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

MAY 25, 2021

James Creech has a unique perspective on influencer marketing. As co-founder and CEO of Paladin , he oversees the B2B marketing of a B2C influencer marketing tool. What’s more, as host of the long-running All Things Video podcast , he’s an influencer himself. Here’s the rest of that conversation.

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Social Media Today

APRIL 5, 2020

How does Lyft use influencer marketing, and initiatives focused on making real social impact, to maximize its brand awareness and market share? Here are some insights into the company's approach.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. It has become a core element of marketing and sales strategies. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MARCH 1, 2024

Video is no longer optional for marketing teams, with 91% of businesses using it as a marketing tool and 88% describing video as an important part of their marketing strategy. If you’re going to see success from video marketing, you need to know what works (and what doesn’t ) — and the landscape changes fast.

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Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2022

Not 100% sure what Instagram influencer marketing is all about? That’s because influencers aren’t niche anymore. Heck, the influencer space has ballooned into a multi-billion dollar phenomenon. Brands of all sizes are eager to find ways to feature creators in their campaigns. Fair question!

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2023

Influencer marketing can be a game-changer for garnering brand recognition and converting sales, but sometimes, influencers may behave badly or unexpectedly. In recent weeks, there have been some high-profile legal situations involving influencers. Before working with someone, make sure they align with your brand.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Building brand reputation and loyalty is the top business priority for leaders in the current economic climate, according to the 2023 State of Social Media report. Influencers play a growing role here—these digital trendsetters help brands establish credibility with target audiences while extending their reach.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. People praising a product or brand through ratings and reviews increases its credibility and authority. 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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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In this new reality, brands must humanize and connect with their audiences more meaningfully. Enter brand storytelling. Brand stories help otherwise faceless organizations build an emotional connection with their audience, leading to higher engagement, loyalty, and sales. hours on social media. Image source.

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Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2022

CEO of TopRanks & B2B Marketing Influencer Lee Odden tackles influencer marketing. Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Influencer marketing – some love it and others hate it. As an influencer himself, with over 130,000 followers on LinkedIn and 105.6K

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. Iconic beauty brand Glossier swears by this approach, and it has served them well.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 4, 2024

You may have seen some buzz around something called “deinfluencing” and wondered what impact this emerging trend could have on influencer marketing strategies. In short, deinfluencing refers to a bit of backlash against non-stop sponsored recommendations from some influencers. And do brands using influencers need to worry?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 22, 2023

In doing so, they have leveled the playing field for brands of all sizes and industries. Within these tools, conversational analytics harnesses the power of customer conversations and discussions by identifying and tracking hidden brand insights. What is conversational analytics?

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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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Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

67% of companies increased their influencer marketing budgets from 2022 to 2023. However, the focus of influencer marketing is shifting towards actual influence, not just likes and followers. This is because brands are now prioritizing return on investment (ROI). This trend is expected to continue into 2024.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 11, 2024

Brand awareness is like a mental shortcut. You see a logo, hear a jingle or spot a particular color and instantly particular brand associations spring to mind. How exactly do you quantify the impact of your brand in people’s minds? They capture the subtle yet significant impressions your brand leaves. tangleteezer

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 10, 2021

Influencer marketing—also known as branded content or working with creators—is a surefire way to expand the reach of your brand on social media. Let’s look at how to make a social media influencer program work for you. Let’s look at how to make a social media influencer program work for you. 93% of U.S.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

Influencer marketing is getting bigger in 2022. A recent report shows 76% of brands are planning to increase their influencer marketing budgets this year. If your brand’s not working with influencers on marketing campaigns, you’re missing out big time. Influencer marketing agencies.

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Pixlee

JULY 19, 2021

One of the core social media marketing tactics businesses rely on is influencer marketing. By creating authentic relationships with individuals who hold sway over a large group of consumers on social media, brands can harness their target audiences in a way they’ll trust. Benefits of Using Influencers for Email Marketing.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Influencer marketing continues to be an essential part of most social media strategies. When done right, influencer campaigns can help raise brand awareness, improve engagement, and drive conversions. One of the most effective forms of influencer content is short-form, eye-catching video.

