Direct Marketing Observations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Not like it threatens my life or heaven forbid, it involves manual labor, but aspects of it can certainly be a drag on my psyche, my energy, and my hope for humanity. My job is that, and more at times, as I work in social media. Here’s more of what Chat GPT supplied in italics with my running comments baked in.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2021

These “Lasso lessons” can be applied not only to our lives, but our work habits as well, and can be extra real for those of us on the front lines of brand communications in social media marketing. We all make mistakes in social media marketing, whether it’s the occasional typo or the wrong reply to a customer.

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You’ve had your social media marketing agency for a while. Check out our tips for experienced social media managers who want to energize their agencies. Recently I published a detailed guide on How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency: Step by Step. And the challenges don’t end there.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With so many competing social media ecosystems, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the features. But we’ll discuss the common social media features brands benefit from the most and a few untapped features to consider. We’ll also explain the criteria brands can follow to decide which social media app to invest in.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 16, 2019

New to the world of social media marketing or just need to ensure you’ve got the basics down? Here’s your informative walk-through of social media marketing. Social media can be overwhelming at times. Each social media platform feels like it requires its own strategies, too.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.  So, in this article, join me in exploring five themes for social media in 2024 through the lens of industry experts, unraveling their predictions and the reasons behind them.

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Has your social media agency avoided Twitter? But seasoned social media managers know how to stand out with different types of content. Twitter marketing is one of the most popular forms of digital marketing. Do you love Twitter for marketing? Do you love Twitter for marketing?

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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

We’ve culled the best social media analytics tools to save you the time and pain of sifting through everything out there. How do you measure your brand’s progress on social media and make sure you’re on track to reach your marketing goals? Social Media Analytics Defined. Here are our favorites.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As the digital market space rapidly evolves, customers are seeking authenticity and human connection from brands like never before. To meet this rising demand, your marketing team needs to be agile, think out of the box and keep up with deadlines—all while operating within limited budgets and constrained team bandwidths.

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Keyhole.co

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The low pricing model aside, Ryanair does not mind using out-of-the-box marketing strategies. Ryanair’s marketing strategy has a tongue-in-cheek approach, earning them a lot of good and bad press, even back in the day. However, this did not deter the brand from embracing the same humorous approach on its social media accounts.

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agora pulse

JANUARY 30, 2021

Bonus Materials: FREE Social Media Content Calendar. Are you approaching your social media strategy like you always have? In this new year, level up with these social media tips from experts. What top tips do you need to know to level up your social media strategy in 2021? Need inspiration?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 26, 2020

In the last decade, social media has rapidly evolved and become a major element of marketing in all industries. As a result, social media practitioners now play a role in more business initiatives than ever. Those demands coupled with the “always on” nature of social media make burnout a very real challenge. .

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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Have you wanted to dig into content marketing but didn’t know where to begin? Check out our tips and tricks for social media managers to start their content marketing efforts. Did you know that content marketing costs 62% less than outbound marketing but generates three times as many leads?

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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. 20 Social Media Post Types That Do Well (and How to Use Them).

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2019

If one thing is guaranteed when it comes to social media, it’s that content on the feed will never be in short supply. In just one day, users will scroll through 300 feet of content on social media – that’s enough content to span the height of the Statue of Liberty. Frozen II Max Width Video Pin.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 29, 2023

Social media guidelines for healthcare professionals serve a similar purpose. This blog will walk you through generally accepted social media guidelines in healthcare. Bonus: Download your free, customizable healthcare-focused social media guidelines template to quickly and easily create guidelines for your team.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Struggling to put together a social media content strategy? I’m Bronte Mojdehi, marketing manager at AppSumo , the go-to digital marketplace for entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and freelancers. I work on all things social media strategy for the company. Example of progress from social media content strategy.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 19, 2014

Now when it comes to content marketing , writers need to know about search engines and how digital formats are impacting reader habits and preferences. For content marketers the task becomes more complex with the need to attract search engines as well as humans to a story. Use an editorial calendar for content marketing.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

At a recent BlogWell event I got a chance to hear Robert Raines from Chevron present his Social Media program and how he reports their activity into the Boardroom. It all starts with the Pulse Report that Chevron had produced by Edelman (their PR firm) using their Alterian’s SM2 social media monitoring tool. Tweet This!

