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When Awareness Isn’t Enough: Government Social Media Campaigns That Create Action

Social Media Strategies Summit

In this article, we’ll pull out key points from a presentation given by Adam Durfee , Social Media Campaign Director at government and non-profit marketing agency Boncom , who uses case studies featuring two real-world public awareness campaigns to demonstrate how marketers can inspire change in audiences.

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5 Top Social Media Marketing Trends for 2023

Social Media Strategies Summit

It’s hard to imagine anyone not using social media today. Yet the industry continues to expand, with the global number of social media users climbing to almost 4.6 But not all social networks enjoyed equally strong years in 2022. We’ve rounded up five key social media trends for 2023 to help you do that.

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Three Reasons We Can’t Disconnect from Social Media

Webbiquity SMM

The term “social media” implies connecting with others, socializing and sharing. While this is a reason one may engage with social media, from its earliest days other motives have driven users to partake. is seeking social connection: they value the “wisdom of the tribe” being part of the group.

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Social Media Marketing Challenges in the Biotech Industry

Direct Marketing Observations

If there was ever a direct call to action for all that we do in social media, particularly social media marketing in the biotech space, then that would be it. I don’t see a lot of “how-to-do” social media marketing articles that focus on the biotechnology industry, and there’s probably a good reason for that.

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Research: Influence of Personal Connections on Social Media Drives More Purchases

Bill Hartzer

Personal connections on social media drive more consumer purchases than influencers. Mintel’s latest research reveals that Indian consumers are more likely to be influenced by individuals they know personally on social media when making purchasing decisions compared to online influencers.

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Energize Your Social Media Agency: Ideas for Experienced Social Media Managers

agora pulse

You’ve had your social media marketing agency for a while. Check out our tips for experienced social media managers who want to energize their agencies. Recently I published a detailed guide on How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency: Step by Step. But now, it needs a little power boost.

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11 Time-Saving Tools for Small Social Media Teams

Social Media Strategies Summit

The average brand spends almost 15% of its marketing budget on social media. The problem is that it’s still barely scratching the surface for small social media teams. You need to get smart by investing in the right social media management tools. Social Media Scheduling Tools. Graphic design.

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