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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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 25, 2021

I’m Jim Tobin, the founder of social media agency Ignite Social Media (2007) and influencer marketing agency Carusele (2015). Ignite Social Media is known as “ the original social media agency ” because we were the first social media agency created out of whole cloth in the United States.

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Social Media Advertising Team Hubspot 172

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

We surveyed 1,000 US consumers to better understand what’s driving perceptions and behaviors around social commerce (i.e., did TikTok really make me buy it?). According to our data, 65% of participants have already made purchases directly through social media. Consumers use social commerce to treat themselves.

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Buy Brands Survey Apparel 143

The Realtime Report

MAY 19, 2014

Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, YouTube and Foursquare: Foursquare app splits in two, launches Swarm. Any social media updates that we missed? Let us know in the comments below.

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The Realtime Report

JULY 21, 2014

Check out all the latest social media news from the last two weeks, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, YouTube and Vine: Facebook. Facebook tests new ‘buy’ button for online purchases in U.S. Any social media updates that we missed?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Programmatic advertising channels are rapidly becoming the most important medium for US advertisers and the world at large. In 2019, US advertisers are expected to spend nearly $60 billion on programmatic advertising. What is programmatic advertising? Traditional vs. Programmatic Media Buying.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. This psychological phenomenon has further expanded thanks to the growth of social media. This type of social proof can emphasize how a product or service provided a solution to a common problem. Social proof: Boosts Conversions.

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comScore Marketing Case Study Review 299

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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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 22, 2019

2018 was a year of lasting impacts on the social media industry. Even in an industry marked by fast change, 2018 will go down in history as a big year for social media and all of the marketers who use it to sell their products or services. Social Media Trends of 2019 #1. The Rise of Social TV.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 23, 2020

One week ago today, we wrote a blog post on how to think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak around the globe. Social Media Use, Engagement and Paid Efficiency are Way Up. In Asia, which had significant impact from the virus before us, 53% of people reported browsing Facebook more often.

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CPM Social Media CPC Sample 175

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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Social Media Crowdsourcing Privacy Comparison 140

Ignite Social Media

JUNE 20, 2019

Many advertisers believe getting people to click is the driving force behind social media advertising. This social media ad objectives strategy suggests that users who are more likely to click on an ad will ultimately complete a desired action, following the notion of “if they click, they will come”.

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Conversation Social Media CPM Metrics 131

Hootsuite

MAY 15, 2023

Each of your franchisees on social media. Fear not, franchisor: Here’s how to plan, execute, analyze, and maintain a successful franchise social media marketing strategy that all your franchisees will get excited about. What is franchise social media marketing? What’s good when it comes to content anyway?

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 30, 2020

billion people using social media today—more people than there were on the entire planet in 1971. This figure comes from the Digital 2020 report from Hootsuite and We Are Social , which tracks digital and social media trends across the globe. billion social media users (an increase of 9%) in 2020.

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Social Media HootSuite Report Advertising 145

agora pulse

JULY 31, 2020

Have you decided to turn to a social media marketing agency for all your social media needs? You’ve reached the point now that your brand can no longer manage your social media channels in house. Either way, it’s time to look for a social media marketing agency to handle your requirements.

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Social Media Marketing How To Social Media Management 190

Buffer Social

JANUARY 25, 2018

Social media is changing at a rapid pace. For example, the content format Stories was introduced on several major social media platforms slightly more than a year ago. To succeed on social media, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve and understand the latest social media trends.

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Social Media Trends Report Survey 111

The Realtime Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

What Is an Audience Profile, and How Does It Impact Advertising. An audience profile is very important when it comes to advertising and is something that should never be skipped. An audience profile is very important when it comes to advertising and is something that should never be skipped.

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Advertising Influencer Types Strategy 91

The Realtime Report

JUNE 19, 2019

How to Get Started in Media Planning and Buying. We’re in a new age of media. Smartphone applications, social media sites, and innovative technology gets invented daily. A couple of these positions in the advertising and marketing realms are the media planner and the media buyer.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2021

2020 also made a significant impact on the state of social media , evolving trends, and what the world deems important in life and from brands. Here’s a look at a few of the social media trends of 2021 that top organizations are capitalizing on this year: . Cause Marketing Continues to be a Top Social Media Trend.

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Trends Organization Social Media Travel 184

Ignite Social Media

MAY 29, 2018

The volume of advertisements on the platform is increasing slowly due to the company’s decision to slow the increase in the number of advertisements in the news feed. Facebook has reported ad volume would be less important going forward and instead revenue growth would come from higher ad prices. And is it Worth it?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2021

Accelerated by the events of 2020, this wave of transformation marks a turn of the tide in how businesses and consumers view, use and value social media—and we’ve got the data to prove it. For businesses wondering when to start making greater investments in social, the time is now. I love when brands engage with you on social.

