Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Simply because of the vast amount of data they provide about your brand, your audience, and your competitors in real time. Back in the day, marketers had to dedicate substantial budgets to consumer and competitor research through surveys, focus groups, and market testing. What is social listening? What are social listening tools?

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Brand Monitoring Tools HootSuite Brands 98

Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 17, 2023

And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising. Image credit: WordPress VIP Not surprising: the top four goals of content marketing (like marketing in general) revolve around creating brand awareness, increasing brand credibility, and generating leads or sales.

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Research Report Social Media CPM 257

Hootsuite

MAY 13, 2020

Considering influencer marketing ? Even if you aren’t, it would be a mistake to ignore influencer marketing trends. Beyond their role as effective brand ambassadors, influencers are also just good marketers. There’s a reason the influencer marketing industry is booming. Influencer has become a bad word. “I

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Influencer Trends Marketing Guidelines 145

Convince & Convert

MARCH 5, 2024

The Challenge of Building Customer Loyalty If you’re a brand leader today, it can feel like it’s harder than ever to build loyalty with customers. The stats are bleak: 71% of consumers switched brands at least once over the past year, hunting for better deals, better product quality, or better customer service among many other reasons.

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Reddit Research Loyalty Survey 143

Visually SM

JANUARY 10, 2021

People who say good things about your brand can influence others to become loyal consumers. It is essential to invest in building brand advocates to get new supporters. We are in the age of influencers, after all. It turns out that as much as they have a great impact on the audience, influencers are paid.

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Mindjumpers

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Tweet Social media is the now a hot spot for all brands, though it presents an amazing opportunity to create a presence and connect with customers, but on the hind side, it is quite easy to get the whole thing wrong. The survey findings: In order to dive deeper into this topic AYTM Market Research surveyed 2,000 internet users.

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Social Media Brands Survey Influencer 274

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 6, 2022

.” Onalytica’s research adds to that the somewhat remarkable finding that 100% of B2B marketers (at least in their survey) are creating content for LinkedIn. Facebook is at #3, used by 56% of respondents, followed by Instagram which is used by 44%. How Much Budget is Allocated to Influencer Marketing.

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B2B Social Media Marketing Influencer 225

Firebelly

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Influencer Marketing is turning out to be one of those terms that people should pay attention to, especially from a social media standpoint. I had the opportunity to sit in on a webinar about influencer marketing a few weeks ago given by Christine Wilson, CEO of MtoM Consulting, and Holly Hamman, CMO of TapInfluence.

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Influencer Marketing Authentication Survey 233

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

And this is the potential that ecommerce brands are capitalizing on. Plenty of small brands were built for Instagram, or rather, it was Instagram that helped build them in the first place. Ecommerce brands need to make the most of this opportunity. And 87% say that influencers have inspired them to make a purchase.

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Products Instagram Brands How To 164

ProBlogger

MARCH 22, 2023

The post How to Monetise Your Influence Type: Micro-Influencers appeared first on ProBlogger. Image created in Canva Welcome to the next post in our series on monetising your influence type. Last time we looked at Platform-Specific Superstars – a small percentage of all influencers. Who are Micro-influencers?

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

We surveyed 1,000 US consumers to better understand what’s driving perceptions and behaviors around social commerce (i.e., This report unpacks what brands can learn from these early adopters and how they can become even more competitive in this uncharted market. Brand awareness is the key to unlocking more purchases on social.

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Buy Brands Survey Apparel 142

Ignite Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

In place of Facebook’s biggest annual event, Mark Zuckerberg and other Facebook leaders will be doing a series of updates throughout the year. Facebook and COVID-19. The first part of Zuckerberg’s F8 video focused on what Facebook has been doing throughout COVID-19 to help people stay connected during this time period.

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Facebook Video Small Business Applications 141

Sprout Social

MAY 19, 2021

Most consumers expect brands and companies with a social media presence to interact with their customers in meaningful ways. As social continues to evolve, the ways audiences engage with brands will grow alongside it. Choose a brand over the competition (77%). Recommend a brand (76%).

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Engagement Brands Review Influencer 135

Buffer Social

JULY 23, 2019

They say bigger is better … but in the case of influencer strategy , we think the opposite could be true. The latest data shows that micro-influencers, influencers with 10,000 or fewer followers, are getting the best results for brands and businesses. Understanding influencer marketing and micro-influencers.

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Influencer Strategy Marketing Survey 75

Later

MAY 28, 2021

With over 756 million users , it’s full of opportunities for brand marketing. In this blog post, we’re sharing five ways you can use LinkedIn to market your brand and reach relevant audiences. How to Use LinkedIn for Marketing Your Brand . Share Your Brand Voice. Work With Influencers and Experts. Let’s dive in!

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LinkedIn Brands Marketing Airlines 100

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 27, 2022

So brands—now’s the time to build a social customer care strategy (if you don’t already have one). Brands have several options for delivering customer support, but the one that appeals most to consumers is social media. So how are customers using social channels to receive support from brands? Good job RC Culver’s!

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Statistics Social Media Brands Issues 107

Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2022

Let’s talk about why it’s important to understand social media marketing for retail brands. Those people are engaging with retail brands on social. Nearly a quarter ( 23% ) of social media users follow a brand or company they already purchase from. follow companies and brands they’re thinking of purchasing from.

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Retail Social Media Brands Tips 104

Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

When charting a path forward, social media teams must orient their strategy around network white space, following the lead of influencers and creators breaking through on new channels. Our Pulse Survey data also reveals 42% of people expect to use more social networks in 2024.

