Hootsuite

APRIL 22, 2020

…Well, I guess technically it’s less of a club, and more of a list of really fascinating reads, perfect for a social media manager who wants to level up their game. Includes the tools, tricks, and daily routines used by three world-class social media experts. 10 of the best social media marketing books.

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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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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. This bite-sized content can supercharge your social strategy and brand awareness.

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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. Efficient time-management skills.

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Sprout Social

MAY 25, 2022

There’s a reason why more and more companies are linking their CRMs with social media management tools like Sprout. Social media and customer relationships go hand in hand. Our Salesforce integration empowers your social, sales and support teams alike. Earn (and track) more social sales.

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2020

From content creation, community management, customer service, strategy development, copywriting, data analysis and more, the daily to-dos of SMMs can feel overwhelming. Social teams are vital for a business’ bottom line growth, but their work can often go unrecognized and unsupported. Learn how your team likes to be recognized.

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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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Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

59% of marketers attribute revenue growth to marketing-generated leads , so demand-generation tactics remain a non-negotiable among marketing teams. Higher ROI- By bringing in higher-quality leads and shortening their time in the sales funnel, you’ll see higher returns on your marketing spend.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 14, 2023

Social media teams should brace for high turnover rates over the next few years. According to a Q2 2023 Sprout pulse survey, 42% of marketers plan to stop working in social media within the next two years, and 20% want to change careers within the next 12 months. A rising tide lifts all ships.

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Sprout Social

JULY 14, 2023

An effective way to achieve this is through sales and marketing alignment. The new reality is that sales and marketing are continuously and increasingly integrated. Marketing needs to know more about sales, sales needs to know more about marketing and we all need to know more about our customers.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

any social metric can turn into a “vanity” metric if you’re bragging about it without any context. Social media metrics are incredibly important for a social media manager and shouldn’t be ignored. Not all social stats are created equal. Which reminds us: never buy followers. But be careful.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2023

And the world of marketing is going through a tremendous change right now. Artificial intelligence (AI) marketing is taking on a bigger role with the advent of intelligent marketing tools and generative AI like ChatGPT, creating an abundance of opportunities for marketing teams to do more of what they already do best.

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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.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. It has become a core element of marketing and sales strategies. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy.

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Oktopost

APRIL 25, 2022

Social media leader, Dylan Doyle reveals how he was able to get buy-in from leadership and 10X EY’s social strategy. . But as a brand-new social media marketer, how do you get buy-in across leadership to implement your big ideas? Episode Summary. Meet Dylan.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 29, 2017

Your content team shouldn’t the only ones managing your company’s social media accounts. Brands are revisiting social media as a community-building tool, rather than a marketing platform. Pro sports is just one of many industries that struggle to connect with fans consistently via social.

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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? How to Create a Social Media Strategy. Higher brand awareness.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This year also confirmed just how important social media marketers are—and the many hats they’re expected to wear. When they aren’t creating content or managing communities, social marketers serve as a brand’s first-line of defense against trolls and critics when brands make a misstep.

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Pam Moore

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Are you a digital or social marketer leader wanting to progress in your business and marketing career? Do you often find it hard to win budgets, grow your team or simply justify your own job? Social media is not a band-aid for a broken business. Understanding marketing. You will be happy that you did!

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Automation is a close friend of any social media marketing strategy—Instagram included. Instagram automation can alleviate some of the repetitive tasks while allowing your social mean more time to develop creative campaigns. Buying likes and followers is also frowned upon. We say no—but only if you do it right.

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Oktopost

MARCH 8, 2021

This is especially true for knowledgeable B2B marketers streamlining their workflow by relying heavily on the latest marketing automation strategies. . As a result, B2B marketers have adapted by implementing solid marketing automation practices to meet growing online demands. . What Is Marketing Automation?

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Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

B2B Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Field Marketing—however you badge it, it’s a numbers game. Budgets and teams have been squeezed, but the targets keep growing. Where can I get more quality opportunities for the sales team today? Yet, organic social media is one channel that still delivers consistent results.

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Oktopost

MARCH 4, 2024

In this highly competitive and saturated market, SaaS companies must continuously meet their KPIs, drive customers down the B2B funnel, and ensure they stand out from their competition. 60% of B2B SaaS companies reported their biggest marketing problem is a lack of time and resources. What is B2B SaaS Marketing?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. What is customer marketing? In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Dietrich is a former CMO, most notably the head of marketing who took Atlassian public in 2015.

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Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Ten-cent text messages, AIM chat rooms with your best friends and glittery MySpace pages with bulletin boards are just a few nostalgic elements from the early days of social media. Soon enough, features like direct messages and @-mentions arrived, changing the trajectory of social media forever.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Is managing multiple social media accounts becoming too tedious? Think about it: From personal brands run by individual creators to large-scale corporate marketing efforts, the competition is heating up. Use the dropdown filters at the top to sort your posts by type, date or other categories like marketing channels.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 29, 2017

Your content team shouldn’t be the only ones managing your company’s social media accounts. Brands are revisiting social media as a community-building tool, rather than a marketing platform. Pro sports is just one of many industries that struggle to connect with fans consistently via social.

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Team Content Sports Consultant 98

agora pulse

JULY 31, 2020

Have you decided to turn to a social media marketing agency for all your social media needs? You’ve reached the point now that your brand can no longer manage your social media channels in house. Know What You Want in a Social Media Agency. Which channels? Shareholders.

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Pam Hughes

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Many businesses have adopted social media marketing as a part of their digital strategy. Social media has enabled brands to connect with potential customers, but it has also made it more challenging to get noticed. Social media marketing must be conversion-focused for brands to thrive on social media.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Is your email marketing on an island by itself? Consider integrating email marketing and social media to make your campaigns stronger and richer. A strong social media strategy can help your clients or company reach an impressive list of goals. What Can You Do With Email Marketing?

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 19, 2024

From the moment I started my company, Motif Skincare , I knew I was entering a crowded market with high customer acquisition costs. This isn’t to say I don’t do any top-of-the-funnel marketing. We utilize many of the traditional growth channels: organic social, paid ads, influencers and affiliates, and PR.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

in May 2022 which provided tools for social media management. Now offering both consumer intelligence and social media management, Brandwatch provides easy-to-use access for small businesses and large corporations around the world. Social Media Management. Photo from Brandwatch.

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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.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Image via Sprout Social It’s a solid reason for businesses big and small to use social media management tools that can help you track and manage customer messages better. This could be because most users prefer social media to phones or emails. Create premium social media customer support content.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 23, 2023

Anyone who works in social media for government agencies understands the importance of public trust. However, as marketers, you can’t afford to assume people will take your words at face value, with just two in 10 Americans saying they trust the government to do what’s right “just about always” or “most of the time.”

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Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

By incorporating social media into a comprehensive revenue generation strategy, B2B enterprises can deepen connections with their target audience and simultaneously boost sales. Balance brand awareness with demand creation Balancing between brand awareness and demand generation is a critical aspect of effective social media programs.

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