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Who will blink first in Canadian community newspaper staredown?

Sherrilynne Starkie

But the backroom deal between competing newspaper publishing companies Postmedia and TorStar must surely up the ante. This is a bad deal, not only for the almost 300 news media professionals who are out of a job, but because reporting local news is important to our communities. Photo by Mike Ackerman on Unsplash.

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How to build a competitive analysis report with examples and tools

Sprout Social

Your company is launching a new product, eyeing a new market segment or contemplating a strategic pivot—as a seasoned marketer, your first move would be to conduct a competitive analysis. This is where competitive analysis reports become critical, providing you a roadmap for translating raw data into strategic direction.

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Airbnb Social Media Strategy: Sharing Stories, Building Community

Keyhole.co

By blending collaborative consumption with experiential tourism and replacing impersonal hotel stays with a sense of community. million listings and a community of reliable hosts around the world ready to welcome guests with open arms. The company also recorded a whopping $2.2 But today, Airbnb boasts 7.7 or “Belong Anywhere.”

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Coffee and Community: Foster Coffee Company on Growing Their Social Media Following and Business

Buffer Social

. “We love coffee, but we love community and people more.” ” This Foster Coffee Company credo isn’t just a brand statement. We spoke to co-founder Nicholas Pidek and marketing associate, Justin Ozanich, about how social media has helped them grow their community and business. Making decisions with data.

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Understanding the ROI of Sprout Social

Sprout Social

Tying social tactics directly to revenue is easier said than done, creating tension when competing for resources and budget. The time saved around publishing, scheduling and reporting will empower you to maintain agility and innovate. This is how brands expand the value of social beyond marketing and communications. in savings.

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How to work with social media agencies (and where teams always go wrong)

Sprout Social

Most companies employ a social media agency to fill some sort of gap: the company does not have enough in-house resources or lacks the in-house expertise. Whatever the reason, companies using agencies for social media work often botch both the relationship and the work. Agencies are very good at taking direction.

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Navigating the Higher Ed Enrollment Cliff: How Social Media Managers Can Position Their Institutions for Success

Social Media Strategies Summit

They have a culture that may look very different from what our campuses, and the communities where our campuses are located, look like,” Dr. Phillips explains. And they may have experiences where they haven’t felt welcomed or felt part of a community.” This message became ingrained in our perceptions of the company.