Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. Related episode: How Community, Creation and Culture Fuel Canva’s Social , Jackie Barker 5.

Brands 148

Brands Marketing Real Estate Collaboration 148

Small Business Mavericks

APRIL 19, 2011

» The Changing Face Of Article Marketing Article marketing is a mainstay of Internet marketing. It’s been around since the earliest days of the Internet and Web-savvy marketers have been very effective in using article marketing to drive traffic to their websites and in closing the sale.

Hubpages 156

Hubpages Marketing Case Study Press Release 156

Sprout Social

MARCH 20, 2023

About a year after BentoBox invested in organic social media by hiring a social media manager, we shifted from a product-driven strategy to a community-driven one. Community is a vague word though. Now, let’s talk about what community means. Marketing professionals? What does it all mean? And is it really worth it?

Communities 86

Communities Products Company Strategy 86

Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. But whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned pro stepping into the digital landscape for the first time, we know that starting a social media marketing strategy from scratch can feel intimidating. Your mind is ready. Your body is ready. More than 4.95

Social Media 121

Social Media Tips HootSuite Marketing 121

Keyhole.co

JANUARY 20, 2024

As any small business owner knows, marketing can be pricey. Big businesses can throw massive budgets at expensive marketing strategies, but small businesses just don’t have that luxury. So how can a small business create an achievable marketing strategy that gets results? The answer is Facebook marketing.

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Small Business Engagement Strategy Facebook 100

Buffer Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Join Buffer’s open beta anytime and pop over to our community to let us know what you think of the latest features.)    With that, here are 11 ways to utilize this beautiful new feature to its fullest potential, five directly from our team and community. 

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

A proof point that illustrates what many social marketers already know: Presidential elections make social media a hard place to navigate, even if your brand isn’t inherently political. Like Reformation’s latest campaign with Monica Lewinsky and Vote.org , some brands will rely on influencers and celebrities to communicate their brand values.

Social Media 114

Social Media Marketing Sentiment Influencer 114

Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Trust is not a new thing when it comes to marketing and communications as evidenced by one of the most awaited studies in the communications world is always the annual Edelman Public Relations Trust Barometer. This is actually good news for the B2B Marketer. Building demand for their unique point of view.

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B2B ROI Communities Marketing 178

Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it?

Communities 78

Communities Social Media Community building Groups 78

Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Depending on your business objectives, social media marketing can wear multiple hats. Quantifying customer care and the value of community management can be a bit more… avant-garde; however, we have a measurement solution that might help you justify allocating resources to customer care on social media.

Communities 92

Communities Class Loyalty Metrics 92

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 5, 2018

These are examples of two successful cause-related marketing and social responsibility platforms which are ingrained in our minds so much, we don’t hesitate to understand their connection with each other. William Comcowich, in a PR Daily article , recommends eight goals of a successful corporate social responsibility (CSR) program: 1.

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Organization Communities CSR Class 132

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 19, 2013

I recently received a notification from another influencer marketing tool seeking to engage me by flattering my ego, which will inevitably re-stir the frenzy of excited tweets, criticism , and everything in between. Their new face now portrays a friendly, vibrant, community-focused advocate for the common good. apologies, Shonali!).

Communities 239

Communities Case Study Patterns Study 239

Keyhole.co

APRIL 3, 2024

It has become a global powerhouse for real-time news, conversations, and marketing. As X continues to blossom, its role in digital marketing has become more salient than ever. However, understanding how to leverage X for marketing purposes is more complex than it might seem. Twitter communities Join the Twitter Community.

Strategy 52

Strategy Twitter Tips Marketing 52

Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses. Community blogging sites. Form communities and discuss relevant news within them.

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Types Social Media Microblogging Overview 145

Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

59% of marketers attribute revenue growth to marketing-generated leads , so demand-generation tactics remain a non-negotiable among marketing teams. Higher ROI- By bringing in higher-quality leads and shortening their time in the sales funnel, you’ll see higher returns on your marketing spend.

B2B 62

B2B Marketing ROI Hubspot 62

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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Influencer Marketing Collaboration ROI 106

Small Business Mavericks

MARCH 4, 2011

The True Meaning Of Content » Why Article Marketing Will Never Die A couple of days ago I wrote about Google’s recent algorithm change and how it is beating down the article directories. However, I didn’t definitively answer the question about whether article marketing will die.

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Directory Marketing Case Study Press Release 98

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 5, 2014

Image via BigStockPhoto The last time I wrote for Jay was way back in 2012 when I was still a community manager for MBA@UNC, the online MBA program at UNC – Chapel Hill (Go Heels!). While there’s been no shortage of articles describing community managers as. Read the whole entry. »

Communities 155

Communities Skills Strategy Engagement 155

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. What is customer marketing? In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

Strategy 123

Strategy Brands Content UGC 123

Pixlee

JULY 19, 2021

One of the core social media marketing tactics businesses rely on is influencer marketing. After all, influencer marketing is the fastest-growing channel for customer acquisition, and 76% of marketers consider influencer engagement effective in garnering customer loyalty. Benefits of Using Influencers for Email Marketing.

