanley went from US$70 million in annual sales in 2019 to US$750 million in 2023. And behind this apparent miracle is a stroke of online marketing genius. This blog examines Stanley’s social media strategy and how it earns the brand record-breaking sales and profits. Instagram: 741.7K Twitter: 10.7K

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 11, 2023

Paid social media advertising should be a key part of any business strategy. Businesses can expand their reach to broad audiences, raise brand awareness, and convert sales at different levels of the sales funnel by engaging on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit, and LinkedIn.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As the digital market space rapidly evolves, customers are seeking authenticity and human connection from brands like never before. To meet this rising demand, your marketing team needs to be agile, think out of the box and keep up with deadlines—all while operating within limited budgets and constrained team bandwidths.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Want the inside scoop on how to effectively leverage influencer marketing for your beauty brand? Over at our sister company Carusele, our influencer marketing experts just shared their top 15 tips for beauty brands looking to maximize their influencer marketing results. Check out the full post over on the Carusele blog today.

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Social Media Today

JANUARY 27, 2023

Twitter's also shared an update on its total active user count.

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Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2023

Brands need the context social media metrics provide to meet today’s dynamic consumer space and take their business to the next level. That’s why leaders from more than 700 companies surveyed in the 2023 State of Social Media Report revealed that 85% of their business decisions were strongly informed by social data and insights.

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Creating a social media strategy takes time to research and write, but not all digital marketers have enough hours in the week. Download our free social media strategy template to help develop a plan with more ease and speed. Altering existing strategies can be difficult, too.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What was the ROI of your influencer campaign? How does one topic perform on social compared to another? How are people responding to a campaign? In social media, the most important questions are often the most difficult to answer or quantify. Let’s dive in. However, quantifying their success is difficult.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Most marketing professionals constantly grapple with two questions: What do our customers actually want and how can we turn them into our biggest champions? Without a deep understanding of their audience, even the most seasoned marketers, at times, find themselves in a cycle of guesswork and reactive strategies. Here’s how.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Recognizing Black History Month means brands need to go beyond marketing messages that preach solidarity but offer little action. As brands make plans to celebrate diverse communities through Black History Month and others, it’s important that they approach their campaigns with authenticity, empathy and cultural intelligence,” says Blackburn.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 27, 2023

Social media is quickly becoming the go-to method medium for B2B marketers looking to promote their business. In fact, a study by the International Data Corporation found that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make purchasing decisions. And some marketers have even reported ROIs as high as 1000%.

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Keyhole.co

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Every growth-focused business today needs a thriving social media presence, from small local businesses to big brand names. billion people , social networking sites are a goldmine of sales and marketing opportunities. That’s where reliable social media automation tools can help you.

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Keyhole.co

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Social media dominates our daily lives for varying reasons like entertainment, news, or shopping. So, if you want to get noticed by your target market, building a thriving digital presence is a must. That’s why you need a stack of reliable, scalable, and intuitive social media management tools.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. In this article, we dive deep into the benefits of influencer marketing, and ones that matter the most to your C-Suite. Plus, the three critical components of an effective influencer marketing strategy you need to know.

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