Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When I was building a social media audience for an e-commerce company I ran a few years ago, the go-to options for monetizing that audience never appealed to me. It felt like advertising or brand sponsorships would water down the content. But more importantly, putting yourself on a pedestal isn’t what community is about.

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Communities Social Media Tips Education 97

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. They then craft a strategy that will resonate. Source: Hubspot Facebook.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These days, a strong social media presence is key for building a reliable brand, standing out, and gaining traction with potential customers. I recently learned that 43% of consumers always search a brick-and-mortar business online before visiting for the first time, that's a huge number.

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Small Business Social Media Tips Content 91

Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

Any company can sell its customers a product or service, but a great brand offers its followers something even better – a sense of community and belonging. After all, a major goal for all businesses is customer retention, that is, having loyal customers who repurchase from your brand time and time again.

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Buffer Social

APRIL 18, 2022

A 2021 study by Deloitte found that 34 percent of consumers choose brands that have environmentally sustainable practices. Here are some ideas for small businesses looking to highlight Earth Day on Instagram. So these brands decided to take the simple route, with a bit of their own added flair.

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Small Business Fashion Instagram Discount 102

Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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Communities Social Media Community building Groups 78

Buffer Social

MAY 4, 2022

After all, you’re a small business owner, and probably not a trained writer. A blog can also be a low-cost way to elevate your small business’s reach and also build credibility with your followers, making it a win-win situation. Why start a blog for your small business?

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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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Small Business Newsletter Marketing Survey 94

Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

I was invited to be a panelist on the DesignHill webinar about PR for small businesses today. Every small business owner is concerned about the bottom line. That, after all, is what business is all about – profit. It does this with great content, brand stories and by building trust. And we had fun.

Small Business 85

Small Business Tips Fashion Groups 85

Pam Moore

JUNE 2, 2017

Do you have social media, digital marketing and branding problems? We have been working the past year on a game changing online social media training academy and member community to help solve your biggest problems and challenges related to social media marketing, digital marketing, and branding.

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Training Communities Social Media Real Estate 167

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2021

We saw major shifts in all aspects of our lives and businesses. 2020 also made a significant impact on the state of social media , evolving trends, and what the world deems important in life and from brands. Here’s a look at a few of the social media trends of 2021 that top organizations are capitalizing on this year: .

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Trends Organization Social Media Travel 184

Justin Levy

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

This is not too dissimilar from the enterprise brands that we work with at New Marketing Labs however small businesses have some unique needs, concerns and it takes someone with experience in small businesses to fully understand it all. Did I ask you yet to sign up for the new small business newsletter ?

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Small Business Social Media Marketing Newsletter 251

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As more concerns of performative activism arise, consumers are watching to see if those same brands are staying true to their word or if they’ve already moved on and are investing less in their DEI efforts. Cultural heritage months like Black History Month are a cornerstone to many DEI initiatives for brands.

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Social Media Authentication Communities Campaign 111

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. She plans to look for ways to improve the customer experience, as well as commit to more pop-up markets, where she’s found that the direct interaction has helped her business grow. .

Small Business 91

Small Business Marketing Retail Education 91

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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Training Social Media Brands Small Business 165

Buffer Social

MARCH 30, 2022

Contrary to their name, small businesses provide big dividends to the U.S. And while the industry is mostly dominated by men, women are increasingly making gains as small business owners. Minority-owned companies account for 50 percent of these businesses. Another promising statistic?

Small Business 72

Small Business Instagram Press Release Communities 72

agora pulse

OCTOBER 6, 2020

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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Social Media Management Social Media Trends Meme 183

Buffer Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s an easy and visual way to lay things out, and in the world of content and social media, staying organized is one of the best ways to keep on top of planning. Join Buffer’s open beta anytime and pop over to our community to let us know what you think of the latest features.) 

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Team Communities Repository Analytics 92

Rebekah Radice

MARCH 16, 2015

Marketing your small business on social media continues to evolve. In fact, if you’re a local or small business, you can no longer afford to avoid social media. In fact, if you’re a local or small business, you can no longer afford to avoid social media.

