Hootsuite

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nearly three-quarters of American adults use social media—making it a critical part of any business strategy. Indeed, social media is one of the best ways to connect with people who already love your brand. It’s also important for reaching those who haven’t heard of your business yet. Find inspiration.

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Pam Moore

MAY 7, 2023

Social Cat Review – Social Cat Paving the Way for Small Business and Agencies Influencer Marketing Social Cat Review Influencer Marketing As the owner of a thriving digital brand marketing, training and consulting agency, I'm always on the lookout for cutting-edge tools and platforms that can help my team and our clients smash their goals.

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Later

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Authenticity on Instagram is all about being true to your brand voice and not being afraid to speak openly about the topics you care about. The power of authenticity on Instagram is massive. in under 2 years — shares her top 5 tips on how to grow your Instagram community in an authentic way. Get to know your audience.

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The Realtime Report

MARCH 22, 2019

Social Media Not a Marketing Strategy for Nearly 40% of Small Businesses. Many small businesses still not convinced social media is a valuable way to reach their audiences, but some are reconsidering that position: 22% plan to invest in social media in the future.

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Bill Hartzer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In an exciting move for content creators worldwide, Planoly, the pioneering social media management tool created by creators for creators, has just unveiled a transformative brand relaunch. Navigating the intricate path from creative passion to financial success is a journey fraught with challenges for content creators.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Social media ROI is a bane for most marketers. In fact, it is the biggest concern of 55% of marketers, according to a Sprout Social survey. Out of the 2000 marketers surveyed, most said they have no clue how to define, measure, or report social media ROI. Image via Sprout Social. Let’s get started.

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Buffer Social

MAY 23, 2022

Emailing has especially proven to be an effective medium for small businesses to connect with their customers. If you’re considering sending a weekly newsletter for your company or dipping your toes into email marketing, these eight small businesses offer great examples of high-quality email content.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

But in a landscape where consumers and professionals alike are skeptical with top companies reneging on their previous commitment, how can brands celebrate Black History Month authentically? And Gen Z is more multicultural than ever,” says Jayde Powell , content creator, marketing strategist and host of #CreatorTeaTalk.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

It’s likely that not everyone who follows you or your small business on social media will join your Facebook Group, but the ones who do are typically the most invested in your products and services. And it’s not just influencers, either.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Today, I’m sharing Buffer’s top-performing social posts from each platform and will give you an analysis of why I think these posts performed so well. I love looking back at the top posts of the year – it’s a great way to see what worked to help shape our social media strategy for the upcoming year.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 21, 2018

Around one third of the world is on some form of social media. With social media on the forefront of many people’s minds, it has naturally also come to weigh on the minds of marketers. At the same time, the business climate has put increasing importance on the way company culture informs company success.

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BeingOptimist

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Instagram is a powerful social media channel with millions of active users around the world. Instagram has become one of the high potential platforms for marketers to promote their business. Without much investment, small businesses can reveal higher benefits from Instagram with maximum ROI.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 14, 2019

” To understand this, let's first dig into the definition of authenticity and transparency. Authenticity. authentic — adj. not false or copied; genuine; real: an authentic antique. characterized by visibility or accessibility of information, especially concerning business practices. . Transparency.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 8, 2017

” To understand this, let's first dig into the definition of authenticity and transparency. Authenticity. authentic — adj. not false or copied; genuine; real: an authentic antique. characterized by visibility or accessibility of information, especially concerning business practices. . Transparency.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2021

In the last twenty or so years, social media has gone from a vague concept that people used occasionally to a critical part of life, especially for many young people. Social media has both its pros and cons, both for private users and brands. Pros of Social Media. Below are the 5 pros of social media.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Wondering how to manage social media for your business when you don’t have the bandwidth or budget? Many small business owners struggle to balance social media with other responsibilities. Yet, research shows that more than 40% of digital shoppers research new brands and products using social media.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 25, 2022

With that in mind, we talked to 10 small business owners to learn about what they're changing in their marketing this year. Alison Hazinski, owner of One and Only Paper On social media, Hazinski describes her approach as "treating my customers like my friends."