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 31, 2022

Managing social media means you need a variety of skills to become successful. Here are 17 social media management tips to help you stay productive and organized: 1. From longstanding favorites like Instagram and YouTube to newer apps like TikTok and BeReal, there are so many social media platforms to choose from.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 5, 2021

The best marketers today are building loyal fans by engaging with their audience in the comments and in messages. By approaching every conversation with genuine interest, they are leveraging social media to drive a remarkable and unforgettable customer experience that has fans coming back over and over again.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 11, 2010

One of the biggest challenges for organizations today is managing the flow of information about their brands, products, and services that occurs in social media channels, including microblogs (such as Twitter), social networking sites (such as Facebook), blogs, and online forums. What’s your Social Media diet?

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

So when its marketing coordinator learned that its existing social media management tool was failing to meet its needs, she did her homework and discovered Agorapulse and happily made the switch. To contribute to that focus, its digital marketing includes digital advertising, email campaigns, and engaging social media accounts.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 25, 2019

After all, businesses have their hands full when it comes to social media and customer expectations. Here’s a quick glimpse from Sprout’s 2019 Social Index. With so much on our plates, it’s no wonder why brands are looking for helping hands who’ve walked the walk on social media. OK, fair question.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JULY 19, 2023

Pepsi’s senior director of global marketing, Gustavo Reyna, said the brand has seen such challenges become a “big thing” on TikTok and described them as “a completely new way of encouraging fans to showcase their talent.” 6) Monster Energy @monsterenergy / 2.6 Featured image by Pexels.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 27, 2022

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). How do customers use social media for support?

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Mindjumpers

AUGUST 5, 2010

Blog About Clients Cases Tribesourcing Video People & Contact Bloggers « Is Social Media Just A Buzzword? The goal was reached by Energi Nord On the page, the goal was to reach 5,000 lamps which equals 125,000 Likers. They came up with a good and fun idea that could go viral by using social media.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Did you know that 47% of B2B marketers and 34% of B2C marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI? Another reason why marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI is that they simply don’t know how to do it. Following is a list of 15 content marketing metrics that you should measure: 1. Unique Visits.

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agora pulse

JUNE 4, 2020

College students are savvy about social media, so shouldn’t it also be the other way around, too? Here’s how universities can use social. With more colleges and universities moving to online or technology-assisted learning, universities must learn how to best use social media. Attracting New Students.

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

Social Media Dos and Don’ts for 2019. Marketing and social media goals are no exception. How can you better ensure your social media efforts will help you accomplish your brand’s objectives in this new year? On your blog and social media channels, let your readers see your personality shine through.

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Idaconcpts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

Businesses that have jumped on the social media train will do well to make sure that they monitor their social media efforts. Before you start monitoring your social media platform, you’ve first got to know what you should be paying the most attention to. What Do You Need to Monitor? What’s Your Budget?

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Convince & Convert

JANUARY 4, 2024

What should you consider before hopping on a social trend? billion users on social media right now with most users spread out across 5-6 platforms. It’s no surprise that these social media platforms are requiring us to develop independent strategies for our brand. 1 Will this social trend add value to your brand?

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ProBlogger

APRIL 2, 2018

Social Media Trends – Where Should You Focus Your Energy. In our last episode I covered seven trends in social media and blogging. In today’s episode I want to discuss where you should focus your energy as a blogger. bots and messenger marketing? There’s so much we could do.but what should we do?

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 30, 2013

I am a social media advocate. I love the collaborative energy, thoughts and community. But I hate the ugly side of social media sharing; especially when kids are involved. Social media by definition is a space where people share ideas and information. The Ugly Side of Social Media Sharing.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 1, 2012

Today’s post comes from Laura Clarke,a blogger and lover of all things social media. Laura currently works on behalf of Sentiment Metrics, a leading provider of social media management software. I appreciate Laura sharing her thoughts/experiences with customer engagement via social media channels!

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Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Most of them have pretty hands-on information about how to navigate with social media and some have more background knowledge. Here they are: • Understanding Word-of-Mouth Marketing: 5 Reasons Why People Share brand Stories We know that people talk to others about products, brands and services.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 18, 2022

The purpose of social media is to make connections. It turns out that one key factor in converting social followers to loyal fans is the quality of engagement, not quantity. Brands aren’t on social media to keep up with old friends. Build your brand the right way with help from our social experts.

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