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Social Media RFPs: 5 Questions to Ask Instead of Issuing an RFP

Ignite Social Media

It’s the end of the year, and social media RFPs are coming out fast and furious! What is an RFP? An RFP is a request for a proposal and is typically a written document that outlines a brands’ criteria for agencies to respond and bid against. However, more often than not, brands leave out critical information.

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How B2B influencer marketing will grow your brand

Sprout Social

Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. It’s time for B2B brands to embrace the power of influencers. However, influencer marketing is not only viable for B2B brands; it can play a crucial role in B2B social media strategies.

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31 free social media templates that will elevate your workflows

Sprout Social

Social media strategy templates A documented social media strategy sets the foundation for more consistent messaging, branding and reach over time. It’s a straightforward process but when you factor in all of your brand handles across every social network, it can become quite the undertaking. Download the template 3.

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Yes, Your Brand Should Have a PR Agency Partner

Social Media Strategery

Brands are dropping agency clients as they bring more work in house. But the reality is that the role of a brand’s PR agency has never been more important than it is right now. For brands evaluating their PR teams and budgets this year, consider these nine benefits to having a PR agency partner.

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A Free Social Media Proposal Template to Help You Win Clients

Hootsuite

Maybe you’re responding to an RFP (request for proposal). If you’re responding to an RFP, you may not have the option to speak to anyone at the potential client firm. If speaking to the prospect is not an option, comb through the RFP. You should also ask your potential client what brands inspire them.

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10 social links you need to bookmark

Direct Marketing Observations

1) Here’s a cool little tool: Type in a brand name. 4) The Social Media Group this past week rolled out the “ Social Media RFP , which is essentially a working document on what companies of all sizes should be looking for when hiring a social media consultant or firm. Therefore, a brand is whatever they say it is.

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How to work with social media agencies (and where teams always go wrong)

Sprout Social

A hacked account can mean a ton of brand damage as well as a crisis to manage that is of your own making—the worst kind of crisis there is. I don’t like trusting my channels and brand voice to just anyone assigned from the agency team. Ready to find the best partner for your brand?

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