Ignite Social Media

APRIL 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of retail marketing, it’s often the unexpected brands that deliver the most inspiring and effective influencer campaigns. Full disclosure : Big Lots is an Ignite Social Media client and we work together on the influencer program. Watch the video below.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

To grow your audience on social media, your content needs to be original, eye-catching, and engaging. We are sharing our top picks for most inspiring and engaging social media posts over the past month. Authentic UGC Content User-generated content (UGC) can be a great way to add authenticity and dimension to a brand.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 18, 2024

million followers across major social platforms, Duke Men’s Basketball has the largest following of any college sports team – even bigger than Duke University itself. Their social media presence is truly in a league of its own. So how have they built such a commanding social media empire? With over 5.4

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Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2020

Between 2013 and 2018, the amount of time that people spent watching videos online increased at an average rate of 32% per year. According to the same report , Zenith predicts that the average person will spend 100 minutes a day in 2021 watching videos. We’re not limited to TV-style ads or perfectly polished educational videos.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 6, 2021

If there’s one thing staying at home has revealed to us it’s that we watch a ton of video content. YouTube reports one billion hours of video are watched every day and research estimates social video ad spend will grow 44% from 2019 to reach $14.89 Build brand awareness and put a stake in the ground with video content.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s digital age, personal branding on social media is more important than ever for thought leaders and executives. If you’ve been tasked with developing a social media presence for your executives, we’ve summarized 12 key points to consider as you get started.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 1, 2021

Nearly every business has a digital marketing strategy, whether documented or not. High-performance digital marketing campaigns are a mix of proven strategies that yield results and a deep understanding of the market landscape. Seven Essential Digital Marketing Tips for Your Business in 2021. What sets them apart?

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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. With social proof, prospective customers get an in-depth look at a product or service without wading through direct marketing or sales-focused copy.

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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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Bill Hartzer

APRIL 4, 2024

In an era where digital presence is more critical than ever, United Airlines is defying expectations and setting new standards on social media. This innovative strategy is not just turning heads but also setting benchmarks in the industry, according to recent insights from Dash Hudson, a leading authority in social media management.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 11, 2024

An effective higher education social media strategy has to appeal to various audiences: current students, prospective students, alumni, staff, donors, fans, families and more. At least, that’s what Gettysburg College’s social team found after testing and learning. Social’s influence is on an upward trajectory.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2021

A new year means a fresh start for your brand’s social media marketing strategy. As we enter 2021, it’s time to drop some of those bad social media habits and focus on tactics that are designed to drive real, meaningful results for your business. In-authentic Brandstanding. Jesse Walker , Community Manager.

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. Understanding these different types of social media will help you develop a better content strategy and know where to focus your time and energy.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Social media is a fun and dynamic place where nothing remains constant. One day everyone is obsessed with a silly social media challenge and the next day everyone forgets about it and moves on to something else. In this post, you will learn about 9 of the biggest social media trends to watch out for in 2021.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Social media is constantly evolving. Of course, brands need to have a social media presence — but it’s not enough to just be present. As the original social media agency, we’ve watched trends come and go , and we have a pretty good idea of what’s going to be big in 2023. 3) AI will take off.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 3, 2024

Those born between 1997-2012 have very different values, communication styles, and social media habits compared to previous generations. Here are 10 Gen Z social trends that should impact your current strategy Prioritize Authenticity and Realness Gen Zers highly value authenticity and realness from the brands they follow.

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Hootsuite

MAY 15, 2023

Each of your franchisees on social media. How do you keep marketing messages, branding, and customer experience consistent with, quite literally, so many cooks in the kitchen? Bonus: Get a free, customizable social media guidelines template to quickly and easily create recommendations for your company and employees.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 29, 2020

With a huge spike in video content across social media and no signs of it slowing down, producing engaging thought leadership videos have become the latest trend for B2B marketers. Listen to the podcast: About Sivan Felder: Sivan Felder eats, sleeps and breathes video. Want to Catch Another Episode?

