The Realtime Report

AUGUST 25, 2020

Small Business Social Media. Marketing your small business on Social Media is key to becoming successful. In this article we will discuss why small businesses need social media and tips and tricks to market your business. Why do Small Businesses need Social Media? Build Brand Awareness.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Automated phone systems? Social media. The number of US social media users is expected to surpass 308 million in 2023 (up over 6 million from 2022 projections). So brands—now’s the time to build a social customer care strategy (if you don’t already have one). Website chatbots? Help guides?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 22, 2021

It’s hard to understate the importance of social media in higher education marketing. Because teens – in other words, the ideal target audience for most higher ed marketing campaigns – use social media a lot. According to Common Sense Media , US teenagers average almost 7.5 Image source . Baylor University.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Thanks to ever-changing social media algorithms and the ever-growing list of platforms that make them, it’s easier than ever to become a creator. I’ve written about content pillars before and wanted to bring my systems and thoughts to the Buffer audience. Why are content pillars important for social media?

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Social Media Today

MAY 20, 2021

Facebook has provided an overview of how its ad review system works, providing more context for brands.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Long gone are the days when sales teams and social media are estranged – combine the two together and your results will be a powerhouse for converting leads into customers. Here’s the solution: harnessing social media engagement insights.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You’d be hard-pressed to find healthcare marketers that don’t understand the value of social media for healthcare , according to Jill Florence, Director of Enterprise Sales at Sprout Social. Failing to comply with HIPAA regulations is costly—both financially and to your brand’s reputation.

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Hootsuite

MAY 1, 2023

Are you looking to create a more efficient social media workflow? Social media managers have a tough gig, often juggling multiple accounts , managing complex campaigns, and collaborating with stakeholders. Let’s take a look at the top 7 tips to create an effective social media workflow.

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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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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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Sprout Social

MARCH 28, 2022

It can be your competitors’ social media presence, brand positioning, pricing strategy, product tiers, or even their recent job postings. Setting up your CRM to capture who your brand goes up against is a great way to benchmark against your competitors. Social media.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Research from TINT found that: 72% of consumers believe reviews and testimonials submitted by customers are more credible than brands talking about their products. 93% of marketers agree that consumers trust content created by customers more than content created by brands. Kelly Bennett , Social Media Manager, University of Cincinnati.

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Social Media Today

MAY 15, 2018

Facebook's testing a new business Page rating system, which could help improve recommendation accuracy.

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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 events provide a way for your followers to interact with your brand on a personal level and allow you to reach a larger number of people. Promoting Your Social Media Live Event s.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Are you measuring the right B2B social media metrics? Many B2B organizations find themselves using social media management platforms originally crafted for B2C brands. As a result, these platforms often lack the nuanced insights needed to thoroughly gauge your social media performance and its impact on revenue.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 8, 2020

While not a new trend, social media content creators are blurring the line between brands, media powerhouses and marketers. . As brands look to adopt new models for engaging their audiences, creators become increasingly viable candidates for social media managers.

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Small Business Mavericks

JANUARY 15, 2016

But today I want to talk about using social media for lead generation. There are many things that affect the ROI of your social media. Other benefits to social media lead generation include: Top-of-mind awareness for your brand. I’ll say right off the bat, it’s difficult.

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Buffer Social

MAY 17, 2023

In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of social media collaboration, its effectiveness, real-life examples, and how to approach a potential collaboration to maximize its potential. What is social media collaboration? What are the benefits of social media collaborations?

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Social listening tools are some of the most important for any social media marketer to master. Simply because of the vast amount of data they provide about your brand, your audience, and your competitors in real time. What is social listening? What are social listening tools? First things first, though.