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Social Media Strategy Exercises Retail 109

Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 29, 2018

This week’s top five social media must-know news sees Instagram and Google working to raise standards, shows how podcasting continues to grow and new innovations from Facebook. Facebook introduces 3D posts. Facebook is introducing a cool new feature, 3D posts, and some big brands are already using it.

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Content Nielsen Marketing Badge 170

Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 13, 2018

This is the main finding of a survey of more than 1,000 public relations leaders and students worldwide conducted by the Center for Public Relations at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Forty-two percent of PR professionals believe the trend toward “branded content” is a potential ethical issue.

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News Survey Journal Influencer 230

Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2017

Influencer content reportedly grabs one-fifth of our time spent consuming media, and a YouTube influencer makes $4,000 in just 90 minutes. A Whopping 19% of Total Media Consumption Now Goes to Influencers. At least according to a consumer survey released by a UK-based PR firm. Facebook Takes a Step to Reduce “Fake News”.

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Influencer Survey YouTube Trends 60

Sherrilynne Starkie

MARCH 11, 2013

So says Ken Evraire , the Ottawa branding consultant for Bytown Sports, according to an Ottawa Citizen story last week. Twitter and Facebook immediately exploded with accusations of racism because of the tomahawk’s place in Native American culture. And that excitement is what we want to link our brand to.”. It’s a tomahawk dunk.

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Sports Brands Focus Group Microsoft 281

Pixlee

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Influencer marketing has emerged as a powerful force for businesses across many industries, and the relationships that brands can build with influencers can create irreplaceable value when executed well. . Non-celebrity Influencers are Underrated. Converting Digital to In-Person.

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Retail Influencer Marketing Authentication 60

Socialized

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Companies and brands create video content wherever you look, distribute it on its blogs and social media. Your brand will accomplish your marketing goals by well-optimized images. Throughout this article, we discuss why the brand has to be on YouTube. Reason To Be On YouTube as a Brand. Advantages for Brand on YouTube.

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YouTube Brands Hubspot Overview 100

Sprout Social

JUNE 7, 2023

But an ever-crowded space filled with brands and creators means your relevancy is always at risk. When a brand experience is consistently good, it champions powerful brand recall, turns customers into advocates and builds credibility that ultimately increases your repeat business. What is brand experience?

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Brands Sentiment How To Analysis 110

The Realtime Report

JULY 10, 2012

Over two in ten internet users worldwide would buy from a brand that a friend “liked” or followed on Facebook or Twitter, according to research conducted by Ipsos in March 2012. While these numbers aren’t huge, they are significant enough for brands to take note. online adults aged 18 or older in May 2012.

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Buy Brands Facebook Survey 183

Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales. Before we get started, let’s get familiar with the groups surveyed for the Sprout Social Index™ 2021: UK & Ireland Edition , which we’ll reference throughout. Millennials (survey respondents ages 24-39).

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Social Media Survey Influencer Buy 138

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

There is a lot of chatter about emerging social media sites, and where brands should make investments in 2019. Unfortunately, no one has a crystal ball to see who is going to be the next Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat. And the decision for a brand to invest in a new social media platform is a big one.

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Platform Social Media Influencer Trends 272

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It’s no longer enough to respond only to @mentions of your brand online. If that’s all you’re keeping an eye on, you’re most likely missing a variety of messages that only mention your brand by a variation of your name or shout out a product. Responding to customers has been shown to lead to stronger brand loyalty among customers.

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Social Media Strategy Brands Airlines 134

Ignite Social Media

MAY 26, 2022

As a startup or as any brand for that matter, ensuring that the wave of change doesn’t pull you under is more crucial for your business. Are your prospects still on Facebook? If you are to look at it today, more brands are investing in quality and evergreen content. Use Influencers to Constantly Reach New Audiences.

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Social Media Strategy Marketing Influencer 156

Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 22, 2019

The year began with a post from Mark Zuckerberg announcing the biggest algorithm update Facebook had ever seen. While Instagram Stories have been widely adopted by brands, only around nine percent of major brands post to Facebook Stories. Brands will need to invest in social ads. digital ad spending.

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Trends Social Media Instagram Influencer 143

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As the digital market space rapidly evolves, customers are seeking authenticity and human connection from brands like never before. It’s providing them with critical brand insights from social listening to inspire engaging content, personalize customer care and dig deeper into performance metrics.

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Strategy Sentiment Marketing Analysis 126

Likeable

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In recent years, organic social tactics have gotten a bad rap—and with organic campaigns on Facebook having an average reach of just 5.5 However, even though brands continue to increase their paid social budgets, it is possible to be successful organically on social. Recommend the brand to a friend (68%).

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Organization How To Discount Influencer 103

Socialmedia.biz

OCTOBER 30, 2018

After the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook has been on a rigorous crusade to clean up its image and show its users not only that their data is safe but that they will only be receiving relevant and original content within their News Feed from now on. News Feed Algorithm . Improving Content Web Wide . How The New Algorithm Works .

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Content Facebook Feed Feedly 119

Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

  As we dive into this new era fueled by changing consumer behavior, the influence of AI, and the shifting of how platforms function, certain key trends emerge, painting a picture of a different digital world. But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy. 

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Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

Sprout Social

MARCH 8, 2017

If you hang around a social media marketer long enough, you’re bound to hear the term social media influencers tossed around in conversation. Social media influencers are the bread and butter to marketing strategies and help brands build valuable relationships on social media platforms. How to Identify Social Media Influencers.

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Influencer Social Media How To SEO 111

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“Who do consumers think runs brand accounts?” That’s the question we set out to answer when we surveyed 1,623 consumers from the US and the UK. But after running a follow-up survey of our own audience and comparing our findings to third-party data, we realized consumer views about social marketers were mostly spot-on.

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