agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Have you taken a good hard look at your social media goals? One of the biggest challenges that social media managers face is bridging the disconnect between social media goals and the business goals of the company. Why Do Social Media Goals Matter? Social media goals hold you accountable.

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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. Not for execs on social media.

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Visually SM

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If you have a personal social media account, you probably know that people don’t actually prepare what they post there. However, if your brand is on social media, you have to think differently : it’s essential to plan out what you will do there, as well as think about to whom you’re talking.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 3, 2022

The great content marketer Ann Handley advocates for making your customer, rather than your company, the hero of your brand story. To create an effective marketing, sales or social media strategy, you must first have a clear idea of who is consuming your content and why. What is a buyer persona?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2021

Every new year brings opportunities for marketers to try new things, improve upon their old strategies and pitch ideas that have never been brought to the table before. In this article we’ll walkthrough: Content themes that have potential for 2021. Using social data to prepare your pitch. What’s the big idea?

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Razor Social

DECEMBER 20, 2017

At RazorSocial, that means diving deep into our analytics to see which articles were popular with our readers and why, as well as finding those that underperformed so we can improve them. Here we’ll focus on 10 articles that people viewed and shared the most. People love reading about marketing tools! I’d say that’s pretty good!

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Koka Sexton

AUGUST 11, 2023

Are You on the Path to Becoming a Top Performer in Content Marketing ? Content marketing is a growing field with more businesses competing for attention and resources than ever before. It’s no surprise then that many content marketers are looking to get ahead by taking on the role of top performers.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The emergence of artificial intelligence ( AI) in marketing is no exception. In this article, we shed light on why time is of the essence for establishing a well-defined internal AI usage framework and the important elements leaders should factor into it. Technology, like art, stirs emotions and sparks ideas and discussions.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 26, 2023

If you manage social media for a healthcare organization , you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we explain what HIPAA says about social media, go over common HIPAA violations, and share tips for building a HIPAA-compliant social media strategy. What does HIPAA say about social media?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 26, 2019

You’ve heard the talk about social media listening but now you want to know how to put it to use. These conversations are a significant source of intelligence for your marketing efforts if you know how to incorporate them into your strategy. Advantages of social media listening. Create a brand analysis.

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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?

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Hootsuite

JUNE 29, 2023

Social media guidelines for healthcare professionals serve a similar purpose. This blog will walk you through generally accepted social media guidelines in healthcare. Bonus: Download your free, customizable healthcare-focused social media guidelines template to quickly and easily create guidelines for your team.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 12, 2023

Higher education social media marketers face unique challenges. Far from managing accounts for one or two brands and sub-brands, they might be responsible for managing social media profiles across dozens — or even hundreds — of different departments. Nykiera Thomas , Social Media Coordinator, Oakland University.

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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. And some marketers have even reported ROIs as high as 1000%.

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Pixlee

MAY 3, 2021

The coveted ‘blue check’ or verified symbol can play an integral role in a brand’s social media marketing strategy. When your social media account is verified, it serves as immediate credibility. Although popular, TikTok and Reddit do not have verification processes like the other social media platforms, yet.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 9, 2010

The question is – What is the appropriate level of budget to support social media for a B2B company? First was the post on the Media Budget Ratio (MBR) for a B2B company. According to the IT Services Marketing Association (ITSMA) which, full disclosure, I am a member and an avid fan of their work. So here is my take ….

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Buffer Social

JUNE 16, 2022

Social media plays a big role in how we exist on and offline. And with remote work on the rise, it’s more important than ever to understand how to use social media to connect with peers and mentors. How can social media impact your career?

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Rebekah Radice

JULY 14, 2017

Do you struggle with gaining traction on social media for your business? I’ve officially launched my new online course, “ The Smart Guide to Marketing Your Business on Social Media.” If you’ve wondered why social media isn’t working for you, come over and join me!

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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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Hootsuite

MARCH 23, 2023

Try these 8 AI copywriting tools to save time and supercharge your marketing efforts (without making you redundant). AI copywriting is the process of using natural language processing software combined with machine learning capabilities to generate content for blog posts, social media, emails, scripts, and much more.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 19, 2017

If social media is something you do love, but you just are short on time, there are some ways you can save time and still have fun being in charge of your social media. I am not necessarily talking automation, although automation does play a role in saving time on your social media management tasks.

