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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Bill Hartzer

MAY 9, 2024

Deloitte’s latest research, “ 2023 Creator Economy in 3D ,” reveals a pivotal shift in consumer behavior and brand engagement. According to the study, a striking 60% of consumers are more likely to engage with a brand that aligns with a content creator they trust.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 4, 2023

More than three-quarters of the world’s population aged 13+ uses social media. billion people are active social media users. Social media marketing provides a unique opportunity to connect with this massive audience on the platforms where they already spend their time. What is social media marketing?

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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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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

Social media networks, and the way users interact with them, evolve quickly. In 2023, we saw new platforms enter the scene and shake ups in platform preferences that changed the face of the industry, while other tried and true networks held consumer attention. Especially as powerhouse networks become increasingly oversaturated.

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Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Bluesky , the innovative open social network, has thrown open its doors to the public on February 6, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the realm of social media. The roots of Bluesky’s remarkable ascent trace back to its humble beginnings with the inaugural meetup held in Tokyo in April 2023.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The holidays are a time when brands have an opportunity to engage with their customers in meaningful ways and boost sales. However, you can still take advantage of the remaining days coming into the season and drive engagement and revenue. Make sure your content engages with customers in meaningful ways and provides value to them.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results. 60% of US B2B marketers named social media the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue in 2023. However, social media is also the fastest-evolving channel.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Audience engagement is all about the connection your audience feels with your brand and the actions they take as a result of it. In general, audience engagement, and social media engagement in particular, isn’t easy to come by. Social media users’ feeds are flooded with content competing for their attention.

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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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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 8, 2023

Getting your content shared on social media is one of the most challenging parts of being a marketer. But what's really the formula for creating shareable content? Crafting engaging and shareable content is the key to unlocking greater reach and interaction on social media platforms.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As a social media brand or content creator, getting an audience hooked on your uploads is as fundamental as it is challenging. The good news is that if you’re having that issue and you seek to increase those engagement rates on social media, you’ve come to the right place.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 28, 2023

Bonus: Download a free guide to learn how to use social media listening to boost sales and conversions today. What is dark social? Dark social is sharing content or mentioning brands on private social media channels, including through direct messaging, email, private groups, and more. What about in 2023?

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. billion people are social media users. Worldwide, social users spend almost two and a half hours on social platforms each day. Find more eye-popping stats about social media here !) Your mind is ready. Your body is ready.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

There’s no denying the impact of influencers on social media, culture and commerce. Trendsetters and culture drivers like Lia have made influencer marketing an essential piece to social media strategies. We’ll explore five influencer marketing trends shaping the social media landscape in 2024.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 5, 2024

We conducted a survey of 1,500 US and Canadian social media users aged 18-64 to determine how loyalty was changing and what brands could do to win consumers over. Reddit: A Case Study in Switching Behavior Reddit is a particularly powerful community to study switching behavior. .”² How can this be true?

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Social media marketers understand the power of community more than most. But for a long time, communities built specifically for them have been few and far between. Since its public launch in April 2023 , The Arb community has experienced remarkable growth in engagement, with membership consistently on the rise.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Social listening plays a vital role in this area. Tapping into social media conversations points to customer insights that go beyond surface-level metrics and unearth the real needs, desires and pain points of your audience. Social listening can help them learn if it’s an isolated post or requires deeper investigation.

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Social Media Sentiment Loyalty Microsoft 108

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. Identify: One or Two Primary Audiences.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 15, 2023

She wrote the book Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World , which was listed as an Amazon #1 new release for college and university student life. The scuttlebutt in the economics community this week about identifying toxic professionals stems from an online forum. Everywhere!

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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. This makes it the ideal platform for B2B marketers on social media.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While there’s no denying the value and power of social listening, a tool this impactful can make it feel intimidating to get started. In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 7, 2023

She shared her findings with an audience at our 2023 Social Media Strategies Summit Higher Education Virtual Conference. They have a culture that may look very different from what our campuses, and the communities where our campuses are located, look like,” Dr. Phillips explains. What Is the Enrollment Cliff?

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Hootsuite

MAY 1, 2023

Are you looking to create a more efficient social media workflow? Social media managers have a tough gig, often juggling multiple accounts , managing complex campaigns, and collaborating with stakeholders. Let’s take a look at the top 7 tips to create an effective social media workflow.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. In 2023, amidst recession talk, a cost of living crisis and a seemingly never-ending flood of layoff announcements, it feels a bit like the obstacle course is on fire. To put it simply, brands can’t afford to cut back on social.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

When you think about the commitments that were made to individual communities and people altogether, taking that away is bad from a business perspective,” she says. The recognition and acknowledgement of diverse communities is so important for employees to feel seen, heard and included in the company culture.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Many social media platforms are rethinking the way they reward their top creators.    A blue tick or badge on social media used to mean you were someone to watch — whether that meant a creator with a growing following or a recognized public figure. LinkedIn, however, has gone the other way.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.  So, in this article, join me in exploring five themes for social media in 2024 through the lens of industry experts, unraveling their predictions and the reasons behind them.

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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. This blog examines Stanley’s social media strategy and how it earns the brand record-breaking sales and profits. Analysis of Stanley’s social media accounts Today, loyalists swear by the Stanley Quenchers. Twitter: 10.7K

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

billion by 2022, Tiktok is undoubtedly the most powerful platform for brands to build a loyal and engaged audience. Even though there is no sure-shot path to success for TikTok marketing, following these 9 growth hacks can help you attract your target audience’s attention and drive more engagement on TikTok. With over 1.2

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This is a thought that pops up many times throughout the day while I’m working as the Social Media Manager at Buffer. What really helps me is making a checklist for my social media activities. Reply to notifications on all platforms It’s important to reply to people who are engaging with you on social media.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%). What is it about social media careers that makes them dominated by white women?

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Get the need-to-know highlights from the social media industry that happened the week of September 25-28. Meta + Facebook This was a particularly update-heavy week for Meta & Associates, as they held their Meta Connect 2023 conference and unveiled several updates aimed at enhancing user engagement and streamlining content sharing.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 23, 2024

A series where we compile and analyze social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, and break down what makes them so genius. We help you envision how social can increase your brand’s awareness, foster community engagement and grow the bottom line. Using tools that elevate posts your community is already sharing.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re B2B or B2C, your customers want to engage with humans on social media. 56% of customers want more relatable, personable content from brands on social, but 48% of brands are still posting self-promotional content multiple times a week. Easy: be active on social media.

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Social Media Strategy HootSuite Sentiment 112

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The challenge increased the brand’s engagement rate by 15.79%, which was well above the set benchmarks. Who they are: Incubeta is an international digital marketing agency that provides solutions including consulting, media services and creative production. Some 147,000 engagements were earned as well. Ay Sauce – Cashino.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 29, 2023

The way candidates research, discover and apply to roles on social media has completely reimagined job seeking and hiring. As a result, using social media for HR functions like recruitment has become standard practice, further proving that social is no longer exclusively reserved for the marketing department.

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