Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 12, 2018

I don’t know a marketer out there that would say that influence in social media is not a commodity, if you know how to leverage it. I do however, know a lot of marketers out there, who struggle with determining and identifying influence in social media and because of that, can not leverage it; and that’s NOT a commodity!

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 28, 2020

Are you familiar with the concept of a social media hub? Though the idea of pulling all of your organization’s social media feeds into a central hub has been around since at least 2014 , they still haven’t found wide use outside of trade shows and corporate events. What is a social media hub?

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 26, 2024

With millions of online followers and a vocal, active, and thriving fanbase, LEGO is at the top of its social media game. Let’s see how LEGO’s social media strategy builds on its prominence in pop culture. Here are the mindblowing number of followers on LEGO’s main social media accounts. Instagram: 10.3

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%). What is it about social media careers that makes them dominated by white women?

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Buffer Social

JUNE 16, 2022

Social media plays a big role in how we exist on and offline. Folks on Twitter are typically ahead of the curve, always knowing about trends ahead of everyone else while LinkedIn is the professional growth platform for the serious-minded. How can social media impact your career?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We don’t have to tell you that social media is an industry that changes almost daily. At any given moment, there are new tools, platform updates, improved tracking, and several 2020 social media trends are emerging now that point to our industry being one of constant movement. Source: PEW Surveys conducted 2012-2019.

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Pam Moore

MAY 30, 2018

Just when you thought you had your social media and digital marketing strategy and plan together, 2018 hit many marketers like a load of bricks with fast, unexpected changes. How do you win authentically in a way that you earn trust, draw people closer to you organically and not push them away with spammy tactics?

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

Social media stories, originally popularized by Snapchat, have seen significant growth and adoption across nearly all major social networks. A recent report from GlobalWebIndex found that Instagram and Facebook users are increasingly viewing and creating social media stories. Source: Statista.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Whether you’re in PR or a Social Media Manager, knowing how to navigate online interactions is important. Managing social media moderation is especially critical to plan ahead for as news becomes more continual and even more immediate. What is social media moderation? Enter social media moderation.

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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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Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Ten-cent text messages, AIM chat rooms with your best friends and glittery MySpace pages with bulletin boards are just a few nostalgic elements from the early days of social media. Soon enough, features like direct messages and @-mentions arrived, changing the trajectory of social media forever. So what’s next?

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

When you think of brands on social media, which come to mind first? And great brand marketing on social is behind some of the most creative storytelling out there. From edgy social personas to posting fresh memes, storytelling takes many different forms. Delta: Twitter polls. “I Wendy’s buzz-worthy sarcasm?

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 26, 2013

Brooks Thomas , Communications Specialist at Southwest , joins the Social Pros Podcast this week to discuss the progressive setup of the Southwest social media team, the widespread success of a long-running corporate blog, and keeping an authentic voice for a large brand. The RSS feed is: [link]. Holy Social!

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Hootsuite

APRIL 22, 2020

Today, we can count on social media livestreams to give us that what’s-going-to-happen-next magic on a more intimate scale. Armed with a smartphone and a social media account, anyone can be the director of their own live spectacular. Social media live streaming is dynamic, authentic and engaging.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2020

Marketers need to take note of this if they want to plan on developing their video marketing strategy on social media. Luckily for us, there are many ways that video can be used in social media marketing. Follow our 7-step guide to creating a successful social media video marketing strategy. Landscape feed.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Twitter is one of the top platforms to keep up with the latest trends and conversations. It helps you discover which TV shows people are watching, which social media challenges they’re trying and more. You may already be using Twitter on a daily basis to follow your favorite brands and take part in trending conversations.

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The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 2, 2013

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

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Later

JANUARY 28, 2021

From crafting engaging content, to building scalable businesses, and inspiring social reform, there are countless Black creatives changing the game in every industry. As a business or brand, supporting Black creators on social media is key for amplifying underrepresented voices. 1: Jayde I. View this post on Instagram.