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The Realtime Report

JUNE 4, 2019

Hotel Marketing Tips You Simply Can’t Ignore. As businesses across the globe start to recognize the importance of social media marketing in order to help their business find more success, the same must be said of hotel businesses looking to spread their brand and promote their business. Run Targeted Marketing Promotions.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 24, 2020

Social media mistakes happen — but they don’t have to. Setting up an efficient social media approval workflow decreases the risk of publishing errors. With a social media content approval process in place, all content is vetted, edited and approved by select team members ahead of publication. .

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Chief Marketing Officers take pride in being the trendsetters around the corporate corral – the arbiters of hip, the sharpest dressers, the consummate gadgeteers. Each year the Marketing team works hard to distill consumer insights into planning documents that will guide its programs in the months ahead. Now that’s cool.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 17, 2024

Chatbots are strategic assets that enhance your customer care and marketing strategies. This article will dive into all the details about chatbot builders and explore their features. We’ll also compare some of the leading platforms in the market so you’re equipped to select the best solution for optimizing your customer connections.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 15, 2023

—not to mention brand makeovers, like Twitter rebranding to X—marketing teams are forever playing catch up. Staying agile seems daunting and finding meaningful insights from non-stop social and online chatter feels akin to finding a needle in a haystack. Add to that, tight budgets and limited manpower.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 7, 2023

One of the posts from my inconsistent days Then, everything shifted when I crossed paths with Mary Imasuen , the Social Media Marketing Lead at a law firm where I interned. So, dig into social media, fire up some keyword research tools , and get nosy about what your audience is buzzing about. 

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Hootsuite

APRIL 29, 2020

A social media posting schedule is a lifesaver for busy social marketers. In addition to making your workday less stressful, using a social media scheduler can help you plan an effective content mix. You can look for opportunities to reinforce social messaging across platforms. Enter social listening.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Social media in higher education provides an indispensable resource to students and alumni — not to mention the school itself. Social media in higher education is a perfect avenue for that. This means one thing: Establishing a presence on a social media for higher education institutions is more important than ever.

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Rebekah Radice

JULY 14, 2017

Do you struggle with gaining traction on social media for your business? I’ve officially launched my new online course, “ The Smart Guide to Marketing Your Business on Social Media.” If you’ve wondered why social media isn’t working for you, come over and join me!

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Kikolani

OCTOBER 4, 2016

A lot of businesses fail to understand the importance of having a sound marketing strategy. These companies haven’t realized the value of having a marketing strategy to lead them forward. They rely on a combination of hard work and dedication (without marketing strategies) to reach their goals.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 9, 2019

In this article, we’ll give a high-level overview of APIs and how they relate to your daily life. They’re usually documented and can be accessed without too much fanfare. How Does an API Relate to Social Media Marketing? The major social media networks all have APIs. Related Articles.

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Kikolani

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Are you feeling overwhelmed by social media? This is where social media tools can help. Not only do these increase the efficiency of your social media efforts, using a combination of the best tools often results in higher returns from social media. This is a guest post by Siv Rauv.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Shawn Herring, VP Marketing at PandaDoc takes the hot seat. Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned marketing leaders? Over the course of his nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, Shawn believes an integrated approach to marketing plays a critical role within the revenue team. Catch all episodes here.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2019

One of the best ways to enhance your personal brand is through social media. Just as social has given rise to the likes of influencer marketing , there are opportunities across a wide variety of networks in which to build and enhance your personal brand. How important is authenticity on social media?

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Content marketing has become ubiquitous, with 93% of B2B marketers now using it. And it continues to expand: 82% of marketers plan to increase their budgets for content marketing in 2014. In addition, nearly half of marketers say they are unable to measure the value of their content marketing efforts.

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Jason Yormark

AUGUST 19, 2012

In my last post I talked about how to determine whether you should manage your own social media efforts or hire some help. How did their social media strategies align with their client’s business goals and objectives? Don’t necessarily look for huge social followings here. You deserve better.

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