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Sprout Social

MAY 15, 2024

When you think of a social media manager’s job, you probably picture them planning and posting content all day. Social media managers brainstormed those ideas, wrote captions, designed visuals, researched hashtags and scheduled posts for the best engagement. But there’s much more to the job description.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.  So, in this article, join me in exploring five themes for social media in 2024 through the lens of industry experts, unraveling their predictions and the reasons behind them.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In the midst of 4th quarter marketing campaigns and the race to end 2018 with a bang, marketers should also start looking ahead to the new year. It’s a good time to take stock of your social media marketing strategies to assess what’s working and where you have room to improve. Trend #1: Focus on Generation Z.

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Social Media Network Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for businesses looking to make an impact on Social Media. From the rise of short-format videos to the increasing importance of authenticity and transparency, understanding the latest trends is crucial for success.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Social media is constantly evolving. Of course, brands need to have a social media presence — but it’s not enough to just be present. As the original social media agency, we’ve watched trends come and go , and we have a pretty good idea of what’s going to be big in 2023. 3) AI will take off. .

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Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In the last few years, as Instagram has reached 1 billion monthly active users , the platform has become a goldmine for marketers. Today, over 25 million businesses invest time and effort into creating Instagram marketing strategies for their companies to raise brand awareness, increase brand loyalty, and find potential customers.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 10, 2020

TikTok marketing is one of the top new tactics for video-obsessed marketers to try in 2020. Even if you’re a little late to the social media party and just learning how to use TikTok for marketing, understanding this channel isn’t difficult. . This type of video really takes no effort on your part.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Want the inside scoop on how to effectively leverage influencer marketing for your beauty brand? Over at our sister company Carusele, our influencer marketing experts just shared their top 15 tips for beauty brands looking to maximize their influencer marketing results. Want all the details?

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2021

While we have stepped into the new year of 2021, there is one trend that will not be going away anytime soon: social media live events. Live videos provide a way for an authentic connection to your target audience, and they are especially imperative with the world still battling COVID-19 and as a result, holding fewer in-person events.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Having a CEO with an active presence on social media can be beneficial for the organization for several reasons. According to research from Brunswick Group , 63% agree they would prefer to work for a company where the CEO uses digital and social media. But there are also plenty of good examples of CEOs using social media.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 18, 2024

And behind this apparent miracle is a stroke of online marketing genius. This blog examines Stanley’s social media strategy and how it earns the brand record-breaking sales and profits. Analysis of Stanley’s social media accounts Today, loyalists swear by the Stanley Quenchers. Instagram: 741.7K Twitter: 10.7K

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In this case, we are talking specifically about social media strategies and trends for brands. Let’s dive in and see what our experts here at Ignite Social Media have to say: 1. Overposting TikTok-Style Videos. The industry disrupter us social media experts can’t stop talking about.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social marketers rate influencer marketing as having a significant impact on their brand’s marketing efforts including customer loyalty (87%), awareness (89%) and reputation (87%), according to our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States. What is an influencer marketing campaign?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the span of 26 years, social media has transformed from a simple communication tool to a powerful marketing platform. And as a result, so has the role of social media managers. From content creation to community management, the responsibilities of social teams have expanded significantly.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s digital world, your social media strategy lives and dies by captivating visual content. We’re sharing four stellar examples (and a bonus) any brand can learn from to spark your social content creation. This imaginative video content intrigues audiences and immerses them in the brand’s world.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 14, 2019

As many marketers and business owners are challenged to make their brands become human a few of the questions we hear most are: What do I talk about? Do people really want to know what I ate for lunch? ” To understand this, let's first dig into the definition of authenticity and transparency. Authenticity. Transparency.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

There are few sure bets when it comes to organic reach on social media. Marketing professionals, from specialists to VP, agree it’s getting harder to reach your target audience with no ad spend to back it up. And yet, social advocacy examples continue to be the exception. It piques interest. It piques interest.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 24, 2024

In this exponential success, social media played a significant role. But how did they hit the marketing bullseye with their social handles? Analysis of Airbnb social media accounts Airbnb’s target market includes regular travelers with a budget crunch, families looking for unique experiences, and business travelers.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

Social media networks, and the way users interact with them, evolve quickly. In the past few years, users traded glossy, retouched photos for lo-fi videos and photo dumps. They simultaneously hopped on blink-and-you’ll-miss them trends, while championing authenticity.

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