Ignite Social Media

MARCH 18, 2024

million followers across major social platforms, Duke Men’s Basketball has the largest following of any college sports team – even bigger than Duke University itself. Their social media presence is truly in a league of its own. So how have they built such a commanding social media empire?

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Social Media Marketing Nielsen Resources 96

Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy. They no longer expect accidental virality by hiring an influencer.

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Metrics Influencer Marketing Survey 96

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2019

On the marketing dance floor, influencer marketing is all the craze-because it works. In fact, 58 percent of brands have seen improved brand awareness and perception from influencer marketing campaigns. Consumers look to buy from those they trust. Influencer Dance Definitions. Identifying the Right Influencers.

Influencer 237

Influencer Authentication Survey ROI 237

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.

B2B 117

B2B Trends Social Media UGC 117

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Every member of a procurement team is more than just a professional—they’re people. There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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B2B Influencer Brands Marketing 114

Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Here are some tactics to consider to get the most out of social media marketing during this special time of year. Additionally, creating holiday-themed visuals can also spice up social media posts. Create a Social Media Countdown. Brands can also take this time to run ads across social media platforms. .

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Oktopost

APRIL 28, 2024

Social media marketing managers and sales executives are no longer sitting on opposite ends of the strategy table. To close more deals, sales executives are starting to take social media for sales seriously. What’s the difference between thought leadership on social media vs. a cold email with similar content?

Social Media 80

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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. more engaging than longer videos, while 66% agree that short-form video is the most engaging of all in-feed social media content formats.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The Influencer Summit team had the chance to sit down with Jim Tobin, president and founder of Carusele , the leading influencer marketing company for consumer brands and retailers. What draws you to it, and specifically, Influencer marketing? Now, with influencer marketing, there are similarities.

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Influencer Campaign Retail Survey 228

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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Social Media Advertising Team Hubspot 172

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.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Over the past year, social has increased its influence on trends , industries and even markets. As its impacts continue to grow, social media managers have taken their roles in new and innovative directions. So who better to predict the future of social media marketing than the people behind the profiles?

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Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Trends 145

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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ROI Influencer Marketing Survey 102

Sprout Social

MARCH 20, 2023

The fast growth of TikTok has influenced nearly every other social media platform to become short-form video platforms themselves. And this shift is putting pressure on social media practitioners to put on their movie director hats. more engaging than long-form video (The Sprout Social Index™).

Buy 114

Buy Video How To Template 114

Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. billion people are social media users. Worldwide, social users spend almost two and a half hours on social platforms each day. Find more eye-popping stats about social media here !) Your mind is ready. Your body is ready.

Social Media 122

Social Media Tips HootSuite Marketing 122

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

Oktopost

APRIL 26, 2024

Why should social media management for law firms be on your immediate to-do list? Social media takes our legal branding to the next level by getting social with our audience and providing them with real insights for their legal needs. We live in an age where promoting our services online is essential.

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Social Media Management Social Media Reputation Platform 62

Razor Social

MAY 15, 2019

If you are building out an influencer program, or already have one in place, and you are working (or intend to) work with social media influencers, you need to read this guide. There’s a very good reason why Google trends shows massive growth in search traffic for influencer marketing. The influencers found them!

Influencer 104

Influencer Social Media How To Campaign 104

Sprout Social

JANUARY 6, 2022

By now, you’ve likely heard of influencer marketing and the strategy of working with influencers or digital creators to help market or promote your business. But did you know that influencers and content creators are not the same? What do influencers do? Digital creators vs influencers.

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Influencer Collaboration Project Meeting 124

Sherrilynne Starkie

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Social media consultants are not masters of the dark arts. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. A lot of people think of social media as marketing, and it’s an important part.

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Consultant Social Media Drupal Content management systems 265

agora pulse

AUGUST 17, 2020

Planning a social media marketing strategy may sound overwhelming. Are you planning to boost your social media marketing performance? Or maybe you are going to start your very first social media campaign? Whatever the case may be, your first step is setting up an effective social media strategy.