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The Realtime Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

How to Set Up a Multichannel Distribution System. How can you set-up a winning multichannel distribution system? Follow these fail proof steps to setting-up a multichannel distribution system. Social media profiles and blogs. Public relations, media outreach, and press releases.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 19, 2022

There’s no denying that social media has become an important part of a B2B marketing strategy. No other channel goes further in creating real relationships with your customers, and a community around your brand. However, no business can reap the benefits of social media if it’s not able to protect its accounts from hackers.

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Likeable

MAY 18, 2022

With so many platforms and so many metrics, it’s difficult (if not impossible) to manage a brand’s online presence without the help of a social media management system. But all four of these tools work across all the major social media platforms aside from TikTok, and all of them have customization options. .

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

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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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 3, 2021

It’s no secret that TikTok has become a powerhouse social media network, but for brands and marketers using the app for their businesses it’s important to understand what TikTok analytics are accessible, and more importantly, what each metric means. Subscribe to Social You Should Know. Audience Location/Territories.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Anyone who manages their company’s social media for a living operates every day in fear of being the one at the helm when the company Twitter account is hacked. Let’s state the obvious: Social media governance is not the sexy side of social. Risk to your brand. And what about your brand?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2021

So instead of trying to anticipate the next big thing for 2021, we’re going in the opposite direction and sharing what not to do on social media based on what we learned in 2020. From taking a stand on current events to embracing the rise of TikTok, here are six things to keep in mind when executing your 2021 social strategy.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 18, 2021

It’s safe to assume that more than one person manages many of those Pages, especially when you look at larger brands that are dedicating significant budgets to social media efforts. Major Issues with Facebook’s Brand Pages. Both Facebook and Instagram give brand managers the run around when it comes to page access.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With the ability to publish longer videos and consumers’ love of short form video, there’s a lot of Reel-estate for brands to get creative and boost their engagement. Instagram Reel ideas for fashion and retail brands. Push creative boundaries for your brand with these ideas: 1. Use video to carry out a social media contest.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 28, 2019

We offered free, 30-minute calls to ramp up your social media game, hosted a webinar on how social has changed the customer journey, and our clients – Sabra , Vera Bradley , Discover Boating & Altar’d State – were recognized as finalists in the Shorty awards. March has also been a busy month in social!

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

How does one topic perform on social compared to another? In social media, the most important questions are often the most difficult to answer or quantify. Sprout’s Tagging feature has changed the reporting game for many brands. What was the ROI of your influencer campaign? How are people responding to a campaign?

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Your brand is so much more than a logo, tagline or advertising campaign. This is your sign to create a “meet the team” social media post series to highlight employees who play a crucial role in shaping your brand—from your culture to your content to your finished products. What is a “meet the team” social media post?

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 23, 2016

Implementing new features on social media can be an intimidating task to take on. The moment you see that buzzworthy headline about a new feature on social media during your morning coffee, you’re likely asking yourself the following questions. Could this work for my brand? How much will this cost?

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agora pulse

MARCH 25, 2020

Most of us social media managers operate and plan for businesses to continue to succeed, and everything to be good in the world. What Social Media Managers Need to Do First in a Crisis. ” Social media messaging during a crisis. ” Social media strategy during a crisis.

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Apple garnered commercial success and critical acclaim for making high-end computing systems accessible to the everyday person. In this blog, we will explore Apple’s social media strategy and what makes them click with their vast audience. Here are some key ways in which Apple’s social media strategy works.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 20, 2021

Now that you have learned if your brand is ready for customer service on social media , it’s time for part two. Our team of Community Managers has created 3 tiers from Good to Best to help you determine what level of customer service on social media best fits your business strategy.

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Hootsuite

MAY 20, 2020

With the increased use of social tools for business communications, social media security is more important than ever. While the benefits of social are clear, there are risks to be wary of. If you are on social (and who isn’t?) , you need to protect yourself against common social media security threats.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 13, 2017

For years many social media savvy marketers have tapped into the power of hashtags to grow their brand, community and even generate leads and sales. Hashtags are a big part of social networks such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Because as I always say, social media is about people. Episode Highlights.

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