Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results. 60% of US B2B marketers named social media the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue in 2023. However, social media is also the fastest-evolving channel.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It’s a good time to take stock of your social media marketing strategies to assess what’s working and where you have room to improve. There is a lot of chatter about emerging social media sites, and where brands should make investments in 2019. So how is a social media marketer to decide?

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 9, 2020

.” With that, brand marketers are trying to figure out how to adapt their social strategies to new social media behaviors. Social Media During Covid-19 Survey Results. How Consumers Feel About Social Media Ads in Light of the Pandemic. Is your product one consumers are open to buying right now?

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Firebelly

APRIL 9, 2013

Regardless of the size of your company, the most important component of your social media program is executive buy-in. I’ve heard about social media marketing budgets being buried in other digital budgets. Blog Social Media Social Media Marketing' How did you get it?

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Idaconcpts

JANUARY 25, 2011

Group buying is a trend that had incredibly growth throughout 2010. Group buying, which refers to social buying or collective buying as well, is the buying an offer which has been significantly reduced, due to the fact that it is only valid if enough buyers are found. Enter: Google Offers.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 2, 2017

Facebook Groups provide a unique opportunity for brands of all sizes to build community, increase brand awareness, generate leads and even increase sales of products or services. You may be a member of a neighborhood or personal Facebook Group. People don't just buy things, they join things. When to use a Facebook Group.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2022

Are you looking to take your social media marketing strategy up a notch? Social media marketing is one of the most important aspects of a business, and it can be difficult to create and constantly refine an effective strategy. Being the first social media agency in the US , we have seen it all.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 23, 2020

One week ago today, we wrote a blog post on how to think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak around the globe. Social Media Use, Engagement and Paid Efficiency are Way Up. Brands that aren’t answering those questions are getting skewered in social media posts. This is happening a lot.

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Dave Fleet

MAY 28, 2020

When Bill Doern asked if I would participate once again this year I readily said yes, and on a Friday afternoon this Spring I listened and provided feedback on social media strategy presentations by 10 teams of aspiring digital marketing professionals. Ground everything in your objectives.

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Dave Fleet

MAY 28, 2020

When Bill Doern asked if I would participate once again this year I readily said yes, and on a Friday afternoon this Spring I listened and provided feedback on social media strategy presentations by 10 teams of aspiring digital marketing professionals. Ground everything in your objectives.

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Strategy Social Media Committee Resources 195

Ignite Social Media

MARCH 25, 2021

I’m Jim Tobin, the founder of social media agency Ignite Social Media (2007) and influencer marketing agency Carusele (2015). Ignite Social Media is known as “ the original social media agency ” because we were the first social media agency created out of whole cloth in the United States.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 27, 2019

While Facebook Groups have been known more commonly for personal use, new brand opportunities are arising on the platform which give businesses the ability to use groups as a more constructive tool. Group Opportunities. Are you currently part of any groups on Facebook? If the answer is yes, what are they about?

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Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Social media usage is on the up and up. Our Sprout Social Index™ 2021: UK & Ireland Edition report found 76% of consumers have used social media more in the past year, and 63% have bought from it. Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales.

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Social Media Survey Influencer Buy 140

Social Media Today

MARCH 2, 2020

Investment firm Elliott Management has taken a sizeable stake in Twitter, and plans to use its influence to replace current CEO jack Dorsey.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

Social media is not just about creating a buzz; it can be a powerful tool for strategically influencing your customers at every stage of the sales funnel. While many businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a social media presence, the full potential of these platforms in driving B2B revenue often goes overlooked.

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B2B Social Media Strategy Reputation 69

Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

According to the Harvard Business Review, customers are three times more likely to buy from your brand if they form an emotional connection to it. This is where Facebook Groups come into the picture. Creating a Facebook Group for your brand provides an opportunity to better connect with your followers in an intimate setting.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We don’t have to tell you that social media is an industry that changes almost daily. At any given moment, there are new tools, platform updates, improved tracking, and several 2020 social media trends are emerging now that point to our industry being one of constant movement. Source: PEW Surveys conducted 2012-2019.

