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. While the networks add Story capabilities to their channels, the data from users showing increased interest follows suit. Social Media Stories Breakdown by Channel.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Gartner research indicates that a significant portion of B2B buyers use social media to inform their purchasing decisions, with the top channels being YouTube (65%), Facebook (60%), Instagram (55%), X (48%), and Linkedin (43%). Authenticity is Key Fostering authentic and engaging communication is pivotal.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 15, 2020

Is there a link between GDPR and social media? Marketers should take the time to understand the implications of GDPR, privacy laws and what it all means when it comes to social media. Over $126 million in fines have been issued to companies violating GDPR as of January 2020. What is GDPR, anyway? Good question!

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Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

In a world where authenticity, transparency, and efficiency are not just valued but expected, direct communication between brands and their customers is the heartbeat of modern-day business. LinkedIn’s professional environment makes it an ideal platform for building authentic relationships and engaging with potential customers.

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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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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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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

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Social media is officially part of the business environment. Your customers expect you to be active online and available to answer any questions they have and your employees are already visiting social channels on a daily basis. 47% of employees now use social networks to connect with customers.

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Mindjumpers

JULY 10, 2012

Mindjumpers Network is a global network of local country community managers enabling international companies to execute and maintain brand communities in a structured, quality assured and cost effective way across markets with the aim of creating effect and value. Local vs. global. Not only about translation.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2019

Running a brand’s social media accounts is a lot of work. As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it. Social media in a mid-sized company is no longer one person. Social media in a mid-sized company is no longer one person. Should they?

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Sherrilynne Starkie

MAY 28, 2013

Facebook is cracking down on violent, sexist content in response to an open letter issued last week by Women, Action & the Media (WAM). The social network has today agreed to add gender-based hate to its list of unacceptable content and has committed to ridding its site of it and is updating its guidelines to training moderators.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 2, 2019

Because coming up with a social media marketing plan means making some big decisions well before the new year gets into full swing. And after all, the social landscape took quite a few twists and turns in 2018. ” We also saw a whole slew of social ad types and fresh business features roll out for brands.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 21, 2022

But when I entered the professional engineering world, I was surprised at how difficult it was to be open, authentic and vulnerable, and the sweeping difference that culture and representation could make. An exciting early project was our partnership with TikTok , integrating the viral platform as a new social network in our suite.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Despite more frequent business pledges, consumers remain skeptical– 52% believe brands that take stances on societal issues are just trying to drive sales. We need some skepticism to keep businesses accountable , transparent and authentic. And the proof that consumers trust the brand is on social. — peace1 ??????

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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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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Engaging in social listening means going one step further than merely maintaining the presence of your brand on social media. Currently, social media is primarily used for customer service (i.e., Influencer Marketing Going Micro. These are, of course, not the only trends to watch in the coming year.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

“Authenticity”—there’s no question that it’s one of the biggest social media buzzwords. But don’t be fooled—authentic marketing is only becoming more important. According to this year’s Sprout Social Index™ , the number one reason consumers follow brands on social is to stay informed about products and services.

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Lucy Hall

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

A look at the importance of content moderation in Social Media Social media, blogs, forums and the like are outlets for people to express themselves, to share experiences bad and good with their connections or with people of similar interests. How to manage customer feedback effectively. Dealing with trolls.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 26, 2023

In a world where social media and technology have leveled the playing field between brands large and small, leaders know the only true differentiator is customer experience (CX). AI capabilities scan millions of data points from various sources such as social media and review websites to spot hidden patterns.

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yMarketingMatters

JUNE 4, 2013

Here we go: Social Business Has Risen. You cannot afford to ignore social media. Consumers rely on social media to research and make buying decisions and for customer service issues. This should be the year that your small business becomes confident and adept at social media.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2023

Reviews give first-hand information on how to improve your offerings, create better-performing content and build more authentic, meaningful relationships that boost brand loyalty. These could be product issues, advertising campaigns, customer service or even sensitive issues gaining ground. Let’s take a closer look.

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Sprout Social

MAY 19, 2021

Now, customers are shifting to social for praise, complaints and everything in between. Creating a social media interaction strategy is essential for long-term customer satisfaction. Most consumers expect brands and companies with a social media presence to interact with their customers in meaningful ways.

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Hootsuite

MAY 12, 2020

At some point, many busy social media marketers may be tempted to try an Instagram automation tool. Much of the software that’s used to automate Instagram activity defies network guidelines. The key is to only use tools that help you automate and simplify authentic activity on Instagram. This can be a tricky.

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Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 20, 2023

But among millions of brands striving to gain attention, it’s difficult to highlight your authenticity and establish trust. Instagram verification is a process through which the social networking platform confirms an account is original and authentic. That’s what the coveted Instagram blue tick can help you with.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 20, 2023

Bonus: Download our free, customizable social media calendar template to easily plan and schedule all your content in advance. So what’s the deal with social networks charging for verification? Your profile must use your full real name, which must match the name on your government-issued ID. What is Meta Verified?

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BeingOptimist

JANUARY 6, 2024

Given the vast reach of social networks, privacy, and personal data protection have become some of the most pressing issues in today’s digital age. Facebook, as one of the leading social media platforms, is no exception. Keep yourself updated with authenticity and stay safe in the digital world.

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Diva Marketing Blog

MAY 12, 2013

Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Pinterest and other social networks changed how we think about "social media" from those long ago days of the blogosphere. However, I wondered if the "truths" of social media also changed. . Is social media still about people-to-people conversations or is monetization the focus?

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Buffer Social

APRIL 9, 2019

Only 10% of customer messages are answered on social media. We’ve found that some of the fastest-responding, maximum-delighting brands on social media employ a two-team approach to responding. Keep reading for the blueprint on how we manage our social media responses : 1,500 customers helped each week.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 18, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Social Media > 10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy 10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy by Tamar Weinberg on May 18, 2010 Share This is a guest post by Beth Hrusch.

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Diva Marketing Blog

APRIL 3, 2013

Me: So I told him the 7 Step Secret Sauce Recipe For Social Media Success. Focused Content Direction - Choose a topic that is big enough to give you some flexibity but narrow enough to carve out a niche that sets you apart in the cluttered social media space. Curated from Social Media Examiner - 29 Tools.

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

All it takes is for one person to post a comment about your brand, products, or services on social media and suddenly, you’re the hot topic for the day. But you can’t do this unless you are already practicing social listening and can pick up on the trend when it begins.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Our ability to connect authentically online has become more important than ever. In research published last month , we revealed the extent of global social media use. billion engaged users who spend an average of 2h 29m online per day—with more than 14 people starting to use social media every second.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2023

Social media listening When social marketing is powered by AI, it increases your efficiency by taking social listening to a whole new level. AI algorithms use aspect-clustering to identify and extract relevant details from social listening data that can span millions of data points in real time.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

However, a lot of people making that news have created expectations and beliefs about social media that aren’t true. Social Media is Inexpensive False. As Charlene Li said recently, social media trades media cost for labor cost. Social Media is Fast False. Absolutely.

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Justin Levy

JULY 14, 2009

Justin Levy Marketing and Social Media Home About Archives Contact Disclosures Newsletter Speaking 10 Ways to Support Charity Through Social Media Written on July 14, 2009 by Justin Levy in charity , mashable , social media 3 Comments - Leave a comment!

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Listen: Gen Z’s massive spending power and dependence on social media speak for themselves. Having a pulse on what young customers want not only opens you up to new business but also ensures that you aren’t missing out on key social media trends. 10 social strategies for marketing to Gen Z. Translation?

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