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Statistics Social Media Marketing Survey 145

Forbes Social Media

MARCH 5, 2023

Have you noticed a deluge of advertisements on Twitter lately touting scam cryptocurrencies that use Elon Musk’s face? Last week, I reported on the paid ads that fraudulently use Musk and his companies to shill garbage crypto. You’re not alone. And it seems the problem is only getting worse.

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Buy Features Twitter Advertising 96

Sherrilynne Starkie

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Three out of four people now check the news at least weekly and almost half will share news media content via their own social networks. This renaissance speaks to mainstream media’s increased perceived credibility and trustworthiness. And, it provides broad exposure to large mainstream media audiences.

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Fashion News Report Review 409

Hootsuite

APRIL 25, 2023

Fake social media accounts are an ongoing problem for both social media platforms and for brands. Impostors on social media present a real challenge for all major brands. Bonus: Get a free, customizable social media policy template to quickly and easily create guidelines for your company and employees.

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Social Media Brands Tips HootSuite 88

Ignite Social Media

APRIL 17, 2020

As politicians, health experts and business leaders begin to debate how and when to loosen social distancing restrictions, our social media agency has begun to discuss how social media usage and, therefore, social media marketing is likely to look post-COVID-19 when our collective national lockdowns lift.

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Social Media Marketing Retail Energy 106

The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Tumblr and Apple: Facebook. Any social media updates that we missed? and… Apple?! and… Apple?! Let us know in the comments below!

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Apple News Buy Tumblr 149

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 21, 2020

For many organizations, it’s not even a question: Marketers own social strategy. After all, if social media serves primarily as a promotional and communications channel, who else would run it? This methodology delivered robust data on how mature organizations use social media compared to their less-mature counterparts.

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Social Media Committee Organization Survey 137

Convince & Convert

JANUARY 3, 2014

Don’t be sad, it had a good, long life and now it will retire to a nice farm where it will live with the CueCat, the three-martini lunch, and other advertising ideas that are past their prime. gives marketers real intelligence to help them make real-time decisions about their digital media spend. The funnel is dead.

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Buy Advertising Proposal Data 161

The Realtime Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn: LinkedIn opens its publishing platform to all members. Any social media updates that we missed this week? Let us know in the comments below.

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News Publishing LinkedIn Social Media 164

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Social media. The number of US social media users is expected to surpass 308 million in 2023 (up over 6 million from 2022 projections). So brands—now’s the time to build a social customer care strategy (if you don’t already have one). How do customers use social media for support?

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Statistics Social Media Brands Issues 110

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 22, 2012

Ever feel the pressure to prove social media’s value beyond subscriptions counts (Likes and Followers)? Recent updates to the platform have made life a little easier on social media marketers. Filter Social Media Traffic. What: Create advanced segments for your social media channels.

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Analytics Report Social Media Google 150

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The good news: There are so many ways to make money on social media! The bad news: There are so many ways to make money on social media…. And brands… As you know, social media changes constantly. What’s working to drive sales from social media right now? Where do you start? Partner with brands.

Social Media 112

Social Media Brands Tips Affiliate marketing 112

Sprout Social

APRIL 15, 2019

If you have absolutely no idea how to approach your Facebook advertising strategy these days, you aren’t alone. In this Facebook advertising guide, we’ll break down the best practices of running ads on Facebook and what you need to know to get started. It’s no secret that Facebook’s organic reach has taken a nosedive. Custom Audiences.

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Advertising Strategy Facebook How To 111

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The days when Twitter or LinkedIn were the only social media networks for B2B business promotion are long gone. The Social Media Marketing Industry Report says that B2B marketers see potential in using Instagram for B2B promotion. 75% of B2B buyers use social media to discover new products and services.

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B2B Examples Company Instagram 259

Hootsuite

JANUARY 24, 2022

One of social media’s greatest advantages for marketers is the ability to gather data in real-time. Social media data can help you gauge the initial success of a campaign within just a couple of hours of your launch. Social media data mining also gives you key insights into your audience.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s the perfect “meaty” metaphor for social media vanity metrics. any social metric can turn into a “vanity” metric if you’re bragging about it without any context. Social media metrics are incredibly important for a social media manager and shouldn’t be ignored. But be careful. But here’s the thing.

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Metrics Examples Marketing HootSuite 107

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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