Social Media 171

Social Media Strategy Marketing How To 171

Sprout Social

AUGUST 25, 2022

Investing in social media management increases your brand’s awareness, generates leads, drives traffic to your site and boosts community engagement. While that sounds great to executives and stakeholders, they may not understand how the costs associated with social media translate to business objectives. Let’s dive in.

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Social Media Management Cost Social Media Price 121

Buffer Social

APRIL 4, 2018

Do you know how much an influencer marketing campaign costs? Or how much you should be paying an influencer? And in truth, there’s no exact science to figuring out how much you should pay influencers, as one social media executive explained to Digiday: “We have no idea what to pay them.

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Cost Influencer Social Media Marketing 111

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 139

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 tools for social listening.

Influencer 110

Influencer Tools Marketing Software 110

Ignite Social Media

APRIL 22, 2021

As our teams dove into Q4 research at the beginning of the year, we notice that our data partner, GWI (formerly known as GlobalWebIndex), recently moved YouTube out of the ‘social media network’ category and into the ‘streaming service’ category. YouTube As A Social Media Network.

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YouTube Social Media Notification Film 154

Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

It can be a struggle to know what’s the best of the best, which is why tech influencers are great sources to use when researching what to buy next. Below are a few great tech influencers to turn to when you’re looking for latest and greatest in technology. The Family Gaming Team. Unbox Therapy. Click the video above.

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Influencer Social Media iPhone YouTube 84

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.

Social Media 137

Social Media Survey Buy Influencer 137

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 31, 2019

Social media success isn’t nearly as random as it can seem. Though it’s a challenge, there’s no magical force keeping you from reaching your social media goals. Though it’s a challenge, there’s no magical force keeping you from reaching your social media goals.

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Social Media Analysis Sentiment Comparison 184

Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

B2B marketing teams share a common aspiration: generating as many Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) as possible. This is where the strategic utilization of social media comes into play. Thankfully, even if you’re not using social media for lead generation currently, it’s never too late to get started.

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Social Media B2B Sentiment How To 62

Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2021

Accelerated by the events of 2020, this wave of transformation marks a turn of the tide in how businesses and consumers view, use and value social media—and we’ve got the data to prove it. For businesses wondering when to start making greater investments in social, the time is now. I love when brands engage with you on social.

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Statistics Social Media Marketing Survey 145

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

For the past few years, a common thread in that conversation has been marketing – how involved is marketing, and how involved should the marketing team be in lead generation? This is never truer than it is on social media. Ah, lead generation – that everlasting conversation.

Social Media 62

Social Media Strategy B2B Collaboration 62

Pam Moore

APRIL 22, 2017

There is no doubt influencer marketing is a powerful way to zoom your social media and business success online. According to TapInfluence, Influencer marketing content delivers 11X higher ROI than traditional forms of digital marketing. 84% of women turn to social networks before making a purchase decision!

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Influencer Tips Marketing Training 166

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. Use Existing Influencer Content in Emails.

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Influencer Marketing UGC How To 96

Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Though the term ‘micro’ means small, the impact this type of influencers have is anything but. The numbers show this; 82% of consumers say they are highly likely to follow a recommendation made by a micro-influencer , and brands utilize micro-influencers 10 times more than macro-influencers.

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Influencer Affiliate marketing Industry Cost 78

Sprout Social

JUNE 13, 2023

The customers I speak to daily, especially those in the B2B space, are always concerned about proving their return on investment for social media. There are no impulse buys in the B2B SaaS industry and quantifying the impact of social media within the buyer’s journey is not always straightforward.

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Atlassian ROI Social Media Collaboration 98

Social Media Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Social media gives an amazing asset to outreach: Companies can share stories, talk about occasions or offers, or examine solutions or services with intrigued clients or potential customers. Private businesses or new companies can procure immense benefits by simply improving their social media presence.

Small Business 141

Small Business Social Media Engineering Consultant 141