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Pixlee

JANUARY 20, 2022

Among the many niches of influencer marketing , esports is one of the areas that’s gaining traction. For brands looking at social media channels to enhance their reach, esports has proven to be a massive opportunity. Currently, the global esports market is valued at $1.08 Image Source.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

Influencer marketing has grown from a $1.7 It’s little wonder, then, that influencer marketing has become an indispensable part of the PR and crisis management approach for most brands. Here are five ways to make PR and influencer marketing work for your brand during a crisis. billion in 2022.

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Pam Moore

APRIL 28, 2017

Influence marketing is helping brands big and small ignite their online and offline communities, increase brand awareness and nurture powerful relationships when done right. There are also agencies who are claiming to help brands big and small build relationships with an influencer marketing program.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

million conversations about the presidential election which garnered almost 45 million engagements and more than 103 billion impressions. Of these conversations, less than half were positive. In a typical year, running social media for a brand account is complex. Will brands sit this one out?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What was the ROI of your influencer campaign? But these are questions you have to answer; not just for your team and strategy, but for your leadership and teams beyond marketing. But these are questions you have to answer; not just for your team and strategy, but for your leadership and teams beyond marketing. Let’s dive in.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 8, 2023

Brands have many reasons to move away from the social media giant Facebook. But despite all of these reasons to move away from Facebook, there is no denying the platform’s continued influence. But the challenge for brands remains: how can you stand out on a platform that prioritizes content from friends and family?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. What is customer marketing?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2022

Customer conversations are among your most valuable marketing assets. This is especially true for brands in crowded industries (think: ecommerce, SaaS) where it’s so simple to bounce to a competitor. What is word of mouth marketing, anyway? How to build a word of mouth marketing strategy: 8 tactics and examples.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Influencer programs are a shed load of work. Part of what makes them more complex compared to other marketing tactics is the same thing that makes them interesting and effective: human relationships. Influencer marketing is no different. Brand Awareness. Conversions. Audience Growth. Content Engagement.

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 5, 2021

You might know your favorite Instagram influencers’s preferred brand of dog food, the messy details of their last breakup or what’s in their medicine cabinet. But there’s one piece of information that rarely makes it into an Instagram story: how much that influencer is being paid. The global influencer market is a $13.8

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Pam Moore

APRIL 24, 2017

Keeping up with the content demands of successful brand, audience and content marketing can be challenging even for the most experienced and qualified brands and marketers. Do you ever feel as though there is no human way you can create the content needed to make your brand and marketing successful as it can be?

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Shoppers are in a fervor of purchasing due to the numerous holidays within this timeframe, making it essential for your brand to be primed to seize this opportunity. What is influencer marketing? Influencers can be bloggers, celebrities, experts in a certain field, or even regular people with a large social media audience.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the fast-paced world of social media marketing, it’s essential to stay up to date with the latest trends and terminology. As marketing professionals, you’ll want to be in the know about the buzzwords that are shaping the landscape in 2024. It’s like having an army of brand ambassadors spreading your message.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MARCH 11, 2021

Unsurprisingly, although it’s still extremely new, brands are already starting to jump on board. With that in mind, here’s how you can start leveraging Clubhouse’s rapidly growing platform for your own marketing. 6 Ways Brands Can Start Using Clubhouse. Partner With Influencers. What Exactly Is Clubhouse?

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Pixlee

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Influencer marketing has proven to be one of the most effective forms of connecting with a community. But there are key trends that brands should be aware of if they want to expand success in their influencer marketing strategy in 2019. Instagram Will Remain a Key Influencer Marketing Channel.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 1, 2024

Liquid Death, the canned water brand taking the beverage industry by storm, has captured attention through brilliantly bizarre and entertaining social media marketing. You have to shatter conventions and create a cohesive brand identity that truly stands out. The full conversation is above.

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