Influencer 96

Influencer Marketing UGC How To 96

Sherrilynne Starkie

MARCH 14, 2018

Here’s five content marketing tricks to improve content marketing initiatives. As in most professions, an experienced social media consultant knows certain tricks of the trade to content marketing work better, faster, easier. It will also reinforce messages with those who have read the long-form article.

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Consultant Social Media Content Marketing 268

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. What is an influencer marketing campaign?

Examples 126

Examples Influencer Campaign Marketing 126

Ignite Social Media

MAY 6, 2021

Many social media platforms are making changes since they’re becoming a critical channel for marketing efforts given the global pandemic, so it’s no surprise that LinkedIn marketing is already in the works with several changes to compete with other platforms. Posts on LinkedIn: Then Versus Now. LinkedIn Stories.

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LinkedIn Marketing Eventful Compete 202

Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

If you are a national brand, turn the spotlight back on the First Nations communities. If there is a social justice issue being championed—whether that is Pride in the gender-diverse community, or climate justice, or prisoners’ rights, or racial equality—you’ll find Indigenous people at the forefront. But we don’t want pity.

Communities 99

Communities Brands Instagram HootSuite 99

Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2019

Does the person who post as your brand on Facebook also work to develop the community that the company is part of? You’re simultaneously asked to be a customer support person, marketing person and occasionally, a graphic designer. As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it.

Social Media Management 112

Social Media Management Communities Social Media Skills 112

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

But these are questions you have to answer; not just for your team and strategy, but for your leadership and teams beyond marketing. In this article, we’ll show you how 3 brands have created a Tagging strategy for marketing campaigns, cross-org reporting and better insights. Let’s dive in.

Strategy 122

Strategy Brands UGC Marketing 122

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Like during Black History Month or Asian Pacific American Heritage Month , brands want to take the opportunity to market directly to Latinx audiences and position themselves as allies. If your brand is looking to enter the Latinx market, here’s what you need to know. Different communities have different relationships with your product.

Strategy 109

Strategy Marketing Authentication Communities 109

Keyhole.co

JANUARY 18, 2024

And behind this apparent miracle is a stroke of online marketing genius. This shows how successfully the Quenchers have been marketed as a desirable symbol of prestige. With the help of some market research and influencer tracking , Stanley gained significant online traction despite operating in a relatively niche market.

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Influencer Social Media Strategy Marketing 59

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. Do your research You need to be aware of the market conditions to allocate the right marketing budget.

Marketing 131

Marketing How To Sample Samples 131

Koka Sexton

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

10 Content Marketing Hacks That Will Explode Your Reach Content marketing is an ever-evolving industry, and now more than ever, it is becoming a strategic and important part of any B2B organization’s marketing mix. Are you looking for innovative tactics to grow your content marketing reach?

Content 52

Content Marketing B2B Study 52

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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Metrics Influencer Marketing Survey 100

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re an aspiring social media manager looking to grow your skill set, or a marketing leader seeking an experienced professional for your team, below are seven essential skills for social media managers to contribute to your company’s success. Focus on community engagement. Be adaptable and open to change.

Social Media Management 227

Social Media Management Skills Social Media Metrics 227

Sprout Social

AUGUST 21, 2023

AI has actualized dreams of increased efficiency, with many brands already leveraging AI marketing over the past few years. In this article we’ll define what AI ethics are, why brands should be concerned and the top ethical issues facing marketers, including job security, misinformation and algorithmic bias.

Marketing 89

Marketing Privacy Policies Issues 89

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 15, 2015

Regular WUL readers know that Shonali (a friend and former colleague at Socialmedia.biz ) showcases guest posts about how to build, engage and sustain an online community, among other things. so that others might gain insights for their own community efforts. Lots of case studies and lots of stories of success and failure.

Communities 100

Communities Travel Metadata Content management systems 100

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.

Strategy 128

Strategy Sentiment Marketing Analysis 128

Pixlee

APRIL 6, 2020

As competition is picking up, brands are battling it out to create a unique identity as well as remain successful with their community. Moreover, by removing physical distances, they can create a sense of belonging to a digital community. Why do businesses need to build a brand community? Improves communications with customers.

Communities 56

Communities Brands Reputation Authentication 56

Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

67% of companies increased their influencer marketing budgets from 2022 to 2023. However, the focus of influencer marketing is shifting towards actual influence, not just likes and followers. As a result, the influencer marketing metrics you track will play a crucial role in your business success. Let’s get started!

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Metrics Influencer Sentiment ROI 52