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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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As the year winds down, it's time to stroll down memory lane and revisit the moments that defined 2023 on social media.   Let’s give 2023 a quick rewind. The big screen 2023 was a landmark year for cinema, with the big screen offering a mosaic of storytelling that captivated audiences worldwide.

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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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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 6, 2023

And it’s exactly why you should focus on providing holistic customer service through social media. On social media, most customers just want to be heard and understood. Not sure how to provide great customer support via social media? 13 Social Media Customer Service Stats You Must Know 1.

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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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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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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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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Higher education marketers are busy, so finding the time to keep up with the latest industry developments can be challenging. How are external trends and events going to affect your broader marketing strategy? Here are ten higher education marketers you should start following right now. Figuring that stuff out can be tough.

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 23, 2023

Tech Predictions for 2023 by Matt Senter , CTO & Co-founder of Lolli 2022 in tech has been a year defined by key economic and industry shifts, namely hot inflation, tech layoffs, and the arrival of crypto winter. High-yield savings accounts, shopping rewards programs, and rebates will be major beneficiaries of the market downturn.

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Sprout Social

MAY 16, 2023

It’s been two years since we last partnered with The Harris Poll to understand how leaders view the state of social media and its impact on an organization. At that time, social as a channel and profession was undergoing a major evolution. Today, it’s clear that constant change is simply a part of the job.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Think about it: Human beings created the typewriter, the telephone, the web and eventually social media to communicate at scale. We’re social creatures, and platform shake-ups or passing social trends can’t change that. Use these insights to inform your 2023 strategy and you’ll do great things in the new year.

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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. Without social media benchmarks (a.k.a. average performance stats for a social platform or industry), it’s difficult to make sense of raw data. Without social media benchmarks (a.k.a.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

What is social media technology? At its core, social media technology is software designed to manage a company’s social media profiles across multiple platforms. From emerging networks to well-established platforms, audiences have a nearly insatiable appetite for social media content across channels.

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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

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. Companies are investing in these tools to get more out of their efforts.

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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

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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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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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results.

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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. If you’re feeling the heat, we see you and hear you.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Creating standout social media content can be a challenge, but looking at what other brands are doing well can provide some valuable inspiration. In their most recent video, social media experts Taylor and Sara from Ignite Social Media shared five examples of branded social content they loved and why those posts worked so effectively.

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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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Keyhole.co

MARCH 24, 2024

The company also recorded a whopping $2.2 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? The vacation rental marketplace doubles down on UGC marketing through its Twitter handle.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Two retail trends that every business can count on in 2023 are change and innovation. That’s why we’ve rounded up the latest retail trends for 2023 and served them up in an easy-to-follow blog post. Bonus: Learn how to sell more products on social media with our free Social Commerce 101 guide.

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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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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 10, 2023

Influencer marketing has always been one of the most effective strategies for reaching new audiences. Coca-Cola Targets Can Thieves When Coca-Cola ’s marketing partners searched for a way to promote Coke Zero Sugar, they discovered that 40% of people admit to taking someone else’s food or drink.

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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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The Realtime Report

MAY 30, 2023

Brands Spent a Whopping $673B on Social Media Ads in Five Years By Jastra Kranjec With 75% of Gen Zers and almost half of Millennials making purchasing decisions influenced by social media ads, it`s no wonder brands and companies continue pouring money into this type of advertising.

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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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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. But what’s the fuss all about?

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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. If you’re a company with photogenic products, make Pinterest a priority.

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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. Want all the details?

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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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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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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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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With budget cuts, resignations and layoffs in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments, professionals and consumers alike have noticed a trend in companies backtracking on their social justice commitments made in 2020. Cultural heritage months like Black History Month are a cornerstone to many DEI initiatives for brands.

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