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Hootsuite

APRIL 19, 2023

These social snafus often come down to a misunderstanding of unspoken social media etiquette. Social media can seem informal, but if you’re not posting on your personal account, you still have to follow a few rules of engagement. What is social media etiquette, and why does it matter?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The amount of digital content people consume has never been higher. Data shows that in 2020, the average time spent with digital media equaled 470 minutes per user per day in the United States. We can only expect this number to grow as more content becomes available. Get Super-Niche. Example: :3ildcat. Source: youtube.com.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 20, 2022

  In this post, we’ve outlined a calendar of all of the official (and slightly less official) holidays in 2022 to serve as a blueprint for your content, plus fun social media post ideas to jumpstart your brainstorm. We celebrated Black History Month by highlighting Black businesses.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

How do you feel when people comment on your social media posts? A comment is or some form of engagement is usually a sign that people love your social media content. If you are a solo social media manager or a small business owner, you know you don’t have the whole day to engage with your followers.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With its ability to get in front of a wide array of consumers, social media may be the darling of retail and B2C brands, but it is increasingly difficult for ANY business to ignore the power of social media marketing. This is likely due to the fact that decision makers across industries are active on social media.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Here’s our list of favorite reads for different aspects of social media. To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos.

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Pam Moore

AUGUST 23, 2017

Trust me, you will be using it after you learn how easy it is and how much it can benefit your business, your customers and your social media communities. Want the blueprint for social marketing success right now? Even if you don't know what Facebook Messenger is or why you should care… you will after this training.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Especially for entrepreneurs with countless non-social-media-related to-dos on their plates, staying on top of Instagram trends can be tough. While these insights and tools can be powerful ways to drive growth to your business, they can also bring overwhelm to your social media strategy.

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Pam Moore

MARCH 31, 2017

I am thrilled to announce that Social Profit Factor is finally here! It is THE social media training academy for small business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, CMOs, CEOs, directors, recruiters, sales professionals, real estate agents, speakers, authors, network marketers, artists, franchisees, franchisors and YOU!

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

TikTok is a social media app that allows its users to create, share, and watch 15-second videos shot on mobile devices. Yet like other social media channels , TikTok has faced challenges, like claims of addictiveness and privacy concerns. Consumers today are much savvier and appreciate authenticity.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Wealthsimple, Warby Parker and Casper (who trade in — you guessed it — robo-advising, direct-to-consumer optometry and mattress sales) produce some of social media’s most engaging content and enjoy global reputations for being fun, fresh young businesses. Embrace authenticity. Tell your story.

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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Facebook can be a game changer for small business and even corporate brands. Facebook enables businesses to build a brand presence that is intertwined with the rest of their online platform such as websites, blogs, video channels, and other social networks such as Instagram and more. With more than 1.52

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Pam Moore

JUNE 10, 2017

Unfortunately many small business owners and marketing teams jump on social media expecting fast results. They are quickly disappointed when what they thought was a well thought out social media strategy, campaign or program fall flat on its face. 5 Reasons why marketers fail using social media.

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Later

MAY 28, 2021

Whether you’re a business owner or social media manager, drawing inspiration from top-notch social media experts is always a good idea. Since social media is such a fast paced industry, following a wide range of social media strategists will ensure you’re always in the loop.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Content moderation is a critical part of any brand’s social media strategy. In a world of bots, trolls, and scams, social media moderation ensures your brand’s social channels – and their comments sections – are safe, friendly, and pleasant places to be. What is content moderation?

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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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Pam Moore

MAY 21, 2017

Social media and influencer marketing can help optimize results of your new business, product, service or mobile app launch when done right. The key to a successful business, product, service, or mobile application launch is proper planning. You get out of social media, business and life what you put into it.

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Rebekah Radice

APRIL 27, 2015

Your small business has made them. Especially in an environment where content is being shared at lightning speed. No matter if it’s missing content, a lack of strategy or an obsolete bio, mistakes are made and prospects lost. Here are some of the top Facebook mistakes small businesses make and what you should do instead.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 27, 2023

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could wave a magic wand and have your social media marketing done for you? Realtors just need to invest in real estate social media automation to make it happen. In this blog, we’ll cover the benefits of social media automation for real estate agents. Well, kind of.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 29, 2021

What are the benefits of using social media for business? billion active social media users across the globe. If you’re not taking advantage of social within your digital marketing strategy, you’re missing out on a fast, inexpensive, and effective way to reach almost half the world’s population.

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