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Small Business Social Media Strategy Hashtag 132

Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

It’s practically impossible for a business to operate in today’s market without a social media presence. Despite this fact, many business owners and marketing teams are missing the experience or resources to internally manage their social media presence in a strategic way. Source: The CMO Survey.

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Social Media Management Social Media Price Consultant 209

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 3, 2016

One of the toughest parts about putting together a social media campaign is coming up with ideas. Even the most experienced marketers struggle to come up with social media ideas at some point. We’ve compiled a list of 11 social media ideas to get your creative juices flowing on those days when your mind goes blank.

Small Business 111

Small Business Social Media Hashtag Hosting 111

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. Top 3 ways to use Facebook Messenger today to grow your business. Best practices for brand building using Messenger advertising and more.

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Small Business Facebook Training Social Media 164

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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Social Media MySpace Comparison Platform 161

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

At this moment, Adrian is the brand ambassador of Flipsnack (a company that has 4+ million users), one of the organizers of Digital Days, the largest digital marketing event in the Western part of Romania, and the founder of Hot in Social Media, an international digital marketing blog.

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Social Media Startup Resources SEO 246

Buffer Social

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Our own CEO, Joel Gascoigne , has written about his experience with burnout , and he’s not alone, one study showed it affects more than half of small business owners. If you’re seeking a bit more balance while simultaneously wanting to continue growing your business, this article is for you.

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Small Business Team Eventful Report 90

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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Skills Social Media Marketing Influencer 195

Ignite Social Media

MARCH 16, 2020

I got an email this morning from a non-profit I work with wondering how they should think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak. In fact, a recent survey by Global WebIndex found roughly 25% of respondents saying they check social media more often because of COVID-19/coronavirus. Think long-term.

Social Media 195

Social Media Crowdsourcing Marketing Survey 195

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.

Social Media 167

Social Media Marketing Small Business Influencer 167

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Welcome back to the Post Performance Report (PPR), a series where we compile and analyze social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, and breakdown what makes them so genius. We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideas—while maximizing your budget and doing more with less.

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Report Atlassian Brands Sentiment 66

Pam Moore

MARCH 26, 2019

It's in the DNA of successful franchisor founders to empower their tribe of franchisees and customers to be the best brand evangelists in the world. Why is it then that many franchisors and franchisees shy away from social media and digital marketing in 2019? Many franchisors will state they are a big fan of digital and social.

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Organization Social Media Brands Training 106

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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Small Business Campaign Instagram UGC 100

Pam Moore

JUNE 12, 2019

Social media presents tremendous opportunity for us to connect with people across the globe like we could never do before. The power is at our fingertips to ignite relationships and business results. The OPC = other people's content and other people's community. People are the heartbeat of business.

Communities 101

Communities Brands Content Authentication 101

Pam Moore

JUNE 30, 2017

When many entrepreneurs, small business owners and even experienced marketers in larger organizations think of the term “brand” they think of pretty colors, expensive logos, fancy graphics, Facebook cover photos, Pinterest boards and traditional tv or radio advertisements. Your brand is not your logo!

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Brands Strategy Authentication Reputation 167

Pam Moore

APRIL 1, 2019

We are living in exciting times with the advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, live video streaming, user behavior analysis, data measurement and analysis, communication mediums, social media marketing, social networking and the power at our fingertips to bring human beings and communities together.

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Activities Communities Social Media How To 60

Buffer Social

MARCH 6, 2023

An important part of growing your Instagram is connecting with other brands and accounts on the platform, and doing so just got easier with Instagram Collab posts. This can help boost your overall brand awareness. With this feature, you can share content in collaboration with another account.

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Instagram Social Media Strategy Collaboration 111

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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Small Business How To Facebook Template 60

Pam Moore

OCTOBER 9, 2017

It's these common foundations that weave the threads for relationships, trust and community. If we all know life and business is really about people, then why do so many marketing and business leaders still fall to lazy marketing tactics and corporate marketing speak as they set out on their online digital and social media adventures?

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Brands Small Business Communities Authentication 166