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Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2023

Brands need the context social media metrics provide to meet today’s dynamic consumer space and take their business to the next level. That’s why leaders from more than 700 companies surveyed in the 2023 State of Social Media Report revealed that 85% of their business decisions were strongly informed by social data and insights.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to a Q1 2023 Sprout pulse survey, 74% of consumers believe that social media has increased accountability for brands. We’re discussing both the icks and ideals for Women’s History Month social media ideas. For some women, like Alexa Heinrich, Social Media Manager at St.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 31, 2019

So many new, fresh and exciting things are popping up on the social scene. Let’s dive into the May Social Media Trends! LinkedIn Live is the newest update to come out of the working-world social platform. Facebook Groups Streamlined. The post May Social Media Trends appeared first on Ignite Social Media Agency.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 31, 2019

Social media marketing is one of the fastest changing forms of marketing online and this past month was no exception! There has been a whole host of new features and updates that have rolled out so without further ado let’s dive into some of this month’s social media trends. Facebook Makes Ad Targeting More Transparent.

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Trends Social Media Price Retail 126

Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 24, 2018

British pub chain JD Wetherspoon, quit social media last week calling it a waste of time. Tim Martin, Wetherspoon C EO is quoted as saying, “I am worried about our business getting bogged down in social media, when being front of house in pubs is what it’s all about.”. Social Media Marketing Expertise.

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Social Media Tools Skills HootSuite 210

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good. It’s corn. ??

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Social Media Crowdsourcing Privacy Comparison 140

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2021

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: . Cause Marketing Continues to be a Top Social Media Trend.

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Trends Organization Social Media Travel 184

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While there’s no denying the value and power of social listening, a tool this impactful can make it feel intimidating to get started. In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening. Is it a trend you should join in on?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 22, 2019

2018 was a year of lasting impacts on the social media industry. Even in an industry marked by fast change, 2018 will go down in history as a big year for social media and all of the marketers who use it to sell their products or services. Social Media Trends of 2019 #1. The move to Private Groups.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

While focus groups attempt to simulate and gain insights on what the customer potentially thinks, nothing can substitute truly anonymous, honest and unbiased feedback. It’s this level of insight that can spur improvements to product offerings, social media, in-store efforts, other offline experiences and overall marketing efforts.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2023

Are you looking to automate DMs on social media and live the good life, never having to manually reply to an FAQ again? After reading this blog post, you’ll know what automated DMs are, all the ways they can help you, and how to do it on your favorite social platforms. Well, thank goodness you found this article.

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Janet Fouts

JULY 24, 2017

We did the research, so why aren’t they buying? Do you buy a book because of the emotion it’s cover evokes? When the buying decision actually occurs, we are likely to choose product A because it is RED and red makes us feel good. Listen to social. because people know they are being watched in a focus group.

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Social Media Focus Group Sentiment Analysis 144

Ignite Social Media

JULY 10, 2019

Groups will be the New Facebook. Facebook is hoping that its emphasis on Groups will re-engage users. With the move towards private messaging, Facebook is refocusing their platform on Groups. Facebook will be showing more Group content in News Feeds (hinting at a probable algorithm tweak).

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Bonus Materials: FREE Social Media Content Calendar. What are the best times to post on social media? Here’s a look at why that is and how to find the best time to post your social content. The social channels you use. Learn more about posting content: How to Strategically Post in Facebook Groups.

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Social Media Social Media Management Instagram Patterns 176

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2022

Are you looking to take your social media marketing strategy up a notch? Social media marketing is one of the most important aspects of a business, and it can be difficult to create and constantly refine an effective strategy. Being the first social media agency in the US , we have seen it all.

Class 91

Class Social Media Strategy Marketing 91

agora pulse

OCTOBER 9, 2019

A Facebook Group is a fantastic tool for building community—when people are regularly showing up. But what can you do if no one is joining your Facebook Group? Having people join your Facebook Group can be challenging. Name Your Facebook Group for Success. Choose the Right Facebook Group Type. Buy and Sell.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 20, 2019

Many advertisers believe getting people to click is the driving force behind social media advertising. This social media ad objectives strategy suggests that users who are more likely to click on an ad will ultimately complete a desired action, following the notion of “if they click, they will come”.

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Oktopost

MARCH 15, 2021

We’re working from home, live streaming classes and get-togethers, and shifting even more of our social lives onto social media. For B2B marketers, the big news about the pandemic-inspired social media renaissance isn’t about vibing on TikTok, but about what’s been happening on LinkedIn.

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B2B Social Media Strategy LinkedIn 136

agora pulse

OCTOBER 9, 2019

A Facebook Group is a fantastic tool for building community—when people are regularly showing up. But what can you do if no one is joining your Facebook Group? Having people join your Facebook Group can be challenging. Name Your Facebook Group for Success. Choose the Right Facebook Group Type. Buy and Sell.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 3, 2023

More than ever, companies need to bleed every ounce of impact out of their social media. Social isn’t just about awareness anymore. To stretch social media’s impact in your organization, set up a continuous feedback loop to collect and analyze data from your customers and stakeholders.

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