Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 12, 2018

I don’t know a marketer out there that would say that influence in social media is not a commodity, if you know how to leverage it. I do however, know a lot of marketers out there, who struggle with determining and identifying influence in social media and because of that, can not leverage it; and that’s NOT a commodity!

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2021

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. So who better to predict the future of social media marketing than the people behind the profiles?

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Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Trends 145

Harp Interactive

JANUARY 12, 2011

Backing up your social media information is helpful for personal use and a no brainer for any business with an active social presence! The good news…backing up your businesses social media accounts can save time, stress and potentially lost business, plus it’s simple and in most cases, costs nothing!

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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Keep reading to find out what you need to know to successfully navigate social media marketing through times of economic contraction.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 26, 2024

If there’s one thing social media marketers need more of, it’s time. More time to execute their social strategy, to create content, and to engage with customers. But since you can’t get more time in your day, the next best thing is to use social media collaboration tools to get everything done.

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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

By now we should know that when it comes to social media and digital marketing, the only guarantee we have is change. Every social media keynote presentation deck since 2009 includes a slide on how important valuable content that engages your target audience is to success in using social media for business.

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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. It’s corn. ??

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 22, 2021

As our teams dove into Q4 research at the beginning of the year, we notice that our data partner, GWI (formerly known as GlobalWebIndex), recently moved YouTube out of the ‘social media network’ category and into the ‘streaming service’ category. YouTube As A Social Media Network. Community Tab.

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agora pulse

MARCH 25, 2020

Most of us social media managers operate and plan for businesses to continue to succeed, and everything to be good in the world. What Social Media Managers Need to Do First in a Crisis. ” Social media messaging during a crisis. ” Social media strategy during a crisis.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 25, 2022

Investing in social media management increases your brand’s awareness, generates leads, drives traffic to your site and boosts community engagement. While that sounds great to executives and stakeholders, they may not understand how the costs associated with social media translate to business objectives. Let’s dive in.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2022

The sheer number of available formats and venues for social media video illustrates the point well (think TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories, just to name a few). Of those social media marketers who use video, 93% say it’s a vital component of their strategies. Social media video marketing statistics.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate with each other. Teachers and administrators have realized the potential of using social media in education. These days, the best educators are embracing social media’s role in the classroom. How does social media influence education?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We don’t have to tell you that social media is an industry that changes almost daily. At any given moment, there are new tools, platform updates, improved tracking, and several 2020 social media trends are emerging now that point to our industry being one of constant movement. Source: PEW Surveys conducted 2012-2019.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Social media is still a relatively new field, having risen to prominence in the past two decades. All three now work at a senior level at companies known for their top-notch social media strategies. On the hunt for guidance about how to build a career as a social media executive, I interviewed all three.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 24, 2018

According to a 2018 industry report by Social Media Examiner , 87% of all marketers indicated that their social media efforts generated more exposure for their businesses and 78% reported increased traffic to sites. Below you will find 9 components that are critical to a successful social media strategy.

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agora pulse

APRIL 1, 2020

Need a new job in social media? If you are a social media manager who has just lost her job, I’d like to help you get back on your tweeting feet. Start by saying this to yourself: Even in turbulent times, social media jobs are out there. Where to Immediately Look for Social Media Jobs.

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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

APRIL 18, 2022

Understanding what these niche social media platforms say about the future of social media as a whole can help marketers stay ahead of the trend curve. Vertical social networks are niche social media platforms centered around the interests of hyper-specific communities. Here’s what you need to know.

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SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 21, 2011

I recently participate in an Twitter chat where the conversation turned to whether or not it’s a good idea to automate social media activities. Do you automate your social media activities? Personally, I do leverage tools like Paper.li, but as an aggregation tool, not for the purpose of filler tweets.

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agora pulse

JUNE 29, 2020

That’s where social comes in! Check out these tips about social media for universities. Students are frequent users of multiple social media platforms, and many are often using a combination of social platforms daily that likely include Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok at the least.

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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. Source: Statista.

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Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 13, 2023

49% of HR professionals say their company plans to increase the use of social media for hiring and interacting with candidates. To find the best professionals, social recruiting strategies are of great importance now. Social media recruiting requires a lot of work. What is social media recruiting?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Carrie is active on LinkedIn , posting on average at least a couple of times a week. 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. Where Can You Find Them? Why Should You Follow Them?

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Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In the last few years, as Instagram has reached 1 billion monthly active users , the platform has become a goldmine for marketers. The days when Twitter or LinkedIn were the only social media networks for B2B business promotion are long gone. 75% of B2B buyers use social media to discover new products and services.

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Buffer Social

JUNE 16, 2022

Social media plays a big role in how we exist on and offline. From the platforms we are active on to the type of content we engage with, it’s not unusual for people to form (and break) connections based on the platforms they have in common. How can social media impact your career?

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Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2022

I have a lot of conversations with social media managers about strategy and best practices for a social platform they’re just taking on. The missed conversation is whether they should start the new social media account in the first place. Getting on a new social media platform just to be on it is not ideal.

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Later

MAY 24, 2020

But what if social media is your job? . When your work requires you to be scrolling social media, it can feel impossible to “unplug” and take a break from the online world. . There’s no denying that social media managers have an “always-on” attitude. on the pulse of what’s trending right now. .

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Saying It Social

MARCH 22, 2010

Saying It Social Your Social Media Marketing Resource Home About Polls Our Services Testimonials Proceed with Caution When Being Active on Social Media Sites Being active on social media networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter is a great way to build business relationships.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 30, 2023

Question: I’ve been noticing that many of the TikToks and Reels I watch are part of an ongoing social media series. An easy way to generate more content revolving around these very ideas is by creating a social media series. What exactly is a social media series? How can I start one myself?

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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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SocMed Sean

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Social media offers a lot of great opportunities and access to information. These activities may actually cause damage by keeping you from meeting your work deadlines or distracting your from your real-life relationships. Set a timer – Along with #1, be sure to set a timer that beeps at you when time’s up.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Rather than limiting social media to corporate profiles, this strategy involves sales teams utilizing their personal accounts to reach new prospects, share insights, and engage in meaningful conversations. Pushing your sales agenda Social media posts are not elevator sales pitches.

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Kikolani

MARCH 1, 2013

This post is part of a weekly series, Fetching Friday, featuring the best posts of the week in blogging, business, SEO, and social media on kikolani.com. The Resources Mashup. 29 Blogging Business Survival Tips – Advice on revenue generation, networking, social media, time management, and building a business.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 9, 2018

We recommend dedicated resources to ensuring that all customer inquiries via direct message, Messenger, or comment, are handled in a timely manner and that you care actively cultivating positive reviews for your business. Let’s dive in. How Facebook is updating pages to battle declining reach and engagement.

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Rebekah Radice

JANUARY 7, 2019

It can be a scary proposition to analyze your social media performance, but without an audit, there’s zero room for improvement. I’ve broken down 8 steps to help you measure each aspect of your social media performance. How to Measure Social Media Performance. How did it make you feel?

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

On social media, fostering community means getting the people who are connected to you connecting to each other. “I think the important thing that distinguishes fans [or audience] and actual community, as most social scientists will see it, is the mutual sharing amongst themselves,” says Adrian.

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