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Firebelly

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Many brands have had to learn the hard way that during a national disaster or tragedy, it is often best to step away from social media. In a recent interview, Cole said he uses his personal social media accounts in such a manner because, in his eyes, he is “creating intelligent, thoughtful dialogue on important social issues.”.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There are many reasons to use social media to promote your business. But the tl;dr of all of them is: people are on social media. Research shows that interaction — even briefly — with your brand on social media leads to increased brand awareness and loyalty , and influences purchasing behavior. Guess what?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 18, 2022

They find answers through social media trendsetters, conversations in DMs and suggestions from their network. The shopping tide is changing to social commerce, which is predicted to grow three times as fast as traditional commerce between now and 2025. This guide will cover: Twitter ecommerce features you need to know.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 7, 2023

Nothing captured first-day-of-school energy quite like the release of Threads, a new text-based social media platform from Meta. The launch of a new social network is typically met with equal doses of curiosity and concern. Brands and the social media managers that run them took to the platform with enthusiasm.

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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. Is TikTok Emerging as a Powerhouse Social Network?

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 23, 2024

After a record-breaking start, Threads is fast proving that it was no fly-by-night fad but a force to be reckoned with among the other social media giants. Tap the paper plane icon below any threads you post to share it to your Instagram Stories or straight to your feed.  ” Not sure where to focus your attention?

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 2, 2020

TikTok is a bite-sized social video platform that allows users to create, share, and edit videos with built-in tools the make it easy for anyone to add music, implement special effects, and join in on the latest trends. As of May 2019, eMarketer found that only 4% of US social media marketers are currently involved with the platform.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Social media has given brands and businesses a platform to engage with their customers. We spoke to several social selling experts to understand what it means and its value to salespeople. Social selling is a lead generation strategy designed to help salespeople interact with prospects through social networks.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2021

A new survey, “ The State of Social Media Investment ,” conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Sprout Social has shown how the events of the last year have accelerated both American consumers’ and business’ use and expectations of social media. Do you regularly update your social media profiles?

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Later

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Video on social media is proving to be the most powerful business asset for gaining new followers, growing your brand, and driving sales. Social media has evolved from a place to connect with friends, into a 360° destination for entertainment, education, and e-commerce inspiration. a video-first offering can be.

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Pixlee

JULY 27, 2020

Social media engagement is a critical indicator of health for community-driven brands. And with more people using social media to connect with brands than ever before, social media engagement should be increasing, right? Source Authentic, Community-driven Posts. And it’s working.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

His told the audience of public relations professionals about his own social media journey and shared some insight into how he sees politics in the age of social media. Clement started out on Twitter only after he realised that people were mentioning him there. “I It gives a sense of authenticity,” he said.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 24, 2018

The holidays are the most important time of year for your eCommerce business—and authenticity is on the top of every consumer’s mind right now. If you want to make an impact this holiday season—and earn the sales to match—develop your authentic eCommerce brand now. This authentic messaging is what sets you apart from competitors.

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Kikolani

JULY 6, 2010

Are there blogs that you read regularly that you find so good that you end up sharing every post on Twitter? Twitterfeed and HootSuite offer the ability to take a RSS feed from any site and update it to your Twitter account automatically when new feed items are found. Pros of Automatic RSS Feed Updating.

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Later

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Wondering what the top social media platforms for SMBs are? If you’re a small business just getting started with social media marketing , it can be challenging to know which platform will help you tap into the right audience – especially if you’re a time-strapped solopreneur! Are you looking to reach new customers?

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Razor Social

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

A few years ago sharing content on social media would drive loads of traffic to your website. But then social media channels got nosier and it became harder to get traffic. But the truth is that this is happening (or will happen) on all major platforms, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn included.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 15, 2021

billion people use social media globally, and it is only predicted to increase to a massive 4.41 When examining brands that advertise, social media advertising was seen used by about 83% of marketers and ranked second in success behind SEO marketing. The De-Siloing of Social Commerce. billion in 2025?

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Sprout Social

JULY 6, 2020

consumers say it’s important for brands to take a stand on social and political issues. Furthermore, 67% of people believe brands are effective at raising awareness around important public issues when they speak out on social media specifically. Brands need to go beyond a one-time statement about diversity on social media.

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Buffer Social

MAY 6, 2019

One of the most popular topics in social media marketing is how to get more followers. Brands want to grow their followers authentically by adding real people who love the brand and are looking to engage. This is no small task on social media in 2019! 5 Fresh Strategies to Get More Followers on Social Media.

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